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

Religious figures who preach about the end of the world, claiming the ashfalls are divine...

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

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

Workers who once extracted the precious metal from dangerous mines. Most died in the brutal...

Quellion's sister, who disagrees with his brutal methods but still cares for him as family. She...

Allomancers who can inflame emotions, used for military morale and crowd control. Their abilities...

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

Allomancers who can detect other Allomantic activity. They're used for hunting rogue Allomancers...

Vin's former thieving crew leader, remembered as a brutal man who exploited her abilities. His...

Former leaders of the Steel Ministry's various departments, now scattered and powerless. Some try...

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...

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

Allomancers who can hide other Allomantic activity from detection. They're crucial for covert...

A Smoker working in Urteau who helps hide Allomantic activity from detection. Their abilities...

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

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

Growing in both political skill and Allomantic power. He's learned to balance idealism with...

His dedication and courage in the face of impossible odds make him a symbol of the common people's...

Has found ways to balance his philosophical nature with the practical needs of leadership. He's...

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

Though dead, his memory continues to influence TenSoon's behavior and relationship with Vin. His...

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...

Individuals with the ability to control koloss through emotional Allomancy. They risk their lives...

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...

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

Struggling against Ruin's control while trying to help his former friends. His humanity battles...

People who search ruins and abandoned areas for useful metals, especially those needed by...

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...

Ghostly forms that appear in the mists, possibly representations of Preservation's consciousness....

Mysterious entities that appear in the mists, possibly the spirits of those killed by the deadly...

Continues his research even as the world dies around them, believing that knowledge might yet...

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

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...

The ruler of Urteau who has established a brutal regime targeting anyone with noble blood or...

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

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

A kandra serving under contract as a messenger and spy. His unique abilities make him invaluable...

Leading the rebellion in Urteau against the tyrant Quellion. He's become a capable leader, though...

Young people in Urteau who join Spook's rebellion against Quellion. They represent the next...

Citizens who secretly gather information for the rebellion against Quellion. They risk execution if...

Revealed to be under Ruin's control, serving as its agents in the world. Their loyalty is no longer...

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

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...

Quellion's brutal enforcers who carry out his reign of terror in Urteau. They've been convinced...

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 immortal emperor who ruled for a thousand years before his death. His legacy and the systems he...

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

The deadly prison where Kelsier and other rebels were sent to mine atium. Its destruction marked...

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...

A city under the brutal rule of Quellion, where anyone with noble blood or connections faces...

Underground fighters working to overthrow Quellion's reign of terror. They risk everything to...

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

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

Allomancers who can dampen emotions, used to calm mobs and reduce panic. They're essential for...

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...

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

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

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

Allomancers who can Pull on iron and steel, granting them limited versions of Mistborn abilities....

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...

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...

A malevolent force that influences people's thoughts and actions, pushing them toward destruction...

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

Allomancers who can Push on iron and steel, using coins and metal objects as weapons or for...

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

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

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...

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