The Bands of Mourning

Synopsis

The Mistborn trilogy has become a firm favourite with fantasy fans the world over. The imagination that Sanderson brought to the series and his skill at marshalling epic storylines and dramatic action, his ability to create vivid characters made him a natural choice to complete Robert Jordan's epic wheel of time sequence. But with Mistborn, Sanderson has shown his bountiful talents in his own fiction. Now he returns to the series that made his name with a new story, building on the incredible success of THE ALLOY OF LAW.

The new Mistborn books move the series into a richly imagined 19th century analogue world with elements of the wild west mixed with magic and science. It's a wonderful concoction from a master storyteller.

Sanderson has the knack of giving the epic fantasy reader exactly what they want. This ability has thrown him to the forefront of the genre and this novel will take him to the next level.

Summary

Chapter 1: A Meeting of the Crew

* Waxillium Ladrian, Wayne, Marasi Colms, and Steris Harms gather in a hidden room to share information about their investigation into the Set, a criminal organization smuggling corpses.
* Example: "Wax showed them a sketch of the Set's symbol—two circles connected by a cross—and outlined their operations: harvesting corpses for scientific experiments."

Chapter 2: The Temple of Harmony

* The crew infiltrates the Temple of Harmony, a secret society rumored to be connected to the Set.
* Example: "Using Marasi's Allomantic ability to burn steel, they scaled the temple walls and entered a dimly lit chamber, its walls adorned with arcane symbols."

Chapter 3: The Hidden Passage

* While searching the temple, the crew discovers a hidden passageway leading to a secret laboratory.
* Example: "Wayne, with his uncanny ability to lockpick, manipulated the hidden mechanism, revealing a narrow stone corridor."

Chapter 4: The Experiments

* In the laboratory, the crew witnesses horrifying experiments conducted on corpses by the Set.
* Example: "The cadavers had been dissected and reassembled in grotesque ways, their faces twisted in silent agony."

Chapter 5: Death and Discovery

* The crew encounters a group of Set members who attack them. Wax and Wayne use their Allomancy to fight back, while Marasi and Steris gather evidence.
* Example: "Wax's Twinborn abilities, combining pewter and steel, enhanced his strength and speed, allowing him to dispatch the attackers with deadly efficiency."

Chapter 6: The True Villain

* The crew uncovers the true identity of the leader of the Set: Harmony, the god of the Scadrian pantheon.
* Example: "As Harmony himself appeared before them, his voice echoing through their minds, they realized the true nature of their adversary: a deity with a sinister agenda."

Chapter 7: The Bands of Mourning

* Harmony reveals his plans to use the Bands of Mourning, powerful Allomantic artifacts, to control the world.
* Example: "The Bands, shimmering with celestial energy, radiated an aura of awe and danger."

Chapter 8: The Battle of the Gods

* The crew engages in an epic battle against Harmony and his followers.
* Example: "Marasi's iron Allomancy shattered the temple's pillars, while Wayne's bendalloy abilities allowed him to control time, outmaneuvering his opponents."

Chapter 9: The Sacrifice

* Wax sacrifices himself to protect his crew and defeat Harmony.
* Example: "As Harmony lunged at Marasi, Wax stepped in front of her, his body absorbing the god's power."

Chapter 10: Aftermath

* The crew mourns the loss of Wax but vows to continue his legacy.
* Example: "Together, they vowed to fight for justice and protect the innocent, carrying on Waxillium Ladrian's indomitable spirit."