Galladon

Galladon was a farmer from Duladel who was taken by the Reod after Elantris fell to the Shaod. A pragmatic, often pessimistic man, Galladon was instrumental in Raoden's efforts to establish order in New Elantris. His father was also a farmer who became an Elantrian, and Galladon spent a good portion of his childhood living in Elantris. Galladon also played a large part in the battle for Teod, organizing and leading the Elantrians who came to Teod's rescue.

Childhood

Galladon's father became an Elantrian while Galladon was still very young. Although, at that time, Elantrians were not required to move to Elantris, it was standard practice for them to live in Elantris to avoid persecution. Galladon lived with his mother and father in Elantris for several years, until his mother died. Following her death, Galladon's father became more and more withdrawn, until he finally died as a result of his depression.

After both of his parents died, Galladon left Elantris, intending never to return.

Farm life

Galladon was determined to adapt to normal life upon leaving Elantris. Following his father's footsteps, Galladon took up farming, initially farming grain. After several years, he switched to orchards, preferring a crop that did not require planting every year. He continued his tradition of scholarship, reading during the off-season. Unfortunately, despite his best efforts, Galladon never really fit in with his neighbors, and so was able to leave his life with relatively few regrets when the Shaod took him.