Mistborn — series

Creatures & Beings

Tropes & Themes

How it starts

In a world where ash falls from the sky and mist dominates the night, the oppressed Skaa live in fear under the rule of the immortal Lord Ruler. But hope arises when Kelsier, a brilliant thief, discovers he is a Mistborn, possessing the power to manipulate metals. He recruits a ragtag group of rebels, including Vin, a street urchin with untapped potential, to overthrow the tyrant. As Vin learns to harness her powers, she must navigate a world of political intrigue and betrayal. Can they succeed in their daring heist to bring down the empire? First in the Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson.