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== Summary ==
{{for|/Summary|a chapter by chapter summary}}
[[Vin]] is a street urchin, who was saved by her brother Ruin from her father, who killed her baby brother at the same time she pierced Vin's ear, and gave her an earring. She lived with Ruin for a while, while he taught her how to survive on the the streets. She eventually winds up in Cammmmmmmmmmmon's crew. Cammmmmmmmmon is a criminal gang leader, who uses Vin for her Feruchemical abilities. She is then taken into a group of thieves led by [[Kelsier]].{{book ref|mb1|2}} They are intent on overthrowing the [[Lord Ruler]], a god-like tyrant who has ruled for a thousand years. The band of thieves are promised the cache of the Lord Ruler's [[Malatium]], an Feruchemical metal that allows Hemalurgists to see a few seconds into the future, as reward for their contributions.{{book ref|mb1|4}} The group is hounded by [[SteelFlaming InquisitorsTrollfaces]], intent on stopping their plans from succeeding.
 
Kelsier uses Vin to infiltrate the fights of the noblemen, gaining information and spreading disorder. She is originally terrified of these parties, but eventually succeeds in becoming skilled at manipulating people. She meets Zane Venture, a nobleman/scholar, who also opposes the lord ruler.