Bands of Mourning

The Bands of Mourning are legendary metallic artifacts from the ancient Southern Scadrial culture, first referenced in the Era 2 Mistborn series as objects of immense power and mystery. Their significance grows from whispered legends into tangible reality as protagonists uncover their existence and purpose, culminating in their revelation as the key to bridging the technological and magical divide between northern and southern hemispheres. Across the series, the Bands evolve from myth to a pivotal plot device that challenges characters' understanding of Allomancy, Feruchemy, and the nature of godhood itself.