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| + | {{for|Trell|other uses of Trell}} |
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| − | {{for|Trelagism|the Classical Scadrian religion that worships a deity named Trell}} |
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| − | {{for|Trell (Taldain)|the building foreman from Lossand on Taldain}} |
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|She looked down at the small spike in her hands, and heard a name from a year ago, spoken by Miles Hundredlives as he died. The name of a god from the old days... Who, or what, was ''Trell''? |
|She looked down at the small spike in her hands, and heard a name from a year ago, spoken by Miles Hundredlives as he died. The name of a god from the old days... Who, or what, was ''Trell''? |
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|Marasi begins researching Trell in earnest{{book ref|mb5|epilogue}} |
|Marasi begins researching Trell in earnest{{book ref|mb5|epilogue}} |
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| − | '''Trell''' is |
+ | '''Trell''' is an avatar of [[Autonomy]] worshiped by followers of [[Trelagism]], and later '''Trellism''' on [[Scadrial]].{{book ref|mb4|11}}{{book ref|mb7|19}} Trell became a force of opposition against [[Harmony]] sometime after the [[Catacendre]].{{book ref|mb6|28}} |
== Nature == |
== Nature == |
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| ⚫ | Trell is the avatar of Autonomy.{{book ref|mb7|19}} Harmony appears to use a vast, red haze around Scadrial to represent the intrusion of another Shard when meeting with [[Waxillium Ladrian]], and Wax described a sensation of "dread and destruction" choking him upon observing it.{{book ref|mb6|28}}{{wob ref|8345}}{{wob ref|8554}} The appearance of red suggests that the entity is co-opting or corrupting the [[Investiture]] of another Shard.{{wob ref|8340}}{{wob ref|12126}} |
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| ⚫ | Trell is |
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| + | The name Trell has been used in many ways over the eons.{{wob ref|4960}} Trell is not native to [[Yolen]].{{wob ref|12505}} |
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| − | Between the activities of Trellists, including [[Miles Dagouter]] and the [[Set]], and Paalm's use of Trell's metal, it seems likely that the actions and philosophies of these parties conform to Trell's own plans. Broadly speaking, this seems to involve issues of social inequality paired with disapproval of Harmony's influences.{{book ref|mb4|11}}{{book ref|mb5|17}}{{book ref|mb5|20}} |
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| + | The seeds for Trell's personality began to be placed during the Classical Scadrial time period when Autonomy prepped the planet for a potential later incursion.{{book ref|mb7|20}} Following the [[Catacendre]] and the actions of [[Kelsier]] a group of individuals in the [[Scadrian System]] grew more interested in possessing powers that stem from off-world. These individuals began to research about the powers granted by 'ancient deities,' these groups eventually attracted the attention of [[Autonomy]] who then began using their Trell personna again. The group would later go on to become the [[Set]].{{wob ref|15983}} |
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| − | + | Following this the religion of the Set began to morph into a newer form of Tregalism, renamed Trellism. Beyond Trellism, the first overt evidence of Trell's involvement came in the form of a mysterious spike used by [[Paalm]] to hide from Harmony's sight.{{book ref|mb5|epilogue}} According to Harmony, Trell had surrounded the planet of Scadrial and was laying siege to Harmony's defenses sometime around {{date|340|FA}}.{{book ref|mb6|28}}{{epigraph ref|sa4|28}} |
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== Associated Magic == |
== Associated Magic == |
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| ⚫ | A silvery metal with distinctive, dark red spots is associated with Trell.{{wob ref|8554}} This metal has been utilized as a [[Hemalurgic]] spike in several ways. First and foremost is the strange way that such a spike blinds Harmony to the recipient of the spike.{{book ref|mb5|epilogue}} Additionally, the spike may also be used to steal mysterious attributes previously unknown to the [[kandra]]. [[MeLaan]] theorized that Paalm was able to utilize stolen [[Allomancy]] and [[Feruchemy]] by means of these attributes.{{book ref|mb5|epilogue}} Lastly, the use of such a spike in [[Rian]] appeared to cause, if nothing else, a level of psychological distress.{{book ref|mb5|9}} It is possible that Miles was spiked with this metal as well, before he died.{{wob ref|707}} |
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| ⚫ | A silvery metal with distinctive, dark red spots is associated with Trell.{{wob ref| |
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There are red-eyed [[Faceless Immortal]]s which appear to act as agents on behalf of Trell.{{book ref|mb6|epilogue}} It is unclear who or what these beings are and how similar they are to typical kandra. |
There are red-eyed [[Faceless Immortal]]s which appear to act as agents on behalf of Trell.{{book ref|mb6|epilogue}} It is unclear who or what these beings are and how similar they are to typical kandra. |
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+ | |You are fools! One day, the [[men of gold and red]], bearers of the final metal, will come to you. And you will be ruled by them. Worship. Worship Trell and wait ... |
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+ | |Miles Dagouter's last words{{book ref|mb4|epilogue}} |
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Despite the religion's mention in the Words of Founding, it is relatively unknown among the general population of northern Scadrial.{{book ref|mb6|3}} [[Marasi Colms]] had a difficult time researching the religion, with few people willing to speak openly about their knowledge.{{book ref|mb6|epilogue}} Several members of the Set, in both high and low positions, are followers of Trellism, and the organization itself may exist for the purpose of serving Trell.{{book ref|mb6|29}}{{book ref|mb6|epilogue}} Presumed followers of Trellism have been seen both swearing by{{book ref|mb6|15}} and giving thanks to{{book ref|mb6|29}} Trell. |
Despite the religion's mention in the Words of Founding, it is relatively unknown among the general population of northern Scadrial.{{book ref|mb6|3}} [[Marasi Colms]] had a difficult time researching the religion, with few people willing to speak openly about their knowledge.{{book ref|mb6|epilogue}} Several members of the Set, in both high and low positions, are followers of Trellism, and the organization itself may exist for the purpose of serving Trell.{{book ref|mb6|29}}{{book ref|mb6|epilogue}} Presumed followers of Trellism have been seen both swearing by{{book ref|mb6|15}} and giving thanks to{{book ref|mb6|29}} Trell. |
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| − | Red-eyed [[Faceless Immortal]]s appear to work on behalf of Trell, and have been known to visit followers of Trell on occasion.{{book ref|mb6|epilogue}} Paalm also appears to be an agent of Trell,{{book ref|mb5|epilogue}} though neither Paalm or the red-eyed Faceless Immortals show any signs of being adherents of Trellism. |
+ | Red-eyed "[[Faceless Immortal]]s" appear to work on behalf of Trell, and have been known to visit followers of Trell on occasion.{{book ref|mb6|epilogue}} Paalm also appears to be an agent of Trell,{{book ref|mb5|epilogue}} though neither Paalm or the red-eyed Faceless Immortals show any signs of being adherents of Trellism. |
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| − | == Theories & Speculation == |
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| − | Trell is associated with one of the nine Shards that were known when [[trellium]] first appeared.{{wob ref|6261}}{{wob ref|8554}} It cannot be Preservation or Ruin, as Harmony did not know the metal;{{book ref|mb5|epilogue}} it is also not [[Ambition]], as she was unknown at the time trellium first appeared;{{wob ref|6261}} and it has been confirmed to not be [[Endowment]].{{wob ref|4389}} It is almost certainly not [[Devotion]], [[Dominion]], or [[Honor]] as they are all [[Splinter]]ed, which leaves [[Autonomy]], [[Cultivation]], and [[Odium]] as the only possibilities. Cultivation has exhibited few sign of interest in affairs beyond [[Roshar]] and it seems unlikely that she was responsible for the metal. |
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| − | Odium does have a history of acting against other Shards and is making plans to move against Harmony,{{wob ref|7319}} which makes him a reasonable candidate for the Shard responsible for trellium. On the other hand, he had always planned to not Invest himself in a planet,{{wob ref|227}} and he might be reluctant to commit the Investiture required to create trellium, especially while he is waging the [[True Desolation]] on Roshar. |
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| − | Given that the metal trellium allowed Paalm to operate free from Harmony's influence, it is also quite possible that Trell is Autonomy. Notably, Autonomy is known to be interested in operating on many worlds, and has avatars on [[First of the Sun]] and [[Obrodai]];{{wob ref|8902}}{{epigraph ref|sa3|50}} Trell may be an avatar of Autonomy manifesting on Scadrial. There was also a [[Dayside]]r man named [[Trell (Taldain)|Trell]] on [[Taldain]],{{book ref|ws2|6}} which strengthens the tie to Autonomy; some have speculated that Autonomy transformed the man Trell into the entity now present on Scadrial. The fact that Taldain is a tidally locked planet{{au ref|Taldain}} and that the original Scadrian religion involving Trell, [[Trelagism]], focused on the difference between day and night{{book ref|mb1|9}} may suggest the original religion had roots in Taldain; some have suggested that the man Trell had some influence on the original religion and that Autonomy later co-opted this religion for her own purposes, as she has been known to be worshiped in several religions.{{wob ref|3974}} |
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| − | == Trivia == |
+ | == Trivia == |
| − | [[Brandon Sanderson|Brandon]]'s plans for Trell in future books were |
+ | [[Brandon Sanderson|Brandon]]'s plans for Trell in future books were outlined during the writing of the first ''[[Mistborn (series)|Mistborn]]'' trilogy.{{wob ref|4714}} As the ''[[Mistborn Era 2]]'' books were not planned at the time, it comes as no surprise that Trell will have a much more prominent role in the ''[[Mistborn Era 3]]'' trilogy.{{wob ref|12227}} |
== Notes == |
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| − | {{complete|[[User:Jofwu|Jofwu]] ([[User talk:Jofwu|talk]]) 15:29, 7 August 2019 (UTC)}} |
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Latest revision as of 13:59, 10 June 2023
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| Abilities | Avatar of Autonomy[1] |
| Homeworld | Scadrial |
| Universe | Cosmere |
“She looked down at the small spike in her hands, and heard a name from a year ago, spoken by Miles Hundredlives as he died. The name of a god from the old days... Who, or what, was Trell? ”
—Marasi begins researching Trell in earnest[2]
Trell is an avatar of Autonomy worshiped by followers of Trelagism, and later Trellism on Scadrial.[3][1] Trell became a force of opposition against Harmony sometime after the Catacendre.[4]
Nature[edit]
Trell is the avatar of Autonomy.[1] Harmony appears to use a vast, red haze around Scadrial to represent the intrusion of another Shard when meeting with Waxillium Ladrian, and Wax described a sensation of "dread and destruction" choking him upon observing it.[4][5][6] The appearance of red suggests that the entity is co-opting or corrupting the Investiture of another Shard.[7][8]
History[edit]
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The name Trell has been used in many ways over the eons.[9] Trell is not native to Yolen.[10]
The seeds for Trell's personality began to be placed during the Classical Scadrial time period when Autonomy prepped the planet for a potential later incursion.[11] Following the Catacendre and the actions of Kelsier a group of individuals in the Scadrian System grew more interested in possessing powers that stem from off-world. These individuals began to research about the powers granted by 'ancient deities,' these groups eventually attracted the attention of Autonomy who then began using their Trell personna again. The group would later go on to become the Set.[12]
Following this the religion of the Set began to morph into a newer form of Tregalism, renamed Trellism. Beyond Trellism, the first overt evidence of Trell's involvement came in the form of a mysterious spike used by Paalm to hide from Harmony's sight.[2] According to Harmony, Trell had surrounded the planet of Scadrial and was laying siege to Harmony's defenses sometime around 340 PC.[4][13]
Associated Magic[edit]
A silvery metal with distinctive, dark red spots is associated with Trell.[6] This metal has been utilized as a Hemalurgic spike in several ways. First and foremost is the strange way that such a spike blinds Harmony to the recipient of the spike.[2] Additionally, the spike may also be used to steal mysterious attributes previously unknown to the kandra. MeLaan theorized that Paalm was able to utilize stolen Allomancy and Feruchemy by means of these attributes.[2] Lastly, the use of such a spike in Rian appeared to cause, if nothing else, a level of psychological distress.[14] It is possible that Miles was spiked with this metal as well, before he died.[15]
There are red-eyed Faceless Immortals which appear to act as agents on behalf of Trell.[16] It is unclear who or what these beings are and how similar they are to typical kandra.
Religion[edit]
“You are fools! One day, the men of gold and red, bearers of the final metal, will come to you. And you will be ruled by them. Worship. Worship Trell and wait ... ”
—Miles Dagouter's last words[17]
Beliefs[edit]
Followers of Trellism appear to trace the religion's roots to Trelagism as it is described in the Words of Founding.[3] The extent to which these religions are related is unclear, as the two religions share no apparent similarities beyond the name of their god.[18] Adherents of Trellism believe in a deity named Trell, whom they consider to be their creator in some capacity.[3][19] At least some among them appear to believe in an apocalyptic prophecy which claims that "men of gold and red, bearers of the final metal" will arrive and rule over the people of Elendel, and perhaps all of Scadrial.[17]
Miles Dagouter encouraged people to actively worship Trell, though the details on how Trell is worshiped are unknown.[17] Miles believed that Trell created him "to see wrongs righted" and that the religion's teachings proved he was "special" in some way.[3] It is unclear to what extent Miles' beliefs concerning social justice are held in common among other members of the religion. It is likely that some kernel of these ideas is pervasive in Trellism, given some relations to the philosophies of Paalm[20] and Edwarn Ladrian.[21]
Followers[edit]
Despite the religion's mention in the Words of Founding, it is relatively unknown among the general population of northern Scadrial.[22] Marasi Colms had a difficult time researching the religion, with few people willing to speak openly about their knowledge.[16] Several members of the Set, in both high and low positions, are followers of Trellism, and the organization itself may exist for the purpose of serving Trell.[23][16] Presumed followers of Trellism have been seen both swearing by[24] and giving thanks to[23] Trell.
Red-eyed "Faceless Immortals" appear to work on behalf of Trell, and have been known to visit followers of Trell on occasion.[16] Paalm also appears to be an agent of Trell,[2] though neither Paalm or the red-eyed Faceless Immortals show any signs of being adherents of Trellism.
Trivia[edit]
Brandon's plans for Trell in future books were outlined during the writing of the first Mistborn trilogy.[25] As the Mistborn Era 2 books were not planned at the time, it comes as no surprise that Trell will have a much more prominent role in the Mistborn Era 3 trilogy.[26]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ a b c The Lost Metal chapter 19#
- ↑ a b c d e Shadows of Self epilogue#
- ↑ a b c d The Alloy of Law chapter 11#
- ↑ a b c The Bands of Mourning chapter 28#
- ↑ Oathbringer San Diego signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-14# - ↑ a b Oathbringer signing Portland
— Arcanum - 2017-11-16# - ↑ Oathbringer San Francisco signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-15# - ↑ Skyward Seattle signing
— Arcanum - 2018-11-10# - ↑ Dark Talent release party
— Arcanum - 2016-09-06# - ↑ Shadows of Self San Diego signing
— Arcanum - 2015-10-08# - ↑ The Lost Metal chapter 20#
- ↑ YouTube Spoiler Stream 5
— Arcanum - 2022-12-02# - ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 28 epigraph#
- ↑ Shadows of Self chapter 9#
- ↑ The Alloy of Law Annotations
— Arcanum - 2015-11-30# - ↑ a b c d The Bands of Mourning epilogue#
- ↑ a b c The Alloy of Law epilogue#
- ↑ Holiday signing
— Arcanum - 2015-12-12# - ↑ The Alloy of Law chapter 15#
- ↑ Shadows of Self chapter 20#
- ↑ Shadows of Self chapter 17#
- ↑ The Bands of Mourning chapter 3#
- ↑ a b The Bands of Mourning chapter 29#
- ↑ The Bands of Mourning chapter 15#
- ↑ Kraków signing
— Arcanum - 2017-03-21# - ↑ Idaho Falls signing
— Arcanum - 2018-12-29#