Breeze Ladrian

Also known as Breeze, the Soother, Master Ladrian

Supporting
First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 2

Breeze Ladrian is a supporting character in Mistborn (Book 1).

Gender: male
Age: middle-aged
First appears: Book 1 · Ch. 2
Books: 4

Breeze Ladrian begins as a portly, foppish Soother in Kelsier's thieving crew, using emotional Allomancy to recruit skaa, steer noble politics, and later teach Vin the art of Soothing. After the Lord Ruler falls, he becomes a trusted advisor to King Elend Venture, infiltrating Ashweather Cett's camp and manipulating him into marching on Luthadel during the siege. In the world's final days he serves as an ambassador and administrator alongside Sazed, holding court with wine and cane in the ash-choked empire. Centuries later he is remembered as the Counselor of Gods, author of political treatises, and as one of the legendary founders whose stories inspire Waxillium Ladrian.

Description

A somewhat portly, older man with short, well-styled black hair. He wears immaculate, extravagant nobleman’s suits, including a plum vest with gold buttons and a black overcoat, and carries a dueling cane; he sometimes wears a short-brimmed hat. A portly man in his mid-forties with light skin, his dark hair grown longer and slicked back so its edges tickle his collar. He wears a fine three-piece suit with a silken vest, often dusted with black ash, and relies on a dueling cane both for gesture and to steady himself when light-headed. His plump build and frequent use of a handkerchief to pat his forehead complete the image of a sophisticated, comfort-loving noble who appears slightly out of place in rough surroundings. A portly, stocky man with fair skin, a rounded face, and neatly groomed dark hair, Breeze exudes the manner of a nobleman even in a world covered in ash. He wears a tailored dark jacket over a vibrant red vest and carries a dueling cane which he taps on the ground or uses to gesture as he speaks, his build comfortably filled out once more after regaining weight lost in a siege. Seated in a throne-like chair with a cup of wine, he looks pleased as he makes proclamations and settles disputes with the expert imitation of aristocracy that defines him. The text offers no visual description of Breeze. His age, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and demeanor are not specified.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Elend Ventureally
Breeze lends legitimacy to Elend's kingship after the revolution and becomes his trusted Soothing advisor and friend during the siege.
Hammondconflicting source relationships
Ham's bluntness and Breeze's elegance produce endless sparring banter; the pair are later remembered together as founders who emerged at the Field of Rebirth.
Harmonyfellow crew member
Fellow crewmen who grow into longtime friends; Sazed recommends Breeze train Vin, and later the two work together as ambassadors.
Kelsierconflicting source relationships
A long-standing crew member and close companion, Breeze serves Kelsier as recruiter and political manipulator, bantering familiarly while remaining wary of Kelsier's growing legend.
Vinconflicting source relationships
Vin first distrusts Breeze for Soothing her, but his lessons in emotional Allomancy impress her and turn suspicion into camaraderie as crew allies.
Waxillium Ladrianheroic inspiration
Centuries later, Breeze's legend helps inspire young Wax's wish to become a hero.
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Clubsdistrustful colleague
Clubs distrusts Soothers and avoids discussing plans in Breeze's presence.
Docksonrebel co-organizer
Co-organizes the rebellion's posthumous plan after Kelsier's death.
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Yedencontractor's colleague
A contentious working relationship; Yeden condemns thieves while Breeze mocks his judgment.
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Ashweather Cettmanipulated advisor
Breeze secretly infiltrates Cett's camp and manipulates him into marching on Luthadel.

Story so far

BOOK 1Mistborn: The Final Empire
- Joins Kelsier's crew as its expert Soother, trading barbs with Ham and clashing with the skeptical Yeden
- Soothes Vin into fetching him a drink, prompting her to confront him about manipulation
- Trains Vin in the subtleties of Soothing at Sazed's suggestion, earning her respect
- Recruits skaa for the rebellion while voicing doubts about Kelsier's grand plans
- Commands the force taking the Garrison and city gates after Kelsier's death, then helps calm riots and support Elend's rise as king
BOOK 2The Well of Ascension
- Serves as Elend's Soothing advisor in the new government
- Infiltrates Ashweather Cett's camp as a spy
- Manipulates Cett into marching on Luthadel
- Endures the hardships of the siege, losing weight and steadying himself with his cane
BOOK 3The Hero of Ages
- Works as an ambassador alongside his old friend Sazed
- Presides over disputes from a throne-like chair, imitating aristocracy
- Regains his comfortable build after the siege's privations
- Survives to become part of the founding generation of the new world
BOOK 5Shadows of Self
- Remembered as the Counselor of Gods, author of political treatises
- His writings are found by Marasi in a hidden room
- Recalled with Ham as emerging into sunlight at the Field of Rebirth
- Stories of his deeds inspire a young Waxillium to become a hero