Sazed is a scholar and knows much is not right with the world. But in Sanderson’s world, it’s all about balance, as the energy stored in each armband is finite, and in some cases can take many years to be stored up, but can be used and extinguished in a matter of minutes. Stored in these armbands are also other abilities such as great strength and speed. Then there is Sazed, a loyal member of the group who is a Terrisman, a special person with the ability to store thoughts, memories, and knowledge in metal that is worn in the form of rings or armbands. They may seem dumb and slow, but in battle they are fierce and destructive, and it’s unknown whether they may lose control at any second and begin rampaging into the city of Luthadel. But their red, blood-rimmed eyes strike terror in all who view them. Originally created by Lord Ruler for his army, their skin is extremely wrinkled and hangs off them in places like loose clothing while there are great tears in the skin and yet the koloss ignore this. These are tall 9-15 feet creatures that vary in size but are terrifying to humans. The question is who to ally with?Īs he contemplates this a third army arrives, of koloss. Elend finds himself in a unique position where he can ally with one army and therefore be able to overthrow the other. Then there is Lord Cett looking to seize control of Luthadel with his own substantial army. One is controlled by Lord Straff Venture, Elend’s father who wants his son to hand over his kingdom to him, no questions asked.
Before our main characters can decide what to do, they find themselves under siege from two massive fronts.
It is a different world for many.īefore the dust even has time to settle, King Elend faces problems from various fronts: there is dissension in his democratically elected cabinet who wish to return to the old ways then there are three armies marching toward Luthadel. The nobles must now learn to live in a democratic society where they cannot have slaves.
In The Well of Ascension times are still hard for many, even though the skaa have been freed and Elend is now king of Luthadel and the surrounding territories. In the riveting sequel to The Final Empire, Sanderson doesn’t hold back, continuing on from where he left off: the Lord Ruler is gone, but this was just the first mighty battle in the ongoing war.
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