Cosmere Conversations Episode 51: Mistborn Era 2 ReRead
Mar 3, 2020
Brooke and Tyler dive deep into the captivating world of Mistborn Era 2, exploring character growth and the shift in storytelling style from the original series. They unveil the intriguing role of mists and the complexities of Harmony's oversight. The discussion shines a light on themes of faith, humor, and identity, particularly focusing on Wayne's emotional journey. Plus, they highlight significant technological advancements and political dynamics that shape Scadrial’s society, while engaging with the community about their upcoming reading plans. Get ready for a delightful mix of insights and revelations!
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Era 2 Is A Purposeful Serial Shift
- Mistborn Era 2 reframes Mistborn as a serialized, Western-tinged set of quick, character-focused adventures.
- The series introduces how Allomancy, Feruchemy, and Hemalurgy begin to merge, setting up future cosmere-wide consequences.
Alloy As A Metaphor For Change
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Twinborn Show Magic Fusion
- Wax and Wayne are twinborn, showing early Era 2 evidence of powers combining and producing new effects.
- This merging foreshadows major future changes to Scadrial's magic and society.