![]() ![]() At the beginning of the story, Raoden is cursed by an ancient transformation known as the Shaod and secretly exiled to the city of Elantris just days before his betrothed, princess Sarene of Teod, arrives for their wedding. The story follows three main characters: Prince Raoden of Arelon, Princess Sarene of Teod, and the priest Hrathen of Fjorden. Two related works, Hope of Elantris and The Emperor's Soul, have been released, and two additional novels in the series have been announced. The book gained generally positive reviews, and has been translated into multiple languages. The book was published on April 21, 2005, by Tor Books and was Sanderson's first published book. It's also the wonderful debut of a welcome new star in the constellation of fantasy.Elantris is a fantasy novel written by American fantasy and science fiction writer Brandon Sanderson. His struggle to help the wretches trapped there begins a series of events that will bring hope to Arelon, and perhaps reveal the secret of Elantris itself.Ī rare epic fantasy that doesn't recycle the classics and that is a complete and satisfying story in one volume, Elantris is fleet and fun, full of surprises and characters to care about. Stricken by the same curse that ruined Elantris, Raoden was secretly exiled by his father to the dark city. ![]() ![]() So Sarene decides to use her new status to counter the machinations of Hrathen, a Fjordell high priest who has come to Kae to convert Arelon and claim it for his emperor and his god.īut neither Sarene nor Hrathen suspect the truth about Prince Raoden. Both Teod and Arelon are under threat as the last remaining holdouts against the imperial ambitions of the ruthless religious fanatics of Fjordell. She finds instead that Raoden has died and she is considered his widow. Princess Sarene of Teod arrives for a marriage of state with Crown Prince Raoden, hoping - based on their correspondence - to also find love. Elantrians became wizened, leper-like, powerless creatures, and Elantris itself dark, filthy, and crumbling.Īrelon's new capital, Kae, crouches in the shadow of Elantris. Ten years ago, without warning, the magic failed. Yet each of these demigods was once an ordinary person until touched by the mysterious transforming power of the Shaod. Read Elantris (Elantris, #1) Free Reading PDFĮlantris was the capital of Arelon: gigantic, beautiful, literally radiant, filled with benevolent beings who used their powerful magical abilities for the benefit of all. ![]()
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