Harmony

Lore & Background

Harmony's existence begins with the shattering of Adonalsium, whose power split into sixteen Shards. Two of these landed on Scadrial: Preservation and Ruin. By Era Two, set 300 years after the apocalyptic interaction of divine power known as the Catacendre, Harmony has emerged as a new god. The Catacendre wildly adjusted the climate of the planet and resulted in Harmony. He created the Elendel Basin, a lush grassland, to replace the former territory of the Final Empire. Harmony's influence is felt across the world, including the distant south pole, where the Malwish—an enigmatic advanced society that always wear masks—were able to interact with the north only after the improved climate and technology made it possible.

In Their Own Story

The mist rolled over the city streets, thick and silver in the moonlight. A lone figure stood atop a gargoyle, watching the gas lamps flicker below. He wore no crown, yet his presence bent the air around him. A coin spun on a nearby railing, defying gravity for a heartbeat before dropping into a waiting hand. Balance, he whispered to the wind, though no one heard. The shadows lengthened, and he stepped backward into the fog, leaving only the scent of ozone and old iron behind.

Reader's Guide

Harmony is the divine entity that governs Scadrial following the Catacendre, the apocalyptic interaction of divine power that reshaped the planet. Formed from the fusion of two Shards of Adonalsium—Preservation and Ruin—he represents the delicate equilibrium required for life to continue on the world. His role in later eras is subtle but omnipresent. He does not rule directly like his predecessor, the Lord Ruler, but instead guides events from the shadows. His powers encompass all aspects of Allomancy and Feruchemy, allowing him to manipulate metals and energy with godlike precision. While he rarely intervenes in daily politics, his influence protects Scadrial from external threats and ensures that magic remains stable. Defining moments include his creation of the Elendel Basin and his subsequent appearances in the industrial age as a mysterious advisor. Fans recognize him as both a tragic figure and a necessary savior who gave up her humanity to save everyone else from the cosmic war raging within her soul.

Did You Know?

• Harmony is a new god who resulted from the Catacendre, an apocalyptic interaction of divine power that reshaped Scadrial.
• By Era Two, set 300 years after the Catacendre, Harmony had created the lush grassland of the Elendel Basin to replace the former territory of the Final Empire.
• The Malwish, an enigmatic advanced society that always wear masks, were able to interact with the north only after Harmony's improved climate made it possible.
• Harmony is formed from the fusion of two Shards of Adonalsium: Preservation and Ruin.
• The imbalance and relationship between Preservation and Ruin shaped Scadrial into a borderline inhospitable place before Harmony's emergence.