Hoid
A world-hopper who enters Scadrial in disguise.
Hoid is a world-hopper who secretly enters Scadrial posing as a nobleman. He is also known as Drifter and Cephandrius, and goes by the names Hoid and Wit.
- Known Aliases
- Wit, Hoid, The White Cloth
Lore & Background
In *Mistborn: Secret History*, Hoid is listed among the characters as Drifter/Cephandrius, also known as Hoid and Wit. He is described as a world-hopper who secretly enters Scadrial posing as a nobleman. His role in the novella is limited to this single mention in the character list, with no further story or dialogue attributed to him.
In Their Own Story
The source does not contain any narrative or scene involving Hoid. The only information given is that he is a world-hopper who enters Scadrial under the guise of a nobleman, using the aliases Drifter, Cephandrius, Hoid, and Wit. No specific moments, quotes, or turning points are recorded.
Reader's Guide
Hoid appears in *Mistborn: Secret History* only as a named character in the list. He is identified as a world-hopper from an unspecified world who secretly enters Scadrial posing as a nobleman. Readers seeking more detail about Hoid will need to consult other works in the Cosmere, as this novella provides no further information.
Did You Know?
- Hoid is also known as Drifter and Cephandrius in *Mistborn: Secret History*.
- He enters Scadrial secretly, posing as a nobleman.
- His aliases include Hoid and Wit, though the novella does not show him using either name in dialogue.
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