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The '''Dakhor''' is a manifestation of [[Investiture]] on [[Sel]], independent from [[AonDor]].{{annotationwob ref|Elantris|chapter=60-3|link=annotation-elantris-60-32208}}{{wob ref|4216}} Its official name is unknown, but the users of this system are the monks of [[Dakhor Monastery]] in [[Fjorden]], including [[Dilaf]].

The Dakhor monks themselves are a newer development than [[Elantrian]]s.{{annotationwob ref|Elantris|chapter=63|link=annotation-elantris-chapter-632236}} In fact, [[Wulfden the Fourth]] was preparing to use them against Elantris before [[The Reod|the city fell on its own]].

The bones of the person accessing Dakhor begin to grow and twist.{{book ref|Elantris|58}} Since the [[Investiture]]s of [[Sel]] are all form based,{{book ref|mb4|part=ars}} the shape of the bone twists is what determines what powers a user of Dakhor can access.{{book ref|Elantris|58}} The shapes that they twist into are ancient Fjordell characters.{{book ref|Elantris|63}} Dakhor users appear like twisted figures with arms like knotted tree branches and tight skin pulled over strange ridges.{{book ref|Elantris|57}} Their bones appear as if a piece of metal had been inserted beneath the skin and their skeleton appears twisted and carved.{{book ref|Elantris|58}} While they are abnormal, the Dakhor monks don't seem deformed or inhuman.{{annotationwob ref|Elantris|chapter=58-1|link=annotation-elantris-58-1/2190}} Their bone growth is subtle enough that a robe can hide it.{{book ref|Elantris|58}} Even with the initially repulsive nature of the bone twists, they still have a beautiful shape.{{book ref|Elantris|63}} The bone twists are also known to glow, specifically when teleportation{{book ref|Elantris|60}} or enhanced strength is being used.{{book ref|Elantris|61}}

In order to access certain powers of Dakhor, living sacrifices must be made.{{book ref|Elantris|62}} A ritual needs to be preformed before the people can be killed, and Dakhor users cannot just slaughter people immediately.{{annotationwob ref|Elantris|chapter=60-2|link=annotation-elantris-60-22206}} The amount of Investiture in the people killed is far more important than the number of people killed.{{wob ref|1742}} A sacrifice will have their soul twisted, not stolen.{{wob ref|48}}