A major city on the continent of Genabackis, known as the City of Blue Fire for the gas-lit flames that burn along its streets. Darujhistan is an independent city-state that the Malazan Empire repeatedly attempts to conquer. It is home to assassins' guilds, noble councils, and a vibrant (if dangerous) criminal underworld. The city sits on the shores of a lake and is a hub of political intrigue.