High House Shadow
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The High House Shadow is a Realm and House of the Deck of Dragons
in Steven Erikson
's fantasy
series Malazan Book of the Fallen
.
. His partner is Cotillion
, who is the Assassin of the House.
, no-one occupies the position of Queen of High House Shadow. Shadowthrone muses about getting a Queen, but has not done so.
occupies the position of Assassin, and is Patron of Assassins. In the book Memories of Ice
, the Bridgeburners squad mage Spindle mentions that the face on the card of Assassin in the Deck of Dragons
is changed to that of Kalam Mekhar.
.
it was revealed that the renegade Tiste Edur Trull Sengar was the Knight of High House Shadow.
, the position of Apprentice of High House Shadow is empty.
, the Mistress is unknown. It has been claimed by some readers that the Mistress is Vorcan Radok, the Master of Darujhistan's Guild of Assassins.
of Shadow and Illusion, the mortal form of the Elder Warren of Shadow, Kurald Emurlahn. The Realm of Shadow is a confusing place, ever shifting, and the paths within it are littered with various prisoners who beg for mercy from their eternal imprisonment. It is ruled by the Ascendant known as Ammanas or Shadowthrone, and his companion Cotillion
, the Patron of Assassins.
Meanas is different from most warrens open to humans in that it was not created from the blood of K'rul. It was formed from a fragment of an Elder Warren prior to K’rul’s sacrifice and originally aspected to the Tiste Edur. It is open to humans only because of the presence of the human king on its throne.
The Throne of Shadow had been unoccupied for millennia after the shattering of Kurald Emurlahn, and the entire Warren is said to now be human-aspected due to the Throne being occupied by Ammanas, who was once the mortal man Kellanved, the Malazan
Emperor.
Along with Shadowthrone and Cotillion, there were also seven Hounds of Shadow, though two have been slain since the beginning of this series.
Cotillion and Shadowthrone and outsiders see the realm as shadows with it being nearly barren. The children, Apt, and the Hounds see a landscape with a variety of flora
and fauna
.
by Apt, a matron Aptorian demon of Shadow. They were trained by Minala and protected the First Throne from the armies of the Tiste Edur.
Deck of Dragons
The Deck of Dragons is a part of the fantasy series Malazan Book of the Fallen. The Deck is made up of cards and acts not unlike a Tarot deck in that it is used to predict future events. In the Malazan world, it is used to give its readers a sense of the state of the pantheon...
in Steven Erikson
Steven Erikson
Steven Erikson is the pseudonym of Steve Rune Lundin, a Canadian novelist, who was educated and trained as both an archaeologist and anthropologist....
's fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
series Malazan Book of the Fallen
Malazan Book of the Fallen
The Malazan Book of the Fallen is an epic fantasy series written by Canadian author Steven Erikson, published in ten volumes beginning with the novel Gardens of the Moon, published in 1999. The series was completed with the publication of The Crippled God in February 2011...
.
King
Shadowthrone/Ammanas is the ruler of the Shadow Realm. He appears like translucent shadows, vaguely human in form, perching on a silver-tipped cane, hooded, preventing view of his eyes. He was once known as Kellanved, Emperor of the Malazan EmpireMalazan Empire
The Malazan Empire is a fictional state in the epic fantasy series Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson. It is one of only two human empires in the series - the other being Lether. It is likely the largest group of humans under one name...
. His partner is Cotillion
Cotillion (Malazan)
Cotillion, also known as the Rope and Dancer, Assassin of High House Shadow, is a fictional character in Steven Erikson's fantasy series Malazan Book of the Fallen....
, who is the Assassin of the House.
Queen
As of Toll the HoundsToll the Hounds
Toll the Hounds is the eighth volume of Canadian author Steven Erikson's epic fantasy series, the Malazan Book of the Fallen. The Bantam Press hardcover was published on June 30, 2008 and the Tor Books trade paperback on September 16, 2008....
, no-one occupies the position of Queen of High House Shadow. Shadowthrone muses about getting a Queen, but has not done so.
Assassin
Also known as the Rope, CotillionCotillion (Malazan)
Cotillion, also known as the Rope and Dancer, Assassin of High House Shadow, is a fictional character in Steven Erikson's fantasy series Malazan Book of the Fallen....
occupies the position of Assassin, and is Patron of Assassins. In the book Memories of Ice
Memories of Ice
Memories of Ice is the third volume of Steven Erikson's epic fantasy series, the Malazan Book of the Fallen. Memories of Ice is also a direct sequel to the first volume in the series, Gardens of the Moon, occurring chronologically at the same time as the second volume, Deadhouse Gates.Memories of...
, the Bridgeburners squad mage Spindle mentions that the face on the card of Assassin in the Deck of Dragons
Deck of Dragons
The Deck of Dragons is a part of the fantasy series Malazan Book of the Fallen. The Deck is made up of cards and acts not unlike a Tarot deck in that it is used to predict future events. In the Malazan world, it is used to give its readers a sense of the state of the pantheon...
is changed to that of Kalam Mekhar.
Magi
The Magi is Iskaral Pust, a Dal Honese High Priest of the Tesem Temple of Shadow. Tesem was once a monastery sanctified to the Queen of Dreams. He first appeared on his black mule sitting cross-legged on a high wood saddle, shrouded in a ragged, dirt-stained telaba. He has a large hawk nose, a grey, wiry beard, a tattooed bald pate, and skin the color of rust. And to oppose all other features, a row of perfect white teeth showed in his grimace. He speaks his mind literally, seemingly without realizing it. Is it a ploy? Mogora, a D'ivers who becomes spiders and a Witch, also Dal Honese, is his wife. Despite his peculiar and often harmless personality, his position is not just for show, as he easily fended off the attacks of Dejim Nebrahl in The BonehuntersThe Bonehunters
The Bonehunters is the sixth volume in Canadian author Steven Erikson's epic fantasy series, the Malazan Book of the Fallen. The Bonehunters is a direct sequel to the fourth volume, House of Chains, and alludes to events in the fifth, Midnight Tides.The novel was first published in the United...
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Knight
In The BonehuntersThe Bonehunters
The Bonehunters is the sixth volume in Canadian author Steven Erikson's epic fantasy series, the Malazan Book of the Fallen. The Bonehunters is a direct sequel to the fourth volume, House of Chains, and alludes to events in the fifth, Midnight Tides.The novel was first published in the United...
it was revealed that the renegade Tiste Edur Trull Sengar was the Knight of High House Shadow.
Hounds
The seven Hounds of Shadow are gigantic hounds with yellow eyes. They know that the Tiste Edur are their true masters, but do not necessarily fight for or against them. To truly command them, one must sit in the Throne of Shadow.- Rood: Pack leader with mangy brown, scarred fur.
- Doan: Slain by Anomander Rake and imprisoned in Dragnipur, then released by Ganoes Paran into a fragment of Kurald EmurlahnMagic in the Malazan Book of the FallenMagic in the Malazan Book of the Fallen, a high fantasy series by Steven Erikson, involves tapping power from inside the mage, taking power from spirits, or most commonly using the power of a Warren or Hold. The effects created varies depending on where the magic is taken from, how it is combined,...
. First born to the pack’s leader, Rood, and its first mate, Pallick. Dark grey with one blue and one yellow eye. - Baran: Lean and scarred, with shoulders level to a man's chest, Baran has mottled brown and tan fur.
- Blind: Wide and heavy, with fur and eyes both white, Blind possesses no pupils and can see things the other hounds do not. Blind is the mate of Baran and mother of Gear.
- Gear: Gear is the offspring of Blind and Baran.
- Shan: Long, black and sleek, Shan's eyes glow red.
- Ganrod: Slain by Anomander Rake and imprisoned in Dragnipur, then released by Ganoes Paran into a fragment of Kurald EmurlahnMagic in the Malazan Book of the FallenMagic in the Malazan Book of the Fallen, a high fantasy series by Steven Erikson, involves tapping power from inside the mage, taking power from spirits, or most commonly using the power of a Warren or Hold. The effects created varies depending on where the magic is taken from, how it is combined,...
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Apprentice
As of Reaper's GaleReaper's Gale
Reaper's Gale is the seventh volume of Canadian author Steven Erikson's epic fantasy series, the Malazan Book of the Fallen. Reaper's Gale is a direct sequel to both the fifth and sixth volumes, Midnight Tides and The Bonehunters....
, the position of Apprentice of High House Shadow is empty.
Mistress
As of Reaper's GaleReaper's Gale
Reaper's Gale is the seventh volume of Canadian author Steven Erikson's epic fantasy series, the Malazan Book of the Fallen. Reaper's Gale is a direct sequel to both the fifth and sixth volumes, Midnight Tides and The Bonehunters....
, the Mistress is unknown. It has been claimed by some readers that the Mistress is Vorcan Radok, the Master of Darujhistan's Guild of Assassins.
Realm of Shadow
Meanas is the WarrenMagic in the Malazan Book of the Fallen
Magic in the Malazan Book of the Fallen, a high fantasy series by Steven Erikson, involves tapping power from inside the mage, taking power from spirits, or most commonly using the power of a Warren or Hold. The effects created varies depending on where the magic is taken from, how it is combined,...
of Shadow and Illusion, the mortal form of the Elder Warren of Shadow, Kurald Emurlahn. The Realm of Shadow is a confusing place, ever shifting, and the paths within it are littered with various prisoners who beg for mercy from their eternal imprisonment. It is ruled by the Ascendant known as Ammanas or Shadowthrone, and his companion Cotillion
Cotillion (Malazan)
Cotillion, also known as the Rope and Dancer, Assassin of High House Shadow, is a fictional character in Steven Erikson's fantasy series Malazan Book of the Fallen....
, the Patron of Assassins.
Meanas is different from most warrens open to humans in that it was not created from the blood of K'rul. It was formed from a fragment of an Elder Warren prior to K’rul’s sacrifice and originally aspected to the Tiste Edur. It is open to humans only because of the presence of the human king on its throne.
The Throne of Shadow had been unoccupied for millennia after the shattering of Kurald Emurlahn, and the entire Warren is said to now be human-aspected due to the Throne being occupied by Ammanas, who was once the mortal man Kellanved, the Malazan
Malazan Empire
The Malazan Empire is a fictional state in the epic fantasy series Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson. It is one of only two human empires in the series - the other being Lether. It is likely the largest group of humans under one name...
Emperor.
Along with Shadowthrone and Cotillion, there were also seven Hounds of Shadow, though two have been slain since the beginning of this series.
Cotillion and Shadowthrone and outsiders see the realm as shadows with it being nearly barren. The children, Apt, and the Hounds see a landscape with a variety of flora
Flora
Flora is the plant life occurring in a particular region or time, generally the naturally occurring or indigenous—native plant life. The corresponding term for animals is fauna.-Etymology:...
and fauna
Fauna
Fauna or faunæ is all of the animal life of any particular region or time. The corresponding term for plants is flora.Zoologists and paleontologists use fauna to refer to a typical collection of animals found in a specific time or place, e.g. the "Sonoran Desert fauna" or the "Burgess shale fauna"...
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The Shadow Army
In addition to its rulers, the Shadow Realm contains an army of children saved from crucifixionCrucifixion
Crucifixion is an ancient method of painful execution in which the condemned person is tied or nailed to a large wooden cross and left to hang until dead...
by Apt, a matron Aptorian demon of Shadow. They were trained by Minala and protected the First Throne from the armies of the Tiste Edur.