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Chapter 22
Overview
Sazed visits the Terris refugees at the Pits of Hathsin, organizes their logistics, and refuses pleas to lead them, revealing he no longer wears his copperminds. Probing mist deaths, he learns Terris people work safely in day mists, a crucial clue. Despite apathy, he commits to continue his research and journey.
Summary
The chapter opens with a reflection on the original Allomantic beads from the Well of Ascension, noting that early Mistborn—like the Lord Ruler—held purer, stronger power, enhanced further by his mix of Feruchemy and Allomancy.
At the Pits of Hathsin, Sazed meets Terris elders in a former guardhouse as evening mists gather. He reviews ledgers, resource tracking on metal sheets, sanitation, refugee preparation, communication with Penrod, and dispute resolution—practical measures to stabilize the community.
The elders press Sazed to become their leader. Sazed refuses, citing Terris oppression under the Lord Ruler and his own disgrace among Keepers. When Master Vedlew notes Sazed isn’t wearing his copperminds, Sazed admits they sit unused in his pack, underscoring his shaken identity and waning faith.
Changing topics, Sazed asks about “mist deaths.” The elders dismiss the danger, explaining their people work during lingering day mists to avoid wasting hours. This reveals an important discrepancy: Terris workers are not dying from the day mists, implying some selective factor in the phenomenon.
Though weary and apathetic, Sazed recognizes the significance of the clue. He decides not to remain and surrender to despair, instead resolving to continue his research and depart in the morning to rejoin Breeze and Goradel on the road to Urteau.
Who Appears
- SazedKeeper visiting the Terris at the Pits; refuses leadership, not wearing copperminds, investigates mist deaths, resolves to continue his journey.
- Master VedlewSenior Terris elder who questions Sazed about not wearing his copperminds and seeks his leadership.
- Terris eldersCouncil managing resources and welfare; ask Sazed to lead and report safe work during day mists.
- Young TerriswomanCloses the shutters as mists gather, highlighting the setting and the community’s routine.
- Younger Terrisman elderSupports working during day mists and affirms the community’s practices.