Mistborn · Character
Macil
- Minor
- First seen · Book 4 · Ch. 64
There's a quiet intensity to him, the kind of presence that draws little attention until something shifts in the air around him. His eyes seem to measure everything, and his stillness feels almost deliberate.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 4 · Ch. 64
- Books
- 2
Macil emerges in the later stages of the Mistborn saga as a Leecher Allomancer whose brief but pivotal intervention helps turn the tide against a dangerous adversary. His debut in The Lost Metal marks him as a decisive ally whose abilities prove instrumental in neutralizing Entrone’s Allomantic threat. Despite the limited scope of his appearances, Macil’s actions underscore the series’ theme that even lesser-known figures can shape the outcome of larger conflicts.
Description
Macil is a lean, wiry man of average height with pale skin and sharp, angular facial features. His short dark hair frames a narrow face marked by focused, calculating eyes. He wears simple, dark clothing suited to an urban operative or worker. His posture is tense and deliberate, with hands often held ready or clenched at his sides. Macil’s physical appearance is not specified. The text identifies him as male and as a Leecher, but gives no information about his height, build, skin, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, or distinguishing marks.
Story so far
BOOK 4The Lost Metal (The Mistborn Saga)
- Introduced as a supporting ally in the story’s later chapters.
- Uses his Leecher abilities to drain a powerful opponent’s Allomantic strength.
- Delivers a decisive blow in a critical confrontation.
- Demonstrates willingness to stand against dangerous forces when called upon.
BOOK 7Mistborn 07 - The Lost Metal
- Reappears as the same Leecher Allomancer, confirming continuity of his role.
- Strips Entrone of his Allomantic strength during the climactic conflict.
- Provides no additional background or future developments in the narrative.
- His contribution remains decisive yet enigmatic, leaving his fate unresolved.
Appearances
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