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      by testsuphomeAdmin Sazed, a scholar and keeper of metalminds, exhausts his final steelmind—a bracelet that stored speed—after using it to cover six weeks' worth of travel in just six days. He discards the now-useless bracelet, reflecting on the trade-off between haste and conservation. His journey brings him near Luthadel, where the landscape shifts to the familiar white aspens of the Central Dominance. Though lighter from shedding less valuable metalminds, he remains burdened by the weight of his remaining reserves and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin leaps into the misty night sky over Luthadel, reveling in the exhilarating freedom of Allomantic flight. Using steelpushes against coins to propel herself, she arcs through the air with a rhythm that blends raw power with unexpected grace. The cool, crisp night air contrasts sharply with the city's daytime odors, heightening her sensory experience as she recalls Kelsier's training and the enduring wonder of her Mistborn abilities. Her movements are neither gentle nor birdlike, but rather like a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      by testsuphomeAdmin Elend stands atop Luthadel’s city wall, observing a second invading army led by Lord Cett, who had previously sent assassins to kill him. The army camps near the Luth-Davn Canal, separate from Straff Venture’s forces. Elend, feeling the weight of impending siege, questions how they missed Cett’s approach, to which Clubs explains their scouts were distracted by Straff’s army. Vin, perched precariously on the wall’s edge, notes the tension between the two armies but doubts they will attack each…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid description of the Conventical of Seran, a fortress nestled in a massive crater, shrouded in mist and darkness. Sazed, a scholar with stored knowledge in metalminds, observes the fortress's unusual design, noting its lack of defensibility against armies but its effectiveness in providing solitude. The Inquisitors, who once inhabited the fortress, clearly intended to deter visitors, as the location is hidden and difficult to access. The eerie atmosphere sets the stage for the…
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