: The shapes of the Aons are tied to the physical geography of the land, a fact integral to the story's mystery. Reading Tips & Companion Content Creating the Languages of Elantris - Brandon Sanderson
Elantris follows three primary viewpoints in a world where magic has unexpectedly broken:
: Aonic names use "long" vowel forms for the Aon part of the name (e.g., Raoden is "RAY-oh-den," Elantris is "EE-Layn-tris").
: A high priest of Fjordell tasked with converting the kingdom to his religion within three months or facing its destruction. The "Chapter Triad" System
The book uses a unique structural device called the .
: A charismatic leader secretly exiled to the crumbling city of Elantris after being struck by a curse.
: A brilliant diplomat who arrives to marry Raoden, only to find him "dead" and herself a widow embroiled in political turmoil.