Mistborn · Character
Edwarn Ladrian
- Minor
- First seen · Book 4 · Ch. 1
A male with an appearance typical of their role in the story.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 4 · Ch. 1
- Books
- 2
Edwarn Ladrian emerges as a shadowy patriarch whose influence spans the Mistborn series, evolving from a distant, aristocratic figure into a central antagonist whose machinations threaten the very fabric of Scadrial. Across the books, he transitions from a seemingly benign nobleman to a ruthless mastermind orchestrating events from behind the scenes, using his wealth and connections to manipulate political and Allomantic forces. His arc culminates in a dramatic confrontation that exposes his true allegiance to the Set, forcing his descendants to confront the legacy of betrayal he leaves behind.
Description
A male with an appearance typical of their role in the story. A male with an appearance typical of their role in the story.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Waxillium LadrianGrandfather-grandson
Edwarn's relationship with Wax evolves from distant manipulation in Wax's youth to open antagonism as Wax uncovers his grandfather's true nature. Their final confrontation forces Wax to reconcile his familial loyalty with his duty to protect Scadrial.
- TS
The SetLeader-member
Edwarn's role within the Set shifts from a covert financier to a high-ranking operative, using his noble status to shield the organization's activities. His dedication to the Set's cause ultimately supersedes any loyalty to his family or house.
Story so far
BOOK 4The Lost Metal (The Mistborn Saga)
- Edwarn is introduced as the head of House Ladrian, maintaining a facade of respectability while secretly funding the Set's operations.
- He orchestrates the disappearance of his son, Waxillium's father, to consolidate power within the family.
- Edwarn manipulates financial markets and political alliances to advance the Set's agenda in Elendel.
- His covert meetings with other high-ranking Set members are hinted at through coded correspondence and clandestine gatherings.
- Edwarn's influence over Wax's early life is revealed, showing how he shaped his grandson's path away from the city and into the Roughs.
BOOK 7Mistborn 07 - The Lost Metal
- Edwarn's true allegiance to the Set is fully exposed as he attempts to destabilize the government through engineered crises.
- He captures and interrogates key figures to extract information about harmonium and its explosive properties.
- Edwarn confronts Wax directly, revealing his willingness to sacrifice family for the Set's vision of a new world order.
- His final scheme involves detonating a harmonium bomb, which is ultimately thwarted by Wax and his allies.
- Edwarn meets his end in a climactic showdown, leaving behind a legacy of manipulation and fractured family ties.
Appearances
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