Mistborn · Character

Claude Aradel

Also known as Aradel

Supporting
First seen · Book 4 · Ch. 2

Claude Aradel is a minor character in Mistborn (Book 4).

Gender: male
Age: pushing sixty
First appears: Book 4 · Ch. 2
Books: 3

Claude Aradel is a grizzled, red-haired former military man who rises from constable-general of Elendel to the city's highest office. During the crisis surrounding Governor Winsting Innate's murder, he coordinates with Waxillium Ladrian, secures kandra confirmation of the threat from MeLaan, and as lord high constable arrests Governor Replar Innate for corruption and perjury, becoming interim governor. By the time of The Lost Metal, Aradel has served as a notably competent governor and stepped down two years earlier, and his reputation for capable leadership still carries weight.

Description

A middle-aged man of professional bearing, remembered for his competent governance. No specific physical details are recorded. A human man probably pushing sixty, with a rectangular face, a few days’ worth of red stubble, leathery skin furrowed with wrinkles, and red hair flecked with grey. He wears a waistcoat in some scenes and a constable uniform in another; his clothing varies by occasion. No physical features are specified for Aradel. He is described as a military man and former competent governor, but his age, build, coloring, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and distinguishing marks are not given.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Marasi Colmssubordinate
Aradel is Marasi's superior. He trusts her with obtaining the martial-law order and asks her to report on Wax, which she agrees to do openly. He also accepts her judgment on his successor.
MeLaaninformant
The kandra confirms that Paalm is one of her kind and pledges kandra aid to the city, giving Aradel decisive proof.
Waxillium Ladrianconstabulary colleague
Constabulary colleagues who coordinate closely during the Innate crisis. Wax directs investigations and relies on Aradel to follow up on misconduct he uncovers.
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Chip Erikellmessenger
Aradel sends Chip to gather the other constables-general for the city lockdown.
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Lieutenant Caberelsuperior
Aradel directs Caberel's street deployments during the strike unrest.
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Merelinesubordinate
Aradel's lieutenant objects to the governor's harsh response to rioters, and Aradel tempers her anger.
Reddiprospective successor
Aradel considers Reddi as his replacement as constable-general, despite Reddi's dislike of Marasi.
Replar Innatearresting officer
Aradel defies the governor's authority and arrests him for corruption and perjury, taking interim control of the government.
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Winsting Innateconflicting source relationships
Aradel leads the constabulary investigation into the governor's murder and the political crisis that follows.

Story so far

BOOK 4The Lost Metal (The Mistborn Saga)
- Remembered as a notably competent governor
- Has stepped down from the governorship two years before the story's events
- His reputation for capable leadership persists in his absence
BOOK 5Shadows of Self
- Oversees the constabulary response to Governor Winsting Innate's murder and the ensuing political crisis
- Directs street policing and a citywide lockdown, sending Chip to rally the other constables-general
- Receives MeLaan's confirmation that Paalm is a kandra, giving him the proof he needed
- Arrests Governor Replar Innate for corruption, exploitation of city resources and perjury, publicly rejecting his authority
- Becomes interim governor and weighs Captain Reddi as his successor as constable-general
BOOK 7The Lost Metal
- Described as a former military man and competent governor
- Stepped down from office two years before the events of the book
- Little else of his history or later life is recounted