Difference between revisions of "Vin's earring"

In [[The Hero of Ages]], Vin's earring is revealed to be a hemalurgic spike. Her mother killed her sister (who was a [[bronze|Seeker]]) and put it in Vin's ear. This explains Vin's ability to penetrate most copperclouds. Because Vin wears the earring, [[Ruin]] is able to speak with her directly, and does so throughout this book whenever she is wearing it. During a fight in which [[Marsh]], under Ruin's control, is attempting to kill Vin, eventuallyhe recognizes her earring for what it is, and is able to removeresist itthe fromcontrol herof earRuin againstenough theto wishesremove ofit Ruinfrom her ear, thereby saving Vin's life and enabling her to utilize the [[Mist]]s.