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Lord '''Waren''' is a noble in [[Arelon]] on [[Sel]]. His conversion to [[Shu-Dereth]] is an important part of the gyorn [[Hrathen]]'s plan to convert all of Arelon.{{book ref|Elantris|9}}

== History ==

 

 

When [[Hrathen]] came to Arelon with the intention of converting the nation to Shu-Dereth, he began by meeting with several young nobles in [[Kae]], including Waren. Hrathen was surprised that he had accompanied his cousin [[Idan]] to the meeting because of Waren's reputation. Hrathen realized that Waren could be a valuable tool to him, and set to work convincing him that converting would bring him power and influence. Waren was concerned that it would take too long to unseat the power of Shu-Korath in Arelon, but Hrathen convinced him that the decline of Shu-Korath had been happening for a long time, using the fall of the [[Duladel Republic]] as an example. Waren left the meeting with a newfound respect for Hrathen.{{book ref|Elantris|9}}

Later, Waren claimed to have seen a vision of [[Jaddeth]] commanding him to convert to Shu-Dereth. His abrupt conversion after years of strict adherence to Shu-Korath caused a stir among the nobles of Arelon. At one point, he was the topic of gossip among the women in [[Eshen]]'s retinue, including [[Sarene]]. When Sarene attended a ball at Duke [[Telrii]]'s estate with [[Shuden]], Waren was in attendance as part of Hrathen's group. Though he wasn't technically supposed to be in [[Iadon]]'s more exclusive room at the party, Waren used his proximity to Hrathen to attend anyway. Shuden noted to Sarene that Waren's conversion was worrisome due to his reputation, which Shuden believed to be opportunistic rather than genuine. Sarene took Waren's conversion as a dangerous sign for the nation, since it marked an important step in Hrathen's plan.{{book ref|Elantris|14}}

 

 

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