Mistborn · Character
Arbitan
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 4 · Ch. 4
Arbitan is a supporting character in Mistborn (Book 4).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 4 · Ch. 4
- Books
- 1
Arbitan was a lawkeeper in Weathering before Waxillium took up the role. He is mentioned as part of Waxillium’s local past, but the book gives no further account of his life or fate. His brief reference places him among the lawkeepers who came before.
Description
The text identifies Arbitan as a former male lawkeeper in Weathering but supplies no physical description. His age, height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, clothing, and distinguishing features are unspecified.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Waxillium Ladrianformer colleague
Arbitan was an older lawman who worked in the area before Waxillium established stronger lawkeeping in Weathering.
Story so far
BOOK 4The Alloy of Law: A Mistborn Novel
Appearances
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