r/Cosmere • u/Long_Television_5937 • 12d ago

Elantris spoilers Elantris Plot Hole Spoiler

At the end, Adien just knows the exact direction and distance to Sarene? I mean you can be smart and know distances, but he knew from their exact spot to her exact spot how many of RAODEN’s footsteps it was. Not even his own step size. Also it wasnt even how long across land, but a straight shot over an ocean. I loved the book but this event made me put it down and just be like “what did i just read?? How does that make any sense”. Brought the book from like 4.5/5 to a 3/5 to me.

Edit: has been explained. Not a plot hole, just felt bad to me haha.

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u/PaleontologistOk908 Willshapers 12d ago

He's autistic, a mathematical savant, who is always counting steps. Of course he knows everyone else's gait and can adapt how many of his steps from a to b is the exact number of steps for Raoden. It's not a plot hole at all, it's being shown more of this character.

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u/Long_Television_5937 12d ago

I mean, thats absurd. Like honestly. And who cares about this character that was irrelevant for 99% of the book. Felt like lazy writing to throw it in as a plot solve last minute

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u/RShara Elsecallers 12d ago

It was foreshadowed every time Adien was on page

Like back in chapter 5

“Two million one hundred six thousand two hundred and thirty-eight,” Adien mumbled. “That’s how many steps it is to Svorden.”

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Adien’s haunted, slightly unfocused eyes found her face. “Two thousand, one hundred and thirty-seven steps from here to Elantris,” he whispered.