Elantris
Chapters - Brandon Sanderson
Prologue
The radiant, magically powerful city of Elantris and its inhabitants are described. It is revealed that Elantris fell from glory ten years previous.
Source: Coppermind
Part 1: The Shadow of Elantris
Chapter 1
Crown Prince Raoden of Arelon wakes up to find that he has been taken by the Shaod . His father, King Iadon , exiles him to Elantris with a small funeral offering of food and wine. Raoden meets a beggar and gives him a loaf of bread. He turns to walk away, only to hear the young beggar assaulted by five other Elantrians for the bread. He runs from the men, but finds his strength quickly fading and tosses the remainder of his basket to them. Raoden meets Galladon , a man from Duladel also taken by the Shaod. Galladon informs Raoden that his injuries will not heal because he is dead, and Raoden finds that indeed, he has no heartbeat. Raoden decides to trust Galladon and offers him a piece of dried meat hidden from the basket in exchange for his guidance in Elantris for 30 days.
POV: Raoden·On page: Iadon, Galladon
Source: Coppermind
Chapter 2
Princess Sarene of Teod arrives in Arelon to find that she is now considered a widow to the presumed dead Raoden, despite the fact that they were only engaged and had never met. She discusses the relevant clause in the marriage contract with Ashe , her seon , who confirms that the contract is firm on this point. She asks a servant of King Iadon, Ketol , to take her to the prince's wake. At the wake, Sarene is not allowed to look in the casket (the excuse given is that the disease was disfiguring), and finds Iadon's absence from the funeral and the funeral's formality suspicious. She contemplates the loneliness of her life up to this point and the city of Kae . She discusses with Ashe the necessity of her marriage treaty and the alliance it brings to help ward off Fjorden invaders. She is taken to King Iadon, whom rudely dismisses her and hands her off to his wife, Queen Eshen , who proves to be a scatterbrained, frivolous woman. After settling in to her new rooms, she holds a conference with her father, King Eventeo , to inform him of the death of her husband. He offers to void the marriage contract for her; Sarene is tempted, but decides that it is best for Teod if she remains.
POV: Sarene·On page: Ashe·Mentioned: Raoden
Source: Coppermind
Chapter 3
Hrathen , Fjordell gyorn, arrives by ship in Arelon to convert the people to Shu-Dereth . He has a three month deadline to finish the conversion, or else his god Jaddeth will destroy the Arelene people. He surveys Elantris and the surrounding areas with a military eye, judging it to be too poorly organized to be defensible. Hrathen's presence and appearance, with the imposing plate armor of a Derethi high priest, causes a stir as he walks to the Derethi chapel. En route, he is met by Fjon , Kae's Derethi head arteth . Hrathen is displeased with Fjon, and with the lack of order he encounters at the chapel, and orders all the Derethi priests to be gathered. Hrathen orders Fjon to return to Fjordell to be remediated in his religious faith, stating that Fjon has been corrupted by being in Arelon for too long. Hrathen replaces Fjon as head arteth. Hrathen organizes his new office, and ruminates about a holy scroll written by Wyrn Wulfden the Fourth , containing his orders. Fjon confronts Hrathen, asking for another chance to serve in Kae, but when reading the scroll, realizes that he could not have carried out the orders held within, and takes his leave to return to Fjordell. Hrathen meets with Fjon's former underlings and realizes how disordered and corrupted by Arelon the chapel's staff had become. He only encounters one arteth with the proper potential, Dilaf , who explained how while he was Arelene, he had learned to follow the Derethi faith. Dilaf states he went to Rain and gained a Derethi following, then returned to Kae when the chapel was built. Fjon raised Dilaf to arteth, though he didn't have the authority to do so. Hrathen is impressed with Dilaf's teaching ability, though he also feels caution at his ardor, and appoints him arteth and odiv , to both reward him and control him. After Hrathen dismisses Dilaf by sending him to make sure that Fjon is boarding a ship for Fjordell, Hrathen rereads the scroll with his orders. The scroll states that all of the Arelene and Teo people who fail to convert to Shu-Derethi within three months will be slain, and that Jaddeth will end his slumber within his tomb of rock, and ascend to rule. Hrathen wishes for the more peaceful resolution of conversion over annihilation.
POV: Hrathen·On page: Dilaf, Fjon
Source: Coppermind
Chapter 4
Raoden and Galladon watch the arrival of a new Elantrian, an older woman, who lingers for awhile in the courtyard, feeling pain and despair, before facing her fate. She then exits the courtyard to the left, getting robbed of her food offerings by Karata's gang, one of three predominant groups in Elantris, beside the gangs following Shaor and Aanden . Galladon explains to Raoden how physical pains eventually cause Elantrians to become catatonic from unending suffering since any received wounds don't heal. Galladon also speaks of his unending hunger, which he has been able to persevere through during his months of living in the city, but which he thinks will eventually overwhelm him. Galladon educates Raoden on the geography and factions of Elantris, and different food sources that have been discovered. Raoden and Galladon traverse a great distance across the city to the market area to survey Shaor's domain, walking slowly and carefully to avoid any hurts, passing many hoed who act as constant reminders of the cost of carelessness. Raoden daydreams of his former life and friends and would-be wife , and speculates about the changes to Elantris since the Reod. Raoden and Galladon also tour the University and Palace areas, which are controlled by Karata and Aanden. Raoden spots a well that draws water from the underground Aredel River , which Galladon speculates was used for religious purposes, since wells were not required in Elantris due to the presence of plumbing. Raoden spies a seon wandering aimlessly, which is a common sight in Elantris since any seon bonded to an Elantrian loses its sanity, and he thinks about his own Ien . Raoden and Galladon take shelter from rain in Galladon's hidden lair, which to Raoden's delight contains a collection of books. Galladon reveals that he can draw Aons .
POV: Raoden·On page: Galladon·Mentioned: Karata, Kiin, Roial, Lukel, Iadon, Sarene
Source: Coppermind
Chapter 5
As Sarene is observing court, Hrathen makes an unexpected appearance. Sarene explains to Ashe that there are only 20 gyorns in the entire Fjordell empire. Hrathen confronts King Iadon, requesting that he convert to Shu-Dereth, but Iadon counters that he believes in Shu-Korath, and thus worships the same god, though Hrathen disputes this. Iadon dismisses Hrathen and his warnings, stating that the time of Fjordell dominance is long past. After Hrathen departs, Sarene and Ashe discuss Iadon's ignorance of the current state of affairs and Fjorden's growing power. Sarene decides that Hrathen will be a more worthy recipient of her scorn than the Arelene nobility. She realizes the danger that the gyorn poses and worries that he will successfully convert the citizens of Kae, and frets about how that would affect the alliance with Teod. Iadon notices Sarene's presence in his throne room and berates her for being there without permission, but Sarene deflects his anger by feigning simplemindedness along with a mock emotional outburst. She then encounters her uncle Kiin , who she has not seen since she was a child. Sarene and Kiin reminisce, and Kiin invites Sarene to his home to meet his family. At Kiin's castle-like home, they are greeted by Kiin's wife Daora , their children Kaise and Daorn , and Kiin's sons Lukel and Adien (from his first marriage), with Kiin and Daora's twin children Kaise and Daorn , and Lukel's wife Jalla . Over dinner, they discuss the Reod, the fall of the Arelene government, and the changes to Elantris, and how the servants revolted against the Elantrians. Sarene talks of her seon, Ashe, and how Ashe had been passed down to her from her mother.
POV: Sarene·On page: Hrathen, Iadon, Kiin, Lukel, Daora, Kaise, Daorn, Adien
Source: Coppermind
Chapter 6
Hrathen and Dilaf discuss Iadon's rejection of Jaddeth, and Hrathen ponders the violent revolution in the Duladel Republic and wishes to avoid a similar outcome in Arelon. Hrathen inquires about someone who doesn't seem to fit in with the court, and Dilaf explains that is Sarene, from Teod, the homeland of Shu-Korath, a competing sect that descended from the same parent religion that Shu-Dereth is derived from. Hrathen explains that Sarene could pose a problem, since she represents an alliance between Teod and Arelon that could interfere with the pending Fjordell invasion. Hrathen and Dilaf visit the boundary wall of Elantris, then return to the Derethi chapel where Hrathen explains his strategy of using the fallen Elantrians as scapegoats by denouncing them as the evil Svrakiss , the souls of the dead who hate Jaddeth, and then unifying the Arelene in hatred of Elantris.
POV: Hrathen·On page: Dilaf·Mentioned: Iadon, Sarene
Source: Coppermind
Chapter 7
Raoden, after some quick lessons from Galladon in AonDor , spends a day creating Aons that illuminate but have no magical effects. Raoden and Galladon discuss the connections between the Reod, the failure of AonDor and the changes to Elantris. Galladon reveals that he showed his library to Raoden so that they could together try to find out how to fix what befell the Elantrians. It is Raoden's third day in Elantris. Raoden and Galladon go to the entry courtyard that connects Kae to Elantris to await new arrivals. They see Hrathen atop the boundary wall, and speculate about what his presence means. Raoden uses fear to guide a new Elantrian, a former jeweler named Mareshe, away from Shaor's gang into a building that was setup as a trap so that the gang could be eluded. Raoden explains to Mareshe about the circumstances of Elantrian life and asks him to become a shoe cobbler, since shoes can protect their unhealing feet from wear and tear. Raoden adopts the alias of Spirit, which is the translation of the aon Rao. Mareshe recognizes Raoden but Raoden denies that Mareshe ever saw him previously.
POV: Raoden·On page: Galladon, Mareshe, Ien·Mentioned: Hrathen
Source: Coppermind
Chapter 8
Sarene decides to live in the palace instead of her uncle's house. She sets up an easel in the throne room and paints copies of the art hanging on the walls, which aggravates the king, but when she is asked to relocate, she only moves a short distance and continues, and her presence is tolerated as the king has more pressing matters. Sarene and Ashe discuss the king's business acumen and poor prospects of staying in power, as well as Sarene's lack of artistic ability. Lukel, who as a successful businessman has a standing invitation to the court, joins them and they watch the king adjucate a dispute over the ownership of a peasant, though slavery is illegal for the time being. Lukel explains how the nation has become more oppressive since Iadon took power, and that individual landholding rights were eliminated, and wealth redistributed to merchants who supported the king's rise to the throne. Lukel also discusses the past rivalry between the Merchant's Guild and the Elantrians who had provided free food and services to the population. Sarene speculates that the Arelene population will revolt over this poor treatment since they still remember freedom from not too long before, unlike the Fjordell who have been living under harsh conditions for centuries. Lukel compares Sarene to Raoden, and reminisces about the former prince, who was kind and outspoken, and stood up to the king's harsh laws, creating friction between father and son. Lukel also discusses Kiin's undermining of the king's authority by refusing to accept a noble title, and the line of succession which is endangered due to Raoden's 'passing' though the king may try to have another child. Lukel states that Raoden's friends will stop their subvertive meetings since the prince is not there anymore to provide protection, and Sarene asks to be invited to their last gathering. Lukel and Sarene then go to lunch at Kiin's house. Over the midday meal, they discuss various schools of art, Sarene's novice ability, and other topics. Kaise, Daorn, and Sarene take a visit to the boundary wall of Elantris, where they encounter a large crowd. Hrathen preaches about how the Elantrians have reverted to baser animal instincts, turning their backs on religion, and Sarene takes the opportunity to start a theological debate with the gyorn, using misleading arguments to break the priest's thrall over the crowd. Hrathen concedes to Sarene graciously and departs, though Dilaf glares at Sarene. Sarene then discusses the Elantrians who loiter in the courtyard, who Kaise states are neglected and who she describes as dead. Sarene notes two Elantrians that don't seem to have given into despair like the others that they observe, and by the descriptions they are Raoden and Galladon, but she doesn't realize their identities.
POV: Sarene·On page: Iadon, Lukel, Telrii, Kiin, Hrathen, Dilaf, Kaise, Daorn·Mentioned: Raoden, Roial, Galladon
Source: Coppermind
Chapter 9
Hrathen professes admiration for Sarene's rhetorical skills. Hrathen and Dilaf debate about converting Teod to Shu-Dereth once their work in Arelon is completed, with Dilaf predicting that Teod would be destroyed by Jaddeth due to their intransigence. Hrathen and Dilaf go to a meeting at an inn to form an alliance with some Arelene aristocrats, mostly minor nobles but also including the powerful Duke Telrii , talking of recent conquests of the Fjordell Empire, and promising power in exchange for the nobles converting to Shu-Dereth. Hrathen explains that many Arelene believe that the Elantrians will return to power and that this belief undermines Iadon's and the nobles' authority. Hrathen speaks vaguely so that he can maintain plausible deniability in the event that one of the nobles accuses Hrathen of insurgence against the government. Waren muses that it will be a lengthy process to establish Shu-Dereth in Arelon, but Hrathen counters that the Jesker Mysteries were banished from the Duladel Republic in a very short time span and that the Elantrians fell from power suddenly as well, and that Shu-Korath has been in great decline and is now followed in only two nations, Arelon and Teod.
POV: Hrathen·On page: Dilaf, Telrii·Mentioned: Sarene
Source: Coppermind
Chapter 10
Galladon creates a distraction in the Elantris courtyard, enabling Raoden to recruit three new Elantrian arrivals into his faction, Maare , a former housewife, Riil , a former handyman, and Saolin , who served as a soldier in Lord Eondel's legion. Raoden asks Maare and Riil to build a roof for their headquarters, a former Korathi chapel. Raoden tells Galladon of his plans to build a sense of purpose for the Elantrians to improve their quality of life. Raoden and Galladon visit Aanden's base, and Raoden recognizes the gang leader as a former sculptor named Taan . Galladon deduces Raoden's true identity from careless comments, but pledges to not reveal it. Galladon reveals that he was an apple orchard farmer before he was transformed by the Shaod. Raoden inquires why they don't see any children, and Galladon replies that Elantris is too harsh of a place for them to survive long. Raoden encounters Ien, who reflexively reacts to Raoden's raised hand by approaching him, but the seon shows no other signs of recognizing its former master.
POV: Raoden·On page: Galladon, Saolin, Ien, Maare, Riil·Mentioned: Eondel
Source: Coppermind
Chapter 11
Kiin hosts a gathering for Raoden's allies, and five of the most powerful nobles of Arelon show up, including Eondel, Baron Shuden , Duke Roial , Count Ahan , and Baron Edan , though many others declined to attend. Kiin tells Sarene about each of the nobles histories and motivations for opposing the king and the wealth based system of nobility. Over dinner, the nobles begin their formal meeting, and Sarene joins the gathering after an introduction by Kiin. The nobles display apprehension at Sarene's presence as an outsider, though she assures them of her competence and confidence and that her presence will be a benefit through her ties to two thrones. Sarene learns of a traditional ritual called the Widow's Trial , which is performed by newly widowed Arelene ladies, and involves charitable work. The nobles discuss various options for continuing their opposition to the king despite being weakened by Raoden's absence, including recruiting a plurality of the nobility, using military force, and at Sarene's suggestion, which is ultimately accepted, freeing their farmworkers to improve their morale and productivity and undermine Iadon's decrees. After the main gathering ends, Roial and Kiin discuss how impressed they are with Sarene and how she can take Raoden's place as a unifying force for their cabal. Sarene raises the uncomfortable notion that Iadon had Raoden killed and covered it up, and the others agree that this avenue is worth discreetly investigating. Sarene says that she will use her seon to look for evidence of Raoden either still being alive but imprisoned or having died under suspicious circumstances. Sarene is currently using Ashe to explore Elantris, since she wants to investigate Hrathen, who has shown curiosity in Elantris, and who Sarene believes is very dangerous and was involved in the collapse of the Duladel Republic.
POV: Sarene·On page: Kiin, Lukel, Eondel, Shuden, Roial, Ahan·Mentioned: Iadon, Raoden, Eventeo
Source: Coppermind
Chapter 12
Hrathen daydreams about languages, the Derethi religious hierarchy, and his abilities as a preacher as he delivers a sermon to a large crowd. Dilaf spontaneously follows with his own more emotional sermon, which while a violation of Hrathen's orders, was successful and thus welcomed by Hrathen. After the sermon, Telrii approaches Hrathen and accepts an unspecified proposal. Hrathen disciplines Dilaf for disobedience, but also praises the arteth. In the privacy of his office, Hrathen reveals that he has a seon locked away and hidden and uses it to communicate with Wyrn, who has his own seon, regarding a plot involving Telrii.
POV: Hrathen·On page: Dilaf, Telrii
Source: Coppermind
Chapter 13
Raoden and Galladon are searching through Galladon's books, and Raoden finds one that is written entirely in Aons, which seems to make it significant since it appears to be about AonDor, so he plans to try to translate it using a dictionary and his rudimentary knowledge of aons. Mareshe is building a roof using a fabricated clay-like material. Loren , a new arrival, is clearing space for a small farm. Another Elantrian, Kahar , walks up to the chapel to join the group since he hears rumors that Raoden's followers aren't hungry and are pain-free, and is accepted and sets to cleaning the ever-present slime from the walls and floors using gathered rain water. Raoden has been in Elantris for about 10 days and is feeling the burden of leadership and concealing his pain for the sake of his followers. Saolin raises an alarm as Karata along with about a dozen of her gang members, all armed, show up at their base. Karata orders Raoden's building destroyed and his followers severely beaten, but Raoden stays her hand by offering to get her into the Palace in Kae. After Karata leaves, Raoden explains his rationale to Galladon. Raoden and Karata sneak out of Elantris, using the well to descend into the Aredel River, which they float downstream into Kae. They gain access to Iadon's castle using a hidden passage, and after sneaking through the king's bed chamber, Karata leads them to a guard's room to leave a note and necklace for her daughter Opais . When leaving, they encounter Karata's husband who is a guard in the palace and who fails to recognize either of them in their transformed states, but Raoden uses a non-working Aon Sheo to bluff him into not attacking, and they escape the palace without further incident. Karata reveals that she knows Raoden's true identity, and agrees to fulfill her bargain to not harm Raoden or his followers. In turn, Raoden asks that Karata help him improve the quality of life in Elantris and reveals that he is planning to plant a corn crop with the seed corn that is part of the food offerings so that the Elantrians can become self-sufficient. They return to Elantris through the front gates openly without problems, since the guards do not want to get in trouble for negligence in allowing them to escape into Kae. Raoden asks Karata to keep his identity secret and not to reveal the route they took out of Elantris, to avoid countermeasures from Iadon. Karata decides to confide in Raoden, and reveals that she is taking care of the Elantrian children in secret, and that all her followers are parents who have left children behind. The children cope with their situation surprisingly well. Karata pledges her loyalty to Raoden and wants to help realize his dream of a better Elantris. Raoden returns to the chapel, giving a sword he took from the palace guard to Saolin, and telling Galladon of their new alliance with Karata's gang.
POV: Raoden·On page: Galladon, Saolin, Karata, Mareshe, Eshen·Mentioned: Iadon
Source: Coppermind
Chapter 14
Sarene joins Queen Eshen's embroidery group to keep up with the latest court intrigues. Sarene talks about Teod court activities including fencing and offers to teach this sport to the women of the group, even though fencing is considered to be beneath nobles. Ashe reports information to Sarene that was gathered in a scouting expedition to Elantris, and to the palace dungeons. Sarene accompanies Shuden to a lavish party at Duke Telrii's residence. Sarene's noble rank allows them access to an exclusive gathering attended by King Iadon, which also includes high ranking Arelene along with Hrathen. Shuden talks of the history of Shu-Keseg , the parent religion of Shu-Korath and Shu-Dereth, and of how the original intended concept of Unity became complicated over the passage of time. Shuden expresses concern about Hrathen and Waren, and this concern is echoed by Lord Roial. Sarene tells the king about fencing at the queen's request, and Iadon acquiesces to their desire to exercise. A messenger delivers bad news to the king. Sarene tries to eavesdrop but is outed by Hrathen, as payback for her earlier interference with his preaching. Sarene meets as many people as possible to become acquainted with the political and social scenes to avoid being disadvantaged by Hrathen in this regard. Upon return to the palace, Sarene learns about an intrusion in the kings chambers earlier in the evening.
POV: Sarene·On page: Shuden, Iadon, Hrathen, Roial·Mentioned: Telrii, Ahan, Eondel, Raoden, Kiin
Source: Coppermind
Chapter 15
Hrathen strolls along the Elantrian wall and ponders about Elantris and feels pity for the Elantrians even as he plans to exploit them to unite the Arelene and convert them with as little bloodshed as possible. Hrathen wishes to avoid a repeat of the revolution in the Duladel Republic, which weighs heavily upon his conscience. Hrathen meets with Telrii who is having second thoughts about his alliance with Fjorden, since he has heard rumors that Hrathen was connected with the disaster in the Duladel Republic. Hrathen counters by saying that the Fjorden could easily conquer Arelon if necessary, but that a peaceful conversion is preferable, and pledges to put Telrii on the throne, and Telrii's doubts are overcome. Telrii warns that Sarene could cause problems, but Hrathen dismisses those concerns, and thinks to himself that she should consider Hrathen an ally instead of an opponent. Hrathen finds out about the Elantrians who had entered the city, and bribes a guard captain to secretly bring the next Elantrian intruder to his office instead of Elantris.
POV: Hrathen·On page: Telrii·Mentioned: Sarene
Source: Coppermind
Chapter 16
Raoden reflects upon his relationship with Ien, and observes to Galladon that his seon's Aon is damaged and incomplete. Galladon and Raoden discuss what they miss most in their former lives, Galladon's home and Raoden's correspondence with Sarene respectively. Raoden talks of his engagement to Sarene, and this discussion leads to the revelation to Galladon of Fjorden's invasion of his home Duladel Republic six months earlier. Galladon mourns over the loss of his Jesker religion, and belittles the Jeskeri Mysteries as a mockery of his faith. Raoden returns to the chapel and is amazed at how beautiful it is with all the grime removed by Kahar. Raoden asks Kahar to clean the streets and offers more Elantrians to assist him. Kahar forgets his hunger due to the distraction that keeping busy provides. Raoden and Galladon discuss the growing ranks of their group and plan how to feed them and keep them occupied. Many of Karata's followers, led by Dashe , leave the chapel to attack Aanden's group due to reports that Aanden's followers are planning to attack the Elantrian children under Karata's protection. Raoden accompanies the assault squad and manages to convince both groups to stand down by confronting Aanden and showing him the beautiful sculptures beneath the dirt and grime and reminding him that he was once a great sculptor. Raoden also speaks of the Elantrian's "freedom" from base physical needs like food, clothing and shelter, liberating them to focus on higher callings like art. Aanden, whose real name is Taan, agrees and joins Raoden's group.
POV: Raoden·On page: Galladon, Saolin, Karata·Mentioned: Sarene
Source: Coppermind
Chapter 17
Sarene begins to teach fencing to Queen Eshen's embroidery group. Sarene duels with the elderly Lord Eondel who is very skilled but allows Sarene to win as a gracious gesture. The attractive Lord Shuden performs a ChayShan exercise which impresses the group though he claims to only be an amateur. Sarene goes to a Korathi chapel to learn from Father Omin about what a Widow's Trial entails. They talk about the Elantrians and about how Hrathen may be intentionally preaching hatred of them for some reason. Sarene learns of her inheritance of Raoden's estate. Ashe tells Sarene of Hrathen's frequent patrols of the Elantrian city wall, and Sarene ponders how to thwart the gyorn's unknown intentions. Sarene contacts her father Eventeo and they discuss how grim affairs are becoming in both Teod and Arelon, but Sarene refuses to return to Teod so that she can serve a useful purpose. Eventeo states that if Arelon falls that he would surrender to the Fjorden rather than be conquered. Eventeo reveals that Iadon's merchant ships are being sunk at the behest of the Wyrn, reducing his net worth and threatening his grip on the throne. Sarene realizes this would make it easier to replace the king, and reluctantly decides to take his side in opposition to Hrathen. After their conversation, Sarene feels anxious and has a hard time falling asleep, and is awake to hear some odd noises coming from the walls around her chambers.
POV: Sarene·On page: Lukel, Eondel, Shuden, Eventeo, Ashe·Mentioned: Hrathen, Iadon, Kiin, Telrii
Source: Coppermind
Chapter 18
Hrathen is interrogating Diren , an Elantrian, in his office. Dilaf is shocked by this, but Hrathen explains that he needs to know his enemy. Hrathen asks Dilaf to prepare their nightly sermon, then dismisses him to talk further with Diren, who speaks of hunger and gangs. Hrathen then has the guard captain escort Diren back to Elantris. Dilaf preaches zealously at the chapel that evening, speaking out against Elantris at first, then segueing into a speech against Shu-Korath, as ordered by Hrathen. Then Dilaf reveals that he took custody of Diren and tortured him, and drives the crowd into a murderous frenzy against the Elantrian, but Hrathen interjects and manages to redirect the mob away from executing Diren, since that would turn Iadon against him, instead preaching that they stop following Korathi heresies. After the sermon, Hrathen has Diren brought to the chapel gardens, and privately has him burned alive to put him out of his misery. Hrathen berates Dilaf for his overzealousness and overreaching of his authority. Hrathen concludes that Dilaf is a liability and must be dealt with. Hrathen contacts Forton , a subject of Hrovell , who has performed various services for the gyorn in the past, and asks that he create a special elixir and deliver it to him in Arelon as quickly as possible.
POV: Hrathen·On page: Dilaf·Mentioned: Iadon
Source: Coppermind