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My rereading of MB1 has told me some things about the Steel Inquisitors. One thing is that Inquisitors sleep a lot. This hasn't been talking about in this topic, so I'm bringing it up now. I would suspect that this is partially where they get their healing powers--by sleeping a lot. Or, it could be that those spikes really hurt and they need to sleep to get over the pain.

Maybe, also, we should discuss why separating the spikes on an Inquisitor kills them. It could lead to some Hemalurgical revelations.

I am also now thinking that Vin's mom's "blood sacrifice" to make Vin a supposed Hemalurgist is fairly... mundane. Inquisitors require a lot of blood and lots of victims to create--but then again, their Hemalurgy is no doubt far more powerful than Vin's. But still. More blood and more sacrifice means more Hemalurgical abilities.

Hemalurgy by being a skaa power is interesting... and I love it so much .

I had discussed this previously, but it didn't take off, probably because I suggested that the Inquisitors may not actually use Hemalurgy. I have my arguments, but I don't want to get into that. Anyway, here is one of my quotes relating to Inquisitors resting and being killed by pulling a spike.

Hemalurgy is used to create Inquisitors, but does that mean that the Inquisitors use Hemalurgy? If they do, then it appears Hemalurgy is a cross between Feruchemy and Allomancy. They can push pull metals and maybe burn atium, but they appear also able to store health like a feruchemist. I believe (I'll have to check when I get home) that it mentions somewhere that the Inquisitors need to rest for long periods of time, presumably to store up health. The rod that is pulled from their backs that kills them probably stores this health. I can't wait for HoA, this speculating is killing me.

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It just seems like too much work doing something that a coinshot could just come along and kill you with. Interesting discussion but impractical usage in an imaginary world.

What we really need to discuss is why they don't have mass transit pump cars, or maybe I missed it.

I had asked Brandon this question some time ago and here was his response, read into it what you will:

I suspect that she would see the kandra wearing its true body-this will be explained in book 3 (wink wink).

A few other questions:

How did Vin's mother hear the voices as well. Was a ritual using Hemalurgy done on her or is this even a prerequisite?

It seems that the Inquisitors had been looking for Vin since she was but a babe. You would think that if Ruin was speaking to Vin's mother as well as the Inquisitors, they wouldn't have needed to look because they would know exactly where she was. Was it actually Preservation communicating with Vin's mother? Was Preservation speaking with Vin's brother, telling him to keep Vin alive, make her tough, etc?

Also overused would be prophet, but it's ironic in a way. You have to spend your profit to be a prophet.

Edit: Breeze would say something like "Never gamble with a prophet, because that's just what they'll do."

I like this cover about even with the other paperback which had lightning, ravens and a fuggly vin (none of which are in the book), but I like the hardcover the best.

I don't know if I would pick up a copy of this book if it was the first time looking at a Sanderson novel though. It doesn't show any action, has the "bargain bin" labeling and almost looks like it might be a love story as opposed to a heist to overthrow the Lord Ruler. Might as well have Vin putting her arm around Elend with his shirt half way off and wind blowing his hair. 

Like I said, I chose thug. Here are the reasons I did not choose the others.

Coinshot's are cool only because they can fly, but thugs can probably jump pretty far/high when flaring. Coinshots can shoot metal to take people out, but a thug could carry a crossbow or even throw something fast enough to kill someone with the strength and speed they have and they are not limited to metal which can be deflected. If anyone has seen Randy Johnson hitting a pigeon while pitching, you'll know what I mean. Lurchers can do pull ups and steal your money, that's about it. A thug can do both of those things.

Soothers/Rioters are pretty cool because they can manipulate people's emotions, but I think this is something that a thug could learn to do without allomancy, but obviously not to the same extent. What made Breeze great was not his allomantic ability, but his ability to read outward expressions.

A smoker is worthless by himself, but helpfull with a team. A seeker can find other allomancers but not if they have a smoker. Vin was the only Allomancer that could pierce a copper cloud. So in a sense, Smoker and Seekers cancel each other out.

Tineye's are cool because they can see, hear and smell real well. The other senses aren't as usefull. A thug could carry a spyglass and a hearing horn, although it would attract a little attention but a smelloscope hasn't been invented yet in their world so give the edge to Tineye.

So, of the base 8 mistings, the thug is the best in my opinion. A thug can learn techniques or carry instruments that would allow him to have similar abilites as the other mistings. The others can pump iron, do a bunch of plyometric training, etc. but they can't learn to take a sword in the gut and still move when all conventional wisdom says they should already be dead.

I would have to be a thug. It is the one metal that gives you the most benefits. It's like carrying a sword that was +10 to Dexterity, Agility, Stamina and Speed, with Health regeneration in addition. The ONLY thing that could make this sword better is if it had charges of Mordenkainen's Faithful Watchdog.

When I can have all this, why would I want to exchange it for one with only +10 to Charisma or Intelligence?