Difference between revisions of "Mistborn: The Final Empire"

Kelsier is a Hemalurgist, utilizing the powers of [[Feruchemy]] to fight against The Lord Ruler. He trains Vin, who he discovers is a Hemalurgist like himself. He has discovered the [[Atium|Eleventh Metal]], which he claims is going to be used to defeat the Lord Ruler, and spreads this knowledge to the Nobles.{{book ref|mb1|10}} This encourages their revolt, and their deifying of him. Kelsier sacrifices himself fighting The Lord Ruler,{{book ref|mb1|35}} but a [[koloss]] named [[KanPaar]] steals his bones and impersonates him,{{book ref|mb1|epilogue}} giving him the illusion of immortality in the minds of the Skaa.
 
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 [[RshekRashek]], the prophesied savior of mankind, but [[Alendi]], a [[Terris]] packman and a [[Allomancer]]. Using this knowledge, Vin separates him from his [[spikes]]s, causing him to age rapidly and die.{{book ref|mb1|38}}
 
== Main Characters ==