Ranette
SupportingShe has the air of someone who measures the world in tolerances and tolerances alone—dry, precise, and utterly unimpressed by anything that fails to meet her standards.
Ranette emerges in the Mistborn series as a reclusive yet brilliant gunsmith whose craftsmanship becomes indispensable to the law-keeping duo of Waxillium Ladrian and Wayne. Though her appearances are limited, her influence is felt through the precision weaponry she forges, which shapes the outcomes of critical confrontations in the Roughs and beyond. Her dry wit and technical obsession with firearms underscore her role as both armorer and reluctant ally, evolving from a background supplier to a trusted confidante whose expertise bridges the gap between technology and Allomancy. Across the series, Ranette's character remains consistent in her dedication to her craft, yet her interactions reveal a deepening, if begrudging, camaraderie with her long-time patrons.
Physical Description
A curvaceous woman wearing slacks, with a practical and no-nonsense presence. She has a dry voice and demeanor, often found tapping on objects like a saltshaker shaped like a Roughs-style boot.
Evolution
The Lost Metal (The Mistborn Saga)
Ranette was known primarily as the designer of Wax's pistols, a gunsmith of exceptional skill. Mentioned across multiple chapters, she was described as having a curvaceous build and wearing slacks, with a dry voice and a habit of tapping on objects while speaking. Her enthusiasm for armories and weaponry was noted in passing.
- Designs and supplies Wax's signature dual pistols, which become central to his identity as a lawman.
- Provides Wayne with specialized weaponry and tactical advice during key operations.
- Interacts with Wax and Wayne in her workshop, showcasing her technical prowess and dry demeanor.
- Her firearms play a pivotal role in the climactic confrontations involving the Set and other adversaries.
- Demonstrates her ongoing commitment to refining and innovating weapons technology in the evolving world of Scadrial.
Relationships
Longtime friends whose relationship is characterized by mutual reliance; Ranette supplies Wayne with custom weapons and practical advice, and their bond deepens through shared history and repeated collaborations across the series.
Book Appearances
The Lost Metal (The Mistborn Saga)
First appears Ch 2