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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 The chapter opens with Dockson warning Elend about the dangers of his plan to enter the enemy camp, emphasizing the risks involved. Elend, now appearing more authoritative in his new uniform, insists it is their only option to manipulate his father, Straff Venture, into attacking their rival, Cett. Vin observes Elend’s transformation with mixed feelings, noting how Tindwyl’s influence has bolstered his confidence and discipline. Despite her love for him, Vin worries that Elend’s newfound…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a meditation on the paradoxical nature of the mist, which is both chaotic and eternal, enveloping the fractured empire and its people. Vin, the protagonist, reflects on how the mists no longer bring her the comfort they once did, symbolizing her growing unease with the instability around her. She grapples with feelings of inadequacy as she questions her ability to protect Elend and Luthadel from looming threats, haunted by the fear of powerlessness despite Kelsier’s legacy of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Vin and Elend preparing for a pivotal Assembly Hall vote that will determine the future kingship of Luthadel. Despite Vin's nervousness, Elend appears confident as they greet arriving Assemblymen. Vin reflects on her transition back to wearing elegant gowns, a symbol of her dual identity, while Elend reminisces about their early days together. Their brief moment of intimacy is overshadowed by Vin's growing unease about the impending political confrontation, sensing an underlying…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Sazed revealing that King Lekal commands an army of twenty thousand koloss, a revelation that shocks Elend and the group. The koloss, known for their brutality and strength, pose a threat even greater than Straff’s fifty thousand soldiers. The scene is set in the palace kitchen, where the crew gathers for a late-night meal. The informal setting contrasts with the gravity of their discussion, as Elend, Vin, Breeze, Ham, Dockson, Clubs, and Spook listen intently to Sazed’s report.…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin sits atop Keep Venture, troubled by Sazed's meticulous findings about the mists and the mysterious deaths linked to them. She recalls seeing dangerous figures in the mists but notes Sazed never mentioned them. Burning bronze, she senses the mist spirit nearby and hears a distant thumping rhythm, matching descriptions from an ancient logbook. This connection unsettles her, especially since no one else seems to hear it, raising questions about her unique perception and its implications. Meanwhile, Vin…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin, a naturally light sleeper due to her harsh upbringing in thieving crews, awakens abruptly to a warning bark from her kandra companion OreSeur. Reacting instinctively, she grabs her Allomantic metals and obsidian daggers, only to find Tindwyl, a Terriswoman, entering her chamber. Tindwyl reveals her intention to take Vin shopping for a dress to wear during her upcoming meeting with Straff Venture, King Elend's father. Though Vin initially resists, citing her preference for practical attire, she…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Vin prepares for a risky meeting with Straff Venture, donning a blue dress despite OreSeur's objections. The kandra warns her of Straff's deceitful nature, recalling his harsh reputation from Kelsier's research. Vin acknowledges the danger but remains resolved, trusting Elend's judgment that the meeting is necessary. The recent attack on Luthadel's walls has left the city fearful, and Vin sees this as an opportunity to manipulate Straff's perception of their weakness. The chapter highlights the tense…
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