2095 Results in the "Fiction" category


    • Chapter

      17

      17 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin finds herself overwhelmed by the task of organizing information from the logbook about the Hero of Ages, realizing she must take notes despite her aversion to writing. Surrounded by scattered papers, she reluctantly gathers writing materials, recalling her brother Reen's dismissive attitude toward her education. Her frustration with the process contrasts with Elend's effortless writing habits, highlighting her discomfort with formal tasks. The scene underscores Vin's pragmatic nature and her struggle…
    • Chapter

      2

      2 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin 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…
    • Chapter

      18

      18 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Zane, a Mistborn and illegitimate son of Straff Venture, observes King Elend Venture from the mists, conflicted by a divine voice urging him to kill his half-brother. He resents Elend for his privileged life and sees him as an obstacle to power, yet acknowledges their shared blood. After retrieving a spy’s message hidden near Keep Venture, Zane reflects on Vin’s heightened Allomantic senses and the legacy of the Survivor, Kelsier, whom he admires for his ruthlessness and independence. The chapter…
    • Chapter

      3

      3 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin 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…
    • Chapter

      19

      19 Cover
      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…
    • Chapter

      4

      4 Cover
      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,…
    • Chapter

      5

      5 Cover
      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…
    • Chapter

      6

      6 Cover
      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…
    • Chapter

      7

      7 Cover
      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…
    • Chapter

      8

      8 Cover
      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…
    Note