Hearing the audio narration accompanied by the visuals brought me back to the first time I read the series. Thank you for that, it was beautifully done
Journey (road trip) before destination (the book) takes on new meaning with this in mind. I also love that Reckoners was born from a bought of road rage.
As an amateur aspiring writer, I really appreciate this sort of deep dive into how a story came to be and how the initial ideas first emerged. I would absolutely love to see more content like this on the other books and series!
I was in Yosemite during the intense wildfires of September 2020, and I'll never forget the eerie gray ashfall and smoke-orange skies as I hiked in the haze. It certainly felt like I'd stepped into Scadrial. It was otherworldly, and I couldn't help but think of Mistborn the whole time I was there... Awesome video, would love to see more of these!
After finishing Hero of Ages, watching this video was truly an experience. So much emotion. Thank you for creating something that will stick with me for the rest of my life.
Having grown up in Southern California with seasonal fires and ash falls were reality I loved picturing that x10 with the ash Mt. Familiar but completely different
As an idaho native i can confirm that the highways through the mountains are gorgeous, as a kid my imagination would explode into imagining epic fantasy battles taking place in the meadows and forests during the long drives from Boise to McCall.
I know you're gearing up for an adaptation announcement, even if it's a little ways off! Just give us the goods Brandon screw Hollywood and there stupid rules!
oh boy. I remember first time reading mistborn. what a glorious and joyful ride was it. till this day Kelsier is one of the most crazy and charismatic characters that I've read. His ruthlessness and thirst of vengeance was satisfying and understandable to me. plus his violence toward his enemies, he was not a clean and white hero. he was a great anti-hero.
Ah heck, when I saw the notification I thought it'd be an adaptation or at least game announcement lol Edit: Not my idea but...what if this is a prelude to an announcement? Like so when the wider audience hears of it, they can just be immediately redirected here? Hmmm
Mistborn era 1 is my favorite Sanderson series. I was excited to jump into Era 2, but it just didn’t have that same effect on me. Can’t wait for a possible adaption so everyone can learn about it
If you haven't already, you should begin his stormlight series. It's quite similar to the vibe of mistborn, though stormlight is quite a bit more ambitious.
I'm in the minority but I love Era 2. I liked both Wax and Wayne, and I liked changing my opinion on characters (Steris). Only criticism is the pacing: the cadence of action is so quick between the action, humor and twists... I could not catch a break! 😅
I have driven that road more times than i can remember. Amazing to think that where I am from helped inspire such an incredible story. Thanks for all you do!
Let it be known that I was the first to call it- Sanderson chose Clare de Lune for this video because it was in Ocean's 11, and he wrote the crew from Mistborn using the Ocean's 11 heist model. Boom
This was magical! Gave me all the warm and exciting feels like when I first read Mistborn. I'd love and hope to see more of these imagination-to-reality origin videos!
Mistborn was the first Sanderson book I read (and the first book after a years-long hiatus), and I binged Era 1 in 4 days. The world, the magic, the characters were so captivating I had a hard time putting it down. It still holds a very dear place in my heart, and I think I wouldn't be anywhere near the reader I am now if I hadn't read "ash fell from the sky" that summer two years ago. This was a fascinating insight into one of my favourite worlds - thank you, Brandon & team!
Light love Michael Kramer for his performance, truly brought the world to life and set it in my heart in a way few narrators have managed. Mistborn was a profound experience and made more so by his voice
I just love watching videos about the development of various pieces of media, specially when the author himself is involved. This then, a video about my first Cosmere ride? was pretty great... and relaxing. (Although I regret to inform that my brain still refuses to imagine the intended red sun that is supposed to light Scadrial... or the fact that Elend has dark hair rather than being blonde like Kelsier.) That being said, it's been so long since I got to be on a car ride on a freeway. I only remember seeing stuff like cows vibing around. (I'm from Brazil btw.)
Mistborn got me back into reading after a several year hiatus. It reminded me of the massive payoff that books can have in a way that is unique to them. I laughed out loud and cried so hard during Vin and Kelsier’s journey. I came to love Sazed, Elend, Breeze, Ham, Spook, and Docks so much. Thanks Brandon, for reigniting my love for books.
Came by to check out Taylor's talent. Love it! The Hatch boys told me that this was The Year of Sanderson, and I decided to step up. 10 Sanderson books so far in 2023 and I've just fallen under the spell of The Way of Kings. Oh, these worlds!
Ha! Brandon said the name "Serene, from Elantris" not the accursed pronunciation "sir-E-NEE". It killed me re-listening to Elantris, because I somehow ended up with an updated version of the audiobook that changed the name pronunciation. Really hard to stop mentally flinching every time the narrator would say it the different way.
The fact that Clair de Lune is used prominently in this video... perhaps is supposed to bring to mind Ocean's 11? The heist movie Brandon has said in the past also helped inspire him to make a fantasy heist out of Mistborn's story? Maybe I'm reaching a little bit.
I have to wonder if using Clair de Lune as a musical backdrop was a nod to the Oceans 11 fountain scene? If I remember correctly, heist movies also played a role in the making of Mistborne as well
Mistborn is my favorite series. Vin my all time favorite character. Thank you so much for the amazing reads! I have gotten so into the cosmere, need to tackle stormlight next
Just want to come here to say thank you. I was recently introduced to your work, started with Mistborn and quickly read the whole trilogy. It had been years since a book was able to draw me in the way it had. Right now I’m reading Mistborn Secret History 1 at the recommendation of a friend and it really helps give you more closure after the series. I plan to jump into the Stormlight Archive next and am so excited to see more of the worlds you have created!
A note about driving down a road and the meditative effect that you mention. It's shown that moving forward increases dopamine levels. Perhaps there is a correlation.
Mistborn was my first Sanderson introduction, and one of the few fantasy novels I’d read that wasn’t my typical dragon knights fare (I blame Pokémon, but I HATE the trope of dragon slaying when we clearly should be eradicated our enemies by making them our friends instead). I’ve been meaning to reread them to catch up on the newer additions, but I keep putting it off to find the perfect hardcover edition (and adulthood is hard and time-consuming).
Mistborn made me fall in love with books again I read non stop from the final empire until shadows of self, I got a bit tired at that point and started Elantris(half way point rn and its amazing)
You should ride a motorcycle. There's no distractions, no other people, nothing but your thoughts. Your body goes into survival mode, you're aware how dangerous it is, and your mind gets this absolute clarity. Your instincts take over, and it frees up your brain. I've never done better thinking than long motorcycle trips on my own.
Started Alloy of Law 3 days ago. I’m 29 and I’m new to this side of life. This shit is so beautiful man what is happening to me haha. Thanks Brandon Sanderson!
While I am disappointed that this isn't a trailer for a video game titled "Mistborn: Origins," this was a wonderful peek into Brandon's development process.
Thank you Brandon for the Mistborn trilogy. Should be MANDATORY reading in schools. So many layers with religion, heroes, archetypes, societal dynamics, and no ONE could have guessed the ending. A true masterpiece.
Mistborn and First Law are two series which made me forget the agony I was suffering waiting for Winds of Winter to be released. Later, Cosmere Universe and World of the Circle became my escapism to fantasy. Thanks a lot, Brandon Sanderson for Mistborn.
That was a very satisfying video. I read Mistborn 2 years ago now and it is still all fresh in my mind. You really were able to make me dive in a fantasy world so deep that I felt a form of emptiness when I got out. Amazing job as always.
Mistborn was my introduction to the Cosmere and the EPIC mind of Brandon Sanderson and it always holds a special place for me as a piece of fantasy. Thank you Brandon!!!
In the middle of reading Well of Ascension right now, and let me say, Mistborn made me fall in love with Fantasy again. Thank for the gift that is the Cosmere, Brandon.
I remember reading Mistborn in late 2019 while my clinical depression got worse. This dark sensation and to see everything grayish just completed the odyssey through the first trilogy. Reading all the allusions about mental illnesses like sizophrenia, or the scene in the second book where Sazed saw everything greyish too, while filling his mental powers… was soul touching. It had so many emotions and situations that I can relate to. I am no longer depressed and see everything normal, still the recalls are beautiful gruesome you could say. I hope to watch someday the movies of this masterpiece. Thank you for adding this experience on my way through life.
Amazing video, loved the fact you added Michael Kramer's audio from the audiobook. You explained that journey of finding the building blocks for Mistborn wonderfully.
I have done that drive between Provo and Idaho Falls so many times, listening to Mistborn. Crazy to think I was driving the exact roads Brandon did that inspired the series, not knowing.
And here we are, covered in ashes, beyond the Mist, looking for the lost Cathedral of Imagination... Not always the Victory is at our side, and sometimes the Dark Lord got the last Laugh, because we doubt our own abilities. But at least we are on the same road.
It likely is, but it's the one series in his trio of most well-known that also doesn't have portions rely on other Cosmere works. Though I could also see the Reckoners being adapted first, I suppose.
Michael Kramer has such a great voice. I could listen to him read the dictionary. p.s. For those young ones out their, a dictionary was this big book where people would go to look up the definition of a word. Great video. I like this concept. I look forward to seeing the videos about Brandon's other series. Thie images in this video are stunning. The background music was the right temp for Brandon's words. The video team (Taylor?) did a great job
I was born in 1988... Do you remember what time of year that was when you were driving? Rationally speaking, I darn well know that it doesn't matter, but that narrative somehow sounded pretty creepy. AM I THE MISTBORN?!?!?!
