Difference between revisions of "Dakhor"

In order to access certain powers of Dakhor, living sacrifices must be made.{{book ref|Elantris|62}} A ritual needs to be performed before the sacrifices can be killed, and Dakhor users cannot just slaughter people immediately.{{wob ref|2206}} The amount of Investiture in the people killed is far more important than the number of people killed.{{wob ref|1742}} Sacrifices will have their souls twisted, not stolen.{{wob ref|48}}

 

Regardless of how the Dakhor system is accessed, there are some constant effects. Dakhor can grant several abilities, some of which are part of the standard ability set for monks of Dakhor monastery. The first is the extreme strength of anyone who uses Dakhor.{{book ref|Elantris|58}} The bones of the the Dakhor monks are almost indestructible, leaving melee weapons mostly useless against them.{{book ref|Elantris|62}} Those who use Dakhor can receive enhanced speed as well.{{book ref|Elantris|58}} Another more costly power is teleportation. In exchange for one person's death, large groups of people can be transported instantaneously.{{book ref|Elantris|60}} The body and spirit of the sacrificed are used to power this ability.