Difference between revisions of "The Alloy of Law"

'''''The Alloy of Law''''' is the fourth book set on [[Scadrial]] and takes place 341 years after the events of [[The Hero of Ages]]. The events from the [[Mistborn trilogy]] are now legend, history, and religion.

The book follows [[Waxillium Ladrian]], a—a descendant of [[Breeze]] and former lawman who returns from the [[Roughs]] to assume leadership of his house in the wake of his uncle's passing, andpassing—and [[Wayne]] -, Wax's formidable partner and old friend. The two of them are [[Twinborn]], witheach having both one [[Allomantic]] power and one [[Feruchemical]] power.

After surviving the assassination attempt, the three of them sneak out of the mansion and head for the location of the Vanishers hideout. There, they find clues to the nature of the Vanishers' operations and a strong indicator as to who's leading them. [[Miles Dagouter]], or Miles "Hundredlives" as he's known. It is also made clear of Marasi's Allomantic power as a [[Pulser]] thatbecomes clear and Wax attempts to console her rather bitter feelings towards her power.

In the Outer Estates, Wax investigates the scene of one of the Vanishers' robberies with Wayne imposingasking personal and what he probably thinks, are important, questions onregarding Marasi about her's affection for Wax. They discuss their theories before heading back into the city via train. That is when Miles attacks Wax and almost kills him in the their fight. Using his allomantic skills Wax is able to knock Miles from the train. Needing a place to lay low for awhile, [[Ranette]] getsreceives a visit that she's is most unappreciative of, shoving a shotgun in Wax's face. Wayne bribes their way into her affection by giving her Wax's aluminum gun, much to hisWax's dismay.

Ranette provides Wax with a set of Hazekiller rounds and a new gun - a prototype that she namednames "Vindication" after the [[Vin|Ascendant Warrior]]. Sending Wayne and Marasi on supply runs, Wax sits down to plot where the Vanishers will strike next. The Tekiel's [[Breaknaught]] seems the prime target and it is set to make it's maiden trip tomorrowthe following day. With a craftily planned distraction, Wax manages to slip aboard the Breaknaught and it sets off with him inside.

The Vanishers show up as expected, withand Wayne and Marasi watchingwatch from afar witnessto observe how the Vanishers pull off their robberies;. The robbery involves lifting the entire car off the tracks, a canal boat and crane steal the Breaknaught, replacing the stolen car with a replica. In Miles' workshop he makes an educated guess that Wax is inside the Breaknaught. Wrenching the door outoff of its frame the inside of the safe is still. Miles notices the length of string tied to the back of the door from the interior of the safe, shortly before Wax, hidden inside, pulls the string tight and, setting off the dynamite taped to the back of the door.

Wax evades the Vanishers in their warehouse and comes up against Tarson. The Pewterarm knocks Vindication from his grip and the roof explodes, permitting Wayne to drop down and save Wax. Wayne confronts Tarson and Wax leaps for Vindication which is Pushed up through the roof by Mister Suit's Coinshot thug. Retrieving it, Wax has a fierce battle outside with the Coinshot and now a Lurcher. Marasi brings down the Lurcher with her rifle, but the Coinshot forces Wax and Marasi back into the warehouse. Wax rushes the Vanishers to help out Wayne before noticing Miles. Throwing himself inside the train car Miles follows and is caught in Wax's trap shortly before blowing himself up to escape. Wax is seriously injured and Wayne, in turn, is shot trying to assist Wax.

Wax has an odd conversation with Harmony and finds the trunk Tillaume had stored his guns in. Emerging from the mists with his mistcloakmistcoat on, re-armed, he shoots Miles before Miles can do anything. Wax kills the Coinshot with one of Ranette's Hazekiller rounds and goes after Miles, saving Steris and [[Nouxil]] in the process before demolishing the entire building.

Back at the constabulary, Marasi is turned down by Wax and Wax receives a forbearance from Brettin. This surprises Wax at Brettin's sudden change in character surprises Wax,{{wob ref|10001}} but he is thankful. Steris shows a little vulnerability and Wax agrees that they should go ahead with their engagement, though he feels a slight regret for Marasi.

Marasi watches Miles' execution and Wax tracks down his uncle. Wax had suspected his uncle was still alive and playing the role of Mister Suit. [[Edwarn Ladrian]] still has possession of the kidnapped women and Wax's sister. Thinking his uncle broke, Edwarn shows Wax the broadsheet that announces Tekiel's collapse because of the robberies, explaining that they, Edwarn and his associates, bought the Tekiel's business. With no proof to incriminate his uncle, Wax grows angry. He has to restrain himself from pulling out a gun, but heWax assures his uncle that he will one day kill him.

Back at Miles' execution, Marasi turns to leave when Hundredlives is finally dead and notices a strange figure. She follow himthe figure through alleyways until eventually coming face-to-face with [[Marsh|Ironeyes]]. The former [[Inquisitor]] gives Marasi a book to give to Wax, saying that he gave it to Marasi because Wax would likely shoot him for his appearance. Ironeyes reveals that he is an agent of Harmony, and that he wishes for Wax to be sufficiently informed.

Meeting up with Wayne, Wax shows him the pocket book he swiped from his uncle, containingwhich contains appointments and notes. Wax is determined to stop his uncle.

;[[Miles Dagouter]]: Also known as Miles "Hundredlives"; is the primary antagonist in The Alloy of Law. Once an associate of Wax, his ideals have driven him to lead the Vanishers and become entwined in the plans of the Set. He is also a Twinborn, able to compound gold and appear as if immortal, hence his nickname.

;[[Edwarn Ladrian]]: Wax's presumed dead uncle masquerading as [[Mister Suit]], the mysterious benefactor of the Vanishers and a member of a powerful aristocratic secret society known only as the [[Set]]. Edwarn's motives are revealed at the end of Alloy when Wax determines him to still be alive and confronts him.

;''[[Marsh|Ironeyes]]'': He is revered as a boogeyman, a legend to scare people. After surviving the [[Final Ascension]], Marsh assumed his former nickname as "Ironeyes" and served the interests of Harmony despite his reputation. DuringMarasi theencounters eventsIroneyes ofdespite Thehim Alloybeing hundreds of Law,years Marasi encountered Ironeyesold. Marsh has stayed alive so long through the same technique the [[Lord Ruler]] employed with [[atium]].{{wob ref|5264}}

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