Is the Kharkanas Trilogy good?

Critical reception. The series overall has been received very well by both critics and readers, with critics praising the themes, the narrative and the style of the novels.

Is Karsa the Toblakai?

Later on Karsa learned of his true racial identity as a Thelomen Toblakai, from whom the Teblor people were descended.

Is Karsa Orlong a God?

While the town has recovered, the legacy of that past horror remains, even if the Teblor tribes of the north no longer venture into the southlands. One of those three, Karsa Orlong, is now deemed to be a god, albeit an indifferent one.

Who Punched Karsa Orlong?

Keeper
Karsa refused, saying that putting together old bones was pointless and Keeper was wasting his life with such a stupid task. In response, Keeper floored Karsa with a single punch to his lower ribs on the right hand side which knocked the Teblor unconscious.

Who is Seguleh first?

The Seguleh First, a warrior of almost unparalleled skill, was the leader of the Seguleh. The most current Seguleh First died between Memories of Ice and Orb Sceptre Throne and the position remained absent for some time. He had been an old man when he had been Jan’s mentor to become Second.

How did Whiskeyjack get his name?

Steven Erikson named Whiskeyjack after the Grey Jay, a bird native to Canada that is often called a whiskey jack.

Is kruppe the eel?

Kruppe’s alter ego was “The Eel”, a mysterious person with several agents in his employment such as Circle Breaker, but this was only known or even suspected, by very few, if any.

Why is Anomander Rake so popular?

Speaking in terms of writing, and besides the place Anomander Rake has in the story (born of MD, Knight of HHD etc.) I think Rake is so popular and considered ‘cool’ for a these reasons – 1. He was the first ‘uber-character’ introduced in the Malazan saga.

Is Anomander Rake your favourite Malazan character?

Now, Anomander Rake is clearly my favourite character in the Malazan universe (only other guy who comes close is Karsa Orlong). And I am certain that I am not the only one who feels this way. But I am asking myself: Why? What exactly makes Rake such an awesome character? Why do we love him?

What is the Karsa Orlong trilogy?

It features Karsa Orlong and was for a time unofficially referred to as the Karsa Orlong Trilogy or the Toblakai Trilogy . Erikson initially planned to write the series after he completed the Kharkanas Trilogy prequel series.

How big was the scabbard of Anomander Rake?

“Forged in darkness, it chains souls to the world that existed before the coming of light.” Dragnipur was the sword wielded by Anomander Rake. In its first appearance it was described as a two-handed sword with a silver dragonskull pommel and an archaic crosshilt. Baruk estimated that the wooden scabbard was a full six and a half feet long.