The Lock

It was built to be used exactly once. Elena spent that one use on the wrong door — and the whole series is the bill.

The Lock — the thing that seals the Wyrdgate shut. A goddess poured her entire mortal self into it, it can only be spent once, and forging a new one costs a life every single time.

At a glance

What it is: The seal that shuts the Wyrdgate — a goddess folded into a blue stone
What it does: Binds the three Wyrdkeys back into the gate. Usable once.
Made by: Brannon, from Mala Fire-Bringer's sacrificed mortal life
The price: Nameless is my price — forging it costs the forger's life
Where it ends: Re-forged and consumed at Endovier, the gate sealed for good

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Aelin Galathynius Queen of Terrasen · Heir of FireAelin Galathyniusheld itEnter Aelin Galathynius →

Dorian Havilliard Crown Prince · King of AdarlanDorian Havilliardheld itEnter Dorian Havilliard →

Erawan Valg King · The Thing Under MorathErawanwhat it stands againstEnter Erawan →

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The Lock

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