Feruchemical Metalminds
Magic SystemSmall metal items like thick iron bracers on upper arms, copper bracers, earrings, rings, bracelets; plain metal bands or simple shapes; worn as cultural jewelry by Terrismen; store physical attributes like strength, memories, sight without burning.
Feruchemical Metalminds debut in *The Final Empire* as unassuming jewelry-like metal objects worn by Terris people, enabling Feruchemists to store physical attributes such as strength, memories, and enhanced sight for later use. In *The Well of Ascension*, they evolve into more sophisticated expandable braces, rings, and piercings that dramatically transform the user's body—bulking muscles, altering weight, or heightening senses—without the drawbacks of loose skin, showcasing their versatile storage of both physical and mental attributes. This progression highlights their growing narrative importance, from cultural artifacts to pivotal tools in the escalating conflicts of the Mistborn era.
Evolution
The Well of Ascension
Expandable metal braces/rings/bracelets/bracers/piercings (e.g., unconnected on one side for pewter/iron, thin heavy iron/pewter ankle bracelets, small tin/copper finger rings, large coppermind arm bracers) worn on body; store physical/mental attributes like strength (bulging muscles), weight (crushing heaviness), warmth (body heat), senses, speed; body transforms dramatically without loose skin; filled by Feruchemists then tapped for power
Book Appearances
The Well of Ascension
First appears Ch 12