Edwarn Ladrian
MinorA male with an appearance typical of their role in the story.
Edwarn Ladrian emerges in The Lost Metal as a shadowy patriarch whose influence extends far beyond his noble title, orchestrating the Set’s criminal enterprises from the shadows. Initially portrayed as a distant, calculating figure, his arc reveals a man willing to sacrifice family and ethics alike in pursuit of technological and political dominance. Across the series, Edwarn transitions from a manipulative nobleman to a central antagonist whose ambitions threaten the very fabric of Elendel society.
Physical Description
A male with an appearance typical of their role in the story.
Evolution
The Lost Metal (The Mistborn Saga)
A male with an appearance typical of their role in the story.
- Revealed as the mastermind behind the Set’s operations in Elendel.
- Attempts to weaponize harmonium and Trellium for catastrophic ends.
- Kidnaps and manipulates his niece Marasi in a bid for power.
- Confronted and ultimately killed during the climactic battle at the Set’s hidden facility.
Relationships
Edwarn’s relationship with Waxillium is defined by betrayal and ideological opposition; once a respected uncle, Edwarn becomes Wax’s greatest personal and ideological foe, culminating in a fatal confrontation.
Edwarn exploits Marasi’s investigative talents and familial ties, attempting to use her as leverage before she ultimately helps bring about his downfall.
As the enigmatic leader of the Set, Edwarn directs its criminal and technological schemes, shaping its evolution from a secretive organization into a direct threat to the Basin’s stability.
Book Appearances
The Lost Metal (The Mistborn Saga)
First appears Ch 1