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{{character
|world=Scadrial
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[Mistborn Era 1]]
}}
'''Slowswift'''
==Appearance and Personality==
He is elderly, and has white hair and bushy eyebrows.{{book ref|mb3|27}} He wears a nobleman's suit, and adds a scarf and overcoat when outdoors.{{book ref|mb3|27}}{{book ref|mb3|43}} He is always seen smoking a pipe.{{book ref|mb3|27}}{{book ref|mb3|43}} He is very calm, measured, and observant; [[Vin]] finds him inscrutable.{{book ref|mb3|27}}
== Attributes and Abilities ==
When talking with Vin, Slowswift mentions legends about [[spren]] and [[shade]]s,{{book ref|mb3|27}}{{wob ref|15796}} indicating he may have at least some [[cosmere]] awareness.
==History==
Slowswift was once a good friend of [[Ashweather Cett]]'s, and the two of them shared their writings with each other for a decade before Cett became increasingly involved in politics.{{book ref|mb3|27}} Slowswift preferred "longtales" about magical creatures to Cett's gritty, realistic poetry.{{book ref|mb3|27}} He remained in touch with Cett, although he believed that power had made him "brutal" because he tried too hard.{{book ref|mb3|27}}
He was included in a list of potential informants that Cett provided to [[Elend]] and Vin when they hoped to get a better understanding of the current political and social climate in the [[Western Dominance]].{{book ref|mb3|25}} Vin approached Slowswift at his mansion in Fadrex City and confirmed that he was not an [[Allomancer]].{{book ref|mb3|27}} He was knowledgeable about current events in Scadrial and told Vin that he had a "wealth of information". Vin asked about [[Aradan Yomen]]; Slowswift surprised her by claiming that Yomen was a good man, which he genuinely believed to be the case.{{wob ref|7557}} They discussed the plight of the [[skaa]] and Vin's confusion about their seeming desire to return to oppression; Slowswift pointed out that Yomen was doing what needed to be done in order to maintain stability, including throwing a ball that night at [[Keep Orielle]].{{book ref|mb3|27}} When Vin asked about Yomen's weaknesses, Slowswift was not cooperative, but eventually relented after Vin gave an impassioned speech on the need for change.{{wob ref|7558}} Slowswift may have also been influenced by Vin's status as the potential [[Hero of Ages]].{{book ref|mb3|27}} He told Vin that Yomen was only a mediocre leader, and that his unfailing belief in the [[Lord Ruler]] sometimes limited his effectiveness. He also implied that Yomen's unusual wealth could stem from an [[atium]] cache.{{book ref|mb3|27}} Despite his respect for Vin, he still demanded payment for his help.{{book ref|mb3|27}}
Vin ended up attending the ball at the Canton of Resource's building, and Slowswift was also present. Vin was being closely watched by Yomen's spies, but managed to ask Slowswift for his help.{{book ref|mb3|43}} Slowswift had two cousins named [[Aledin]] and [[Troalin]]; their mother, presumably Slowswift's aunt, had been executed by the [[Steel Ministry]] after a dalliance with a [[skaa]]. Yomen had swept the execution under the rug, and Slowswift knew that they still held a grudge against him.{{wob ref|7769}} Slowswift arranged for the cousins to help Vin escape observation.{{book ref|mb3|43}} After assisting Vin, the cousins were discovered and thrown in jail; they became leaders under [[Spook]] after the [[Catacendre]],{{wob ref|7769}} but Slowswift's fate is unknown.
== Trivia ==
*Slowswift is an homage to J.R.R. Tolkien.{{wob ref|5760}}{{wob ref|8207}} The name "Slowswift"
*Although he has many similarities, he isn't Hoid.{{wob ref|5760}}{{wob ref|8207}}
== Notes ==
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