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Mistborn Spoilers 59 - SH Chapter 23

Mistborn Spoilers 58 - SH Chapter 21 & 22

Mistborn Spoilers 57 - SH Chapter 19 & 20

Mistborn Spoilers 56 - SH Chapter 18

Kelsier witnesses the pitched battle outside of Fadrex city. As thousands of Koloss die, Kel realizes that they're human, one of them is even an obligator. This is how Kelsier discovers the secret of Hemalurgy. In a conversation with Preservation, Kelsier gets a looks through the eyes of the God, and despairs at how close to the end they must be. But Preservation says there was a plan, and it's working. Mistborn Spoilers is a weekly book-club, and you can join the conversations that make this...

Mistborn Spoilers 55 - SH Chapter 17

Mistborn Spoilers 54 - SH Chapter 16

A lot of fun Cosmere lore questions are coming up as our book club reads it's way to the end of Mistborn Secret History. How does the orb shaped 'weapon' Kelsier has stolen from the Ire work? Who would win in a fight between Harmony and Odium? Is Harmony twice the god? Why is it that Sazed was able to take up the powers with out any assistance, but Kelsier needed the weapon? Join us as we discuss these questions and more each week by following the link to our Discord server. Mistborn Spoilers...

Mistborn Spoilers 53 - SH Chapter 14 & 15

Kelsier is traveling through the cognitive realm, learning to bring peoples old ideas to life in his new dark world. He learns that his connection to Scadrial pulls on him, allowing him to use it as a compass in his search for the Ire. Using that 'compass' allows him to find the strange gathering of people who live in the lad of the dead (kinda, we'll explain as best we can). These are a VERY heavy couple of Cosmere mechanics chapters involving various Shards from multiple worlds, and people ...

Mistborn Spoilers 52 - SH Chapter 13

Mistborn Spoilers 51 - SH Chapter 12

Kelsier learns to make the idea of fire or another object, into a real thing in the Cognitive realm. We talk Cosmere at large as we often do when reading about Kelsier in Secret History. If you don't already know Mistborn Spoilers is a weekly bookclub, check us out, by following the link in our profile. Mistborn Spoilers is a weekly book-club, and you can join the conversations that make this podcast on Discord Please remember, Seth and Patrick are two nerds in a basement who would rather be ...

Mistborn Spoilers 50 - SH Chapter 10/11

Mistborn Spoilers 49 - SH Chapter 9

Mistborn Spoilers 48 - SH Chapter 8

Mistborn Spoilers 47 - SH Chapter 7

Mistborn Spoilers 46 - SH Chapter 5&6

Mistborn Spoilers 45 - SH Chapter 4

Mistborn Spoilers 44 - SH Chapter 3

Kelsier is supremely frustrated at being imprisoned inside the Well of Ascension. Not to mention slowly losing what sanity he has left. His only connection to the outside world are the pulses coming from inside Ruin's prison, essentially the touch Ati already has upon the world. Kel attempts to study Ruins plans, but with only momentary glimpses, he doesn't come up with anything very substantial. Eventually, Kel manages to glimpse Ruin himself. He's terrified. Mistborn Spoilers is a weekly bo...

Mistborn Spoilers 43 - SH Chapter 2

Mistborn Spoilers 42 - SH Chapter 1

Mistborn Spoilers 41 - TFE Chapter 38 & Epilogue

We read Alendi's final journal entry before he is murdered in his sleep by Rashek. While Vin attacks the Lord Ruler, (Inquisitor) Marsh murders a group of unsuspecting Inquisitors while they have their back turned by pulling out a specific spike in their backs. Marsh thinks he can kill the Lord Ruler by removing the correct spike like the Inquisitors, but Rashek built that flaw into his tools on purpose, and of course never gave himself the same one. We'll spend a little time talking about ho...

Mistborn Spoilers 40 - TFE Chapter 37

Mistborn Spoilers 39 - TFE Chapter 36

Mistborn Spoilers 38 - TFE Chapter 35

Kelsier has Martyred himself striking the critical spark needed to begin the Skaa rebellion, but Vin is left feeling abandoned, lost and without a sense of purpose. The Church of the Survivor is already spreading through the streets of Luthadel, and we watch Vin and Sazed discuss whether or not Kelsier was dishonest, the nature of good and evil, and where religions come from. The crew slowly realizes that Kelsier has been preparing them for leadership roles in the new government. They're help...

Mistborn Spoilers 37 - TFE Chapter 34

Revolutions often begin, with the death of a martyr.   Mistborn Spoilers is a weekly book-club, and you can join the conversations that make this podcast on Discord Please remember, Seth and Patrick are two nerds in a basement who would rather be creating podcast content full time, than working our 9-5s. You can help us create the content you love, become full time podcast creators, and make our dreams come true by donating on Patreon

Mistborn Spoilers 36 - TFE Chapter 33

Mistborn Spoilers 35 - TFE Chapter 32

Vin and Spook crouch on a rooftop and watch the Great Houses spill each other's blood under the 'cover' of darkness. Spook gives her a final lesson in allomancy, 'It's about what you don't see'. Kelsier visits with a group of Skaa each night,bringing food, hope, and a messiah. When Vin and Kel arrive at a meeting place expecting a secret visit with Marsh. They find a room painted with blood. They don't know it yet, but Marsh has been made into a Steel Inquisitor, and that is an excruciating a...

Mistborn Spoilers 34 - TFE Chapter 31

Shan Elariel is dead, Vin killed her herself and the House War in Luthadel has exploded in a night full of fear and death. Prompted by a conversation between Kelsier and Vin we explain how Mare certainly didn't betray Kelsier. Vin can now feel the Well of Ascension because she's a double-seeker, and Kelsier learns a bit about her mysterious ability. We'll explain double-seeking works, as well as the physical states of the pieces of God that exist on Scadrial. Mistborn Spoilers is a weekly boo...

Mistborn Spoilers 33 - TFE Chapter 30

At the Venture ball, Vin and Sazed notice something unusual. They soon find out that this is the last house ball for a while, and that the partygoers are finalizing alliances; . Vin and Elend speak briefly, wherein he ends their relationship. Kliss also reveals herself as an informant, and offers her services to Renoux.  Kliss tells Vin that Elend will be the first casualty in the house war. Vin convinces Kliss to tell all she knows about the attempt on Elend’s life - Elariel assassins will t...

Mistborn Spoilers 32 - TFE Chapter 29

The log-book entry at the beginning of this chapter sends us down a long Cosmere rabbit hole. Luckily we have our friend Cody the Codex on with us to help us navigate some of the finer points of Scadrial's and Cosmere Lore in general. Vin and Sazed have a conversation about Feruchemy, Allomancy, and whether or not they can be combined. Hemalurgy is still a mystery to them. We'll talk about the more obscure points of investiture, and the mechanics of Brandon Sanderson's cleverly constructed ma...

Mistborn Spoilers 31 - TFE Chapter 28

Vin attends a ball held in Keep Lekal. It's the first time she's seen Elend since the house war kicked off, and although he feels nervous about the imminent danger, he reveals some critical information about house Venture's finances to Valette. She's in the perfect position as a spy. Elend is incredibly lucky to have charmed Vin. Without her secret loyalty he would be dead within the week. There is indeed always another secret. Mistborn Spoilers is a weekly book-club, and you can join the con...

Mistborn Spoilers 30 - TFE Chapter 27

The crew returns to Clubs' shop. After watching the Lord Ruler's retaliatory mass executions, the group feels a renewed sense of purpose. The only way the crew can achieve it's goals now that the rebel army is lost, is to ensure that the separate segments of Rashek's government use their resources killing each other. Kelsier's House war is now even more important than it was before. Vin and Kelsier also receive some very important information from their mole in the Ministry, Marsh. Mistborn S...

Mistborn Spoilers 29 - TFE Chapter 26

Vin is still recovering from a two week long hangover. That day long petwer drag with Kelsier nearly killed her. Kel seems to think that's a good thing; that she'll be stronger because of it. The crew has as a short conversation about whether or not to continue with their plan now that their army is dead, but before they can finish, Spook rushes in with news. The people of Luthadel are gathering in it's main square. There is only one reason the people gather like that; it's mandatory to watch...

Mistborn Spoilers 28 - TFE Chapter 25

After hearing the news of the Skaa rebel army's exposure and imminent defeat. Kelsier leaves instructions with the crew, and with Vin RUNS to the site of the impending battle. The extended pewter-burn will nearly kill Vin. Despite their efforts the army is as good as dead by the time the two Mistborn find them, with the exception of a small remnant; two thousand or so men who stayed behind. MistbornSpoilers is a weekly book-club, and you can join the conversations that make this podcast on Di...

Mistborn Spoilers 27 - TFE Chapter 24

The crew is all together in the same room for the first time in quite a while. So naturally, they start drinking and mock Breeze. What are friends for, after all? Vin realizes that she's happy and conntent, possibly for the first time in her life. Although, Reen still whispers in her mind. Kelsier's reign of terror and confusion is working. The House war is a spreading fire. Kel is shuffling around his lieutenants, it appears he wants to insure that many of them can do each other's jobs in th...

Mistborn Spoilers 26 - TFE Chapter 23

Vin has become an accepted member of the nobility, her absence or attendance to social events is noticed. She has regular “dates” and although she's playing everyone around her, we'll learn later that some of the other ball attendees are playing a similar game. The Lady Kliss for example, as we find out later is a political informant as well. Vin has been spending time with this truly detestable group and we're pretty happy knowing that later, the most repugnant of them is killed by Vin herse...

Mistborn Spoilers 25 - TFE Chapter 22

Vin and Sazed have a long and informative conversation about Feruchemy, the Keepers, and the history of the Terris people since the ascension of the Lord Ruler. It's an eye-opener for Vin. Sazed speculates on why Rashek never simply wiped the Terris people out of existence. We of course, know exactly why. The two spend some time talking about Dox's past, the man he has become, and his role in the crew. Slavery and classism in general is one of the more important themes in the Mistborn series,...

Mistborn Spoilers 24 - TFE Chapter 21

For this episode, we welcome our friend, Discord moderator, and dedicated fact checker Cody, who is super knowledgeable about Mistborn and Cosmere Lore in general. Kelsier has arrived at the location of his hidden army. While he's climbing down into the caves, he experiences flashbacks to the Pits of Hathsin, so we'll spend a bit of time explaining the moment Kelsier Snapped, why, when, and how. Sparked by a conversation between Ham and Kel we'll debate whether there is a difference between t...

Mistborn Spoilers 23 - TFE Chapter 20

Vin is getting tired of the pampered life, although she doesn't realize how valuable the information she's been gathering will be to the crew. As it turns out, the life of Valette Renoux is rather dull in the eyes of Vin. Kelsier sends Vin to learn from Marsh for the afternoon. Marsh, being one of the most talented Skaa Seekers in the Final Empire, has a lot to teach her. We know that Vin is a double Seeker so long as she's wearing her earring. This allows her to learn MUCH more quickly than ...

Mistborn Spoilers 22 - TFE Chapter 19

This chapter is headed with the symbol for our first mystery metal. An allomantic metal that is not yet identified, and whose use is a mystery. Mistbornspoilers is looking forward to the big reveal which will invariably be in the as of yet unreleased Era Three of the series. Kelsier is embroiled in manipulating the politics of the war among noble houses. We'll give you a run-down of all the information we have about it including the tidbits Hoid gives Kelsier in this chapter with a healthy do...

Mistborn Spoilers 21 - TFE Chapter 18

It makes Vin feel comfortable that she can hide behind her noblewoman costume. When Vin gets to the table set aside for her, Elend is already there. Studying. Sazed does not approve, but Elend is steadfast in his attempts to (clearly) flirt with the young Lady Villette. After abit of intrigue in this sequence , Vin has learned more about noble society and the important players with in Luthadel than she even realizes. MistbornSpoilers is a twice weekly book-club, and you can join the conversat...

Mistborn Spoilers 20 - TFE Chapter 17

After having returned to Mansion Renoux, Vin is feeling useless, not to mention bored. There is a bit more about the mysterious book Sazed is studying, breeze doubts it's authenticity, but Sazed believes it's more than simple propaganda. We think it's possible that once the ancient text is removed from Kredik Shaw, a giant castle made of steel that ruin cannot see into, Ruin could have already begun manipulating the words inside, but has not. Alendi was being manipulated while he wrote it. In...

Mistborn Spoilers 19 - TFE Chapter 16

Alendi was the man set to release the power from the well, before Rashek killed him and took it for himself. The Lord Ruler defeated Ruin in a way, or did he?  Vin is recovering from her stab wound during her encounter with an inquisitor at Kredik Shaw. We believe that the only reason Kelsier allowed Vin to come is due to Ruin's influence on his slightly mad mind. Upon returning from her sickbed in Luthadel to Mansion Renoux. Vin believes Sazed must be an Allomancer, in her mind that is the o...

Mistborn Spoilers 18 - TFE Chapter 14 & 15

Vin and Kelsier approach Kredik Shaw in the night. Is the Lord Ruler's palace made of metal to hide what's inside of it from the eyes of Ruin? We explain compounding; the method of combing allomancy and feruchemy that Rashek uses to obtain immortality. Also, we spend a little time explaining how Kelsier got caught in Kredik Shaw the first time. Mare did not betray the small party in the way everyone thinks. As the two Mistborn enter the palace, they're confronted by multiple groups of soldier...

Mistborn Spoilers 17 - TFE Chapter 13

Sazed is concerned about the exchange between Vin and Elend, and questions her thoroughly. Despite Sazed's warnings, Vin is looking forward to seeing him again. Lord Renoux talks about meeting Elend many years ago, well before Oreseur became Renoux. We'll discuss how the Kandra may have gotten that information, and how Kandra society and law works in general. Kelsier heads out into the night on a mysterious mission, and the ever curious Vin follows. She discovers the Allomantic highway, and q...

Mistborn Spoilers 16 - TFE Chapter 12

We Welcome our friend JF140/Cody, to come talk with us about The Final Empire, Chapter 12.  We'll talk about Kelsier's hate and borderline insanity, Vin's growing comfort with her new thief friends, how Kelsier plans to use Vin to help him destroy the empire of the Lord Ruler, and how close the Rashek might have been to FIXING the flawed world he created.  What might have happened if Vin hadn't broken into his house and murdered him? MistbornSpoilers is a twice weekly book-club, and you can j...

Mistborn Spoilers 15 - TFE Chapter 11

Vin and some of the crew head to Camon's old safe-house after reports that it came under attack. The Scene is gruesome; we know how much gleeful pleasure Inquisitors take in indiscriminate murder. We'll talk about Reen's plan for Vin. although the way he abused her was heinous, these characters live in an unbelievably brutal world, and Reen's misguided attempts to make his sister tougher may have saved her life. Ruin's influence could be anywhere, at any time.  Feruchemical speed storage vers...

Mistborn Spoilers 14 - TFE Chapter 10

Kelsier has had Vin return to Luthadel for further training in her Allomantic powers. Each of their Misting friends will teach her what they can of Allomancy, starting with Breeze. We have an interesting conversation spurred by Breeze's personal interpretation of the morality of manipulation. Does Breeze indeed have an unfair advantage in social settings? What is Good, and what is Evil? Is there any such thing at all? As Kelsier gives a recruitment pitch to some Skaa assembled in a soup kitch...

Mistborn Spoilers 13 - TFE Chapter 9

Kelsier and Vin have started sparring to improve the newly discovered Mistborn's skills. It's been several months, and Vin has progressed quickly. When the two Mistborn return to Mansion Renoux, Sazed informs Vin that she'll be having her hair cut. She hates it, but Sazed and Kelsier agree that this will be crucial for her impersonation of a 'lady'. Sazed tells us about Trell, an ancient god, that the Lord Ruler tried to wipe out any knowledge of. We'll learn much more about this character in...

Mistborn Spoilers 12 - TFE Chapter 8

Kelsier is training Vin, and the opening of this chapter is Vin's very first steelpush/jump. She is not successful in clearing the battlements of Luthadel. Kelsier pulls her to the top, and tells her to jump back off or wait for the city guard and explain to them how she got there. Not much of choice at all. Vin botches her landing as well, nearly breaking her neck in the fall. Kel wants vin to make her mistakes now, while he's there to help. While the two walk along the outside of the city's...

Mistborn Spoilers 11 - TFE Chapter 7

Marsh confronts Kelsier about the level of violence has already committed. Essentially questioning whether or not Kelsier's leadership is an improvement on leadership in it's current form. Do his ends justify the means? although, Marsh eventually consents to return and debate Kelsier's plan further. We discuss why their aren't more people like Kelsier in the Final Empire, and the Lord Ruler's methods for suppressing rebellion. Ruin speaks to Vin through her earring at an opportune moment, jus...

Mistborn Spoilers 10 - TFE Chapter 6

Staying in Club's shop is a luxurious experience for Vin. Although, she isn't feeling any less paranoid than usual, despite the people she's working with. They don't even seem like Skaa to her. She begrudgingly takes a bath, and hates the way she smells afterward. After surreptitiously smuggling some food out of the kitchen to hoard it in her room, Spook knocks on her door to tell her that the crew is starting a meeting upstairs. This is the original meeting where the crew lays down an outlin...