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== Plot Summary ==
The story follows a [[trapper]] named [[Sixth of the Dusk (character)|Sixth of the Dusk]] as he strives to save his island home from a catastrophic danger he has been warned about, but does not understand.
== Characters ==
; [[Sixth of the Dusk (character)|Sixth of the Dusk]]: A [[trapper]] working on the island of [[Patji]]. He knows much about Avier, is very practical, and mistrusts people from the mainland. He both loves and hates Patji.
; [[Vathi]]: A capable noblewoman with a thirst for exploration. She was educated on the mainland and travels with a band of explorers. She meets occasionally with the [[Ones Above]]. While she respects trappers, she supports technological advancements.
; [[Kokerlii]]: An [[Aviar]] - a cognitively-gifted bird who can shield
; [[Sak]]: An [[Aviar]] - a cognitively-gifted bird who can warn Sixth of the Dusk of danger by showing him visions of his own corpse in locations where it might be if he makes a mistake, so that he can avoid those places. Sak is not a member of a species native to Patji or any island of the Pantheon. Sak was instead brought from the mainland to the place on Patji where Aviar go to get their talent, or cognitive ability.
; [[Ones Above]]: A spacefaring race that have visited [[First of the Sun]] and possess advanced technology.
== Setting ==
This book takes place in the [[Cosmere]], on a planet known as
== Development ==
It was brainstormed on [http://www.writingexcuses.com/2013/04/21/writing-excuses-8-16-brainstorming-with-brandon-again/ Season 8: Episode 16] of [[Writing Excuses]], and is set on a new [[Shardworld]]{{bws ref|state-of-the-sanderson|State of the Sanderson|date=Jul 24, 2013}}, [[First of the Sun]].
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