Chapter 3
Hrathen is a great character, right from the moment he stepped out from the docks. Discussion from the reading group centered around him having a mission and acting on it (unlike the passive, meandering intro chapters of Raoden and Sarene). With a ticking clock of three months to convert the populace into the Fjordell religion and the empathy to prefer conversion to violence, Sanderson immediately assigns the gyorn with hidden depths.
Chapter 4
Definitely a better Raoden chapter. We see the (pathetic) power structure of Elantris which is currently being ruled by three gangs. We learn about the Hoed, Elantrians who have endured so much pain that they lose their minds. Then, we get a glimpse of some Aon magic. We are also given hints of Raoden's idealism, which is welcome at this point.
Chapter 5
Sarene breaks through in this chapter where we see her as a devious and intelligent woman who has a firm grasp of politics. We see the first meeting of Hrathen and Iadon (the current ruler) and immediately realize holw much of a danger the gyorn poses. We are also treated to the delightful family dynamics of her long-lost uncle Kiin and his children.
Chapter 6
The chapter gives us hints of the gyorn's plans to use Elantris as a key to capture the city's loyalty to his cause. Dilaf is evident here as a overzealous sidekick to Hrathen and another character to watch.
All in all, these 4 chapters get the ball rolling on the conflicts to come. Definitely more interesting than the first two.
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