The young noblewoman has become a valuable member of Elend's court. Her Rioting abilities and noble...

The refined Soother continues to serve as one of Elend's most trusted advisors. His skills in...

The gruff Smoker continues to serve as one of Elend's generals despite his advancing age. His...

The former thief has risen to become one of Elend's most trusted military officers. His dedication...

Has gained Allomantic powers by ingesting the Lerasium bead, becoming a powerful Mistborn. This has...

Leading troops in the field while grappling with the moral implications of warfare. His...

The capital city of the New Empire, struggling to survive as ash falls destroy crops and the mists...

Wrestling with his role as the Hero of Ages mentioned in the prophecies, though he doesn't believe...

Has been burning tin constantly for months, pushing his Allomantic abilities far beyond normal...

A kandra who has taken OreSeur's place and is serving Vin under contract. He inhabits the bones of...

A powerful Mistborn and Empress of the New Empire. She's struggling with her role as ruler while...

Agricultural workers attempting the impossible task of growing crops in ash-covered soil. Their...

The vegetation of the world, slowly dying under the constant ashfall. They represent the planet's...

The most precious metal in the world, granting the power to see slightly into the future. It's...

A military officer serving in Elend's army. His competence and loyalty make him valuable during the...

The religious movement that worships Kelsier as the Survivor of Hathsin. Its followers draw...

Devoted followers who worship Kelsier as the Survivor. Their faith gives them strength and purpose...

Beginning to trust Vin and Elend after seeing their genuine desire to help. His skepticism is being...

A loyal messenger and servant who works for Elend's empire. He's reliable and trustworthy, often...

The accumulated resources, knowledge, and connections that Elend inherited from his father's house....

TenSoon's companion during his time serving Vin, a wolfhound whose bones he inhabits. The dog's...

Couriers who carry communications across the dying empire. Their dangerous job becomes increasingly...

Massive blue-skinned creatures that serve as living weapons. They seem mindless and savage, driven...

A mysterious metal that grants Allomantic powers to those who ingest it. Elend gained his Mistborn...

Elite soldiers who once served Straff Venture and now serve his son Elend. Their loyalty has...

The remaining city guard trying to maintain order in the dying capital. Their job becomes...

Kelsier's brother has become a Steel Inquisitor, though he seems to retain some of his original...

A Keeper who works with Sazed to research the prophecies and understand the approaching end times....

A nobleman who briefly ruled Luthadel during the siege. He's remembered as someone who made...

The struggling inhabitants of a small town trying to survive the ashfalls and food shortages. They...

Remnants of the rebellion that Kelsier inspired, still fighting for freedom and justice. They carry...

The terrifying agents of the Steel Ministry have survived the Lord Ruler's death and continue to...

The Lord Ruler's former religious organization, now disbanded but its legacy lives on through...

The castrated servants who once served the nobility, many of whom were secret Keepers. Their...

The constant rainfall of ash that's killing all plant life and slowly burying the world. It falls...

The volcanic peaks that constantly spew ash into the sky, slowly killing the world. They were...

The noble council that shared power with Elend in the early days of his reign. Most of its members...

The lingering influence and infrastructure of the Lord Ruler's thousand-year empire. Its systems...

The former aristocratic families, most now dead or fled. Their political system collapsed with the...

The surviving Keepers working to preserve knowledge and restore their people's heritage. They...

The nightly phenomenon that once protected people now kills those it touches. Only Allomancers and...

The sun has turned red and dim, providing little warmth to the freezing world. Its changed nature...

The metals that grant Allomantic powers to those who can burn them. Each metal provides different...

The lasting impact of Kelsier's life and sacrifice on the world. His influence continues to inspire...

A Keeper who taught Elend royal protocol and leadership. Her death during the Siege of Luthadel...

The domestic workers who maintain Keep Venture and serve the imperial household. Their loyalty...

Business associates of House Venture who help maintain trade and commerce. Their economic expertise...

Administrative workers who help maintain the empire's bureaucracy. Their dedication to...

The military forces that serve House Venture and now form part of Elend's imperial army. They're...

A scholarly member of Elend's administration who helps manage the empire's records and...