Welcome to Scadrial

For many readers, Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn Saga is their first step into the Cosmere universe. The novels’ tightly paced storytelling and innovative magic system invite you into the world, but it’s the compelling characters and high drama that make these books so beloved.

Beginning with The Final Empire, the first Mistborn trilogy tells the story of a world on the brink of collapse. In the shadow of the immortal Lord Ruler, nobles indulge to excess while ordinary citizens suffer and toil. The world’s best hope for a brighter future rests with a group of thieves and rebels, but they’ll need the help
of Mistborn: people with the power to “burn” metals and unlock incredible Allomantic powers.

Brandon’s vision for the Cosmere is uniquely ambitious: a story that unfolds over generations and technology levels. This is most obvious in Mistborn, where the neo-Gothic fantasy of Era 1 gives way to the apparent golden age of Era 2. In the Cosmere Roleplaying Game, you might begin a campaign in either era. To avoid plot spoilers, this booklet focuses on Era 1 and only dedicates a few pages to the state of the world in Era 2.

We’ve written this book for RPG players, but also for anyone who’s beginning the first Mistborn trilogy and looking for visual aids to enrich your experience. If you’re just beginning The Final Empire, you can read the following pages without revealing any major character or plot spoilers.

Welcome to a world of rulers and outlaws, of fear and hope, of Metallic Arts and ascendant heroes. Welcome to Scadrial, where there’s always another secret