Mistborn Disguises

In the Mistborn series, disguises emerge as a cornerstone of skaa rebellion tactics in The Final Empire, relying on clever, low-tech layers like fake beards, height-altering platforms, makeup, ash to hide scars, and feigned limps to transform nobles into beggars. This art of deception allows protagonists like Kelsier and Vin to infiltrate noble society undetected, sowing chaos within the Lord Ruler's empire. Though the series evolves into eras of Allomantic innovation and technological advancement, these foundational disguise techniques underscore the era's gritty resourcefulness, influencing later covert operations across the Cosmere.