Aon
| Aon | |
|---|---|
| Relacionado con | AonDor |
| Mundo de origen | Sel |
| Universo de origen | Cosmere |
Los aones forman un sistema de escritura utilizado por los pueblos aónicos de Arelon y Teod en el planeta Sel. Este sistima es logográfico, lo que significa que los aones representan palabras y significados (logogramas), en contraposición de un alfabeto en el que se representan los sonidos. Al contrario que la mayoría de sistemas de escritura, los aones no se inventaron sino que ya existían y fueron descubriéndose a base de prueba y error.
Además, los aones sirven como foco para el sistema de magia utilizado por los Elantrinos denominado AonDor. Esto, presumiblemente, habría servido en su día como estimulo a la hora de descubrir nuevos aones.
La denominación de todo aon conocido cuenta con la siguiente estructura «Aon + nombre correspondiente», como por ejemplo tales como el Aon Rao o el Aon Ene. Estas eran bisílabas de dos vocales abiertas.
También es posible combinar los aones, lo que fortalece los poderes o los combina.[1] No obstante, es increíblemente difícil combinar o transformar aones con otros tipos de Investidura.[2] Se especula que esto se debe a que los aones, hasta la fecha, dependen en gran medida de la geografía a la hora de extraer su poder, y por lo tanto tendrían que recrearse completamente si se quieren utilizar en cualquier otra parte que no sea Arelon y sus zonas cercanas.
Existe un Seon para cada Aon, el cual reluce visiblemente en el corazón del Seon. Sabemos que hasta el momento no se han desvelado todos los aones.[3]
Todos los aones tienen su base en el Aon Aon, el cual a su vez está inspirado en la forma geográfica de Arelon. La línea recta horizontal en la parte superior representa el litoral septentrional de Arelon. La curva en su lado derecho, las montañas Atad. El punto en el centro, el lago Alonoe. Todos los aones listados abajo son anteriores al Reod y por tanto quedaron incompletos ya que la línea que representaría la grieta en la parte inferior derecha del aon no está presente.
Aones Conocidos
Aon
“Primero, Lenguaje”
—Ars Arcanum
Este aon sirve como punto de partida para el resto de los aones.
Ejemplos: AonDor, Aónico.
Aan
“Verdad, Hecho”
—Ars Arcanum
Aeo
“Valentía”
—Ars Arcanum
Aha
“Aliento, Aire”
—Ars Arcanum
Ejemplos: Ahan, Dahad, Kahar, Plantación Aha
Ake
“Dirección Oeste”
—Ars Arcanum
Ejemplos: La ciudad de Ake
Ala
“Belleza, Apostura”
—Ars Arcanum
Aor
Ejemplos: Plantación Aor
Are
“Unidad, Cohesión”
—Ars Arcanum
Ejemplos: Arelon, Aredel, Maare, Waren, Plantación Are
Ashe
“Luz, Iluminación”
—Ars Arcanum
Cuando se dibuja correctamente el Aon Ashe, este emitirá una luz brillate pero sin calor, suficiente para iluminar una habitación grande.[4] La mayoría de las habitaciones en Elantris tienen placas de metal en las que está inscrito el Aon Ashe, y brillará será mayor y más constante que el de cualquier farol.[5]
Ata
“Delicadeza, Tersura”
—Ars Arcanum
Ejemplos: Karata, Montañas Atad, Atara, Plantación Ata
Ate
“Silencio”
—Deducido a partir de material eliminado
Este aon tiene la habilidad de «hacer que una habitación se quedé completamente en silencio durante un corto período de tiempo».[6][fn 1]
Ejemplos:
Ati
“Esperanza”
—Ars Arcanum
Ejemplos: Matisse
Ato
“Dirección Norte”
—Ars Arcanum
Ejemplos: La ciudad de Ato
Daa
“Poder, Energía”
—Ars Arcanum
El Aon Daa es el arma ofensiva preferida por los Elantrinos. Una vez trazado con éxito, se emite una ráfaga de luz que deforma y retuerce el aire a su alrededor. Cuando esta ráfaga luminosa golpea en su objetivo lo hace con una fuerza explosiva considerable.[7]
Ejemplos: Plantación Daa
Dao
“Estabilidad, Seguridad”
—Ars Arcanum
Deo
“Oro, Metal”
—Ars Arcanum
Ejemplos: Deo, Plantación Deo
Dii
“Madera”
—Ars Arcanum
Este aon incluye algunos círculos que representan bosques situados en el sur de Arelon.[4]
Ejemplos:
Dio
“Firme, Inamovible”
—Ars Arcanum
Ejemplos: Dio, Diolen, Dion, Dionia
Eda
“Superioridad, Altanería”
—Ars Arcanum
Ejemplos: Edan
Edo
“Protección, Seguridad”
—Ars Arcanum
In AonDor, Aon Edo creates a thin wall of light. The wall serves as a barrier, drawing more power from the Dor to resist anything pushing against it with equal strength.[7]
Ejemplos: Plantación Edo
Ehe
“Fuego, Calor ”
—Ars Arcanum[8]
El Aon Ehe es uno de los pocos aones que cuentan con un mito asociado a su origen. Cuando los pueblos aónicos migraron a la tierra que posteriormente se convertiría en Arelon, la gente estaba se mostró al principio temerosa de la vacía ciudad de Elantris. El rey Rhashm (posteriormente Raoshem) escogió Elantris como el centro de su reino, pues fue su deseo que dicho temor se superase así. Décadas después, la Shaod comenzó a tomar a la gente, incluida la princesa, 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.[9]
“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.[9]
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. 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.[9] It was the first Aon to be "fixed" by adding the Chasm line.[4]
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.[9]
Examples: Ehe Plantation
Ela
“Focus, Center”
—Ars Arcanum
Examples: The City of Elantris, Elao
Ena
“Kindness”
—Ars Arcanum
Examples: Torena, Ena Plantation
Ene
“Wit, Cleverness”
—Ars Arcanum
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.[10]
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. Over time, 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.[10]
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 off 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.[10] This is similar to how logicspren, which are drawn to debate, are used for timing in fabrials.[11]
“ 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 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.[10]
Ene is also one of the major constellations that can be observed in the night sky above Arelon. It includes Sel's pole star.[10]
Eno
“Water”
—Ars Arcanum
This Aon includes a "wiggly" line that corresponds to the shape of the Aredel River.[4]
Examples: Eno Plantation
Eon
“Willpower, Endurance”
—Ars Arcanum
Examples: Eondel, Eonic, Eon Plantation
Eshe
“Gift, Endowment”
—Ars Arcanum
Examples: Eshen, Mareshe, Eshe Plantation
Eto
“Body, Flesh, Muscle”
—Ars Arcanum
Iad
“Trust, Reliable”
—Ars Arcanum
Examples: Iadon, Iad Plantation
Ial
“Helpfulness, Aid”
—Ars Arcanum
Examples: Roial, Ial Plantation, Iald
Ido
“Mercy, Forgiveness”
—Ars Arcanum
Examples: Idos Domi, Ido Plantation
Ien
“Wisdom”
—Ars Arcanum
Aon Ien was used in AonDor as the basis for healing.[12] To maximize its potential, however, specialized modifiers were required to target the body part that needed to be healed and specify how the healing should take place.[13]
Examples: Ien, Adien, Ien Plantation
Iir
“Strength”
—Brandon's Website
Examples:
Ire
“Time, Age”
—Ars Arcanum
The Ire is the name of an organization of Elantrians that appear in Mistborn: Secret History. Not much is known about the group at this stage.
Examples: Diren
Kaa
“Plants”
—Brandon's Website
Examples: Kaa Plantation
Kae
“The Direction East”
—Ars Arcanum
Examples: The City of Kae
Kai
“Calmness, Solemnity”
—Ars Arcanum
Examples: Kaise, Kai Plantation
Kie
“Circle”
—Brandon's Website
Examples: Kie Plantation
Kii
“Justice”
—Ars Arcanum
When drawn in AonDor, Kii causes the guilty to feel pain.[14]
Examples: Kiin
Mae
Examples: MaeDal
Mai
“Honor”
—Ars Arcanum
Examples: Mai Plantation
Mea
“Thoughtfulness, Caringness”
—Ars Arcanum
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.[15]
Examples: Meala
Nae
“Sight, Clarity”
—Ars Arcanum
When drawn in AonDor, the circle in the center of the Aon "ripples like water" and then clears, showing a magnified view of what is on the other side. By placing their hand on the center of the circle, an Elantrian is able to move the Aon, thereby changing what is magnified.[16]
Examples: Nae Plantation, Naen
Oed
Omi
“Love”
—Ars Arcanum
Aon Omi is a common root in Arelene 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.[18]
“ 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 of Aons in their religion as evidence that all people and beliefs can be united through love.[18]
Korath asked an Elantrian smith he was acquainted with to forge him a silver pendant of the symbol. Wearing an Aon Omi pendant was a fairly common occurrence by the time of the Restoration of Elantris, and the exchanging of pendants was a common practice during Korathi marriage ceremonies.[18]
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.[18]
Opa
“Flower”
—Ars Arcanum
Examples: Opa, Opais, Opa Plantation
Ope
“Nation”
—Brandon's Website
Examples: Opelon
Ore
Examples: Ore Plantation
Rao
“Spirit, Essence”
—Ars Arcanum
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.[19]
Aon Rao is also one of the constellations in the Arelene night sky.[20]
Reo
“Punishment, Retribution”
—Ars Arcanum
This Aon was known at least as far away as the Rose Empire.[21]
Examples: Dreok Crushthroat, Reod
Rii
“Wealth, Affluence”
—Ars Arcanum
Examples: Telrii, Sorii, Rii Plantation, Riino
Sao
“Intelligence, Learning”
—Ars Arcanum
Examples: Saolin, Sao Plantation
Sea
“Chastity, Faithfulness”
—Ars Arcanum
Seo
“Loyalty, Service”
—Ars Arcanum
Examples: Seor, Seon, Seo Plantation
Shao
“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.[4] Something changed by Aon Shao would stay permanently if taken to another planet in the cosmere.[22]
Sheo
“Death”
—Ars Arcanum
Examples:
Soi
“Order, Organized”
—Ars Arcanum
Examples: Soine
Soo
“Mathematics”
—[23]
Tae
“Open”
—Ars Arcanum
The entrance to the hidden library is marked with this Aon; the path opens when the symbol is pushed.[24]
Examples:
Teo
“Royal, Majestic”
—Ars Arcanum
Examples: Eventeo, Teod, Teoras, Teorn
Tia
“Travel, Transportation”
—Elantris Glossary
Aon Tia can be used to transport an Elantrian from one point to 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.[7] There were a number of metal plates inscribed with this Aon scattered throughout Elantris. An Elantrian would only have to place their hand at the center of the Aon to be transported to another region of the city.[12] However, this Aon can be dangerous. If an Elantrian were to designate their arrival area in the middle of a wall, body of water, etc., without knowing, Aon Tia would transfer them and they could get end up in quite the predicament.[24] Aon Tia can be used to transport off-world.[25]
Examples:
Tii
“Green”
—Brandon's Website
Examples: Tii Plantation
Toa
“The Direction South”
—Ars Arcanum
Examples: The City of Toa
Trivia
- In addition to Aons, there is also an Aonic Alphabet, in which each letter is a single sound, that is used for sounds that can't be produced from Aons. Brandon never fully developed that alphabet, but it is similar to the Korean writing system Hangul.[26]
- Aon Ela appears on the cover of the 10th Anniversary leather-bound edition of Elantris.
Notes
- ↑ Firefight Miami signing
— Arcanum - 2015-01-08# - ↑ Firefight signing Miami
— Arcanum - 2015-01-08# - ↑ RoW Release Party
— Arcanum - 2020-11-17# - ↑ a b c d e Elantris capítulo 49#
- ↑ Elantris capítulo 7#
- ↑ Elantris Alternate Ending Material
— Brandon's website - ?# - ↑ a b c Elantris capítulo 62#
- ↑ Elantris Ars Arcanum#
- ↑ a b c d Description of Aon Ehe
— Arcanum - 2008-04-25# - ↑ a b c d e Brandon's Blog 2008
— Arcanum - 2008-08-21# - ↑ Rhythm of War Preview Q&As
— Arcanum - 2020-10-21# - ↑ a b Elantris capítulo 19#
- ↑ Elantris capítulo 53#
- ↑ General Signed Books 2015
— Arcanum - 2015-12-18# - ↑ Barnes and Noble Book Club Q&A
— Arcanum - 2009-07-08# - ↑ Elantris capítulo 55#
- ↑ Chris King interview
— Arcanum - 2013-09-24# - ↑ a b c d Brandon's Blog 2008
— Arcanum - 2008-04-16# - ↑ Elantris capítulo 61#
- ↑ Elantris capítulo 32#
- ↑ El alma del emperador - Día 101#
- ↑ Salt Lake City ComicCon 2017
— Arcanum - 2017-09-23# - ↑ Stormlight Three Update #2
— Arcanum - 2016-03-28# - ↑ a b Elantris capítulo 25#
- ↑ Oathbringer release party
— Arcanum - 2017-11-13# - ↑ General Twitter 2015
— Arcanum - 2015-12-02#
- Footnotes
- ↑ Esta información se ha sacado de material eliminado y podría no ser correcta.