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Hoid

A world-hopper who enters Scadrial in disguise.

Hoid is a world-hopper who secretly enters Scadrial posing as a nobleman. He is also known as Drifter and Cephandrius, and goes by the names Hoid and Wit. His role in the events of *Mistborn: Secret History* is that of a mysterious figure who appears in the Cognitive Realm, though the source provides no further details about his motives or actions beyond his alias and his presence on Scadrial.

Known Aliases
Wit, Hoid, The White Cloth

Lore & Background

In *Mistborn: Secret History*, Hoid is listed among the characters as Drifter/Cephandrius, also known as Hoid and Wit. He is described as a world-hopper who secretly enters Scadrial posing as a nobleman. The source does not provide any information about his origins, his magic systems, his goals, or his appearances in other Cosmere works. His role in the novella is limited to this single mention in the character list, with no further story or dialogue attributed to him.

In Their Own Story

The source does not contain any narrative or scene involving Hoid. The only information given is that he is a world-hopper who enters Scadrial under the guise of a nobleman, using the aliases Drifter, Cephandrius, Hoid, and Wit. No specific moments, quotes, or turning points are recorded.

Reader's Guide

Hoid appears in *Mistborn: Secret History* only as a named character in the list. He is identified as a world-hopper from an unspecified world who secretly enters Scadrial posing as a nobleman. The source does not describe his abilities, his interactions with other characters, or his impact on the plot. Readers seeking more detail about Hoid will need to consult other works in the Cosmere, as this novella provides no further information.

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