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Fiddler A sapper and one of the Bridgeburners' longest-serving members, Fiddler is defined by a sardonic pragmatism that functions as both coping mechanism and genuine philosophy. He is exceptionally good at his work and exceptionally tired of the circumstances that require it. His card readings recur across the sequence as moments of unwanted clarity. |
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Bottle A young Malazan mage in the 14th Army with an unusual connection to spirits and the natural world. Bottle's magic is instinctive rather than formal, drawing on a talent for communicating with animals and spirits that makes him valuable for reconnaissance. | Member |
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Gesler A Malazan sergeant whose experiences during the novel transform him in ways he does not fully understand. Gesler is a veteran soldier, practical and laconic, who endures extraordinary circumstances with the stoicism characteristic of long-service marines. | Member |
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Beak A Malazan mage of extraordinary latent power serving in the Bonehunters. Beak is childlike in manner, gentle, and appears simple, but he can open every Warren simultaneously - a feat that should be impossible. His story is one of the novel's most devastating emotional threads. | Member |