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{{character
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|abilities={{tag+|Seer}}, {{tag|Worldhopping}}
|spouse=[[Aslydin]]{{wob ref|6493}}
|abilities={{tag+|Seer}}, {{tag+|Worldhoppingworldhopping}}
|aliases=Thinker
|religion=[[Survivorism]]
|profession=Captain <small>(of the [[Skaa Rebellion]])</small>, Preacher <small>(of the [[Church of the Survivor]])</small>, General <small>(in the [[New Empire]])</small>
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|groups={{tag|Kelsier's crew}}, {{tag+|army|Venture}}, {{tag|Seventeenth Shard}}
-->Captain <small>(of the [[Skaa Rebellion]])</small>,<br><!--
|world=Scadrial|ethnicity=Skaa
-->Preacher <small>(of the [[Church of the Survivor]])</small>,<br><!--
|world=Scadrial
-->General <small>(in the [[New Empire]])</small>,<br><!--
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
-->{{tag|Seventeenth Shard}}
|first appeared=[[Mistborn: The Final Empire]]
|world=Scadrial|ethnicity=Skaa
|books=[[Mistborn trilogy]]
}}
'''Demoux''' was originally a captain in [[Kelsier]]'s rebellion and a general in [[Elend Venture]]'s army after the [[Siege of Luthadel]]. He is an [[atium]] [[Misting]] (aka a [[Seer]]). He later becomes a worldhopper, travelling to [[Roshar]] in search of [[Hoid]]. He has light tan skin, and a distinctive scar across his scalp.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
 
== Appearance and Personality ==
== History ==
Demoux is in his early twenties during the events leading up to the [[Catacendre]].{{book ref|mb1|21}} He is a youthful man with military decorum at first,{{book ref|mb2|41}} growing into a grizzled, callused man after a stint leading [[Elend Venture]]'s army.{{book ref|mb3|8}} He has light tan skin, and a distinctive scar across a balding scalp after he is wounded in battle against the [[koloss]]. Whether he is actually balding or the bald spot is the healed wound, is unclear due to the nature of his original injury.{{book ref|mb3|8}}{{book ref|mb3|36}}{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
=== The [[Skaa Rebellion]] ===
Demoux is a loyal man to Kelsier and a terrific leader. Amongst the first recruits of Kelsier's rebellion, [[Ham]] quickly promotes him to the rank of captain after he (Ham) assumes leadership in light of Kelsier's absence.
 
Demoux speaks honestly and formally and is an exceptionally devout believer in the [[Church of the Survivor]].{{book ref|mb3|8}}{{book ref|mb3|17}} He is thoughtful and analytical,{{book ref|mb3|36}}{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} as well as patient and prudent.{{book ref|mb1|25}}
When Kelsier came to inspect the caves it was Demoux who led him around. Answering Kelsier's call for a man who will defend the honor of the rebellion Demoux immediately stepped forward as one of several, being singled out by Kelsier to fight the dissenter [[Bilg]].
 
== Attributes and Abilities ==
Before the fight, Hammond confides to Kelsier that while Demoux's fighting abilities are not great, he is a trustworthy man but he is no match for Bilg in a fair fight. Assisted by Kelsier's [[Allomancy]], Demoux wins the fight and Kelsier seizes the moment to invigorate his troops by proclaiming that Demoux had the arcane arts the [[Lord Ruler]] possessed, that they all might possess. Though Kelsier attempts to kill Bilg through Demoux, Demoux resists, and Kelsier soon changes his mind, allowing Bilg to live.
Demoux is an [[atium]] [[Misting]].{{book ref|mb3|81}} he is more of a leader than a warrior. He was a general in [[Elend]]'s army and commanded it quite capably.{{book ref|mb3|8}}
 
Demoux further has some method of slowing his age, which proves quite useful in his activities with the [[Seventeenth Shard]].{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
In truth, Kelsier had just guided Demoux's sword with Allomantic Pushes and Pulls.{{book ref|mb1|chapter=21}}
 
== History ==
When [[Yeden]] decided to attack a fortified position, others stayed back at the cave believing this was not Kelsier's wish. Demoux was their leader. Here he demonstrated a sharp contrast to Yeden's impulsive nature by being patient and prudent.
=== The [[Skaa Rebellion]] ===
Demoux was loyal to [[Kelsier]] and a terrific leader. Among the first recruits of Kelsier's rebellion, [[Hammond]] quickly promoted him to the rank of captain after Ham assumed leadership in light of Kelsier's absence. When Kelsier came to inspect the caves, it was Demoux who led him around. Immediately stepping forward to answer Kelsier's call for a man who would defend the honor of the rebellion, Demoux was singled out by Kelsier to fight the dissenter [[Bilg]].{{book ref|mb1|21}}
 
Before the fight, Hammond confidesconfided to Kelsier that while he was a trustworthy man, Demoux's fighting abilities arewere not great,; heHam is a trustworthy man butthought he iswas no match for Bilg in a fair fight. Assisted by Kelsier's [[Allomancy]], which he used to [[Steel|Push]] and [[Iron|Pull]] on Demoux's winsweapon, Demoux won the fight, and Kelsier seizesseized the moment to invigorate his troops by proclaiming that Demoux had the arcane arts the [[Lord Ruler]] possessed, - arts that they all might possess. Though Kelsier attemptsattempted to killuse Bilghim throughto Demouxkill Bilg, Demoux resistsresisted, and Kelsier soon changeschanged his mind, allowingand allowed Bilg to live.{{book ref|mb1|21}}
=== The Siege of Luthadel ===
Demoux is suspect to the investigation of an imposter conducted by [[Vin]]. Believing he is a [[kandra]] disguised as Demoux, she follows him through the streets of [[Luthadel]] when he sneaks out of [[Keep Venture]]. Demoux is revealed to be a preacher for the [[Church of the Survivor]].{{book ref|mb2|chapter=36}}
 
When [[Yeden]] decided to attack a fortified position, two thousand troops stayed back at the cave under Demoux's command, believing that the attack was not Kelsier's wish.{{book ref|mb1|25}}
=== The [[New Empire]] ===
Demoux is promoted to a general under [[Elend]] in the New Empire some time after [[Ruin]]'s release at the [[Well of Ascension]].
 
=== The Siege of Luthadel ===
When he ventures into the mists for the first time, he is stricken down by them, becoming one of the [[mistfallen]]. {{book ref|mb2|chapter=17}}
Demoux is suspect to the investigation of an imposter conducted by [[Vin]]. Believing he is a [[kandra]] disguised as Demoux, she follows him through the streets of [[Luthadel]] when he sneaks out of [[Keep Venture]]. Demoux is revealed to be a preacher for the [[Church of the Survivor]].{{book ref|mb2|chapter=36}}
 
=== The [[New Empire]] ===
The mistfallen are sorted into their own company and sent away due to the superstition and hatred directed towards them by the other soldiers, resulting in a brawl where Bilg punches general Demoux and is executed for it.{{book ref|mb3|chapter=47}}
Demoux iswas promoted to a general under [[Elend]] in the [[New Empire]] some time after [[Ruin]]'s release atfrom the [[Well of Ascension]].{{book ref|mb2|58}}{{book ref|mb3|8}}
 
When he ventured into the mists for the first time, he was stricken down by them, becoming one of the [[mistfallen]].{{book ref|mb3|17}} The mistfallen arewere sorted into their own company and sent away due to the superstition and hatred directed towards them by the other soldiers, resulting in a brawl where Bilg punches-the generalman whom Demoux fought before with the aid of Kelsier's Allomancy- punched the general and iswas executed for it.{{book ref|mb3|chapter=47}}
Demoux and his troops arrive at the [[Pits of Hathsin]] where the [[Terris]] survivors have settled. They restore order and lend organization to the Terris people who had been flooded with refugees. Demoux and his soldiers maintained law and order and essentially took command, though he showed a respect for the Terris elders – the daughter of one he became romantically involved with, who fell in love with him for his honor and respectability.{{annotation ref|mb3|chapter=80-1}}
 
Demoux and his troops arriveof mistfallen arrived at the [[Pits of Hathsin]] where the [[Terris]] survivors havehad settled.{{book ref|mb3|18}} They restorerestored order and lendlent organization to the Terris people, who had been flooded with refugees. Demoux and his soldiers maintained law and order and essentially took command, though he showed a respect for the Terris elders; he became romantically involved with [[Aslydin]], the daughter of one heof becamethe romantically involved withelders, who fell in love with him for his honor and respectability.{{annotationwob ref|mb3|chapter=80-18051}}
Although many Seers fell in the [[Battle of Hathsin]], Demoux survived the [[Final Ascension]].{{annotation ref|mb3|chapter=82}}
 
When Elend arrived, he discovered that the mistfallen had not been stricken down by the mists for nothing - they had been [[Snapping|Snapped]], awakening the Allomantic powers of a Seer (an [[atium]] misting) in all of them, including Demoux. Demoux and his men then charged the incoming koloss forces with Elend, fighting with the power and determination of an army of Allomancers ablaze with atium.{{book ref|mb3|81}} Although many Seers fell in the [[Battle of Hathsin]], Demoux survived the [[Final Ascension]].{{wob ref|8065}}
 
=== Search for Hoid ===
Demoux eventually joined the [[Seventeenth Shard]]. He interacted with the [[Ghostbloods]] at some point, and knows both [[Iyatil]] and her brother [[Dlavil]], though it's not clear if he knew them before they left [[Silverlight]] and the Seventeenth Shard to join the Ghostbloods.{{wob ref|15956}}
Demoux is searching for Hoid in the [[Purelake]] region on Roshar, in the company of [[Galladon]] and [[Blunt]].{{qa ref|675|10|Is Thinker Demoux?|date=Dec 15th, 2011}}{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} [[Ishikk]] refers to him as '''Thinker''' for his contemplative and reserved manner, and notes that he speaks the [[Selay]] language more poorly than his associates. When his companions begin to argue, he notices Ishikk listening in and directs the others to move their discussion to another language.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
 
Demoux iswas searching for [[Hoid]] in the [[Purelake]] region on [[Roshar,]] in the company of [[Galladon]] and [[BluntBaon]].{{qawob ref|675|10|Is Thinker Demoux?|date=Dec 15th, 20116683}}{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} [[Ishikk]] refersreferred to him as '''Thinker''' for his contemplative and reserved manner, and notesnoted that he speaksspoke the [[Selay]] language more poorly than his associates. When his companions beginbegan to argue, he noticesnoticed Ishikk listening in and directsdirected the others to move their discussion to another language.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} Two years later, the group had given up on finding Hoid and left Roshar.{{wob ref|14949}}
 
== Trivia ==
* Demoux was named for a personal friend of Brandon Sanderson's, Micah DeMoux, who also took the photographs of Brandon for the book jackets.{{wob ref|5384}} Brandon promised him that the character would survive and get a girl.{{annotationwob ref|mb2|chapter=367538}}
 
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