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{{character
|titles=Baron of [[Elantris_(city)|Elantris]]
|aliases=Aanden
|skills=Sculptor
|ethnicity=Aonic
|residence=Elantris
|nation=Arelon
▲|abilities=[[Elantrian]]
|world=Sel
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
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}}
'''Taan''' is a sculptor from [[Arelon]] on [[Sel]]. After being taken by the [[Shaod]], he
==Appearance and Personality==
Taan is a short man "with a sizeable paunch."{{book ref|
==History==
While living in [[Arelon]], Taan made a name for himself as one of [[Kae]]'s finest sculptors.{{book ref|
It was after being cast into [[Elantris (city)|Elantris]] (as was custom) that Taan displayed his brilliance outside of sculpting. He assumed the name '''Aanden''', donned a long, drooping fake mustache{{book ref|
Aanden showed great political acumen after his move, winning the allegiance of a third of Elantris' residents, with three deft moves. First, he deduced that the scrolls in the library were made of vellum, which could be boiled and consumed as a source of food. And, in Elantris, food was the only commodity. Secondly, Aanden spread persistent propaganda that he was on the verge of attacking Kae in order to free the Elantrians. Finally, for those followers that couldn't be won over with food nor with vengeance, Aanden made a practice of doling out mock trials with arbitrary punishments and executions.{{book ref|
Aanden's band was the second to join Raoden's New Elantris settlement. After joining, Aanden largely gave up leadership of the gang, reverting to his former role as Taan the sculptor. He spent his days quietly studying the masterful frescoes that existed throughout Elantris, uncovering artistic techniques that had been forgotten in the wake of the Reod.{{book ref|
During the Invasion of Arelon, Derethi soldiers and Dakhor monks attacked New Arelon, whilst running through it Galladon spotted Taan whose face had been crushed beneath a large stone, although his fingers were still twitching.{{book ref|Elantris|60}}
==Note ==▼
When Raoden reconnected Elantrians with the Dor it would seem Taan was also saved from his [[Hoed]] state as he carved a jade pendant bearing Aon Omi overlaid with bands of gold for Raoden to give to Sarene during their wedding ceremony.{{book ref|Elantris|63}}
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