Difference between revisions of "Demoux"

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When Kelsier came to inspect the caves it was Demoux who led him around. Answering Kelsier's call for a man who will defend the honor of the rebellion Demoux immediately stepped forward as one of several, being singled out by Kelsier to fight the dissenter [[Bilg]].

Before the fight, Hammond confides to Kelsier that while Demoux's fighting abilities are not great, he is a trustworthy man but he is no match for Bilg in a fair fight. Assisted by Kelsier's [[Allomancy]], Demoux wins the fight and Kelsier seizes the moment to invigorate his troops by proclaiming that Demoux had the arcane arts Thethe [[Lord Ruler]] possessed, that they all might possess.

In the second book, Well of Ascension, Demoux is suspect to the investigation of an imposter conducted by [[Vin]].<{{ref>Sanderson, B., Mistborn 2 Chapter Thirty-Six, Vin Follows Demoux, Annotations for Mistborn 2, [http://www.brandonsanderson.com/annotation/227/Mistborn-2-Chapter-Thirty-Six]</ref>|b|mb2|a|36}} Believing he is a kandra disguised as Demoux, she follows him through the streets of Luthadel when he sneaks out. Demoux is revealed to be a preacher for the Church of the Survivor, and views Kelsier as a god.

When he ventures into the mists for the first time in Hero of Ages, Demoux is stricken down by them, as is several others. It's not until the end of the book is it discovered that Demoux has become a Seer, a Misting capable of burning [[Atium]].<{{ref>Sanderson, B., Mistborn 3 Chapter Seventeen, The Mists Strike Down Demoux, Annotations for Mistborn 3, [http://www.brandonsanderson.com/annotation/279/mistborn-3-Chapter-Seventeen]</ref>|b|mb2|a|17}}

Before that, Demoux and his troops restore order and lend organization to the Terris people who had been flooded with refugees. Demoux and his soldiers maintained law and order and essentially took command, though he showed a respect for the Terris elders – the daughter of one he became romantically involved with, who fell in love with him for his honor and respectability.<{{ref>Sanderson, B., Mistborn 3 Chapter Eighty, Her Eyes Lingered Fondly, Annotations for Mistborn 3, [http://www.brandonsanderson.com/annotation/356/mistborn-3-Chapter-Eighty]</ref>|b|mb3|a|80}}

Although a lot of the Seers fell in the last battle, Brandon has confirmed that Demoux survived<{{ref>Sanderson, B., Mistborn 2 Chapter Thirty-Six, Demoux's History From Book One, Annotations for Mistborn 2, [http://www.brandonsanderson.com/annotation/227/Mistborn-2-Chapter-Thirty-Six]</ref>|b|mb2|a|36}}, as a promise he had made to his friend, Micah DeMoux, whom the character is named for. His current whereabouts are known to be [[Roshar]], in search of [[Hoid]].{{ref|?|675|10|Is Thinker Demoux?}} Though why he is looking for Hoid is still a mystery.