Mistborn · Character
Wellen
Also known as Wells
- Minor
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 43
There's a taut readiness in his stance, sweat tracing paths down his rugged face as he grips his spear like a lifeline. His wide eyes flicker with unspoken anxiety beneath that soldier's jaw, watching the mists as if they whisper secrets. You sense the weight of duty pressing on him, fragile yet unyielding.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- adult
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 43
- Books
- 2
Wellen begins as an anxious, spear-wielding soldier on mist duty during the siege of Luthadel in The Well of Ascension, embodying the raw tension of the city’s defenses. By The Hero of Ages, he has transitioned into a steadfast skaa guard whose quiet reverence for Kelsier surfaces when he witnesses a convincing imitation of the Survivor, reflecting the enduring impact of the rebellion on ordinary citizens. Across the two books, Wellen evolves from a faceless face in the fog to a living symbol of the common folk’s lingering hope and vigilance.
Description
Wellen is an adult male soldier with an athletic build honed by duty, his frame taut and ready. Sweat beads on his short, practical hair and trickles down his rugged face, where wide eyes betray anxiety beneath a determined jaw. He grips a long spear with slick hands, clad in standard Luthadel soldier's leather armor and mist-cloaked uniform. His presence radiates vigilant tension amid the foggy night. Average build adult skaa guard with a rugged, watchful presence, Wellen leans casually on his spear. His face shows simple determination, eyes fixed on the mists with a hint of awe. Clad in practical skaa guard attire, he embodies the unassuming endurance of Luthadel's defenders.
Story so far
BOOK 2The Well of Ascension
- Posted on Luthadel’s wall during the nightly mist watch, gripping his spear with a fluttering heart.
- Sweats anxiously amid the fog, representing the rank-and-file’s strained vigilance under siege.
- Fades back into the background after this single tense moment of duty.
BOOK 3The Hero of Ages
- Serves as a skaa guard in Luthadel, leaning on his spear while scanning the mists.
- Reacts with visible awe to a convincing Kelsier impersonation during a moment of crisis.
- Embodiment of everyday skaa continuing to hold the line against invasion.
- His reverence underscores the lasting cultural impact of the Survivor among the common people.
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