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The chapter opens with Sazed reflecting on the changes in Marsh, his former colleague turned Steel Inquisitor. Marsh's demeanor has grown colder and more distant since his transformation, his steel-pierced eyes unnerving most who encounter him. Despite this, Sazed has made an effort to maintain their friendship, bonding over shared scholarly interests. However, he remains uncertain whether Marsh truly values their connection, especially given the Inquisitor's abrupt manner and vague motivations for seeking…-
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The chapter opens with a description of the Assembly Hall, a repurposed space in the former Steel Ministry Canton of Finance headquarters. The hall features a stage with seating for Assembly members on one side and a lectern for speakers on the other, facing the Assemblymen rather than the audience. Elend, the king, encourages public attendance at these meetings, though turnout is often sparse. Vin, the protagonist, observes the setup from her seat among the bodyguards at the back of the stage, noting the…-
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Elend observes Vin and Ham sparring in the palace courtyard, feeling conflicted about his own lack of combat training. He acknowledges that no amount of practice would make him a match for an Allomantic assassin, yet he finds himself drawn to the scene. The physical contrast between the muscular Ham and the petite Vin is striking, especially as she wields a staff taller than herself. Their training session is restricted to pewter-enhanced strength, as Ham believes mastering basic skills is essential even…-
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Sazed, a Terrisman Keeper, finds himself teaching basic literacy to skaa villagers using dirt floors as makeshift chalkboards, highlighting the stark poverty of the rural community. Despite the villagers' lack of resources—no chalk, ink, or proper shelter—he persists, though his students show little enthusiasm, attending only out of obligation. The chapter underscores the disparity between Sazed's idealized vision of post-Lord Ruler education and the harsh reality of a traumatized populace struggling…-
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The chapter opens with Vin observing the palpable anxiety in Luthadel as the city braces for an impending threat. Workers and markets buzz with nervous energy, reflecting a trapped populace unsure of how to respond. Despite many nobles and merchants fleeing, the city has paradoxically grown due to an influx of skaa drawn by Elend’s promises of freedom. The skaa, though accustomed to hardship, cling to a fragile hope, continuing their lives amid whispers of the city’s inevitable fall. Vin notes the…-
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Sazed, a Terrisman scholar, investigates the mysterious death of a villager named Jed in the Eastern Dominance. The corpse shows no visible wounds but is twisted in agonized positions, suggesting a sudden, violent demise. The villagers, fearful and superstitious, refuse to touch the body. Sazed consults his medical coppermind—a stored repository of knowledge—but finds no clear explanation for the death. The unsettling circumstances, including reports of daytime mist, hint at something unnatural,…-
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Vin finds herself ambushed by a group of assassins on the misty streets of Luthadel. Reacting with lightning speed, she dodges a barrage of coins shot by an unseen attacker, her Allomantic abilities flaring as she burns steel to deflect the projectiles. Her companion, OreSeur, flees to safety while Vin assesses the situation. The assassins, emerging from the fog, are revealed to be a team of eight Mistings—specialized Allomancers—sent to eliminate her. Vin quickly deduces their true target is likely…-
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Elend, the king of a fledgling kingdom, grapples with the frustrations of governing through a parliamentary council. Despite his extensive knowledge of political theory and economics, he finds it challenging to achieve consensus among the Assembly's twenty-four members. As he drafts a proposal to delay any rash decisions regarding his father's approaching army, he reflects on the divergent factions within the Assembly—some advocating surrender, others peace or attack. The weight of leadership and the…-
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King Elend Venture stands atop the blackened walls of Luthadel, observing the ominous approach of a fifty-thousand-strong army led by his father, Straff Venture. The ashen landscape, stained by relentless ashfalls from active Ashmounts, mirrors the bleakness of his situation. With only twenty thousand poorly trained peasants at his command and the city's economy teetering on collapse, Elend faces an existential threat to his rule. The absence of the Lord Ruler's fabled atium hoard further weakens his…-
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Part Thirteen: 2014
The chapter opens with Marie-Laure, now an elderly woman, being escorted by her grandson Michel through the Jardin des Plantes on a frosty March morning. Despite her blindness, she navigates the garden with her cane, pausing to examine skim ice on puddles as if it were a lens. Michel patiently guides her, and they ascend to a secluded gazebo at the top of a hedge maze, where they sit undisturbed. The serene atmosphere is punctuated by the quiet sounds of wind and the distant hum of Paris, creating a moment…-
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