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'''Kelsier''' is a half-[[skaa]] [[Allomancy|Mistborn]] from [[Scadrial]].{{book ref|mb1|2}} He is stern and intense, but always smiling; another act of rebellion against the Lord Ruler's oppression. He hates injustice and takes this hatred to the extreme, which originally resulted in him being unable to see good in any of the nobility. This was changed by [[Vin]] who fell in love with [[Elend Venture]]. Kelsier went on to save Elend's life from an [[inquisitor]]. His late wife [[Mare]] collected pre-Ascension memorabilia, and he keeps one piece, a drawing of a [[Flower picture|flower]],{{book ref|mb1|17}} to inspire his crew. Kelsier is the younger brother of [[Marsh]], who is disappointed at Kelsier's apparent lack of direction or purpose until Kelsier leads the [[skaa rebellion]]. He always keeps a smile on his face, because that is the one thing the Lord Ruler can't take from him. |
'''Kelsier''' is a half-[[skaa]] [[Allomancy|Mistborn]] from [[Scadrial]].{{book ref|mb1|2}} He is stern and intense, but always smiling; another act of rebellion against the Lord Ruler's oppression. He hates injustice and takes this hatred to the extreme, which originally resulted in him being unable to see good in any of the nobility. This was changed by [[Vin]] who fell in love with [[Elend Venture]]. Kelsier went on to save Elend's life from an [[inquisitor]]. His late wife [[Mare]] collected pre-Ascension memorabilia, and he keeps one piece, a drawing of a [[Flower picture|flower]],{{book ref|mb1|17}} to inspire his crew. Kelsier is the younger brother of [[Marsh]], who is disappointed at Kelsier's apparent lack of direction or purpose until Kelsier leads the [[skaa rebellion]]. He always keeps a smile on his face, because that is the one thing the Lord Ruler can't take from him. |
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| − | Kelsier is known by many titles, the origins of which vary. |
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| − | * '''Survivor of [[Pits of Hathsin|Hathsin]]''' - A title given to him by the skaa, as he was the only person ever to escape the Pits alive. Later used as a religious title. |
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| − | * '''Survivor of Mists,{{book ref|mb4|19}} Survivor of Death,{{msh ref|4|4}} Survivor, Lord of the Mists''' - Different titles used by members of the [[Church of the Survivor]] in reference to him. |
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| − | * '''[[Preservation]]'''{{msh ref|6|4}} |
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| − | * '''He Who Lived''', A title used by Jak{{file ref|Elendel Daily broadsheet.png|''The Elendel Daily'' broadsheet}} |
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| − | * '''Sovereign''' - Used by the [[Southern Scadrian]]s without knowledge as to his actual identity. Originally assumed by [[Waxillium]] to be the Lord Ruler. |
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| − | * '''[[Thaidakar|Lord of Scars]],{{book ref|sa4|115}}{{book ref|sa4|82}} [[Thaidakar]]{{book ref|sa4|115}}{{book ref|sa4|9}}''' - Used by the [[Ghostbloods]]. |
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== Relationships == |
== Relationships == |
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Revision as of 05:18, 18 July 2023
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| Born | c. 984 FE[1] | ||||||||
| Died | 1022 FE[2] | ||||||||
| Abilities | Mistborn (formerly), Sliver, Cognitive Shadow, Shard of Preservation (formerly), Hemalurgist | ||||||||
| Titles | Survivor of Hathsin, Sovereign, Lord of Scars,[3][4] Thaidakar,[3][5]} others | ||||||||
| Groups | Kelsier's crew, Ghostbloods | ||||||||
| Residence | Luthadel | ||||||||
| Ethnicity | Skaa | ||||||||
| Homeworld | Scadrial | ||||||||
| Universe | Cosmere | ||||||||
“There's always another secret. ”
—Kelsier's mantra
Kelsier is a half-skaa Mistborn from Scadrial.[6] He is stern and intense, but always smiling; another act of rebellion against the Lord Ruler's oppression. He hates injustice and takes this hatred to the extreme, which originally resulted in him being unable to see good in any of the nobility. This was changed by Vin who fell in love with Elend Venture. Kelsier went on to save Elend's life from an inquisitor. His late wife Mare collected pre-Ascension memorabilia, and he keeps one piece, a drawing of a flower,[7] to inspire his crew. Kelsier is the younger brother of Marsh, who is disappointed at Kelsier's apparent lack of direction or purpose until Kelsier leads the skaa rebellion. He always keeps a smile on his face, because that is the one thing the Lord Ruler can't take from him.
Relationships
Marsh
“No, Kelsier was not fond of Marsh. But strangely, he still loved him. ”
—Kelsier[8]
Marsh is Kelsier’s older brother. The two of them have a strained relationship. Marsh resents Kelsier because Kelsier had success with the skaa rebellion soon after Marsh quit being its leader. Marsh doesn’t like a lot of Kelsier’s actions and the way he handles the rebellion. He strongly disapproves of the way Kelsier flippantly kills noblemen and those who serve them without a second thought. Despite his disapproval of Kelsier’s actions, Marsh is still willing to infiltrate the Steel Ministry as part of Kelsier’s plan. Despite their strained relationship, Kelsier is still grieved and angry when they find evidence of Marsh’s death.[9] Marsh is aware of Kelsier’s current activities as a Cognitive Shadow.[10]
Vin
“I don't want to be responsible for something happening to you, Vin. Not again. ”
—Kelsier[7]
Kelsier is Vin’s mentor and teaches her to use her Allomantic abilities. Though Vin initially is wary and suspicious of him, she eventually learns to trust him, and he becomes somewhat of a father figure to her. He tries to teach Vin to smile and occasionally look on the bright side of things. They go on several outings together, including fighting Inquisitors this leads to Vin almost dying however and changes how Kelsier runs the crew. Though he is killed by the Lord Ruler, he watches over Vin as a Cognitive Shadow. He feels guilty for abandoning her but does his best to help her. He eventually plays an important role in freeing her from Ruin’s influence.
Gemmel
Gemmel is Kelsier's mentor in the allomantic arts, meeting each other after Kelsier escaped from his captivity in Hathsin. Gemmel frequently put Kelsier into life and death situations in order to push him to learn how to use his powers.[11][12][13]
Seeing his powers, Gemmel wondered what he unleashed upon the world in teaching Kelsier allomancy.[14]
Hoid
“ Deal with your own stupid planet, you idiot. Don't make me come over there and slap you around again. ”
He and Hoid have a very antagonistic relationship one with one another, stretching back to when they first met and got into a violent fight.[15][16] Merely interacting with Hoid for a brief amount of time was enough to send Kelsier into a murderous rage.[15]
Hoid greatly disapproves of Kelsier's interference with Roshar through the Ghostbloods.[3] He considers him to be very dangerous.[17] Hoid has also taken direct action against him, giving Wax an unsealed coppermind containing knowledge that he would rather keep hidden.[18][19] At the time of meeting, he saw Kelsier as a wild card that he didn't want to deal with.[15]
Gavilar
He and Gavilar were working against each other to an unknown extent. Their relationship was the sort to where Gavilar was quick to believe that he was the one who ordered his murder.[20]
Ati
“You can say what you wish, but you don't own me. I am not yours. ”
—Kelsier[21]
Kelsier is terrified by Ati and the power that he holds, seeing and feeling it through the Well of Ascension.[8]
Ati manipulated Kelsier for many years, grooming him in order to bring about his release. When Kelsier was in the Cognitive Realm after his release, he often would show up to him in order to mock him and his inability to do anything.
Leras
“They called you their god, and you were casual with their faith! The hearts of men are NOT YOUR TOYS. ”
—Leras to Kelsier[22]
Kelsier at first hated Leras for claiming to be God, enough to instantly punch him.[23] For a period, he did not fully respect or believe Leras's divinity, but over time he came to respect him more.[24] He nicknamed him Fuzz, due to his unraveled appearance.
Leras is fascinated by Kelsier due to him being the first to punch him after death, and being the first to attempt to recruit him to their schemes. Thus he decides to go along with him out of curiosity.[23] Despite being mostly cordial with Kelsier, he does hate him to an extent due to how he manipulated peoples faiths during his life, playing with their hearts and treating their faith casually.[22] He also hates how much Kelsier goes against his Intent, bringing about massive societal change in how he brought about the death of the Lord Ruler, and played into Ruin's plans.[25]
- ↑ The Well of Ascension chapter 5#
- ↑ The Final Empire chapter 34#
- ↑ a b c d Rhythm of War chapter 115#
- ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 82#
- ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 9#
- ↑ The Final Empire chapter 2#
- ↑ a b The Final Empire chapter 17#
- ↑ a b Mistborn: Secret History part 2 chapter 2#
- ↑ The Final Empire chapter 32#
- ↑ FanX Spring 2019
— Arcanum - 2019-04-19# - ↑ The Final Empire chapter 5#
- ↑ The Final Empire chapter 8#
- ↑ The Eleventh Metal#
- ↑ The Final Empire chapter 27#
- ↑ a b c Mistborn: Secret History part 2 chapter 1#
- ↑ /r/fantasy AMA 2013
— Arcanum - 2013-04-15# - ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 64#
- ↑ The Bands of Mourning chapter 11#
- ↑ The Bands of Mourning epilogue#
- ↑ The Way of Kings prologue#
- ↑ Mistborn: Secret History part 4 chapter 4#
- ↑ a b Mistborn: Secret History part 6 chapter 4#
- ↑ a b Mistborn: Secret History part 1 chapter 1#
- ↑ Mistborn: Secret History part 2 chapter 3#
- ↑ Mistborn: Secret History part 1 chapter 2#