Includes SPOILERS for Mistborn through The Lost Metal!
New Brandon Sanderson news has confirmed the timeline for the upcomingMistbornsequel trilogy, titledGhostbloods. Brandon Sanderson has continuously expanded hisCosmere fantasy universesince the firstMistbornbook was released in 2006.The Stormlight Archivejust saw the final book of its first arc released, featuring more connectivity to the other Cosmere titles than ever, and fans can hopefully expect more of the same asthe long-awaitedGhostbloodstrilogy takes Sanderson’s world further into the future.
The first series ofMistbornbooks saw the build-up to a world-changing event called the Catacendre, with the subsequent fourMistbornvolumes occurring roughly 340 years later. In the author’s annualState of Sandersonblog post, he teased some of what readers should expect in the next saga, along with several other updates pertaining toThe Stormlight Archive, theMistbornmovie adaptation, other Cosmere titles, and non-Cosmere projects he’s working on. Readers may be waiting until roughly December 2028 for the nextMistbornbook, but it seems like it will be worth the wait.
Mistborn Era 3 Takes Place Around 50 Years After The Events Of Era 2
Brandon Sanderson Has Confirmed The Ghostbloods Timeline
According to theState of Sandersonannouncements, thenew “series will mark the return of some familiar (somewhat spike-filled) characters from Era One.“He indicates that the saga will follow the Ghostbloods' activities on Scadrial about fifty years after era 2, as opposed to the originally announced 70-80 years. The “spike-filled characters” he’s referring to are Kelsier and Marsh, both of whom are still alive from era 1 and have appeared briefly in era 2 as well as other Cosmere books.
If you’re confused about Kelsier’s return, be sure to read the novellaMistborn: Secret History!
What Ghostbloods' Place On Mistborn’s Timeline Means For The Next Series
Mistborn Eras 2 & 3 Will Be Way More In-Tact Than The First Time-Jump
If era 3 is 50 years later, roughly 400 years will have passed since the events ofThe Hero of Ages. In terms of technology and world-building elements on Scadrial,Ghostbloodsshould have far more in common with era 2 than the previous two eras had with each other. The most significant changes Sanderson teased were the development of early computers, and the end of era 2 seemed to be setting up a Cold War plotline between Northern and Southern Scadrial.
One Major Mistborn & Game Of Thrones Difference Reveals A Unique Strategy For Adapting Brandon Sanderson’s Books
There are many differences between Mistborn and Game of Thrones, but one could be the key to adapting Brandon Sanderson’s fantasy series.
In terms of character returns, the closer distance means some characters fromMistbornera 2 could still have a very prevalent effect on society. Marasi could still be alive, though roughly in her 80s, and Wax and Wayne would both be renowned historical figures. Unlike how “The Ascendant Warrior” was used to describe Vin passing into legend, these characters will still be remembered and celebrated for their legacies.
Mistborn
TheMistbornseries, created by Brandon Sanderson, is a high-fantasy saga set in the world of Scadrial, where magic is powered by metals through a system called Allomancy. The series focuses on political intrigue, heists, and the battle between good and evil. The first trilogy,Mistborn: The Final Empire, follows the struggle to overthrow a tyrannical ruler, the Lord Ruler. Later books in the series, includingEra 2, take place hundreds of years after the events of the original trilogy, expanding the story into new settings with new characters, all while maintaining connections to the original storyline.Books:Mistborn: The Final Empire (2006)Mistborn: The Well of Ascension (2007)Mistborn: The Hero of Ages (2008)Mistborn: The Alloy of Law (2011)Mistborn: Shadows of Self (2015)Mistborn: The Bands of Mourning (2016)Mistborn: The Lost Metal (2022)
