How is this?

[abernell]

I'm reading Mistborn Era two, and I asked this question officially, but how in the world are there both Cetts and Ladrians in Era two? The answer I got officially was that a lot can happen in 300 years, but that is stupid, as a bloodline that ended can't just spring back up again, no matter how long it's been. The best theory I have is that Ashweather had a kid besides Allrianne, who as we all know, joined the Ladrian bloodline, but I'm not sure (Another theory I have is that it's a plothole, but that's boring.). Can anybody come up with other theories? Please? I'm begging you.

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2 hours ago, abernell said:

I'm reading Mistborn Era two, and I asked this question officially, but how in the world are there both Cetts and Ladrians in Era two? The answer I got officially was that a lot can happen in 300 years, but that is stupid, as a bloodline that ended can't just spring back up again, no matter how long it's been. The best theory I have is that Ashweather had a kid besides Allrianne, who as we all know, joined the Ladrian bloodline, but I'm not sure (Another theory I have is that it's a plothole, but that's boring.). Can anybody come up with other theories? Please? I'm begging you.

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2 hours ago, abernell said:

The best theory I have is that Ashweather had a kid besides Allrianne, who as we all know, joined the Ladrian bloodline

His Son was introduced when Cett moved into Luthadel and appeared during Vin and Zane's attack on Keep Hasting, where Lord Cett was staying. Gneorndin is Cett's bearer and assistant 

• Ashweather Cett - The head of House Cett at the end of the Final Empire
• Allrianne Cett - Ashweather's daughter
• Gneorndin Cett - Ashweather's son

WoA 

Spoiler

Ch 32:

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“What now, Elend?” Ham asked. “We obviously can’t deal with things the same way now that Cett has entered the city.”

Elend nodded. “We have to plan. Let’s…” He trailed off as a young man left Cett’s group, walking toward Elend. It was the same man who had been sitting next to Cett.

“Cett’s son,” Breeze whispered. “Gneorndin.”

“Lord Venture,” Gneorndin said, bowing slightly. He was, perhaps, about Spook’s age. “My father wishes to know when you would like to meet with him.”

Elend raised an eyebrow. “I have no intention of joining the line of Assemblymen waiting upon Cett’s bribes, lad. Tell your father that he and I have nothing to discuss.”

“You don’t?” Gneorndin asked. 

Ch 43:

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Fire dripped around her as she stepped into the room beyond. The richly decorated chamber was quiet, and eerily empty save for two figures. Cett sat in a simple wooden chair, bearded, sloppily dressed, and looking very, very tired. Cett’s young son stepped in between Cett and Vin. The boy held a dueling cane.

So, which one is Mistborn?

The boy swung. Vin caught the weapon, then shoved the boy to the side. He crashed into the wooden wall, then slumped to the ground. Vin eyed him.

“Leave Gneorndin alone, woman,” Cett said. “Do what you came to do.”

Vin turned toward the nobleman. She remembered her frustration, her rage, her cool, icy anger. She stepped forward and grabbed Cett by the front of his suit. “Fight me,” she said, and tossed him backward.

He slammed against the back wall, then slumped to the ground. Vin prepared her atium, but he did not rise. He simply rolled to the side, coughing.

Vin walked over, pulling him up by one arm. He balled a fist, trying to strike her, but he was pathetically weak. She let the blows bounce off her side.

“Fight me,” she commanded, tossing him to the side. He tumbled across the floor—head hitting hard—and came to rest against the burning wall, a trickle of blood running from his brow. He didn’t rise.

Vin gritted her teeth, striding forward.

“Leave him alone!” The boy, Gneorndin, stumbled in front of Cett, raising his dueling cane in a wavering hand.

Vin paused, cocking her head. The boy’s brow was streaked with sweat, and he was unsteady on his feet. She looked into his eyes, and saw absolute terror therein. This boy was no Mistborn. Yet, he held his ground. Pathetically, hopelessly, he stood before the body of the fallen Cett.

“Step aside, son,” Cett said in a tired voice. “There is nothing you can do here.”

 

Gneorndin carried on House Cett, and Allrianne married Breeze to carry on House Ladrian. 

Hope that helps

Edited July 8, 2025 by Treamayne
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I’ve moved this to the correct subforum, thanks!