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WHAT A FANTASTIC BOOK! There's still so much left unanswered! That's it, I'm starting the third book right away. Well, after writing this discussion of course.


MY MIND IS BLOWN.

The Well of Ascension is actually a prison to some force!!! And this same force has been manipulating religious text, changing the words written on parchment and even the memories stored in copperminds. The only trustworthy documentation is what's written in steel, like the steel plaque that Sazed found yet was changed after he copied it down. EVERYTHING IS A LIE.

The moment I read those words: I am FREE! I was terrified. Terrified of what Vin had just unknowingly done, and terrified of what would become of Elend. Thankfully Elend was cured by that metal that was stuck in the pottery disk- Which, you know, turned him into a FREAKING MSITBORN. No biggie. Seriously though, what does this mean for book three?? I can't wait to see Elend use his new powers!

The mist spirit tried to warn them. It tried by cutting open Elend's stomach in an attempt to make Vin use the well's power to heal him. It pointed out the missing paper to Sazed and even led him to Kredik Shaw. It confronted Elend and pointed towards Terris. But what is in Terris and why must they go there? I'm sure we will find out in book three.
What do you think this mist spirit is? Is it one spirit, or is each one a new entity? Could these be the souls of the previous "Hero of Ages", trying to warn of their mistake? Or is it still the Deepness?

It's tragic what befell the Terris people and their Keepers. That's what the Inquisitor were up to! Gathering Koloss and slaughtering the Terris people and Synod.

But why? Hmmm I wonder if they have a voice in their head, like the one Zane had, telling them what to do. The same force that broke free from the Well of Ascension perhaps? Speaking of Inquisitors, they just kinda left Marsh there. I know Sazed was in a rush, but I wish he at least instructed Ham to rip out the metal spike between Marsh's shoulder blades just so I had some peace of mind.

I have to admit, with all that was going on with Sazed I was almost expecting him to be the 'Hero of Ages'. I thought he was being led to Kredik Shaw by the spirit in order to get to the Well before Vin.
I was so worried during the fight with Marsh, but I'm glad Sazed didn't die!

So, does this mean that Vin isn't the 'Hero of Ages'? Or is there even a Hero of Ages at all, maybe this term was made up just so that the being stuck in the well could have a hero to save it. I can't wait to read book three, but at the same time I don't want this series to end!
This book was amazing! It slowed down a bit near the middle, but not too much, and the ending more then made up for it. I still don't see how this book could be perceived as 'predictable' like someone said to me, because I couldn't predict a thing!
I don't even know what else to say. Time to read book three!

This was perhaps the greatest book I've ever read. I won't write much, I already wrote four huge paragraphs and accidentally lost everything minutes before posting them and I can't re-write the whole thing.

The main point is: mr. Sanderson delived what he promised and more! His scope and pacing are unparalleled, his inspiration limitless. He never "cheated", everything I wanted to read was here, yet I ended the book being so confused (deliberately, I'm sure).

What was this force Vin unleashed? The Deepness? Separate from the Deepness? Against the Deepness? The Mist Spirit is the Deepness? Why didn't it help Vin reach the Well all these months but rather waited till they were practically all eliminated by the Koloss? If it didn't want this force released, why it it reveal it to Vin and not just let it lie dormant forever? Was this perhaps the best solution of all: not release it, not keep it to oneself, but rather let it remain buried in the Well?

Was Vin right releasing this force? I think "yes"! That's what was expected of her by everyone. Is it what Alenti had done too, 1000 years ago? I haven't figured it out... Are we supposed to believe that the Lord Ruler was doing the great and heroic thing, keeping it concealed all those centuries? Then he should have included a warning somewhere down there, informing a possible future chosen Mistorn of the dangers this force might bring.

Vin did the untimate sacrifice for Good, let it free even though she was simultaneously condemning her husband to die. Yet the mist spirit showed her the way to save him, through the metal in the pottery, even though Vin disobeyed its will. Why? I'm so glad he's alive and finally powerful in his own right, an Mistborn Elend with his goodness and morality will be something to behold! <3 (and here I was complaining in the previous post that he has no real powers, that Vin is the last Mistborn...)

There are no answers to all these questions except in the Hero of Ages, of course. My copy won't be available for at least another week... so good luck to those who have, like Jay, already started it! When I get it I'll join the conversations.

Dimitris wrote: "This was perhaps the greatest book I've ever read. I won't write much, I already wrote four huge paragraphs and accidentally lost everything minutes before posting them and I can't re-write the who..."

Sorry to hear that you lost what you previously wrote before posting! D: That's the worst!

This ending was fantastic. I didn't write as much in this discussion as I usually do, because I honestly don't know what to say. Sanderson wrote this wonderfully!
Yes what is this force Vin unleashed!? I feel like the Mist spirit is separate, as it tried to sway Vin from releasing the trapped 'thing'.
The future, once again, is looking grim for these poor people. Good thing they have a new Mistborn and king ;)

I've heard the third book is the best out of the series, and having read a bit of the third book already, I can say it already has very strong start!

Yes I think Vin was right to release the force, as it was what she thought (and what all the clues where saying) was the best option. However, everyone has been deceived. It seems to me like the Lord Ruler actually had it right all along, though I don't think he went about his responsibilities in the righteous way. He used Koloss to scare and intimidate, when he himself most likely had the power to defeat them.

Yes you're right, all the answers are in Hero of Ages!! I should have a discussion up in a few days after my company leaves :)