OreSeur
SupportingA thin and aging nobleman with gray facial hair in the form of a sparse, neatly trimmed mustache and an ample brow that scrunches in thought. He wears a rich suit cut in the unfamiliar Western style along with a pair of aristocratic spectacles, carrying himself with a confident, dignified aristocratic bearing that strikes observers as perfectly noble. Fair-skinned with refined features typical of the empire's upper class, he appears distinguished and self-assured without any need for a cane despite his years.
OreSeur, a cunning Third Generation kandra, begins the Mistborn series impersonating the noble Lord Renoux under Kelsier's contract, seamlessly infiltrating noble society before taking on Kelsier's own form after his death to sustain the rebellion. In the second book, he shifts to a massive wolfhound body at Vin's command, their bond strained by his consumption of Kelsier's bones, yet he remains a loyal servant bound by Contract amid growing distrust. His arc culminates tragically in the third book when his generation brother TenSoon kills him to steal his Blessing of Potency, marking the end of OreSeur's pivotal role in the skaa uprising.
Physical Description
A thin and aging nobleman with gray facial hair in the form of a sparse, neatly trimmed mustache and an ample brow that scrunches in thought. He wears a rich suit cut in the unfamiliar Western style along with a pair of aristocratic spectacles, carrying himself with a confident, dignified aristocratic bearing that strikes observers as perfectly noble. Fair-skinned with refined features typical of the empire's upper class, he appears distinguished and self-assured without any need for a cane despite his years. A massive wolfhound stands over three feet tall at the shoulder with a heavy, powerful build capable of filling an entire carriage seat and bearing significant weight in Vin's arms. Every hair across its body is placed with absolute precision, creating a flawless replica of a real wolfhound that appears completely authentic until it moves or speaks, its dark silhouette visible against the night as it bounds with unnatural kandra musculature. The canine face conveys curious, amused, or frowning expressions by cocking its head, yawning with a tongue-stretching motion, shaking its head, or howling with a bestial sound, though the features often prove difficult to read as it lies with head on paws or sits on its haunches. Third Generation kandra
Evolution
Mistborn: The Final Empire
A thin and aging nobleman with gray facial hair in the form of a sparse, neatly trimmed mustache and an ample brow that scrunches in thought. He wears a rich suit cut in the unfamiliar Western style along with a pair of aristocratic spectacles, carrying himself with a confident, dignified aristocratic bearing that strikes observers as perfectly noble. Fair-skinned with refined features typical of the empire's upper class, he appears distinguished and self-assured without any need for a cane despite his years.
- Impersonates Lord Renoux to supply the rebellion with resources.
- Takes Kelsier's bones after his death and assumes his form to lead the skaa army.
- Serves Vin as her kandra servant per Kelsier's final contract orders.
- Reveals his true kandra nature to Vin, explaining the necessity of consuming bones.
The Well of Ascension
A massive wolfhound stands over three feet tall at the shoulder with a heavy, powerful build capable of filling an entire carriage seat and bearing significant weight in Vin's arms. Every hair across its body is placed with absolute precision, creating a flawless replica of a real wolfhound that appears completely authentic until it moves or speaks, its dark silhouette visible against the night as it bounds with unnatural kandra musculature. The canine face conveys curious, amused, or frowning expressions by cocking its head, yawning with a tongue-stretching motion, shaking its head, or howling with a bestial sound, though the features often prove difficult to read as it lies with head on paws or sits on its haunches.
- Adopts a massive wolfhound form on Vin's orders for better mobility and disguise.
- Strains relationship with Vin after admitting to eating Kelsier's body.
- Assists in investigations and provides counsel during the siege of Luthadel.
- Endures Vin's distrust but upholds his Contract faithfully amid kandra tensions.
The Hero of Ages
Third Generation kandra
- Exists as a Third Generation kandra amid the escalating mists and Ruin's influence.
- Killed by TenSoon, who impersonates him and steals his Blessing of Potency.
- His death enables TenSoon's rebellion against the kandra Fathers.
Relationships
Evolves from master contracting OreSeur to impersonate Renoux (Book 1), to OreSeur taking Kelsier's form post-death to continue his rebellion work (Books 1-2).
Serves as her kandra servant after Kelsier's death (Book 1), with their master-servant bond becoming tense due to the bone-eating incident but persisting through Book 2.
Revealed as generation brother who kills OreSeur in Book 3 to steal his Blessing and impersonate him.
Book Appearances
Mistborn: The Final Empire
The Well of Ascension
First appears Ch 1
The Hero of Ages
First appears Ch 10