341 years after the events of The Hero of Ages , the legendary figures of the first trilogy (like Vin and Kelsier) have become the basis for history and religion.
The story transitions from the epic high fantasy of Era 1 to a world on the brink of modernity. The Alloy of Law
Waxillium "Wax" Ladrian, a lawman from the frontier lands known as the Roughs, is forced to return to the metropolis of Elendel to lead his noble house following a family tragedy. He soon finds himself hunting a criminal group called the Vanishers, who use advanced technology and metal-based magic for high-stakes robberies and kidnappings. Key Characters 341 years after the events of The Hero