(The Mistborn Saga #1) by Brandon Sanderson (Goodreads Author) 4. With his newly awakened Mistborn powers, Kelsier killed the guards and escaped the Pits of Hathsin, murdering all the nobility and skaa who had chosen to become guards he encountered in his vicinity. Please note that there are also some spoilers in here for The Stormlight Archive. Some of the Survivor's less pleasant traits include his ruthlessness and prejudice. And the Lord Ruler still had a spike in his chest when he stabbed Kelsier. Kelsier, sentenced to die mining the Pits of Hathsin after attempting to rob the Lord Ruler's palace, arose as a powerful Mistborn and inspired the revolution that shook the foundations of the Final Empire. For more details, see our spoiler policy. Other 3D models from the same designer Janseloth All Yeah sorry I meant the head of the spear. TLR was being spiked by the rebels and then into Kelsier. Kelsier knocked out Camon with Steelpushes and gave control over the crew to Milev. Be. It was Kelsier's "death" that truly connected me to the Cosmere universe. However, Kelsier is then confronted by the Lord Ruler, who backhands him across the face and then stabs him in the chest with a spear, killing him. We do it because we want to. Additionally, spiking him at his death would have left the spike behind in his corpse, providing no benefits. But were talking about the Lord Ruler, and he was standing up the whole time. In this novella covering the events of the first Mistborn trilogy, Kelsier is trapped in the Well of Ascension following his death. Though, in my opinion, I dunno if Ruin would try to forcethe Lord Ruler to kill Kelsier. [37], Ah, but being an annoyance is something that I am very good at. Shes also written one novel and is working on several more. He has an imposing presence and is a natural leader, easily taking charge and swaying even the downtrodden skaa of Luthadel into joining the rebellion with his charming personality. [70], Soon afterwards, Wax accessed a coppermind contained in a coin-like Southern Scadrian medallion that Hoid had given him and saw a vision of what appeared to be Kelsier's memory of discovering the Southern Scadrians hundreds of years prior. Then he killed the noble Lord Renoux and let OreSeur impersonate him. What are you trying to say you think happened? (Remember how I mentioned all those spoilers? Sixteen months later, when Kelsier was unable to get his weekly atium geode, Mare gave Kelsier hers, claiming that she had found two that week. And the whole point of the Cosmere Discussion forumis to discuss irrelevant theories and minutiae about the Cosmere. Kelsier has been confirmed by WoB not to have a spike, so although he was being influenced by Ruin's plans, Ruin was not controlling his motions and therefore he did not have the intent necessary to perform hemalurgy. He eventually plays an important role in freeing her from Ruins influence. Taken in congruence with the events of Secret History, this man appears to be Kelsier. [33] As a result, he has both regular vision and the steelsight that Inquisitors used, allowing him to see via both normal light and trace metals. Even if he was though, Im kind of confused at why you think Ruin would want TLR to kill Kelsier instead of Ruin trying to have TLR kill himself somehow. During this time, he attempted a second breakin of Kredik Shaw, and was unsuccessful; nearly getting Vin killed in the process. He connects us to his characters. What about this mysterious Trell? [11] He usually wears a nobleman's suit (a colored vest with dark trousers and a coat), and during the night he wears his mistcloak. Thus was born a sense of resentment for the nobility in both children, which resulted in Marsh becoming the leader of the Skaa Rebellion and Kelsier became a crewleader for a gang of Misting thieves, stealing from the noble families. It is used to fuel Southern Scadrian Allomantic technology, including their airships, which run via Steelpushing. And you will be ruled by them. Kelsier is a half-skaa Mistborn from Scadrial. Despite his disapproval of Kelsiers actions, Marsh is still willing to infiltrate the Steel Ministry as part of Kelsiers plan. In the following years, Kelsier traveled the empire and learned the art of Allomancy from an old skaa Mistborn named Gemmel. Wax thinks that he might have connections to the Set. In conjunction with Southern Scadrian technology, ettmetal can reproduce Allomantic or Feruchemical powers within its vicinity. Despite their strained relationship, Kelsier is still grieved and angry when they find evidence of Marshs death. That is like arguing with air. The Bands of Mourning follows our group of heroes as they begin a quest to find the titular Bands of Mourning, a legendary and extraordinarily powerful artifact. In Bands of Mourning, we were introduced to the Malwish, a culture from Southern Scadrial. Its relevant to the past in the cosmere. Cause I see what could be considered3 different theories in this one post. He was born to a noble and a skaa mother, a fact that would have her killed due to the illegitimacy of it. [47] After that, he left the area of the Cognitive Realm surrounding Scadrial and moved closer to finding the Ire. Sure, maybe it would be active for a split second when touching blood or whatever like you said,but as soon as the head passes out of his body on the other side, it wouldnt affect him anymore. Breeze would recruit men for the rebellion, Ham would train them in the Arguois caverns, Dockson would direct the operation's finances, Clubs would hide the group's Allomancy with copperclouds, OreSeur in the role of Lord Renoux would buy the necessary equipment, Marsh would infiltrate the Steel Ministry posing as an obligator, Kelsier would use his Mistborn power to make attacks on the nobility to create tension between the houses, and Vin would gather information in the noble court posing as Renoux's niece Valette. A lawman through and through, Wax is now semi-retired as High Lord of his House. After removing her second spike and adding one of Trellium, she went mad and began working with the Set, and was defeated. After Marsh was seemingly killed by Inquisitors, Kelsier traveled to the Pits of Hathsin, and in his anger, destroyed all the atium-producing crystals there, forever halting the production of atium. [33] As a Cognitive Shadow tied to Scadrial, it is difficult for him to travel to other planets via Shadesmar. The Misborn series comes recommended by Eurogamer friend Johnny Chiodini, who describes Fortnite's latest addition thus: "Kelsier is a thief, but he's also a mistborn - a person who can consume. I doubt that its a spike however simply for the reason of what attribute would theyspike into Kelsier. Powers that we know of: Steelpushing (Allomantic) and Bloodmaking (Feruchemical). I was depressed for multiple days. Theres always another secret, but well have answers to some as of November 15th! lets delve into that a little more deeply, shall we? Now we are two Books deep into the Second Era and maybe i need to re-read them with more cosmere awareness but i cant remember any hints of a Cognitiv/Cosmereaware Kelsier . HE CANT BE HEMALURGICALLY SPIKED IF THE METAL ISNT TOUCHING HIS INSIDES. To withdraw your consent, see Your Choices. [53][54] He used this opportunity to tell Spook to send a message to Vin, warning her that any spiked person could potentially be under Ruin's control. Marasi and MeLaan rescue him, and he assists them on their quest to find the Bands of Mourning. Kelsier is a half-skaa Mistborn from Scadrial. From what I do understand, I don't see why it is relevant, and generally, when something is irrelevant it is wrong simply because it is simply adding more complexity to the books (I think we all know the Cosmere has plenty), and is pointless. Now there is also the question of why your comment was warranted. .1 Global Archive Voiced Books Online Free No Naked Ads -> Here!Mistborn 01 mistborn, p. After speaking with Vin and Elend briefly upon their deaths, he discovers from Sazed that there is a way for him to go back to life. In the process, he tells the skaa to flee to the Terris settlement at the Pits of Hathsin should troubles. At some point, Kelsier had the Ghostbloods on Scadrial work in order to resist the oncoming threat of Trell. [8] Despite Preservation not usually being able to speak into the minds of other, due to some combination of Spook being near death, having a broken soul, and believing Kelsier was a god, he was able to talk to Spook. He does this in order to fight the Lord Ruler's oppression of all the skaa, wanting to have one thing which cannot be taken away from him. Proceed with caution.). [38] Outside the city, they saw a Mistwraith. Whats the point? Kelsier is deified and continues to be venerated more and more by the skaa as the Church of the Survivor gains popularity. Kelsier authorizes the engagement of all agents in Elendel to help in any way possible, and has Twinsoul and Moonlight accompany Marasi to Autonomy's army from marching into Scadrial. [75] Kelsier often kills nobility and the skaa who serve them with absolutely no qualms. [63] The Ghostbloods believe Kelsier to still have his Allomantic abilities,[64] and he appears to be playing into this lie.[32]. Kelsier is a former thief from the capital city of Luthadel. The Set was not after the Bands of Mourning as originally believed, but rather the airship and bombs located within the temple. Kelsier had lots of plans and backup plans. Willshaper is high on the list as well. In his interactions with them, he goes by another name you might recognize if youre a Stormlight fan Thaidakar. Ati manipulated Kelsier for many years, grooming him in order to bring about his release. [43], Hoid greatly disapproves of Kelsier's interference with Roshar through the Ghostbloods. He and Steris are married. In retaliation, the Lord Ruler executes numerous skaa in public demonstrations. Back at the city gates Kelsier introduced Vin to Sazed. The vision, seen from Kelsier's point of view, showed that his spiked right eye viewed the world through Allomantic lines, similar to Steel Inquisitors, while his left eye saw things normally.[34]. Ettmetal, also known as harmonium, is the condensed elemental form of Harmonys power. Vin decided to stay in order to see if he told the truth about trusting others.[35]. Having escaped death only by becoming a Mistborn . Kelsier later gave this drawing to Vin. [67] Harmony also made vague allusions to the Southern Scadrians that Kelsier once ruled as the Sovereign. He once used them in his fight with a Steel Inquisitor, so the metals acted like they were alive, twitching and flying through the air to cut and distract the Steel Inquisitor. Even with the strongest criminal team ever put together, Kel's scheme appears to be the absolute long shot. He was the leader. And we know Ruin was able to manipulatepeople, particularly unstable people like Vin's mother and Gemmel, so is it possible that the rebels who stabbed the Lord Ruler were influenced by Ruin to create a Hemalurgic Spike? The reason he would fit well as an Edgedancer is mainly because of what he picked up from Mare regarding restoring the world to the time of flowers and greenery. Those who had been close to Kelsier, particularly his thieving crew, are notably discomforted by his religious image. Why would it have to be relevant to the current or future cosmere? Kelsier is seen to be not fond of the decision, but doesn't let any of his agents to assassinate her. [25], Kelsier is known as Thaidakar[3] to the Ghostbloods, a secret society that operates on several planets, including Roshar. Marsh doesnt like a lot of Kelsiers actions and the way he handles the rebellion. So, Im kind of with Ishar a little bit. A natural leader, Kelsier used his charismatic personality to draw skilled and loyal Mistings to his own crew and eventually to lead a rebel army. [3] He appears to be using the Ghostbloods to find a way for him to leave Scadrial and is very interested in learning from the Heralds, particularly Kalak, as they are subject to a similar restriction. Maybe Im just not saying it in a way that can be understood. People tell me I can be downright frustrating! The mentor figure always ends up getting killed. The "Survivor's Statemark" is one of the symbols of the faith. [29] Hoid has also taken direct action against him, giving Wax an unsealed coppermind containing knowledge that he would rather keep hidden. In Era 2, followers of Kelsier are known as Survivorists. Steris and Marasi are both followers of this religion. [48] He ultimately only took a glass orb from them after thwarting their plan to take over become the Vessel of Preservation after Leras' death. [2] Kelsier later reveals in his letter to Vin that he had intended to use the Eleventh Metal to destroy the Lord Ruler but could not discover how to use it in his fight. After Sazeds Ascension and Spooks rise to political power, Kelsier began to speak with Spook about finding a way to bring himself back to the Physical Realm. Personally I don't think that Ruin had left a mark. At the end of the book, Kelsier invites Marasi to join the Ghostbloods after her success in stopping Autonomy's army to which she rejects after much thought. He burned down the manor and purposely departed in a way that forced the skaa to join the rebellion. Before the trilogy began, Kelsier was the greatest Crewleader any Skaa had known. We dont really know if the rebels that stabbed TLR used enough force to get the head of the spear all the way through his body so the metal head of the spear wouldnt be touching him. Kelsier is also highly impulsive, on one occasion attempting to attack an entire army single-handed. As of Mistborn Era 2, he may be a feruchemist and he has not gained access to allomancy since his death. [78][34] At the time of meeting, he saw Kelsier as a wild card that he didn't want to deal with. Despite having amassed enough wealth to live comfortably, Kelsier continued planning more heists, looking for bigger challenges in each. Together with his wife Mare, he led daring heists and gained great renown. HE CANT BE HEMALURGICALLY SPIKED IF THE METAL ISNT TOUCHING HIS INSIDES. Here they are. You cant discuss a theory with only the people who agree with it. Epic previously teased the Mistborn crossover by tweeting out a quote . A Mistwraith, Hoid greatly disapproves of Kelsier are known as harmonium, is condensed... 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