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'''Sel''', also known as '''Seol''', is a [[Cosmere#Planets|planet]] in [[Selish System]] of the [[cosmere]],{{au ref|selish}} and is the setting of the books [[Elantris (book)|Elantris]] and [[The Emperor's Soul]], as well as the short story [[The Hope of Elantris]].

Another name for the planet is Seol.{{au ref|selish}} People from Sel are called Selish.{{wob ref|1075}}

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At an unknown date, over 7700 standard years before the [[True Desolation]],{{book ref|sa4|14}}{{book ref|sa4|76}}{{wob ref|8928}}{{wob ref|5569}} the planet was settled by [[Devotion]] and [[Dominion]] against the rules made by the original Vessels. [[Odium]] used this as justification to attack both of the Shards,{{wob ref|8358}} this battle resulted in their Splintering. Their Investiture was then moved from the Spiritual Realm into the Cognitive to prevent anyone else from taking the Shards. This latent Investiture became dangerous plasma{{wob ref|6852}} and was named the [[Dor]]{{au ref|Sel}} and some of these [[splinter|splinters]] became the [[seon|seons]] and [[skaze]].{{wob ref|5492}}{{wob ref|7103}}{{wob ref|4679}}{{wob ref|5991}}{{wob ref|3024}}{{wob ref|3972}} They were created from the Investiture of Devotion and Dominion respectively.{{wob ref|4547}} Because of this, the world's magic systems became region specific.{{wob ref|1768}} These consequences were a side effect of Odium's actions, he didn't intend them to happen.{{wob ref|8428}}

The monasteries of Fjorden were formed and began training their members.{{book ref|elantris|15}} These monasteries and internal Fjorden politics began to be influenced by the Skaze,{{wob ref|4640}}{{wob ref|4641}} in particular their want for power.{{wob ref|6167}} Overtime this new empire expanded so as to include most of the continent, with only [[Duladel]], [[Teod]] and [[Arelon]] resisting them. By this time the new empire had become stronger than the original ever was, though their strength was in the power of their priests rather than military might.{{book ref|elantris|5}} [[Wulfden]] the fourth became the new Wyrn and leader of the Shu-Dereth church. Feeling threatened by this new Wyrn the leaders of Shu-Korath named [[Seinalan]] as their new high priest because of theirhis relative youth.{{book ref|elantris|38}}

An earthquake happened near the city of [[Elantris (city)|Elantris]], this earthquake then triggered an event known as the [[Reod]] causing Elantris to fall. The earthquake was not due to natural causes.{{wob ref|9883}} The native Elantrians became [[hoed]]s and Arelonthe Arelene government collapsed.{{book ref|elantris|5}} The majority of damage and death during the resulting riots was caused by the countries servant class. After the riots eased the government was replaced with a system where the wealthiest ruled the country.{{book ref|elantris|5}} The newly empowered merchant class blamed the riots on the servants of the city being too pampered.{{book ref|elantris|5}} King [[Iadon]] was crowned in response.

Gyorn [[Hrathen]] was assigned to convert Duladel to the empire, as it was one of the few remaining nations offering resistance. Within six months he managed to lead a revolution that led to the deaths of the republican class and collapse of its government.{{book ref|elantris|15}} In its place a monarchy was formed and Shu-Dereth pronounced the state religion at the expense of to the [[Jesker]] religion.{{book ref|elantris|16}} This event caused a renewed interest in an alliance between Teod and Arelon, a marriage was planned between prince [[Raoden]] and princess [[Sarene]].{{book ref|elantris|16}} Having successfully converted Duladel, Hrathen was then dispatched to Arelon. UnknownUnbeknownst to him [[Dilaf]], his old mentor,{{book ref|elantris|60}} was already dispatched to the area and preparing to invade it.{{book ref|elantris|57}} Upon meeting Hrathen failed to recognize him and also misunderstood his orders as to convert the people of Arelon, not destroy them.{{book ref|elantris|3}}{{book ref|elantris|57}}

Before the marriage of Sarene and Raoden could take place Raoden found himself taken by the Shaod.{{book ref|elantris|1}} An effort was made by Sarene to oppose Hrathen's preaching and his attempts to instate [[Telrii]] as the new kingKing of Arelon. Telrii had agreed that if he became king he would make Arelon convert to Shu-Dereth. After Sarene discovered the King IaodenIadon was part of the religious cult known as the [[Jeskeri Mysteries]] where he sacrificed women the king was dethroned.{{book ref|elantris|32}} After this event king Iadon killed himself.{{book ref|elantris|35}} To try and prevent the nation of Arelon from falling into Derethi control it was decided that Sarene had to marry [[Roial]] in order to legitimize his claim to the throne.{{book ref|elantris|35}}

Before the marriage the funeral of King Iadon took place and as per his will a new law was pronounced by Seinalan that reformed the ArelonArelene government again.{{book ref|elantris|38}} Hrathen managed to make it appear Sarene was taken by the Shaod before her marriage stopping it.{{book ref|elantris|38}} This led to Telrii being crowned king of Arelon.{{book ref|elantris|47}} After this Telrii refused to follow through on the deal he made with Hrathen unless he was also made a gyorn as a gyorn held greater power in the Fjorden empire.{{book ref|elantris|48}} He insisted on this despite Hrathen's protests that such a thing was impossible. Seeing this failure Dilaf then announced his true rank as Gragdet and the true nature of Hrathen mission. He then began the [[invasion of Arelon]].{{book ref|elantris|57}} During the invasion Raoden worked out how to undo the Reod and restore Elantris.{{book ref|elantris|61}} With their renewed power the Fjoredell army was removed and Raoden and Sarene were both crowned the new leadersmonarchs of Arelon.{{book ref|elantris|63}}

The Skazeskaze for a brief time worked alongside Hoid.{{wob ref|8377}} Hoid promised them that he could become an [[Elantrian]], when his efforts failed the Skazeskaze mocked him for it.{{book ref|elantrisElantris|epiloguepart=postscript}}

* The monks of [[Dakhor Monastery]] use an Invested Art often referred to as [[Dakhor]]. Dakhor monks have unnatural and twisted bone structures that form patterns under the skin.{{book ref|Elantris|56}} These bones are inlaid with ancient Fjordell characters,{{book ref|elantris|63}} which are likely the symbols used to access the Dor. Some Dakhor magics, such as instant transportation, require human sacrifice.{{book ref|elantris|60}}