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[[Vathi]], who has met some of the Ones Above in person, notes that "they look like us; at times they talk like us".{{book ref|sixth}} This indicates that they are humanoid(or incan appearanceappear) humanoid and that some individuals may be able to speak the [[Eelakin]] language. However, Vathi also says that they have their own language when describing a translator device and an equipment manual.{{book ref|sixth}} Vathi also suspects that they are immortal, until she sees one individual appear to choke to death.{{book ref|sixth}} Neither the origin nor the composition of the Ones Above are known.

Vathi notes that theThe Ones Above are "fascinated" with [[Aviar]]; sheVathi believes that they want to figure out a way to acquire them.{{book ref|sixth}} However, the Ones Above seem to be bound by "laws" or a code preventing them from simply invading the islands or even trading with "less advanced" cultures.{{book ref|sixth}} They will not explain these laws to the Eelakin, but they insinuate that they know of other space travelers who would not face similar restrictions.{{book ref|sixth}}

The native people of First of the Sun were traditionally sailors and wayfinders who used outrigger canoes to navigate the [[Eelakin Islands]] and the [[Pantheon]];. [[Dusk]]Vathi notessays that inthey hishad time"barely onlyworked [[trapper]]sout" learnmarine thepropulsion "oldon arts"their own.{{book Vathiref|sixth}} saysThe thatOnes theyAbove have "barelytechnology workedthat out"is marinefar propulsionsuperior to anything found on the planet before their ownarrival. They visit First of the Sun through interplanetary space travel.{{wob ref|3295}}{{wob ref|1782}} They give some of their technology to the Eelakin, typically without an explanation of how it works.{{book ref|sixth}}

The Company also has iron-hulled ships, cannons that can fend off [[deepwalker]]s, and gunpowder-based spear guns capable of killing a [[Nightmawnightmaw]];.{{book ref|sixth}} Based on the description of traditional Eelakin society, it seems unlikely that these technologies were developed naturally; however, it is not explicitly stated that any of those technologiesthey originated with the Ones Above.

During the events of ''[[Sixth of the Dusk]]'', Dusk notesnoted that companies such as Northern Interests Trading havehad been looking to establish outposts on the Pantheon "for years" and that the visits of the Ones Above arewere not to blame for their ambition.{{book ref|sixth}} This indicates that the visits likely began during Dusk's lifetime. The specifics of the meetings have not been revealed, but they dodid meet with the native population in person; Vathi notes that an emissary worked directly with Vathi and others at her company.{{book ref|sixth}} The visits occuroccurred regularly and seemseemed to have become an accepted part of the culture.{{book ref|sixth}} Eelakin society on the [[homeisles]] is undergoingunderwent various changes that stemstemmed from the advances in technology. This includesincluded a new focus on education and industry, reduced interest in traditional names and professions, and increased demand for Aviar, including new demand from the [[mainland]].{{book ref|sixth}} Dusk believed that only [[trapper]]s still learned the "old arts".{{book ref|sixth}}

Chronologically, ''Sixth of the Dusk'' occurs near the end of Brandon's overall plans for the Cosmerecosmere.{{book ref|sixth|part=postscript}}{{wob ref|1782}} Brandon has mentioned that his long-term plan for the ''[[Mistborn (series)|Mistborn]]'' series includes books in a sci-fi setting that include FTL (faster-than-light) space travel.{{wob ref|1476}}{{wob ref|9005}}{{wob ref|10012}} Based on these facts, it has been theorized by many readers that the Ones Above are travelers from a future version of [[Scadrial]], but Brandon has declined to confirm this.{{wob ref|9320}}{{wob ref|7590}}{{wob ref|8479}} Scadrians are not the only option, as there are other societies that would be capable of space travel by that time.{{wob ref|11002}}{{wob ref|3520}}