Mistborn · Character

Rian

Supporting
First seen · Book 5 · Ch. 7

Rian is a supporting character in Mistborn (Book 5).

Gender: male
First appears: Book 5 · Ch. 7
Books: 1

Rian is found slumped in a chair, tied by ropes to a large stone, rocking and muttering or humming to himself. His arm is bleeding, and a small bulge is visible in his forearm. The text provides no further personal history or character arc.

Description

Rian is slumped in a chair, with ropes securing him to a large stone behind it. He rocks back and forth and appears to mutter or hum to himself; one arm is bleeding, with a small bulge visible in the forearm. The text does not specify his face, hair, eyes, coloring, clothing, or build.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Marasi Colmsarresting officer
Marasi stopped Rian’s attempted assassination by using her speed bubble, then advocated for his legal rights during the interrogation.
B
Bleedercoerced pawn
Bleeder persuaded or compelled Rian to attack the governor, promising him freedom. Rian says he tried not to obey her.
WI
Winsting Innateintended victim
Rian attempted to assassinate Governor Innate after Bleeder urged him to do so, though the passage leaves open whether he was connected to Winsting’s murder.