How was Demoux in Wind and Truth?

[Honor is Wayne]

We know that Wind and Truth took place after Mistborn era 1, as it is referenced by Hoid when discussing Shards. We also know that Wind and Truth happens almost directly before Shadows of Self. Mistborn Era 1 has been mentioned to be hundreds of years before era 2,  so based on that knowledge, how was Demoux able to be in Wind and Truth? My personal theory is Hemalurgy, but I would like some clearer answers.

[Treamayne]

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4 minutes ago, Honor is Wayne said:

We know that Wind and Truth took place after Mistborn era 1, as it is referenced by Hoid when discussing Shards. We also know that Wind and Truth happens almost directly before Shadows of Self. Mistborn Era 1 has been mentioned to be hundreds of years before era 2,  so based on that knowledge, how was Demoux able to be in Wind and Truth? My personal theory is Hemalurgy, but I would like some clearer answers.

Demoux was also in The Way of Kings (Minor Spoilers)

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Interlude 1 - Grump, Blunt and Thinker were each Worldhopper cameos from other books:

• Grump - Galladon from Elantris
• Blunt - Baon from White Sand
• Thinker - General Demoux from Era 1

They are part of the Seventeeth Shard - A worldhopper organization with it's own agenda. They have tools available that extend life expectancy, and while we know some of the tools that can be used, we do not yet know which one(s) specifically they have used. WoBs

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Questioner

Is Thinker from the Purelake scene Demoux [from the Mistborn Era 1]?

Brandon Sanderson

Demoux is indeed in that scene.

And for those who didn’t hear, about the other one, there is a scene in the Way of Kings. People have been trying to figure out… there are some members of… there are some people there that I have hinted are from other books, and they have now figured out two of the three. I don’t think you’ve figured out the third one, and you won’t because…

Mi'chelle

Has their book been written yet? Has their book been published?

Brandon Sanderson

Their book has not been published yet. I won’t say if it’s been written yet. Is anyone confused at what’s going on there? There is a connection between the books.

Footnote: The scene being discussed is the three men, Thinker, Grump, and Blunt, in the Ishikk interlude of The Way of Kings, set in the Purelake. These three men are members of the Cosmere organization, The Seventeenth Shard.
West Jordan signing (Dec. 15, 2011)

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Dirigible (paraphrased)

Did Demoux achieve immortality by manipulating his Connection age?

Brandon Sanderson (paraphrased)

Demoux uses the same method as most of the Seventeenth Shard. That method slows aging by a lot, but doesn't stop it completely.

Arcanum Unbounded Fort Collins signing (Nov. 29, 2016)

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Questioner

The three travelers in Way of Kings, we know who they are. Did they know about the cosmere in the books that they appeared in?

Brandon Sanderson

Uhhh…

Questioner

Cosmere or Seventeenth Shard.

Brandon Sanderson

I'm just checking each of them. No, no, and no.

Questioner

So something happened in their lives afterward?

Brandon Sanderson

Yep… That's an excellent question.

Bands of Mourning release party (Jan. 25, 2016)

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lightylantern

In The Hero of Ages, Demoux gets together with a woman named Aslydin. He's then seen on Roshar in The Way of Kings. Knowing how loyal Demoux is, he wouldn't just leave Aslydin behind like that. Is she connected to his reasons for becoming a member of the Seventeenth Shard?

Brandon Sanderson

Aslydin is in the Seventeeth Shard, and had her own work to be about. I've given subtle clues about her before, but the ethnicity of the name should strike you.

/r/books AMA 2015 (March 12, 2015)

 

Hope that helps

[Honor is Wayne]

5 minutes ago, Treamayne said:

Welcome to the Shard. Please consider an Intro Post to let us know what you have or have-not read (whichever list is shorter). Also, please consider checking out the Sharder FAQ for some useful forum info and tips. 

Demoux was also in The Way of Kings (Minor Spoilers)

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Interlude 1 - Grump, Blunt and Thinker were each Worldhopper cameos from other books:

• Grump - Galladon from Elantris
• Blunt - Baon from White Sand
• Thinker - General Demoux from Era 1

They are part of the Seventeeth Shard - A worldhopper organization with it's own agenda. They have tools available that extend life expectancy, and while we know some of the tools that can be used, we do not yet know which one(s) specifically they have used. WoBs

  Reveal hidden contents

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Questioner

The three travelers in Way of Kings, we know who they are. Did they know about the cosmere in the books that they appeared in?

Brandon Sanderson

Uhhh…

Questioner

Cosmere or Seventeenth Shard.

Brandon Sanderson

I'm just checking each of them. No, no, and no.

Questioner

So something happened in their lives afterward?

Brandon Sanderson

Yep… That's an excellent question.

Bands of Mourning release party (Jan. 25, 2016)

  Reveal hidden contents

lightylantern

In The Hero of Ages, Demoux gets together with a woman named Aslydin. He's then seen on Roshar in The Way of Kings. Knowing how loyal Demoux is, he wouldn't just leave Aslydin behind like that. Is she connected to his reasons for becoming a member of the Seventeenth Shard?

Brandon Sanderson

Aslydin is in the Seventeeth Shard, and had her own work to be about. I've given subtle clues about her before, but the ethnicity of the name should strike you.

/r/books AMA 2015 (March 12, 2015)

 

Hope that helps

Thanks so much!