First Contract

The First Contract stands as a pivotal covenant in Scadrian lore, an ancient pact forged between Preservation and the Terris people that fundamentally shaped the world's magical and cultural foundations. Though its full significance emerges subtly across the series, it represents an enduring promise of protection and purpose amid the Cosmere's cosmic struggles. In the Mistborn era, it underscores the tension between divine intentions and mortal agency, evolving from a distant legend to a key element in understanding Ruin and Preservation's endgame.