The Lost Metal
The final chapter of Scadrial's destiny where magic, science, and divinity collide.
The Lost Metal stands as the climactic conclusion to Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn Era 2, also known as the Second Decalogue. Set in a future where Scadrial has been transformed into a single planetary supercontinent by the events of previous books, this novel brings together the scattered remnants of humanity and the surviving Allomancers for a final confrontation. It serves as the bridge between the Age of Ascension and the new era, resolving the long-standing mystery of the Metal's true nature while determining the fate of the planet itself.
Quick Facts
- Author
- Brandon Sanderson
- Cover artist
- Chris McGrath
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Series
- Wax and Wayne, Mistborn
- Genre
- Fantasy novel
- Publisher
- Tor Books
- Published
- November 15, 2022
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Background
The narrative explores the consequences of the previous Returners' actions, revealing that the balance between Preservation and Ruin was never truly settled but merely deferred. As the characters navigate a world where technology has advanced alongside magic, they uncover that the 'Lost Metal' is inextricably linked to the identity of the god Adonalsium's final fragments. The story delves deep into the themes of sacrifice, the cost of immortality, and the necessity of change for survival.
Did You Know?
- The novel features the return of several characters from previous eras, reimagined or evolved through time.
- The concept of 'Lost Metal' serves as both a plot device and a metaphor for forgotten history in the Scadrial universe.
- This book marks the first time in the series where the entire planet is depicted as a single contiguous landmass.
- The resolution involves a fundamental shift in how Allomancy functions, altering magic for all future stories.
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