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'''Ien''' is a [[
==Appearance and Personality==
Like all
When Raoden is taken by the failed [[Shaod]], Ien's appearance changes. His Aon has new breaks in its lines and patchy colors,{{book ref|Elantris|16}} displaying some similarities to the blotchy skin of [[Elantrian]]s before the restoration of their powers.{{book ref|Elantris|10}} Despite this change, Ien was still recognizable to humans and other
Ien is exceptionally wise and very thoughtful.{{book ref|Elantris|10}}{{book ref|Elantris|63}} His voice is described as "indulgent" and "stoic".{{book ref|Elantris|16}}{{book ref|Elantris|2}} He cares deeply for Raoden and serves him simply because he loves him.{{book ref|Elantris|16}}
==History==
===Bonding with Raoden===
Ien has been bound to Raoden since he was a young boy.{{annotation ref|Elantris|chapter=10|link=annotation-elantris-chapter-10}} It is not clear who exactly Passed Ien to Raoden, but it is common to keep
In Raoden's youth, he learns about slavery and attempts to free Ien, but Ien assures him that he wants to serve him and that he requires no payment.{{book ref|Elantris|16}} Raoden considers Ien a a friend, but he also sees him as a reflection of his god's love.{{book ref|Elantris|16}}
===The Shaod===
Ien is almost always at Raoden's side. When Raoden is taken by the Shaod, he does not immediately understand what has happened and is confused by the fact that he cannot find Ien.{{book ref|Elantris|1}} After getting thrown into the fallen city of Elantris, Raoden worries about Ien but tries not to think about his fate.{{book ref|Elantris|4}} He later finds Ien, but the
===Post-restoration===
After the Elantrians regain their powers, the mad
==Trivia==
* The change in Ien's personality after the restoration of AonDor could be explored in a planned future sequel to ''Elantris''.{{wob ref|7182}}
* In an early draft of ''Elantris'', Ien (then known as "Ian") showed up and had a major role during a climactic fight with [[Dilaf]].{{bws ref|elantris-alternate-ending-material|''Elantris'' alternate ending material|date=date unknown}} Brandon and his editor [[Moshe Feder]] felt that the scene (including the way that the
== Notes ==
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