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==Appearance and Personality==
Like all seons, Ien is sapient and he appears as a melon-sized ball of light.{{book ref|Elantris|2}}
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 seons.{{wob ref|3342}} After Raoden regains access to the power of the [[Dor]], Ien reverts to his original appearance.{{book ref|Elantris|63}}
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}}
==Abilities==▼
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Seons are sapient [[Splinter]]s of [[Devotion]]{{wob ref|5991}} and possess several magical qualities, including flight, light generation, immortality,{{wob ref|3885}} invulnerability,{{wob ref|7439}} instant communication, and enhanced senses.{{book ref|Elantris|2}}{{book ref|Elantris|32}} Seons form bonds with humans; this bond can be Passed from person to person.{{annotation ref|Elantris|chapter=34|link=annotation-elantris-chapter-34}} This bond works through [[Spiritual Realm|Spiritual]] [[Connection]]{{wob ref|10049}} and has similarities to the [[Nahel bond]] on [[Roshar]].{{wob ref|3488}} ▼
When Raoden was taken by the broken Shaod, his spiritual nature was changed, causing Ien to lose his sapience and sentience.{{wob ref|10049}} Ien retains at least some of his powers when he loses sentience—he still glows and is able to fly—but his abilities are severely weakened.{{book ref|Elantris|10}} ▼
==History==
===Post-restoration===
After the Elantrians regain their powers, the mad seons also have their powers and personalities restored. Ien claims to have no recollection of anything that happened during his "madness".{{book ref|Elantris|63}} However, Raoden notes that Ien has changed; he has become quieter and even more thoughtful.{{book ref|Elantris|63}} This change in Ien is significant.{{wob ref|7182}}
▲==Attributes and Abilities==
▲{{for|Seon}}
▲Seons are sapient [[Splinter]]s of [[Devotion]]{{wob ref|5991}} and possess several magical qualities, including flight, light generation, immortality,{{wob ref|3885}} invulnerability,{{wob ref|7439}} instant communication, and enhanced senses.{{book ref|Elantris|2}}{{book ref|Elantris|32}} Seons form bonds with humans; this bond can be Passed from person to person.{{annotation ref|Elantris|chapter=34|link=annotation-elantris-chapter-34}} This bond works through [[Spiritual Realm|Spiritual]] [[Connection]]{{wob ref|10049}} and has similarities to the [[Nahel bond]] on [[Roshar]].{{wob ref|3488}}
▲When Raoden was taken by the broken Shaod, his spiritual nature was changed, causing Ien to lose his sapience and sentience.{{wob ref|10049}} Ien retains at least some of his powers when he loses sentience—he still glows and is able to fly—but his abilities are severely weakened.{{book ref|Elantris|10}}
==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
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