The Ashmounts

Location from Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

Massive volcanic peaks created by the Lord Ruler to counteract his repositioning of Scadrial closer to the sun. Their constant ashfall defined life in the Final Empire for a thousand years.

Also known as: ashmounts

What They Know

• Created by the Lord Ruler to cool the planet after he moved it too close to the sun
• Their constant ashfall defined the ecology and daily life of the entire Final Empire
• Natural vegetation was replaced by ash-resistant brown plants
• They were eliminated by Harmony during the Catacendre when the planet was returned to its proper orbit
• Major ashmounts include Tyrian, near Luthadel

Connections

• created_by — lord_ruler
• eliminated_by — sazed

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