19
edits
Difference between revisions of "The Alloy of Law"
no edit summary
m (→Series: oops -- fixed typo) |
|||
|
== Plot Summary ==
{{for|/Summary|a chapter-by-chapter summary}}
[[Waxillium Ladrian]] is a lawman of the [[Roughs]], the harsh outland far from civilized society where it is said honor goes to die. In the wake of his uncle's death, Wax is summoned back to [[Elendel]] to assume his duties as the lord of [[House Ladrian]]. Despite trying to acclimatise to the radically different lifestyle and settle down with an arranged marriage - [[Steris Harms]], daughter of [[Jackstom Harms]], a wealthy but stern woman is to be married to Wax to secure a future for the both of their houses - Wax
Wax and Wayne are old partners, close friends, and are both incredibly powerful Twinborn. With Wax's return to the city, Wayne was left in charge of Weathering, a small town out in the Roughs, appearing now on the trail of the [[Vanishers]]; an infamous gang of thieves renowned for their bizarre theatrics and efficiency. Wax's desire to investigate the recent robberies itches at him.
In the aftermath, while Wax has an arguement with the local Octant's constable Captain, [[Brettin]], Wayne steals an [[aluminum]] gun from the evidence pile, giving it to Wax.
The next day, Marasi visits the Ladrian mansion to find Wax deep in his work with metallurgy, trying to determine the exact alloy of the gun Wayne had given him.
[[Tillaume]] - Wax's butler - brews Wax a tea and Wayne takes it for himself. Going back to make another and Wayne suddenly declares, passively, that the tea is poisoned before collapsing to the floor. Tillaume turns to face Wax, pistol in hand, but Wax gains the upper hand. While Wax is checking on Wayne, who has slightly recovered from the poison thanks to his goldmind, Marasi cries out as she notices Tillaume activating the bomb he'd brought with him.
Wayne throws up a speed bubble just as the explosion bursts from the basket. Wax increases his weight Feruchemically and breaks through to the floor below with Marasi on top and Wayne following to land on both of them. They escape the explosion but Wayne is left badly burnt
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 their 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]] that Wax attempts to console her rather bitter feelings towards.
| |||