Chapter 12
In This Chapter
Allomantic Rioters
Emotion enhancers
Also known as: Zinc Burners
Allomancers who can burn zinc to inflame emotions in others, making them more passionate and...
Allomantic Soothers
Emotion manipulators
Also known as: Brass Burners
Allomancers who can burn brass to dampen emotions in others, making them more calm and compliant.
Allomantic Thugs
Enhanced warriors
Also known as: Pewter Burners
Allomancers who can burn pewter for enhanced physical strength and endurance. They serve in various...
Allomantic Tineyes
Enhanced scouts
Also known as: Tin Burners
Allomancers who can burn tin to enhance their senses, making them excellent scouts and lookouts.
Allrianne
Soother and noble daughter
Also known as: Allrianne Cett
Lord Cett's daughter, a skilled Soother who can manipulate emotions. She appears frivolous and...
Ashweather Cett
Western warlord and king claimant
Also known as: Lord Cett
A powerful warlord from the Western Dominance who has marched on Luthadel with his own army. He's...
Assembly Clerk
Government recorder
Also known as: Government Scribe
The official recorder of Assembly proceedings, responsible for maintaining records of votes and...
Assembly Guards
Government security
Also known as: Luthadel Assembly Protection
Soldiers and guards responsible for protecting the Assembly members and maintaining order during...
Breeze
Royal advisor and Soother
Also known as: Ladrian
The elegant Soother continues to serve as one of Elend's key advisors. His ability to manipulate...
Calm
Military Soother
Also known as: Brass Mistress Calm
A female Soother working with Cett's forces, using her abilities to maintain discipline and calm...
Canal Captain
Water transport operator
Also known as: Water Transport Chief
The captain of a canal barge who transports goods and people through Luthadel's waterways.
Canal Workers
Infrastructure workers
Also known as: Waterway Maintenance
Skaa workers responsible for maintaining Luthadel's canal system, which is crucial for...
Captain Durn
Military officer
Also known as: Officer Durn
A military captain serving in Elend's forces, responsible for coordinating defensive positions and...
Cett's Allomancers
Military Allomancers
Also known as: Western Mistings
Allomantic warriors serving under Cett's command, including his daughter Allrianne who is a...
Cett's Army
Western military force
Also known as: Western Army
The army from the Western Dominance led by Ashweather Cett. Known for their discipline and loyalty...
Cett's Personal Guard
Elite bodyguards
Also known as: Western Elite
The personal bodyguards and elite soldiers who serve Ashweather Cett, known for their loyalty and...
Clubs
General and Smoker
Also known as: General Clubs
The grumpy Smoker serves as one of Elend's generals, using his ability to hide Allomantic pulses to...
Communications Officer
Communications coordinator
Also known as: Signal Master
The officer responsible for maintaining communication between different parts of the city's...
Craftsmen
Skilled laborers
Also known as: Artisans and Smiths
Skilled workers including metalworkers, leatherworkers, and other craftsmen who create goods and...
Demoux
Military captain
Also known as: Captain Demoux
The former skaa soldier has risen to become one of Elend's most trusted military officers. He's...
Dockson
Royal administrator
Also known as: Dox
Kelsier's former right-hand man now serves as one of Elend's key administrators. His organizational...
Elend Venture
Student of leadership
Also known as: King Elend
Learning the hard realities of kingship under Tindwyl's tutelage. Struggling to balance his...
Elend's Court
Royal administration
Also known as: Royal Court
The advisors, servants, and officials who serve King Elend in governing Luthadel. They include both...
Find
Allomantic detector
Also known as: Bronze Finder
A Seeker who detects the use of Allomantic powers, serving as part of military intelligence...
Food Coordinator
Food administrator
Also known as: Rations Manager
The administrator responsible for managing food distribution and rationing during the siege of...
Former Noble
Adapted aristocrat
Also known as: Fallen Aristocrat
A member of a former Great House who has adapted to the new social order, working with the common...
Gate Captain
Gate commander
Also known as: Portal Commander
The officer in charge of Luthadel's main gates, controlling access to the city during the siege.
Guard-Leader Cett
Elite guard leader
Also known as: Western Captain
The leader of Cett's personal guard, a veteran warrior with extensive experience in the Western...
Guild Representative
Craft advocate
Also known as: Craft Speaker
A representative of one of the craft guilds who speaks for the interests of skilled workers in the...
Ham
General and military strategist
Also known as: Hammond
The philosophical Thug serves as Elend's general and military advisor. He continues to ponder deep...
Head Cook
Palace chef
Also known as: Kitchen Master
The master chef of Keep Venture's kitchens, responsible for feeding the royal court and managing...
Hide
Allomantic concealer
Also known as: Copper Hider
A Smoker who hides Allomantic activity from Seekers, working to protect other Allomancers in...
Informants
Intelligence network
Also known as: Spies and Contacts
Network of contacts and informants who provide intelligence about enemy movements and political...
Intelligence Officer
Intelligence coordinator
Also known as: Spy Master
The officer responsible for gathering intelligence about enemy movements and coordinating spy...
Janarle
Noble representative
Also known as: Lord Janarle
A member of the Assembly representing noble interests. He often questions Elend's decisions and...
Kandra
Contractual shape-shifters
Also known as: The Contractual Servants
Shape-shifting creatures who serve under binding Contracts. They can consume corpses and perfectly...
Keeper Vedlew
Scholar and Keeper
Also known as: Terris Vedlew
A Terris Keeper who works with Tindwyl and Sazed, helping to research ancient prophecies and...
Knowledge Seeker
Information collector
Also known as: Lore Hunter
A person dedicated to gathering and preserving knowledge, particularly about the ancient magics and...
Lord Hasting
Conservative assembly member
Also known as: Assembly Hasting
A member of the Assembly representing noble interests, often voting with the conservative faction...
Luthadel City Guard
City defenders
Also known as: City Watch
The remaining guards and soldiers defending Luthadel under Elend's rule. Many are former skaa who...
Market Leader
Commerce coordinator
Also known as: Trade Coordinator
A person who coordinates trade and commerce in Luthadel's markets, trying to maintain economic...
Merchant Houses
Commercial powers
Also known as: Trading Guilds
Merchant organizations that control trade routes and commercial interests in Luthadel and beyond.
Messengers
Communication network
Also known as: Military Couriers
Fast riders and runners who carry messages between commanders, armies, and cities.
Night Watch Captain
Night security commander
Also known as: Evening Commander
The officer in charge of night patrols and security, particularly important given the dangerous...
Noble Refugees
Former aristocracy
Also known as: Displaced Nobles
Former noble house members who remain in Luthadel under Elend's rule, having lost much of their...
Noorden
Researcher and scholar
Also known as: Scholar Noorden
A scholarly man who helps research the ancient prophecies and historical documents related to the...
OreSeur
Loyal companion
Also known as: The Nameless
Beginning to show more personality and independence, though still bound by the Contract. Displays...
Palace Staff
Royal servants
Also known as: Keep Venture Servants
Servants, cooks, and staff who work in Keep Venture (now the royal palace) serving King Elend and...
Palace Steward
Palace administrator
Also known as: Keep Manager
The head servant responsible for managing Keep Venture's daily operations and coordinating the...
Penrod
Assembly leader
Also known as: Lord Penrod
A prominent member of the Assembly and former noble who tries to balance practical governance with...
Power Seeker
Ambitious schemer
Also known as: Authority Hunter
An ambitious individual who seeks to gain political or magical power in the chaos following the...
Priests of the Survivor
Religious movement
Also known as: Church of the Survivor
Religious followers who worship Kelsier as the Survivor, viewing him as a divine figure who died...
Quartermasters
Supply managers
Also known as: Supply Officers
Military officers responsible for managing supplies, food, and equipment for the various armies.
Refugee Coordinator
Civilian administrator
Also known as: Civilian Manager
The official responsible for managing the influx of refugees fleeing to Luthadel from the outer...
Religious Leader
Spiritual guide
Also known as: Faith Guide
A leader in the Church of the Survivor or another religious movement, providing spiritual guidance...
Sazed
Chief Ambassador and Keeper
Also known as: Chief Ambassador
The Terris Keeper serves as chief ambassador and advisor to King Elend. He continues his mission to...
Scholars
Researchers and academics
Also known as: Researchers and Academics
Learned individuals who study ancient texts, prophecies, and historical documents to understand the...
Scouts
Military reconnaissance
Also known as: Reconnaissance Soldiers
Soldiers responsible for reconnaissance, gathering intelligence about enemy positions and movements.
Sentries
Perimeter guards
Also known as: Gate Guards and Watchmen
Guards who man the gates, walls, and watch posts of Luthadel, maintaining vigilance against threats.
Sergeant Beldre
Training sergeant
Also known as: Non-com Beldre
A non-commissioned officer in Luthadel's defense forces, helping to train and organize the newer...
Siege Engineer
Military engineer
Also known as: Fortification Specialist
An engineer specializing in siege warfare, working to strengthen Luthadel's defenses and counter...
Siege Workers
Military engineers
Also known as: Fortification Builders
Workers who build siege engines, fortifications, and defensive structures for the various armies.
Skaa Workers
Common citizens
Also known as: The Common Folk
The working class people of Luthadel who have gained new freedoms under Elend's rule but still...
Slowswift
Military officer
Also known as: Captain Slowswift
One of Elend's military officers, responsible for organizing the city's defenses and coordinating...
Spook
Scout and spy
Also known as: Lestibournes
The young Tineye has matured somewhat but still maintains his strange speech patterns and keen...
Stable Master
Stable keeper
Also known as: Horse Keeper
The keeper of the palace stables, responsible for maintaining horses and transportation for the...
Supply Officer
Logistics manager
Also known as: Logistics Captain
The officer responsible for managing food, weapons, and other supplies for Luthadel's defenders...
Terris Refugee
Displaced scholar
Also known as: Displaced Keeper
A person from Terris who has fled their homeland, possibly carrying knowledge or artifacts from...
Terrismen
Servant class and knowledge preservers
Also known as: Feruchemists
The people of Terris who serve as stewards and eunuch servants throughout the empire. Some are...
The Assembly
Governing council
Also known as: Luthadel Assembly
The governing body that shares power with King Elend, consisting of representatives from different...
Thug Yeden
Enhanced warrior
Also known as: Pewterarm Yeden
A Thug serving in one of the armies, using pewter-enhanced strength in combat situations.
Tindwyl
Royal instructor and Keeper
Also known as: Keeper Tindwyl
A distinguished Keeper from the Terris Synod, sent to help train Elend in the arts of kingship....
Training Sergeant
Military trainer
Also known as: Drill Master
The non-commissioned officer responsible for training new recruits in basic military skills and...
Vin
Elend's protector and confidante
Also known as: Lady Heir
Learning to navigate the complex political world while maintaining her skills as a Mistborn. She's...
Volunteer Leader
Volunteer organizer
Also known as: Citizen Captain
A citizen leader who organizes civilian volunteers to help with the city's defense and support...
Wall Commander
Defense commander
Also known as: Fortification Leader
The senior officer responsible for defending Luthadel's walls and coordinating the city's defensive...
Watch
Enhanced scout
Also known as: Scout Watch
A Tineye serving as a scout and lookout for one of the armies, using enhanced senses for...
Weapons Master
Weapons specialist
Also known as: Armorer
The specialist responsible for maintaining and distributing weapons and armor to Luthadel's...
Zane
Mistborn assassin
Also known as: Zane Venture
Straff's illegitimate son and a powerful Mistborn. He serves his father reluctantly and shows signs...
Previously Seen
Camp Followers
Army support civilians
Also known as: Army Civilians
Civilians who travel with armies, including family members, traders, and service providers.
Captain Janarle
Defense captain
Also known as: Military Janarle
A military officer serving in the city's defense forces, working to maintain order during the siege.
Captain Venture-Guard
Elite guard captain
Also known as: Elite Captain
The captain of Straff's elite guard unit, responsible for the lord's personal protection and elite...
Ferson
Assembly member
Also known as: Lord Ferson
A noble member of the Assembly who often opposes Elend's more radical policies. He represents the...
Getrue
Merchant representative
Also known as: Merchant Getrue
A wealthy merchant and member of the Assembly who represents commercial interests. Often pragmatic...
House Venture Guards
Elite house guards
Also known as: Straff's Elite
Elite soldiers serving House Venture under Straff's command. Well-trained and equipped with the...
Lady Patresen
Surviving noble
Also known as: Noble Patresen
A noblewoman who survived the collapse of the Great Houses and now navigates the new political...
Merchant Krate
Commercial representative
Also known as: Trader Krate
A wealthy merchant with interests in the canal trade who serves in the Assembly's commercial...
Mistborn
Ultimate Allomancers
Also known as: Full Allomancers
Extremely rare Allomancers who can use all metals, making them incredibly powerful warriors and the...
Philen
Skaa representative
Also known as: Skaa Philen
A skaa representative in the Assembly who advocates for the rights and needs of the working class...
Plantation Overseer
Agricultural manager
Also known as: Field Manager
A supervisor from the agricultural regions who managed skaa workers before the collapse of the old...
Pull
Allomantic soldier
Also known as: Lurcher Pull
A Lurcher in Cett's forces, using iron Pulling abilities for both combat and utility purposes.
Push
Allomantic warrior
Also known as: Coinshot Push
A Coinshot serving in Straff's forces, skilled at using steel Pushing for combat and reconnaissance.
Skaa Jed
Skaa assembly representative
Also known as: Worker Jed
A skaa representative in the Assembly who advocates for workers' rights and improved conditions for...
Straff Venture
Rival claimant to the throne
Also known as: Lord Venture
Elend's father and the former head of House Venture. He has arrived with an army to retake Luthadel...
The Mists
Mysterious phenomenon
Also known as: Night Mists
The mysterious mists that come out at night, now appearing during the day as well since the Lord...
Venture Allomancers
House Allomancers
Also known as: House Venture's Mistings
Allomancers in service to House Venture, including Mistings with various single-metal abilities who...
Venture Soldiers
Besieging army
Also known as: Straff's Army
The large army that Straff Venture has brought to besiege Luthadel. They are well-trained and...
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