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{{epigraph|I consider myself to be a man of principle. But, what man does not? Even the cutthroat, I have noticed, considers his actions "moral" after a fashion.<br><br>

 

'''Other Notes:''' Lord Tresting's first name mentioned: Themos.

 

{{epigraph|If men read these words, let them know that power is a heavy burden. Seek not to be bound by its chains. The [[Terris]] [[Terris prophecies|prophecies]] say that I will have the power to save the world.<br><br>

 

'''Other Notes:''' None.

 

{{epigraph|We arrived in [[Terris]] earlier this week, and, I have to say, I find the countryside beautiful. The great mountains to the north - with their bald snowcaps and forested mantles - stand like watchful gods over this land of green fertility. My own [[Khlennium|lands]] to the south are mostly flat; I think that they might look less dreary if there were a few mountains to vary the terrain.<br><br>

 

'''Other Notes:''' Vin subconsciously burns [[pewter]] after Camon hits her with a thrown stool.

 

{{epigraph|Apparently, the next stage of my quest will take us up into the highlands of [[Terris]]. This is said to be a cold, unforgiving place - a land where the mountains themselves are made of ice.<br><br>

 

'''Other Notes:''' [[Mare]] mentioned by thieving crew, but not by name.

 

{{epigraph|I don’t even understand what I’m supposed to do. The [[Terris]] philosophers claim that I’ll know my duty when the time comes, but that’s a small comfort.<br><br>

 

'''Other Notes:''' First mention of [[OreSeur]] by name. Spook isn’t identified at all. [[Mare]] mentioned as a [[Tin]]eye. First mention of [[Gemmel]]. First mention of [[feruchemist]]s (but not by name) as Kelsier remembers some of Gemmel’s advice.

 

{{epigraph|I never wanted this, true. But somebody has to stop the [[Deepness]]. And, apparently, [[Terris]] is the only place this can be done.<br><br>

 

Spook named by Clubs’ as his nephew; Spook identifies himself as Lestibournes, speaking in Eastern street slang.

 

{{epigraph|[[Rashek]] is a tall man - of course, most of these [[Terrisman|Terrismen]] are tall. He is young to receive so much respect from the other packmen. He has charisma, and the women of court would probably describe him as handsome, in a rugged sort of way.<br><br>

 

'''Other Notes:''' First mention of odd things happening when an Allomancer [[Allomancy#Allomantic_savants|flares metals for too long]].

 

{{epigraph|"[[Hero of Ages|He]] shall defend [[Terris|their]] ways, yet shall violate them. He will be their savior; yet they shall call him heretic. His name shall be Discord, yet they shall love him for it.”}}

 

 

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{{epigraph|In the end, I worry that my arrogance shall destroy us all.}}

 

'''Other Notes:''' This chapter begins in late autumn; a comment by Kelsier confirms that the Prologue was only a few months earlier. Sazed referred to as “Master Vaht” by Cosahn; it is the proper title for a Terrisman steward. First mention of [[Keeper]]s. The ten Great Houses of [[Luthadel]] are named in order of power: Venture, Hasting, Elariel, Tekiel, Lekal, Erikeller, Erikell, Haught, Urbain, Buvidas.

 

{{epigraph|It amazes me how many nations have united behind our purpose. There are still dissenters, of course - and some kingdoms, regrettably, have fallen to wars that I could not stop.<br><br>

 

'''Other Notes:''' Possible additional unnamed character - Demoux. Breeze clarifies the meaning of “[[Sliver of Infinity]]”. Kelsier, on Clubs’ rooftop, looks towards the northern horizon, towards the [[Pits of Hathsin]]. Sazed (erroneously) believes the [[Lord Ruler]] fears [[Keeper]]s, believing they are something unknown to him. Marsh’s nickname mentioned (Ironeyes); also mentioned that people stopped using it because it was too reminiscent of [[Steel Inquisitors]].

 

{{epigraph|It seems [[Rashek]] represents a growing faction in [[Terris]] culture. A large number of the youths think that their [[feruchemy|unusual powers]] should be used for more than just fieldwork, husbandry, and stonecarving. They are rowdy, even violent - far different from the quiet, discerning Terris philosophers and holy men that I have known.<br><br>

 

'''Other Notes:''' Another reference to feruchemy without using the term (in the epigraph).

 

{{epigraph|What would it be like if every nation - from the isles in the South to the [[Terris]] hills in the North - were united under a single government? What wonders could be achieved, what progress could be made, if mankind were to permanently set aside its squabblings and join together?<br><br>

 

'''Other Notes:''' [[Talk:Mistborn:_The_Final_Empire/Summary#Chapter_12_-_Deepness_Thoughts|Deepness Thoughts]]

 

{{epigraph|I know that I shouldn’t let a simple packman perturb me. However, he is from [[Terris]], where the prophecies originated. If anyone could spot a fraud, would it not be he?<br><br>

 

'''Other Notes:''' House Erikeller mentioned as a major supplier of armaments. Vin’s description of atium: “[a] tiny, silvery ball of metal. It was so reflective and bright that it almost seemed to be a drop of liquid, yet it was solid to the touch.”

 

{{epigraph|Sometimes I wonder if I’m going mad.<br><br>

 

'''Other Notes:''' A room that Vin stumbled into during her escape from Kredik Shaw contained a golden altar and “other religious paraphernalia” - likely remnants of the original [[Terris]] religion. Also, [[Talk:Mistborn:_The_Final_Empire/Summary#Chapter_14_-_Inquisitor_Sight|Inquisitor Sight]].

 

{{epigraph|I don’t know why [[Kwaan]] betrayed me. Even still, this event haunts my thoughts. He was the one who discovered me; he was the [[Terris]] philosopher who first called me the [[Hero of Ages]]. It seems ironically surreal that now - after his long struggle to convince his colleagues - he is the only major Terris holy man to preach against my reign.}}

 

 

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{{epigraph|Many think that my journey started in [[Khlennium]], that great city of wonder. They forget that I was no king when my quest began. Far from it.<br><br>