Kandra Cage
unique_objectLarge/small cage constructed from iron plates forming walls, reinforced with hard steel bars and strong wire mesh across all four faces to prevent escape by muscle reduction/shapeshifting, cramped for prolonged confinement, cold iron floor, set alone in large cavern, bars close enough to block Presence.
The Kandra Cage emerges in the climactic events of Mistborn Book 3, 'The Hero of Ages,' as an ingeniously designed prison tailored to thwart the shapeshifting abilities of kandra, the series' enigmatic infiltrators. Forged from iron plates, steel bars, and wire mesh, this cramped, cold enclosure prevents muscle reduction and escape while blocking Allomantic Presence, symbolizing humanity's desperate countermeasures against their former allies turned potential threats. Though appearing only in the finale, it underscores the escalating arms race between Preservation's forces and Ruin's manipulations, marking a pivotal evolution in containment technology amid apocalyptic stakes.
Evolution
The Hero of Ages
Large/small cage constructed from iron plates forming walls, reinforced with hard steel bars and strong wire mesh across all four faces to prevent escape by muscle reduction/shapeshifting, cramped for prolonged confinement, cold iron floor, set alone in large cavern, bars close enough to block Presence.
Book Appearances
The Hero of Ages
First appears Ch 3