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|publisher=Tor books |
|publisher=Tor books |
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|released=July 17, 2006 |
|released=July 17, 2006 |
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|series=[[Mistborn |
|series=[[Mistborn trilogy]] |
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|sequel=The Well of Ascension |
|sequel=The Well of Ascension |
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|setting=[[Scadrial]], [[Cosmere]] |
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|ISBN=ISBN 0-7653-1178-X |
|ISBN=ISBN 0-7653-1178-X |
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|a=Mistborn |
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|page-count=541 |
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|word-count=[[/Statistical_analysis|210,103]] |
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|annotations=annotation-mistborn-introduction |
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'''''Mistborn: The Final Empire''''' is the first volume of the [[Mistborn trilogy]] by [[Brandon Sanderson]]. It is set on [[Scadrial]] and features the magic of [[Allomancy]], [[Hemalurgy]], and [[Feruchemy]]. |
'''''Mistborn: The Final Empire''''' is the first volume of the [[Mistborn trilogy]] by [[Brandon Sanderson]]. It is set on [[Scadrial]] and features the magic of [[Allomancy]], [[Hemalurgy]], and [[Feruchemy]]. |
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== Summary == |
== Summary == |
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{{for|/Summary|a chapter by chapter summary}} |
{{for|/Summary|a chapter by chapter summary}} |
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[[Vin]] is a street urchin, who |
[[Vin]] is a street urchin, who is taken into a group of thieves led by [[Kelsier]]. They are intent on overthrowing the [[Lord Ruler]]. The band of thieves are promised the cache of the Lord Ruler's [[Atium]] as reward for their contributions. The group is hounded by [[Steel Inquisitors]], intent on stopping their plans from succeeding. |
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⚫ | Kelsier is a Mistborn, utilising the powers of [[Allomancy]] to fight against The Lord Ruler. He trains Vin, who he discovers is a Mistborn like himself. He has discovered the [[malatium|eleventh metal]], which he claims is going to be used to defeat the Lord Ruler, and spreads this knowledge to the Skaa. This encourages their revolt, and their deifying of him. Kelsier sacrifices himself fighting The Lord Ruler, but a [[kandra]] named Ore-Seur steals his bones and impersonates him, giving him the illusion of immortality in the minds of the Skaa. |
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Kelsier uses Vin to infiltrate the parties of the noblemen, gaining information and spreading disorder. She is originally terrified of these parties, but eventually succeeds in becoming skilled at manipulating people. She meets Elend Venture, a nobleman/scholar, who also opposes the Lord Ruler. |
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⚫ | After his sacrifice, he leaves Vin the eleventh metal, which he never discovered how to use. Vin confronts the Lord Ruler, burning the metal as she does so. She sees an alternate past, and finds out that he is not [[Alendi]], the prophesied savior of mankind, but [[Rashek]], a [[Terris]] packman and a [[Feruchemist]]. Using this knowledge, Vin seperates him from his [[metalmind]]s, causing him to age rapidly and die. |
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⚫ | Kelsier is a Mistborn, |
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⚫ | After his sacrifice, he leaves Vin the |
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== Main Characters == |
== Main Characters == |
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;[[Vin]]: Mistborn, discovered by Marsh and Kelsier. She was trained by Kelsier as a Mistborn |
;[[Vin]]: Mistborn, discovered by Marsh and Kelsier. She was trained by Kelsier as a Mistborn. She is notable for having an exceptionally strong ability to burn Bronze, including the ability to pierce copperclouds. She is often plagued by the voice of her brother, Reen. She becomes romantically involved with Elend Venture while disguised as a noblewoman. |
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;[[Kelsier]]: |
;[[Kelsier]]: Also known as the survivor of Hathsin was a leader of a band of thieves. He gathered a group of [[Misting]]s with a variety of skills intent on stealing the [[Lord Ruler]]'s cache of [[Atium]]. He also planned on leading the [[skaa]] in revolt against the Lord Ruler. |
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;[[Elend Venture]]: Son of [[Straff Venture]], a nobleman with high ideals intent on a new form of |
;[[Elend Venture]]: Son of [[Straff Venture]], a nobleman with high ideals intent on a new form of government. |
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;[[Breeze]]: A very skilled [[ |
;[[Breeze]]: A very skilled [[Soother]], soothes emotions of everyone around him, often without thought. Believed to be one of the more powerful Soothers in the final empire. |
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;[[Spook]]: A young [[ |
;[[Spook]]: A young [[Tin]]eye, speaks often in street slang and is sometimes incomprehensible. |
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;[[Marsh]]: Kelsier's brother, also a [[bronze|Seeker]]. Infiltrates the |
;[[Marsh]]: Kelsier's brother, also a [[bronze|Seeker]]. Infiltrates the Inquisitors, but is turned into a Steel Inquisitor through [[Hemalurgy]] |
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;[[Sazed]]: Kelsier's [[Terrisman]] steward, and also a [[Feruchemist]], played a crucial part in the downfall of the Final Empire. He specialized in religions and mythology, and he would preach a different one to the crew members at every opportunity. He contains all this detailed information in his copperminds. Because he is a terrisman steward, he is a eunuch, and submissive by nature although apparently he is considered a rebel among other terrismen. |
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;[[Hammond]]: A [[pewter|Pewterarm]], or thug, who works in Kelsier's gang. He is an excellent soldier, and is strong even without burning pewter. Unlike most pewterarms, he loves to discuss philosophy. |
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;[[Clubs]]: The [[copper|Smoker]] of Kelsier's crew, able to burn [[copper]] to hide Allomancers around him. The crew uses his shop as a secret base of operations in Luthadel. He is usually grim and pessimistic. |
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;[[OreSeur]]: Impersonating Lord Renoux, OreSeur is a mysterious [[kandra]] who has a [[contract]] with Kelsier. |
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== Setting == |
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=== Magic === |
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;[[Allomancy]]: Allomancy is one of the three [[Metallic Arts]] on [[Scadrial]]. At the time of the events of Mistborn: The Final Empire, only eight basic allomantic metals are known, with [[gold]] (allows user to see into their possible past) and [[atium]] (allows people to see a few seconds into their future) being referred to as 'Higher Metals'. The eight basic metals are [[iron]], [[steel]], [[tin]], [[pewter]], [[zinc]], [[brass]], [[copper]], and [[bronze]].{{book ref|mb1|part=ars}} By the end of the novel, [[aluminum]] is introduced as another Allomantic metal. |
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;[[Feruchemy]]: Feruchemy is a Metallic art used by Sazed, and other Terris Keepers. It uses the same metals as Allomancy to store physical and mental attributes for later use. You can only draw from your metalminds as much as you put in previously. While you are storing an attribute for later use, you have less of that attribute at that current time. For example, when you are storing speed, you will move incredibly slowly. |
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;[[Hemalurgy]]: Hemalurgy is the final of the three Metallic Arts. Very little is known about Hemalurgy during the time of Mistborn: The Final Empire, due to the restrictions on knowledge set in place by the Lord Ruler. It is used by the Inquisitors, and has to do with the many spikes driven through their bodies. |
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==Cover Gallery== |
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{{for|/Covers|a cover gallery for Mistborn: The Final Empire}} |
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== Interior Art == |
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{{for|/Interior art|a gallery of the book's interior art}} |
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== Statistical Analysis == |
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{{for|/Statistical analysis|a full statistical analysis}} |
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''Mistborn: The Final Empire'' consists of one prologue, thirty-eight chapters, and one epilogue, reaching a total 210,103 word count. There are seven different unique point-of-view characters in a total of 74 POVs. |
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! Word Count |
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| style="text-align:center" | 210,103 |
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! Page Count |
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| style="text-align:center" | 541 |
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! Chapter Count |
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| style="text-align:center" | 38 |
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| Including prologue and epilogue. |
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! PoV Characters |
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| style="text-align:center" | 7 |
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! PoV Count |
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| style="text-align:center" | 74 |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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{{Books}}[[Category:Mistborn| mb1]][[Category:First Mistborn Trilogy| 1]] |
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[[es:El Imperio Final (libro)]] |