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{{quote|My true payment is the knowledge I have served Lord [[Jaddeth]]|Forton to [[Hrathen]]{{ref|b|eElantris|c|18}}}}

'''Forton''' was a [[Hrovell]] potions maker on [[Sel]].{{ref|b|eElantris|c|18}}

Years before the [[Invasion of Arelon]], Hrathen was poisoned by a political enemy with a poison that had no known antidote.{{ref|b|eElantris|c|18}} Hrathen went to Forton for help and was cured. Hrathen kept in touch with Forton via [[Seon]], ordering potions, antidotes, and the like. Hrathen once commissioned a potion that could simulate the appearance of an [[Elantrian]] who had been taken by the [[Shaod]] after the [[Reod]]. Hrathen used this potion both on himself{{ref|b|eElantris|c|30}} and [[Sarene]]{{ref|b|eElantris|c|38}} to create the appearance of a miracle healing and gain leverage on [[Eventeo]], Sarene's father and king of [[Teod]].{{ref|b|eElantris|c|45}}

Forton had a mouse-like face with large ears.{{ref|b|eElantris|c|18}} He also had a persistent cough, because of various substances that Forton liked to smoke. These same substances also caused Forton to be absolutely content with his life.

Forton was a man of contradictions. While he was a devote follower of the [[Jeskeri Mysteries]] and was considered a mystic of sorts in his town, he also professed to be staunchly [[Derethi]].{{ref|b|eElantris|c|18}} His knowledge of Derethi doctrine was impressive, but still lacking in some areas, such as his belief that [[gyorn]]s could simply pray to Jaddeth to have their words directed to anyone with a Seon.

Forton, like many in Hrovell, spoke a dialect of [[Fjordell]] that was thick, harsh, and rough sounding.{{ref|b|eElantris|c|18}}

Forton was an apothecary of unparalleled skill.{{ref|b|eElantris|c|18}} There was no one in [[Opelon]] who could match Forton's skills in making antidotes, elixers, potions, and poisons. He was so skilled and such a useful tool that Hrathen overlooked the fact that he was a heathen.

Forton was also bound to a Seon, allowing for instantaneous communication across the world.{{ref|b|eElantris|c|18}}