The Hero of Ages

Spook, now known as “the Survivor of the Flames,” has been burning tin continuously for over a year, heightening his senses far beyond the usual capabilities of a Tineye. As he walks through the streets of Urteau at night, his enhanced senses allow him to see through the mists, hear faint noises from far away, and feel through his gloves and shoes. Despite his heightened sensitivity to light and pain, Spook is determined to maintain his edge to be useful to Elend and Vin, as he still feels guilty over leaving Luthadel during the siege. His mission in Urteau is to gather intelligence on the Citizen, Quellion, who has established a harsh, skaa-dominated regime after overthrowing the city’s noble class.

Spook sneaks into a nearby building to eavesdrop on a meeting between Quellion and his advisors. They discuss Elend Venture’s recent conquests and express concern over Elend’s envoy coming to Urteau with a treaty proposal. Quellion remains adamant that Urteau should resist Elend and that they alone have remained faithful to Kelsier’s ideals by eradicating the nobility.