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== Geography ==

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Luthadel was also unique in the Final Empire in that it was the only city allowed to have a city wall. While a few other cities had natural fortifications ([[Fadrex City]], for example, was surrounded by rocky outcroppings that acted as a natural barrier against attack), the Lord Ruler only allowed man made fortifications around his city.{{book ref|mb3|25}} Interestingly, this wall seems to have acted more as a status symbol than actual defense, since the 8 gates were spaced roughly equidistant around the perimeter, and the height of the wall was not sufficient to prevent [[koloss]] from scaling the wall once enough of their bodies lay at its base.{{book ref|mb2|52}}

 

Luthadel also sits next to a lake bearing the name of [[Lake Luthadel]].{{map ref|Final Empire}}

== Organization ==

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* Ashwarrens

* Aspen Row

* Old Gate

* Commercial District

 

== Politics ==

In the Final Empire, Luthadel was the seat of not only the Lord Ruler, but also the most powerful noble houses. The mark of a "Great House" was the ability to maintain a keep in Luthadel. At the time of the events in Mistborn, 10 such keeps existed. Whether this number was established by the Lord Ruler, or arose naturally, is unclear. It is clear, however, that these keeps frequently changed hands, due both to the tremendous taxes levied by the Lord Ruler against the Great Houses, and the general unrest that the Lord Ruler fostered.

 

Before [[Kelsier]] escaped the [[Pits of Hathsin]], House standings were relatively stable, and had been for some time. In order of standing, the ten Great Houses were these:{{book ref|mb1|9}}

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# [[House Venture|Venture]]

 

== Notable Residents ==

* [[Elend Venture]]

* [[Vin]]

* [[The Lord Ruler]]

 

== Trivia ==

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