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I actually would not be surprised if it was both.

Wouldn’t it actually be Midium for Hoid? (And HOW did Shallash know that name?!?!)

I think the Ghostbloods may actually be working for an (as yet) unknown Shard. Their actual goals are still unknown.

@krmdzinklmfl My grandfather went through Auschwitz after being deported in 1937. (That’s eight years under the Nazis.) That grandfather ended up crossing a war zone to get to the Americans, carrying his dead little brother on his back. He went through MUCH more than Kalladin ever did. Yet he remained a kind, good, stable person. He built a life for himself. He married off his sisters and built a family of his own. Despite everything he retained his joy for life. He didn’t let the horrors he experienced destroy who he was. People didn’t realize what he went through until they saw the numbers on his arm. If spending eight years in hell, seeing your mother and baby brother die, your other brother surviving only to die after liberation, your father vanishing without a trace, and crossing a war zone isn’t considered enough emotional trauma to be broken enough for a Nahel bond, then I don’t think Kalladin deserves his.

Again. Silk was actually used as armor in Asia. It is not cheap to manufacture, but it is far more affordable there. Luthadel may have a French based dialect but it is not France, anymore than the Roughs are the Old West. And they use slave labor to create it, which brings the price down further. Just because it is expensive in the West does not mean it is expensive everywhere. Bullets have considerably MORE concussive Force than coins or swords. Silk vests are better at preventing damage from concussive force than Kevlar! It is DEFINITELY better than wood and stone. That’s inaccurate again. Knives were far more common than swords in medieval times. You were far more likely to be gutted - and even more likely to be beaten to death - than to be killed with a sword. Only a few had swords. And there is a REASON for the legend of a blade so sharp it could cut falling silk. Thick strands of spide silk are like steel. More weight is NOT going to help you cut it! You need an extremely fine edge, much finer than most blades would have. Or can keep. The Aztecs actually used cotton armor and it was effective against obsidian blades. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ichcahuipilli Since cotton is from a plant, and I doubt it survived, I think silk is the fabric used. Note however that the Ichcahipilli is effective against basically all weapons in TFE, with the possible exception of metal flung with enough force. I am putting the next bit in parenthesis as I am not certain I’m correct. I’m not very good at math related things. History is another story. ( It’s mass not weight, though weight can determine mass. Force = Mass x Acceleration, Newton’s second law. http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/newtlaws/Lesson-3/Newton-s-Second-Law Can someone who is better at physics than me check to make sure this correct? Math is not my strong point. I think there are two things involved here. The mass of the allomancer standing still and the amount of investiture (which does not exist in our universe) he can bring to bear determines the force he can use to move the coin, which determines the coin’s Acceleration. Or basically: F = M x I (mass of allomancer x Investiture) followed by A = F/M. (M being the mass of the coin, not the allomancer.) Then the force the coin has is determined by the F= M x A.https://m.wikihow.com/Calculate-Force I really need someone to make sure this accurate. (To someone who knows physics: if the allomancer is moving is the equation F= M x A x I? Or is the A calculated as part of M?) Bullets, coins, arrows, slings, and all other projectile weaponry work under the same principle. It’s not the ‘weight’; it is the force of impact. If the force is strong enough the item will penetrate the target. Even if it doesn’t it can still cause damage. That’s how blunt weaponry works.) In TFE most people don’t fight wars. Guardsmen have swords, but they are much more controlled than medieval armies. In Luthadel, and other large cities, the danger is from assassins. Silk is also silent and does not hinder movement, which is important if you are stopping an assassin. It’s also discreet. All of which suit the nobility of Luthadel. Silk armor is actually easy to make. You just make padded clothing. Or you wear several loose shirts one over the other. That... isn’t really any more difficult than making any piece of silk clothing... And you keep failing to address my biggest point, which is that if you have something good, you look for ways to make it better. You don’t look for more complicated ways of getting a lesser result. Occam’s razor says they already have silk, as it is the only known material that could have the effect mistcloaks are said to have. It’s already in use and has shown itself to be viable historically. So why not silk armor?

Oh, it didn’t swap. Our compasses point North because technically the North magnetic pole has a Southern polarity. If the poles switched our compasses would point South! Elendel is actually near the pits of Hathsin. It’s far too warm to be that far north. Also, that far north there isn’t a normal seasonal variation. Thanks for the WoB though!

Elendel basin is about where Luthadel was, I believe. Brandon had the magnetic pole moved much further south. The magnetic poles do not need to be near the geographic poles. Right now ours is moving toward Europe. And it’s actually the ‘South’ magnetic pole technically! Scadrial’s poles are based on the perpendicularities. There is no reason why the pole should have been close to the geographic north.

“No mating!” ”Ye- you know what? Go bother Brooding Eyes.” Great job!

Not the North Pole; the Magnetic North Pole.

But knives are more common than swords, and what most armor is a protection against. And you’re wrong; it’s not the length of the blade, it’s the sharpness. There is little difference. That’s why silk has been used in Asian armor for centuries. Coins, like bullets, rely on force not mass. ALL projectile weapons do. Coins are very light but flung with enough force and they can kill. Boxings aren’t that big. This is basic physics. But this also ignores all the major points I’ve made. Which is that loose, tightly woven layers of silk will catch a knife - or sword, or any edged weapon. It will NOT prevent the force of the blow from causing injury. Taught layers of silk will project against projectiles, but will be easier to cut (not super easy; this is SPIDER not SILKWORM silk.) But most importantly: if you have good armor, and don’t fight directly that often anyway, you have no need to come up with something more complicated. I’m sorry if I sounded patronizing; that is how I talk. And if you keep repeating arguments I’ve answered then, yes, I will feel that you are not reading my posts. I’ve done some research on my responses, and typed lengthy arguments explaining my points. I simply expect the same courtesy.

Depends where, as I have already written. Silk has been farmed for at least 4000! years, and the techniques haven’t really changed much. Scadrial is NOT a perfect Earth analogue. Silk was expensive in Europe; not so much in the Far East. And silk is actually rather hard to cut, especially if worn in tightly woven, loose layers. As I have explained several times already. Please do NOT respond until you have actually READ my posts, read the links, and have a reasonable, researched response. Because your insistance on reiterating arguments that have been previously refuted is exceedingly insulting. I’ve been patient, because English is not your first language, but I am tired of repeating myself to someone who lacks the courtesy to even READ my responses.

Depends where actually. Did you not look up the links I sent? Silk was used as armor in ancient Asia. A bullet will shatter wood, not silk. The point was that an easy source of readily available, comfortable armor, would make it unlikely people would feel the need to create something else. Especially since larger weapons are uncommon outside of the guard. Household guards typically use swords or staffs and silk is good protection against that. Would you mind reading what I wrote before arguing? Spider silk is stronger than steel. It is actually perfectly good against larger weapons, if we could get it in large enough amounts. The US army is trying to develope this:http://www.defenseone.com/technology/2017/08/us-army-boosts-spending-genetically-engineered-spider-silk-possible-use-body-armor-soldier-underwear/139923/ It is unlikely TFE has silk worms as they have a very specific habitat. Silk is actually better against bullets and blunt weapons, as it not only stops the projectile, but it diffuses the force of it preventing concussive damage. The vests used in Taiwan are excellent; but they are expensive to produce here.

I like Kell and Vin with their French pronunciation. (Though I’m honestly confused by the name Rannete gives Vindication as a result.) Also Waxillium. For Stormlight I like Jasnah (which I pronounce as Yasnah), but I really love the Kholin name since most Americans can’t pronounce the ‘Kh’ and I can. (This is also why I love Khuzdul.) For Threnody I love Silence and William Ann’s names. And I love the double vowel of Aonic names and the stutter of Hallandrin ones.

Who said anything about fire???? I didn’t... Did you read what I wrote? I said that if a form of armor, in this case silk, was readily available people wouldn’t bother with a more complicated option. Silk is used as armor by police forces today. Armies are trying to figure out how to make body armor for soldiers from spider silk. And Mistborn silk is more likely to come from a specialized spider than a silk worm, so it would be even stronger than our regular silk. And our regular silk is STRONG. So they won’t need regular armor if they wear layered silk vests. The issue is that if the vest is of tight fabric a sharp enough knife can cut it. But if it’s loose a knife will get caught in the fabric. Loose fabric won’t prevent a bullet or fast coin from killing though, so hazekillers still need a shield. It’s possible regular guard members wear both a padded under vest to protect from arrows and a looser one to protect from slices. (A strong enough padding can protect from knives too but having both is easier.) Mistborn, though, are still likely to strike for the exposed areas, like the eyes. And people will forget to wear their silk underwear or shirts or coats. Because the armor is built into everyday wear, which makes it easy to forget the dual purpose.

Interestingly, the excerpt, as read, would make an excellent short story.

Dustbringer, gemstones because I’m a Dustbringer, and Kandra so I can be how ever I want. (And now I can move that spike...)

I got tricked too... Scadrial: NEW civilization discovered! And you’ll never guess who founded it! Sovereign’s identity revealed! Brand New Allomantic metals! And you’ll never guess where they came from! Silverlight: Want to know about Investiture? Naughty Shards? Hoid? Cosmere arcanist tells all! Stormlight: ’I did it.’ Perpetrator steps forward; admits guilt. (Shallan or Adolin; take your pick!) Veden princess chooses a man! - or does she? (I know she’s not a princess, but since when are these things accurate?) Queen mother creates radical new Fabrial! Knight Radiant reveals struggle with depression. “It all felt purposeless.” Tells all. Alethi princess declares Heresy! “The ‘Almighty’ is just another Spren.” Sel: Teod Princess: Black Widow?! Second husband dead this year! And another wedding planned! Prince Raoden has a brother - and this is why we never knew! And... that’s all I can think of right now...

What is going on with this book? I keep checking his store, but it isn’t there yet.

Regarding the third question you should clarify in either (or both) directions: Can a cognitive Shadow act as a Spren to form a Nahel bond with a Radiant and/or Can a cognitive Shadow bond a Spren to become a Radiant. Right now it’s unclear which you are asking leaving Brandon far too much wiggle room. (Yes, I’ve had both these questions for a while; why do you ask?) Also, be very specific with regard to the type of Cognitive Shadow, as we have seen more than one. To the last question, I believe the answer was yes, but someone better than me at navigating search engines should check. Edit: Never mind, someone did. Very vague OB spoilers:

The secret to a happy marriage. The wife is always right.

They would probably wear loose layers of silk. But Mistborn aim for exposed areas, and coins are more dangerous for the force behind them, like bullets. That’s not dealing with people forgetting to put the coat on or finding it ‘unfashionable.’ In general layered silk would make excellent armor though.

Actually the mistcloak makes sense. It obscures the figure, making it difficult to target. It is dark, multilayered, and probably not pure black, so it blends into shadows. And in the mist it acts as simple chamouflage, blending in to the surroundings. As an aside, it is almost certainly made of silk, gauze and organza and tulle, with silk forming the hood and collar. The other materials would form the tassels. Leather wouldn’t swirl in the mist. You need really light, strong fabric. Tulle, gauze and organza were all originally made from silk, and silk is very strong. It can stop a bullet! https://www.ventureballistics.com/the-impenetrability-of-silk-to-bullets-1st-known-instance-of-bulletproof-fabric.html The original bullet proof vest was silk. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cultofmac.com/324792/stopping-bullets-was-this-priests-calling/amp/ It’s even used by police officers in Thailand! http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/379338.stm Silk can also catch a knife, and tightly woven, layered silk is hard to cut easily. So a silken mistcloak would be extremely useful. This actually takes care of our armor problem! They use silk body armor. Or, at least, the wealthy do. But not everyone can afford it, not everyone remembers to put on their coats, and Mistborn strike for the exposed areas, like the eyes. And a speeding coin, while silk can deflect it, would likely just bring the fabric with it. (Loose fabric is better for stopping knives, but bad for bullets.) But if you have such a strong material for armor why would you even consider some complicated stone and wood contraption?

Tin helps. It’s not perfect. Zane is influenced by Ruin; he likely prefers to kill directly. We don’t know that he can’t. Training, BTW, takes years. Arrows are evidence, as each one is unique. So if you don’t want an assasin to be traced back to your house a knife may be preferable to a bow. Interesting idea on the armor. We don’t know enough about the guard to say for certain what they did. They may have just not thought of it. Or TLR thought it would make them a potentially viable threat (to stability, not himself) and suppressed the idea.

A bow takes a lot of training. I’m sure some do, but Kell doesn’t have that training (read the 11th Metal) and Vin didn’t have the time to learn even if Kell would have considered it. There is also the visibility factor; Mistborn work at night, surrounded by mist and ash. This isn’t a gun. You don’t have multiple shots. You have to reload every time. Stone is HEAVY. I don’t think you realize the strength necessary to lift that kind of weight. Why thugs don’t use it is a better question.

You should read SH. They may not have leather producing animals in the amounts needed. Regular animals don’t exist (for the most part) in TFE, and others seem pretty rare. Stone is nowhere near as sharp as steel or obsidian and is much heavier. That’s the same issue with stone armor. Wooden armor we see, but wood is noisy and Mistborn are assasins. They want to be quiet. A sword cane is: A: still steel and B: typically very thin and can be easily snapped. It’s good for the surprise, but a Mistborn will see the metal line and turn it into their weapon. You are thinking of Mistborn as active combatants. In reality they are assasins. Kell trained Vin to be an assasin and she trained Elend similarly. A lot of the errors they make come from not being trained for the roles they later receive. A few vials + a dagger make a lot of sense for an assasin. Duralumin is the major reason Vin keeps running out of metals though. Hazekillers are basically useless against a Mistborn. Kell beat them with a paperweight. Vin and Zane tear through them. They are most effective against Mistings.