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| − | '''Getrue''' is a [[skaa]] merchant and |
+ | '''Getrue''' is a [[skaa]] merchant and member of the [[Luthadel Assembly]] after the [[Collapse]] on [[Scadrial]].{{book ref|mb2|31}} |
==Appearance and Personality== |
==Appearance and Personality== |
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Getrue has known [[Philen Frandeu]] since the days of the [[Final Empire]], when Philen was known as "Lin"; Getrue is still prone to accidentally using that name.{{book ref|mb2|31}} |
Getrue has known [[Philen Frandeu]] since the days of the [[Final Empire]], when Philen was known as "Lin"; Getrue is still prone to accidentally using that name.{{book ref|mb2|31}} |
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| − | After the Collapse, [[Elend Venture]] |
+ | After the Collapse, [[Elend Venture]] abolishes restrictions on skaa merchants;{{book ref|mb2|5}} this allows a number of skaa merchants and craftsmen, including Getrue, to suddenly become far more wealthy than had been possible during the Final Empire.{{book ref|mb2|10}} |
| − | Getrue and Philen |
+ | Getrue and Philen are chosen to serve in the Luthadel Assembly as two of the eight merchant representatives. Getrue seems to like some of [[Elend Venture]]'s ideas, but he is heavily influenced by Philen's aggressive politics.{{book ref|mb2|31}} The eight merchants typically vote in a bloc led by Philen, who opposes Elend and his idealistic policies.{{book ref|mb2|31}} Philen believes that the merchants should no longer be considered skaa;{{book ref|mb2|31}} he is highly motivated to gain a noble title and convinces the other merchants that this should be a key factor in their support of a ruler.{{book ref|mb2|34}}{{book ref|mb2|39}} |
| − | Getrue |
+ | Getrue joins the rest of the Assembly in deposing Elend,{{book ref|mb2|27}} although he later seems to have some second thoughts about it.{{book ref|mb2|31}} He is expected to vote with Philen to crown [[Ashweather Cett]] as the new king,{{book ref|mb2|38}} but the merchants ultimately vote for [[Ferson Penrod]]{{book ref|mb2|38}} after he promises them more wealth and titles than Cett could offer, backed by [[Straff Venture]].{{book ref|mb2|38}}{{book ref|mb2|40}} |
== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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