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Mistborn
''Mistborn'' is a series of epic fantasy novels written by American author Brandon Sanderson and published by Tor Books. The first trilogy, published between 2006 and 2008, consists of ''The Final Empire'', ''The Well of Ascension'', and ''The Hero of Ages''. A second series was released between 2011 and 2022, and consists of ''The Alloy of Law'', ''Shadows of Self'', ''The Bands of Mourning'' and ''The Lost Metal''. A third series will follow them, which is likely to be released yearly from 2025 to 2027. A fourth trilogy is also planned. Sanderson also released a novella in 2016, '' Mistborn: Secret History''. The first Mistborn trilogy chronicles the efforts of a secret group of Allomancers who attempt to overthrow a dystopian empire and establish themselves in a world covered by ash. The first trilogy was a huge success and it pushed Sanderson to further develop his fictional universe, the Cosmere, which also includes ''The Stormlight Archive''. Set about 300 years after the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Final Empire
''Mistborn: The Final Empire'', also known simply as ''Mistborn'' or ''The Final Empire'', is a fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. It was published on July 17, 2006, by Tor Books and is the first novel in the ''Mistborn'' trilogy, followed by ''The Well of Ascension'' in 2007 and ''The Hero of Ages'' in 2008. Development Sanderson began work on the novel while trying to get his earlier novel ''Elantris'' published. After writing two early iterations, he shifted his focus to his ''Stormlight Archive'' series but chose to delay its publication in favor of completing the ''Mistborn'' series because he thought it would serve as a better follow-up to ''Elantris''. Synopsis Setting ''Mistborn: The Final Empire'' is set on the dystopian world of Scadrial, where ash constantly falls from the sky, all plants are brown, and supernatural mists cloak the landscape every night. One thousand years before the start of the novel, the prophesied Hero of Ages ascended ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Final Empire
''Mistborn: The Final Empire'', also known simply as ''Mistborn'' or ''The Final Empire'', is a fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. It was published on July 17, 2006, by Tor Books and is the first novel in the ''Mistborn'' trilogy, followed by ''The Well of Ascension'' in 2007 and ''The Hero of Ages'' in 2008. Development Sanderson began work on the novel while trying to get his earlier novel ''Elantris'' published. After writing two early iterations, he shifted his focus to his ''Stormlight Archive'' series but chose to delay its publication in favor of completing the ''Mistborn'' series because he thought it would serve as a better follow-up to ''Elantris''. Synopsis Setting ''Mistborn: The Final Empire'' is set on the dystopian world of Scadrial, where ash constantly falls from the sky, all plants are brown, and supernatural mists cloak the landscape every night. One thousand years before the start of the novel, the prophesied Hero of Ages ascended ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Winn Sanderson (born December 19, 1975) is an American author of high fantasy and science fiction. He is best known for the Cosmere fictional universe, in which most of his fantasy novels, most notably the ''Mistborn'' series and ''The Stormlight Archive'', are set. Outside of the Cosmere, he has written several young adult and juvenile series including ''The Reckoners'', the '' Skyward'' series, and the ''Alcatraz'' series. He is also known for finishing Robert Jordan's high fantasy series ''The Wheel of Time'' and has created several graphic novel fantasy series including ''White Sand'' and ''Dark One''. He created Sanderson's Laws of Magic and popularized the idea of "hard magic" and "soft magic" systems. In 2008, Sanderson started a podcast with author Dan Wells and cartoonist Howard Tayler called ''Writing Excuses'', involving topics about creating genre writing and webcomics. In 2016, the American media company DMG Entertainment licensed the movie rights to Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hero Of Ages
''Mistborn: The Hero of Ages'' is an epic fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. It was published on October 14, 2008, by Tor Books and is the third novel in the ''Mistborn'' trilogy. It is preceded by ''The Well of Ascension'' in 2007 and followed by ''The Alloy of Law'' in the ''Mistborn: Era 2'' series, ''Wax and Wayne ''Mistborn'' is a series of epic fantasy novels written by American author Brandon Sanderson and published by Tor Books. The first trilogy, published between 2006 and 2008, consists of ''The Final Empire'', ''The Well of Ascension'', and ''The ...'' in 2011. Plot summary The Hero of Ages is the prophesied savior of the Terris people, foretold to find and give up the power at the Well of Ascension, in a selfless act to save the world from the Deepness. A thousand years before the fall of the Final Empire, the Terrisman Worldbringer Kwaan believed that he had found the Hero of Ages in Alendi, a blacksmith's son who rose to become the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hero Of Ages
''Mistborn: The Hero of Ages'' is an epic fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. It was published on October 14, 2008, by Tor Books and is the third novel in the ''Mistborn'' trilogy. It is preceded by ''The Well of Ascension'' in 2007 and followed by ''The Alloy of Law'' in the ''Mistborn: Era 2'' series, ''Wax and Wayne ''Mistborn'' is a series of epic fantasy novels written by American author Brandon Sanderson and published by Tor Books. The first trilogy, published between 2006 and 2008, consists of ''The Final Empire'', ''The Well of Ascension'', and ''The ...'' in 2011. Plot summary The Hero of Ages is the prophesied savior of the Terris people, foretold to find and give up the power at the Well of Ascension, in a selfless act to save the world from the Deepness. A thousand years before the fall of the Final Empire, the Terrisman Worldbringer Kwaan believed that he had found the Hero of Ages in Alendi, a blacksmith's son who rose to become the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bands Of Mourning
''Mistborn: The Bands of Mourning'' is a steampunk fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. It was published on January 26, 2016, by Tor Books and is the third book in the ''Wax and Wayne'' series and sixth in the ''Mistborn'' series. It is preceded by ''Shadows of Self'' in 2015 and followed by ''The Lost Metal'' in 2022. Plot summary In a flashback, Waxillium Ladrian is spending a year in the Terris Village while he is a teenager. Unlike his sister Telsin, he struggles to adapt to their ways, and when he discovers and kills a Terris murderer whom the Terris failed to apprehend, he decides to depart the village. Years later, Wax has mostly emotionally recovered from Lessie's death, and is about to marry Steris. However, Wayne secretly sabotages the wedding so that it is unfinished. A kandra named VenDell makes contact with Wax, seeking help on a mission, but when Wax refuses, VenDell recruits Marasi instead. Wax listens in as VenDell explains how another ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Well Of Ascension
''Mistborn: The Well of Ascension'' is a fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. It was published on August 21, 2007, by Tor Books and is the second novel in the '' Mistborn trilogy''. It is preceded by ''The Final Empire'' in 2006 and followed by ''The Hero of Ages'' in 2008. Plot summary The Final Empire is in turmoil as various regions descend into anarchy following the Lord Ruler's death and the disappearance of the Steel Ministry. Elend Venture has claimed the crown of the capital city, Luthadel, and attempts to restore order, but various hostile forces converge on the city. Three armies lay siege to Luthadel because of its rumored wealth of Atium and political influence. The first army is led by Straff Venture - head of House Venture, and Elend's father. The second army is led by Ashweather Cett, self-declared king of the Western Dominance. The third army consists of Koloss, massive, brutish blue creatures once controlled by the Lord Ruler, and is led ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Alloy Of Law
''Mistborn: The Alloy of Law'' is a fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. It was published on November 8, 2011 by Tor Books and is the first book in the ''Wax and Wayne'' series and fourth in the ''Mistborn'' series. It is preceded by ''The Hero of Ages'' from the ''Mistborn Original Trilogy'' in 2008 and followed by ''Shadows of Self'' in 2015. The story features Twinborns, Metalborns who are able to use Allomancy and Feruchemy in conjunction, along with abilities from new metals not present in the original trilogy. Plot summary ''The Alloy of Law'' is set in an analog to the early 20th century, on Scadrial, approximately 300 years after the conclusion of the original trilogy. It also introduces the concept of Twinborn, beings naturally born with one allomantic and one feruchemical ability, for the first time in the series. Lawman Waxillium Ladrian and his partner Lessie are investigating a serial killer in Feltrel, a small town in the Roughs. They de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Well Of Ascension
''Mistborn: The Well of Ascension'' is a fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. It was published on August 21, 2007, by Tor Books and is the second novel in the '' Mistborn trilogy''. It is preceded by ''The Final Empire'' in 2006 and followed by ''The Hero of Ages'' in 2008. Plot summary The Final Empire is in turmoil as various regions descend into anarchy following the Lord Ruler's death and the disappearance of the Steel Ministry. Elend Venture has claimed the crown of the capital city, Luthadel, and attempts to restore order, but various hostile forces converge on the city. Three armies lay siege to Luthadel because of its rumored wealth of Atium and political influence. The first army is led by Straff Venture - head of House Venture, and Elend's father. The second army is led by Ashweather Cett, self-declared king of the Western Dominance. The third army consists of Koloss, massive, brutish blue creatures once controlled by the Lord Ruler, and is led ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shadows Of Self
''Mistborn: Shadows of Self'' is a fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. It was published on October 6, 2015 by Tor Books and is the second book in the ''Wax and Wayne'' series and fifth in the ''Mistborn'' series. It is preceded by ''The Alloy of Law'' in 2011 and followed by ''The Bands of Mourning'' in 2016. Plot summary In a flashback, Waxillium Ladrian first meets his future wife Lessie on a bounty hunt, where they work together to bag a powerful crime boss. In the present, it is one year since the defeat of the Vanishers. Wax and Marasi have learned of the art of Hemalurgy from the book given to them by Ironeyes. Wax has now been deputized by the city's constabulary. While hunting down a criminal called the Marksman with his partner Wayne, Wax sees the face of Bloody Tan (the man responsible for Lessie's death) in a crowd, but is unable to find him when he searches. Wax is called off the job and summoned by the constables to aid in a major invest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lost Metal
''Mistborn: The Lost Metal'' is a steampunk fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. It was published on November 15, 2022, by Tor Books and is the fourth and final book in the ''Wax and Wayne'' series and seventh in the ''Mistborn'' series. It is preceded by ''The Bands of Mourning'' in 2016 and is scheduled to be followed by an untitled eighth book in 2025. Premise Waxillium Ladrian, now a senator, is pushed into a conflict between Elendel and the Outer Cities. If he cannot set aside his rocky relationship with Harmony and become his sword, a calamity of unprecedented proportion may be unleashed on Scadrial. Publication In 2014, Sanderson revealed the tentative title of the fourth and final book of the ''Wax and Wayne'' series as ''The Lost Metal''. It was initially planned to be released in 2018, but was subsequently moved to Fall 2019. Later, due to the release of the previously unplanned ''Skyward'' series, the publication date was further postponed to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Foster (artist)
Jon Foster is an American freelance illustrator, penciler, and sculptor. Biography Foster is best known for his comic book covers (DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics) and other works featured in role-playing games such as ''Dungeons & Dragons'' and ''Alternity''. Jon Foster studied illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design and graduated in 1989. His paintings are oils on canvas and are known to have a dark or muted color palette. Typically, they incorporate subject matter like good vs. evil, anger, and adventure. Before a project is complete, Foster scans his paintings into a computer to add digital effects. Earlier in his career, Jon collaborated with artists such as Rick Berry and Dave Dorman (well known Star Wars artist). Foster has illustrated cards for the ''Magic: The Gathering'' collectible card game. Some of his achievements include multiple awards from the prestigious Spectrum sci-fi and fantasy art publications. Jon lives in Providence, Rhode Island. Works B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
