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I’m also suspicious of the Demoux nephew at that party. We already had Khriss and Hoid there, the descendants of a known worldhopper, so NOT having one of Kell’s people around would be odder than having one.

It, the singular non-gendered pronoun. “They” just annoys me for being grammatically incorrect. Why can’t we use ‘it’ in the same way it’s always been used? He and she are also used for objects and animals, but no one seems to have an issue with that... I imagine the sibling sounding like a Castrati, much like Sazed. This link will explain a bit about Castrati and has the music of the only one to be recorded. Stunning voice, but a horrible thing to do to a child. https://www.openculture.com/2016/06/hear-alessandro-moreschi-the-only-castrato-ever-recorded-sing-ave-maria-and-other-classics-1904.html For a speaking voice: Jimmy Scott was a natural “Castrati”, whose voice never broke.

Slowswift suddenly started talking about Spren and Shadows.

Slowswift only became Cosmere aware after someone altered the Mistborn texts. So we can’t trust that obviously. I don’t think Devlin is a worldhopper. I think he’s working for Kelsier. Devlin definitely knows things he shouldn’t though, like the Set’s timeline. Nice necroing!

Mistborn spoilers: Individual panels can be viewed on the “Death and the Survivor” thread in fan works.

Okay, so it took a few more hours... Blatant RoW spoilers:

Random Mistborn fun: Marsh: Is there a reason you just ran an elaborate heist on a casino? Kelsier: Yes. Kelsier: Have you ever heard of Ocean’s Eleven? Marsh: ... Does it have anything to do with why Spook keeps calling you Rusty? For those unaware: TFE was inspired - in part - by Ocean’s 11. Rusty Rian is the deuteragonist of the Ocean’s trilogy, playing right hand man to Danny Ocean. I’m pretty sure he was an inspiration for Kelsier, along with Danny, though possibly not an intentional one.

Thanks! I just finished the comic sketch, so it should be up in another hour or so.

Shallan and Adolin will make their DatS debut this week, so... Here are their character sketches.

Marea shrugged. “Well, Kandra are useful. Shapeshifters make good spies. Harmony inherited his, but Grandfather wanted his own. So he made the Firstborn. And they made their own children, who made theirs. And now there are quite a few of us.”

“The base is lined with aluminum. The power supply is a bigger question. It’s not like they have a handy volcano.” The last was said with a mischievous grin. Braisier pulled out some vegetables, laying them on a tray. “I can prepare you a simple salad and some flan right now. Or just eggs, if you don’t want to wait for us to milk the cow. By tomorrow I’ll have made butter, so my options will be greater. ”I hope you like fish,” he added. “I’ll try to vary the varieties, but it’s the easiest protein I can find for you.” “The homeland Kandra,” Marea agreed. “But our Firstborn were made by the Survivor.” @Channelknight Fadran

He caught it, swinging her up onto his shoulders.

Per Brandon Marsh’s line about ‘doing his brother’s work’ is talking to Marasi from the perspective of Survivorism. He’s of... mixed minds on the subject in reality. That said, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Southerners were aware of the Sovereign’s brother. I doubt Marsh and Kell spent decades without any contact.

Can I just say I love your name and Avatar?

Kelsier works off trust and emotion more than logic. Elsecallers, as you noted, are empirical. Kelsier is not. Logic is not a concept Kelsier acknowledges unless it suits him. Very often he’s working off instinct and intuition. Being logical is not the same thing as being a researcher, although many Elsecallers are the latter. And Willshapers tend to be architects and engineers, not Elsecallers. Dustbringers are not known to be researchers at all. Their focus is internal. Dustbringer: Dustbringer oaths were themed toward responsibility. They were led to understand that the powers they used needed to be properly channeled, much as their own desires and wills needed proper form and shape. As a Dustbringer moved through the oaths, they were taught greater powers of destruction—and are one of the only orders where their abilities weren’t all available at the beginning, but instead were delivered slowly, as they made the proper oaths. Each oath led to a greater understanding of power, the nature of holding it, and the associated responsibility. Dustbringers—though they sometimes objected to the common name for their order, preferring instead to be called Releasers—are living contradictions among the Knights Radiant. They believe great power requires a strong will to control it. They often attract tinkerers who like to dig down into the shape and soul of a thing, break it, and see what makes it work. However, their oaths are themed toward control—that they need to be able to control, contain, and channel the terrible power inside them. They tend to object to those who focus only on their destructive sides, as they argue that in order to create, one must understand the pieces of the thing they are trying to make. They don’t see themselves as being about destruction—though their powers are the most destructive of any order of Knights Radiant. They instead see their nature as being about control, precision, and understanding. In the Knights Radiant, they tend to act as the equivalent of artillery in a modern army. If you want a large swath of land destroyed or burned, you call in the Dustbringers. However, they were also often used as sappers, engineers, and strategists. They attract anyone who likes to take things apart, who likes to know how things work. They also attract those who are a little foolhardy at times—brave soldiers who see themselves as containing and controlling terrible destruction so it won’t get out of hand and hurt innocents. Elsecallers: Elsecaller oaths are, like those of the Lightweavers or Skybreakers, themed toward the individual. In this case, the theme is progress—becoming better with each oath, seeking to explore their true potential and reach it. Because of this, the Order is open to many different types, so long as they want to improve themselves. Thoughtful, careful, and cautious, (so everything Kelsier isn’t) the Elsecallers are generally regarded as the wisest of the Radiants. They seek self-improvement and personal betterment in their lives, but aren’t limited to one specific theme or set of Ideals. This makes them one of the most open and welcoming of orders, though they do tend to attract those who are less flamboyant. They have their share of scholars, and often a large number of theologians, but also attract those who are interested in leadership. They are good at encouraging others, but some are known to set their sights upon the things they want and then seize them. In the Knights Radiant, they tend to be among the best tacticians, and are logistical geniuses, aided in part by their abilities to create food and water for armies, but also their ability to move in and out of Shadesmar. Willshaper: The Willshapers believe strongly that all people should be free to make their own choices. Their oaths are themed toward freedom and letting people be free to express themselves and make their own way in life. (Note the parallel to Survivorism.) The Willshapers have a reputation for attracting builders, craftspeople, and creators to the Radiants. However, while this aspect of them is accurate, the actual membership of the Order is far more varied. Their powers lend themselves to creation, true, but their oaths are focused on freedom and personal fulfillment. Many among the Willshapers are warriors focused on freeing those who are captive, and others are focused on radical self-expression. The Willshapers contain many gregarious and even flamboyant characters who make their own way, taking the path they choose. They are united through a love of building, but some consider the building of society to be more important than the building of structures. Among the Willshapers, you’ll find both those who dress very conservatively and those who wear very daring and original styles. The common ground is that both agree that freedom to express who you are is the important part. Among the Radiants, they are generally focused on building, training, and making infrastructure. In war, they might be sent to a town to fortify it against an oncoming invasion. Before or in the wake of Desolations, they would teach the people things like sanitation, bronzeworking, or other essentials. (Kelsier did this in the South.) Anywhere you find someone resisting tyranny or oppression, you’ll often find a Willshaper cheering them on. (This is one of the things Survivorists believe Kelsier does.)

Vin could detect Ruin.

Tindwyl is the Elsecaller. Kelsier isn’t nearly logical enough for them. Kelsier gets: Willshaper, Lightweaver, Dustbringer in that order on the official quiz. Saze is the Truthwatcher. I also feel Marsh reads as a Skybreaker. Lightsong I agree with you on. Willshaper.

Ahem. Cultivation would like to note that she has personally cultivated all flora and fauna on Roshar.

I think it may also be due to Kelsier lacking a body. The other shadows have had them.

Kelsier smiled. “I’ll call you what you want. But you’re still as strong and beautiful as those trees you love. Don’t forget that. Don’t let anyone make you forget that. You matter Marie.” He turned away, reaching down to pick up his daughter. “And come find me, if you ever just want to talk. There aren’t so many of us left who remember. Or to remember with.”

“When you’re older, yes.”

“Not without significant genetic modification. Ante-verdant humans were different.”

“I’m from the World of Ash, Zola,” Kelsier explained. “My lungs are adapted to that environment. It’s like home to me.”

Kelsier smiled softly. “Maybe someday. The ash wouldn’t be good for your lungs right now.” Or ever, but it was more damaging when young.

“To an island that looks like the world Marie and I grew up in.” There was a faintly wistful air about the Survivor as he spoke.