Her relationship with Breeze has matured, and she's proven herself capable of more than just noble...

His relationship with Allrianne has deepened, though he's careful not to use his Allomantic powers...

Providing steady military leadership while dealing with increasingly desperate situations. His...

Leading troops with both tactical skill and religious fervor. His faith in the Survivor gives him...

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...

Becoming increasingly difficult to defend and supply as resources run low. The city is slowly...

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...

Beginning to develop genuine loyalty and affection for Vin beyond the requirements of his Contract....

Learning to balance her responsibilities as Empress with her growing understanding of her destiny....

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

The remains of settlements that have been abandoned and buried under ash. They serve as grim...

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 crippled warlord who once besieged Luthadel, now remembered as an ally who fought in the final...

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...

Kelsier's former right-hand man, now remembered as a martyr who died defending Luthadel. His memory...

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...

A mysterious storyteller who appears at crucial moments. His knowledge seems to span far beyond...

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...

Though dead, the Survivor's influence continues through his religion and the inspiration he...

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

The Lord Ruler's former palace, now standing empty as a monument to fallen power. Its spires still...

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...

The condition that affects people exposed to the mists, either killing them or awakening Allomantic...

People who gain Allomantic powers after surviving exposure to the deadly mists. They represent a...

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

Former religious officials of the Steel Ministry, now scattered and powerless. Some still cling to...

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...

Soldiers enhanced by burning pewter for increased strength and endurance. They form the backbone of...

A mysterious voice that speaks to certain individuals, particularly Vin. Its nature and purpose...

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...

Elend's deceased father, remembered as a ruthless nobleman who valued power over family. His legacy...

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 mists are staying longer each day and growing more dangerous. They seem to be actively hunting...

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...

Soldiers with Tin Allomantic abilities who serve as scouts and sentries. Their enhanced senses make...

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...

Works tirelessly to maintain some semblance of normal government function as the world crumbles...