Elan

Elans are an exceptionally rare kind of near- human psionic aberration created through a special ritual. [1] [3]

Creation

The elans represent a dark side of the process of Inspiration that allows a quori to posses a willing empty vessel . Elans contain a quori spirit condemned to reside powerless within a human form by its kin for crimes against the quori. This process is not voluntary, and it often ends with the vessel eventually falling to madness over its long life. [3]

Personality

The elans resemble the human vessels from whom they are derived, and retain much of the variety in personalities and appearance of their human forebears. [1] Elans often go mad, and some believe they hear the voices of the spirit trapped within them. [3]

As with all residents of Riedra , elans are indoctrinated into the Path of Inspiration and believe their noble actions can redeem the evil spirits bound within them. Most elans in Riedra join the Harmonious Shield , and many belong to the Edgewalkers . [3]

Abilities

Elan can potentially live for many centuries. [1] [3]

Elans are naturally psionic and have several supernatural abilities stemming from their nature. They do not sleep, instead trancing for 4 hours each night to replenish their psionic powers. They can temporarily protect themselves from harm, or reduce the damage of an attack. [1]

An elan can sustain itself purely on its own psionic power, and would not need to eat for a day after it uses this power. [1]

Society

Elans are often integrated into the surrounding human society. [1]

Elans loyal to the Path of Inspiration remain in Riedra, where they join the Harmonious Shield and the Edgewalkers . Those who learn the truth or reject their lot in life have been known to flee to Adar , where they are treated with suspicion but may prove to be powerful opponents to the might of Riedra. [3]

Lands

Elans hold no land, but primarily reside in Riedra. Besides Riedra , Elans have been known to flee to the continents of Khorvaire , Xen'drik , or Argonnessen , as well as to Adar. [3]

Notable Elan

  • Murephan , Summit Road Guide: Murephan is formerly one of the Chosen of Riedra, and now an amnesiac elan ranger / psion who abandoned the Path of Inspiration for Adar. Along with his dromite sidekick Kelki , Murephan travels Syrkarn , where he works against the hated Inspired and begrudgingly aids travelers. [1]

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