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'''Aons''' were a writing system used by the [[Aonic]] peoples of [[Arelon]] and [[Teod]]. They were logographic, meaning they represented words and meanings, as opposed to an alphabet which represents sounds. Instead of being an invented system like most scripts the Aons already existed and were discovered through trial and error.
Aons also served as the focus for the magic system [[AonDor]] used by [[Elantrian]]s. This, presumably, served as the impetus for the discovering of new Aons.
Aons were all referred to as “Aon insert name here” such as Aon Rao or Aon Ene. They were disyllabic with two hard vowels.
All Aons were based off of Aon Aon, which itself was based off the shape of Arelon. The straight horizontal line at the top represented the northern coastline; the curve to the right, the [[Atad Mountains]]; the dot in the center, [[Lake Alonoe]].
==Known Aons==
===Aon===
[[Image:Aon_Aon.svg|thumb|Aon Aon]]
{{quote|First, Language|Elantris Glossary}}
This Aon serves as the starting point for all other Aons.
''Examples:'' AonDor, Aonic
===Aan===
[[Image:Aon_Aan.svg|thumb|Aon Aan]]
{{quote|Truth, Fact|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Aanden]], [[Taan]]
===Aeo===
{{quote|Bravery|The Hope of Elantris}}
''Examples:'' [[Seon Aeo]]
===Aha===
[[Image:Aon_Aha.svg|thumb|Aon Aha]]
{{quote|Breath, Air|Elantris Glossary|}}
''Examples:'' [[Ahan]], [[Dahad]], [[Kahar]]
===Ala===
[[Image:Aon_Ala.svg|thumb|Aon Ala]]
{{quote|Beauty, Handsomeness|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Meala]], [[Seinalan]]
===Are===
{{quote|Unity, Cohesion|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Arelon]], [[Aredel]], [[Maare]], [[Waren]]
===Ashe===
[[Image:Aon_Ashe.svg|thumb|Aon Ashe]]
{{quote|Light, Illumination|Elantris Glossary}}
Aon Ashe, when drawn correctly, will emit a bright light, without heat, that is enough to illuminate a large room.{{ref|b|e|c|49}} Most rooms in Elantris had metal plates inscribed with Aon Ashe that would glow brighter and more steady than any lantern.{{ref|b|e|c|7}}
''Examples:'' [[Seon Ashe]], [[Dashe]]
===Ata===
[[Image:Aon_Ata.svg|thumb|Aon Ata]]
{{quote|Grace, Smoothness|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Karata]], Atad Mountains, [[Atara]]
===Ati===
{{quote|Hope|The Hope of Elantris}}
''Examples:'' [[Matisse]]
===Daa===
[[Image:Aon_Daa.svg|thumb|Aon Daa]]
{{quote|Power, Energy|Elantris Glossary}}
Aon Daa is the preferred offensive weapon by the Elantrians. When drawn successfully a burst of light is emitted that warps and twists the air around it. The light then strikes its target with considerable explosive force.{{ref|b|e|c|62}}
''Examples:''
===Dao===
[[Image:Aon_Dao.svg|thumb|Aon Dao]]
{{quote|Stability, Security|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Daora]], [[Daorn]]
===Deo===
[[Image:Aon_Deo.svg|thumb|Aon Deo]]
{{quote|Gold, Metal|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Deos]], [[Deo Plantation]]
===Dii===
{{quote|Wood|Brandon's Website}}
This Aon includes several circles that represent forests in the south of Arelon.{{ref|b|e|c|49}}
''Examples:''
===Dio===
{{quote|Cold|Brandon's Website}}
''Examples:'' [[Seon Dio]], [[Diolen]], [[Dion]], [[Dionia]]
===Eda===
{{quote|Superior, Lofty|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Edan]]
===Edo===
[[Image:Aon_Edo.svg|thumb|Aon Edo]]
{{quote|Protection, Safety|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:''
===Ehe===
{{quote|Fire, Warmth|Elantris Glossary}}
Aon Ehe is one of the few Aons that has an origin myth associated with it. When the Aonic peoples first migrated to what would become Arelon, the people were initially afraid of the vacant city of Elantris. King Rhashm (later Raoshem) wanting to overcome this fear chose Elantris as the center of his kingdom. Decades later the Shaod began to take people, including the princess, Elashe. She claimed to have seen Aon Ehe inscribed on a coal in her hearth the day after she was taken. This has led to the belief that a rock or piece of coal inscribed with Aon Ehe is good luck and provides protection against winter spirits.{{ref|?|768|?|Brandon's Aon Descriptions}}
{{quote|The most inspiring of all Aons, a symbol for those with a creative heart and an unhindered mind|Lenehe, fifth century poet}}
A common practice among poets and artists was to take a new name after a certain stage in their development and Ehe was a common root that was used. Examples of this are the poets Lenehe and Ehen, the artist Ehelan, and the philosopher Mehen. The reasoning being that it represents the passion, and inherent danger, of artistry. {{ref|?|768|?|Brandon's Aon Descriptions}}
In AonDor, Aon Ehe creates a column of fire, and is one of the strongest destructive Aons even without modification. The size and direction of the column are determined by the size of the Aon when drawn and the way that it faces. It is often drawn on the floor so the column is directed upwards. It the column is maintained for only a few seconds, unless certain modifiers are used. Before the Reod scholars were able to create lamps that would continue to burn no matter what, even underwater. It was occasionally used in warfare although Aon Daa is accepted as the superior weapon. When used as a modifier it can create a ward that will start other Aon chains. It is a useful Aon, however its complexity makes it difficult for less skilled practitioners.{{ref|?|768|?|Brandon's Aon Descriptions}} It was the first Aon to be "fixed" by adding the Chasm line.{{ref|b|e|c|49}}
Aon Ehe when used in conjunction with other Aons is used to represent warm food or warm beds were available for sale. It also serves as a symbol for danger, whether or not that danger is related to fire, such as an unsafe bridge. Since it represents one of the primal elements, it is often used in scientific writings.{{ref|?|768|?|Brandon's Aon Descriptions}}
''Examples:''
===Ela===
[[Image:Aon_Ela.svg|thumb|Aon Ela]]
{{quote|Focus, Center|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Elantris_(city)|The City of Elantris]], [[Elao]]
===Ena===
[[Image:Aon_Ena.svg|thumb|Aon Ena]]
{{quote|Kindness|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Torena]]
===Ene===
[[Image:Aon_Ene.svg|thumb|Aon Ene]]
{{quote|Wit, Cleverness|Elantris Glossary}}
The shape of Aon Ene is supposed to represent the two opposing sides of an argument, it is made up of two halves that are made up of the same symbols, only reversed.{{ref|?|768|?|Brandon's Aon Descriptions}}
In modern usage Aon Ene has come to mean intelligence in a general sort of way. Scholars note however that originally it referred to cleverness or the ability to out-wit and out-think an opponent. It was a symbol that was often used to refer to trickster figures, which were called "Enefel," literally "Wit Killers" or those who kill with wit. During the Middle Era a group of storytellers, who took the name Enefel, began spreading stories of the wonders of Elantris. Some believe the Enefel were agents of the Elantrians who sought to expand their influence and quell the suspicion the rural populace felt towards them. Overtime this group of storytellers developed into a group of scholars that collected stories and histories. By the Late Era several distinct groups of scholars and philosophers had emerged. Aon Ene's association with these groups prompted the expansion of its meaning. {{ref|?|768|?|Brandon's Aon Descriptions}}
When used in AonDor, Aon Ene emits what is commonly referred to as the "Light of the Mind." Anyone who is touched by the light has their mental capabilities enhanced. They can memorize more quickly, reason more clearly, and stave of the mental-diminishing effects of illness or lack of sleep. It can also be used as a Linking Aon, joining lists of Aons together and determining when their effects will activate. It is used extensively and any Master of AonDor is skilled in its use.{{ref|?|768|?|Brandon's Aon Descriptions}}
{{quote| No wealth of gold and silver can purchase a keen mind, but the man of wit will often find treasures beyond what mere lucre can provide.|Enelan, a scholar from a hundred years before the Reod}}
While the traditionally Aon Ene is associated with books and scholarly research, it has also become associated with merchants and bankers, in response to the quote above. The former do not approve of what they see as the appropriation of the symbol they claim for their own by the latter. This conflict is in part responsible for Ene's decline in popularity in naming, though traditionalists do sometimes use it.{{ref|?|768|?|Brandon's Aon Descriptions}}
Ene is also one of the major constellations that can be observed in the night sky above Arelon. It includes Sel's pole star.{{ref|?|768|?|Brandon's Aon Descriptions}}
''Examples:'' [[Sarene]]
===Eno===
{{quote|Water|Brandon's Website}}
This Aon includes a "wiggly" line that corresponds to the shape of the Aredel River.{{ref|b|e|c|49}}
''Examples:''
===Eon===
[[Image:Aon_Eon.svg|thumb|Aon Eon]]
{{quote|Willpower, Endurance|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Eondel]], [[Eonic]], [[Eon Plantation]]
===Eshe===
[[Image:Aon_Eshe.svg|thumb|Aon Eshe]]
{{quote|Gift, Endowment|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Eshen]], [[Mareshe]]
===Eto===
{{quote|Physical|Brandon's Website}}
This Aon references the earth and the ground
''Examples:''
===Iad===
[[Image:Aon_Iad.svg|thumb|Aon Iad]]
{{quote|Trust, Reliable|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Iadon]]
===Ial===
{{quote|Helpfulness, Aid|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Roial]], [[Ial Plantation]], [[Iald]]
===Ido===
[[Image:Aon_Ido.svg|thumb|Aon Ido]]
{{quote|Mercy, Forgiveness|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Idos Domi]]
===Ien===
[[Image:Aon_Ien.svg|thumb|Aon Ien]]
{{quote|Wisdom|Elantris Glossary}}
Aon Ien was used in AonDor as the basis for healing.{{ref|b|e|c|19}} To maximize its potential however required the use of specialized modifiers that could target the part of the body that needed to be healed as well how the healing should take place.{{ref|b|e|c|53}}
''Examples:'' [[Seon Ien]], [[Adien]]
===Iir===
{{quote|Strength|Brandon's Website}}
''Examples:''
===Ire===
[[Image:Aon_Ire.svg|thumb|Aon Ire]]
{{quote|Time, Age|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Diren]]
===Kaa===
{{quote|Plants|Brandon's Website}}
''Examples:'' [[Kaa Plantation]]
===Kai===
[[Image:Aon_Kai.svg|thumb|Aon Kai]]
{{quote|Calmness, Solemnity|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Kaise]]
===Kae===
{{quote|The Direction East|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Kae|The City of Kae]]
===Kie===
{{quote|Circle|Brandon's Website}}
''Examples:'' [[Kie Plantation]]
===Kii===
[[Image:Aon_Kii.svg|thumb|Aon Kii]]
{{quote|Justice|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Kiin]]
===Mai===
[[Image:Aon_Mai.svg|thumb|Aon Mai]]
{{quote|Honor|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:''
===Mea===
[[Image:Aon_Mea.svg|thumb|Aon Mea]]
{{quote|Thoughtfulness, Caringness|Elantris Glossary}}
The shape of Aon Mea represents the region in which a person can be taken by the [[Shaod]]. The “x” corresponds to a fertile valley with a high density of life and cognitive activity.{{ref|?|428|63|What is the X in Aon Mea?}}
''Examples:'' [[Meala]]
===Nae===
[[Image:Aon_Nae.svg|thumb|Aon Nae]]
{{quote|Sight, Clarity|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:''
===Omi===
[[Image:Aon_Omi.svg|thumb|Aon Omi]]
{{quote|Love|Elantris Glossary}}
Aon Omi is a common root in Arelish words such as affection, care, passion, piety, zeal, and loyalty. It is also a fairly common root for names as well, especially among those of the Korathi faith. Korathi priests often use it as a base when they choose a new name on joining the priesthood.{{ref|?|768|?|Brandon's Aon Descriptions}}
{{quote| The most perfect of Aons, fully incorporating the base of Aon Aon and spinning it into a complex icon that is artful and complicated, yet somehow simple at the same time.|Enelan}}
Aon Omi is perhaps most well-known for its association with [[Shu-Korath]]. When [[Korath]] (known in [[Jindo]] as KoWho) began teaching of [[Shu-Keseg]] in Arelon he chose Aon Omi to represent God, who he named Domi, calling it a "Thing of Beauty". He hoped to quell the rivalry his followers felt towards the Elantrians and so chose what they saw as a "heathen symbol" to show how all people should be accepted into the religion. Current Korathi priests view the use Aons in their religion as evidence that all people and beliefs can be united through love.{{ref|?|768|?|Brandon's Aon Descriptions}}
Korath asked an Elantrian smith he was acquainted with to forge him a silver pendant of the symbol. Wearing an Aon Omi pendant was fairly common occurrence by the time of the Restoration of Elantris, and the exchanging of pendants was a common practice during Korathi marriage ceremonies.{{ref|?|768|?|Brandon's Aon Descriptions}}
In AonDor, Aon Omi would emit a pure white light. Anyone touched by this light would have their negative emotions removed, replaced with a feeling of serenity and peace, making actively maintaining a sense of hatred difficult. It is peculiar in that it requires the Elantrian drawing it to feel sincere affection for those around them, making it one of the few Aons that requires anything except the ability to draw it. When used as a modifier it will link lines of Aons together or, if used correctly, serve as a minor power enhancer.{{ref|?|768|?|Brandon's Aon Descriptions}}
''Examples:'' [[Domi]], [[Omin]]
===Opa===
[[Image:Aon_Opa.svg|thumb|Aon Opa]]
{{quote|Flower|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Seon Opa]], [[Opais]], [[Opelon]]
===Ope===
{{quote|Nation|Brandon's Website}}
''Examples:''
===Rao===
[[Image:Aon_Rao.svg|thumb|Aon Rao]]
{{quote|Spirit, Essence|Elantris Glossary}}
In AonDor, Aon Rao serves as a power amplifier. The Elantrian Metropolitan District, made up of Elantris and its four Gate Cities, served as a massive Aon Rao that targeted the Elantrians and the Aons they created.{{ref|b|e|c|61}}
Aon Rao is also one of the constellations in the Arelish night sky.{{ref|b|e|c|32}}
''Examples:'' [[Raoden]], [[Tenrao]]
===Reo===
{{quote|Punishment, Retribution|Elantris Glossary}}
This Aon was known at least as far away as the [[Rose Empire]].{{ref|b|tes|day|101}}
''Examples:'' [[Dreok Crushthroat]], [[Reod]]
===Rii===
[[Image:Aon_Rii.svg|thumb|Aon Rii]]
{{quote|Wealth, Affluence|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Telrii]], [[Sorii]]
===Sao===
[[Image:Aon_Sao.svg|thumb|Aon Sao]]
{{quote|Intelligence, Learning|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Saolin]]
===Sea===
[[Image:Aon_Sea.svg|thumb|Aon Sea]]
{{quote|Chastisty, Faithfulness|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Seaden]], [[Seala]]
===Seo===
[[Image:Aon_Seo.svg|thumb|Aon Seo]]
{{quote|Loyalty, Service|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Seon]], [[Seor]]
===Shao===
[[Image:Aon_Shao.svg|thumb|Aon Shao]]
{{quote|Transform, Change|Elantris Glossary}}
Aon Shao can be used to create illusions that are tied to pieces of clothing. To do so however requires the extensive use of modifiers.{{ref|b|e|c|49}}
''Examples:'' [[Shaod]], [[Shaor]]
===Sheo===
{{quote|Death|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:''
===Teo===
{{quote|Royal, Majestic|Elantris Glossary}}
''Examples:'' [[Eventeo]], [[Teod]], [[Teois]], [[Teoras]], [[Teorn]]
===Tia===
{{quote|Travel, Transportation|Elantris Glossary}}
Aon Tia can be used to transport and Elantrian from one point from another. With the correct modifiers the Elantrian can fix the distance and direction that is to be traveled. When completed the Elantrian grabs the center of the Aon, which becomes solid, and is enveloped by the Aon’s light. They then appear where they directed the Aon to take them.{{ref|b|e|c|62}} There were a number of metal plates inscribed with this Aon scattered throughout Elantris. An Elantrian would only have to place his or her hand at the center of the Aon to be transported to another region of the city.{{ref|b|e|c|19}}
''Examples:''
===Tii===
{{quote|Green|Brandon's Website}}
''Examples:'' [[Tii Plantation]]
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