Following the death of the Lord Ruler, Vin and Elend attempt to lead the new world that has been left to them, all the while stopping assassination attempts and halting armies bent on destroying Luthadel, the former empire's capital. Despite Vin and Elend's best efforts, Luthadel approaches total annihilation until a legend that tells of the mythical Well of Ascension offers them and their people a chance at salvation.

"A Tom Doherty Associates book.".