Waxillium Ladrian
MajorA tall man around fifty years old with prominent sideburns, dressed in a long mistcoat duster whose tassels flare in the wind over a fine vest and cravat. Multiple revolvers rest at his belt and inside the coat, including a large weapon carried for aerial use. He carries himself with the confident posture of a seasoned lawman and Allomancer.
Waxillium Ladrian begins the Wax & Wayne era as a retired lawman and Allomancer living in the Roughs, but is drawn back into the political and spiritual conflicts of Elendel. Across the series, he evolves from a lone gunslinger into a respected noble, senator, and Harmony's chosen agent, balancing his duties as a lawman with his responsibilities as a husband, father, and political figure. His journey culminates in The Lost Metal, where he confronts his sister Telsin and the Set, ultimately embracing his role as both a protector of Scadrial and a family man.
Physical Description
A tall man around fifty years old with prominent sideburns, dressed in a long mistcoat duster whose tassels flare in the wind over a fine vest and cravat. Multiple revolvers rest at his belt and inside the coat, including a large weapon carried for aerial use. He carries himself with the confident posture of a seasoned lawman and Allomancer.
Gallery
Book 4: The Lost Metal (The Mistborn Saga)
Evolution
The Lost Metal (The Mistborn Saga)
A tall man around fifty years old with prominent sideburns, dressed in a long mistcoat duster whose tassels flare in the wind over a fine vest and cravat. Multiple revolvers rest at his belt and inside the coat, including a large weapon carried for aerial use. He carries himself with the confident posture of a seasoned lawman and Allomancer.
- Wax investigates the Set's conspiracy involving Hemalurgy and the Bands of Mourning, uncovering his sister Telsin's betrayal.
- He is formally deputized by Harmony as his 'sword,' receiving divine guidance and validation for his actions.
- Wax and Wayne confront the Set's forces in Bilming, culminating in a battle involving harmonium and a kandra-assisted plan.
- He reconciles his personal life with his duties, strengthening his bond with Steris and Max while facing the emotional fallout of Telsin's treachery.
- Wax helps avert a world-ending threat by destroying the Set's weaponry, solidifying his legacy as both a lawman and a hero of Scadrial.
Relationships
Wax's relationship with Harmony deepens from a distant divine contact to a direct partnership, with Wax acting as Harmony's chosen agent and receiving explicit instructions and validation.
Wax's bond with his son Max grows from a protective father to a mentor and role model, often taking Max on adventures and teaching him about Allomancy and responsibility.
Wax and Steris's marriage evolves from a political arrangement into a deep partnership, with Steris providing crucial support in both personal and investigative matters.
Wax's relationship with his sister Telsin deteriorates from familial loyalty to outright antagonism, as Telsin repeatedly betrays him and works against his efforts to protect Scadrial.
Wax's alliance with TenSoon is marked by mutual respect and collaboration, with TenSoon providing crucial support and validation for Wax's plans involving the Bands of Mourning.
Wax's partnership with VenDell is professional and informational, with VenDell serving as a conduit for Harmony's messages and assisting in investigations.
Wax and Wayne's friendship is a constant throughout the series, evolving from a partnership of lawmen to a deep, brotherly bond marked by mutual support, banter, and shared adventures.
Key Events
Wax Stops the Set's Bomb
The Lost Metal (The Mistborn Saga)
Wayne's Sacrifice
The Lost Metal (The Mistborn Saga)
Wax Confronts Telsin on the Rooftop
The Lost Metal (The Mistborn Saga)
Marsh Warns of Autonomy's Threat
The Lost Metal (The Mistborn Saga)
Wax and Wayne Fight Their Doppelgangers
The Lost Metal (The Mistborn Saga)
Wayne Convinces the Guards to Flee
The Lost Metal (The Mistborn Saga)
Book Appearances
The Lost Metal (The Mistborn Saga)
First appears Ch 1