Malazan Book of the Fallen · Character
Duiker
Also known as Historian
- Major
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 3
Duiker is a major character in Malazan Book of the Fallen (Book 2).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 3
- Books
- 1
Description
A dark-skinned man of Dal Hon origin, Duiker wears a loose, thinly woven telaba sea cloak often marked by dust, rain, or sweat. His frame shows the toll of long marches and battle, with aching muscles and a practical rope belt at his waist. He carries a short sword at his hip and occasionally dons chain hauberk armor beneath a quilted undergarment along with a bashed-up helmet, presenting the image of a grizzled former soldier still active in the field.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- C
Coltainecommander
Duiker serves as the Imperial Historian attached to Coltaine's command.
Story so far
BOOK 2Deadhouse Gates
Key events
- Book 2
Ch. 5The Chain of Dogs BeginsColtaine leads the Seventh Army and thousands of refugees on a desperate retreat across Seven Cities, pursued by rebel forces under Kamist Reloe and later Korbolo Dom. - Book 2
Ch. 19The Vathar Crossing MassacreKorbolo Dom's forces massacre thousands of refugees at the River Vathar crossing. Sormo E'nath is killed defending the crossing with sorcery. - Book 2
Ch. 24Coltaine's CrucifixionColtaine is captured and crucified by Korbolo Dom's forces outside Aren. Despite Pormqual's refusal to intervene, Coltaine's soul is carried away by crows, suggesting his ascension.
Gallery
Book 2: Deadhouse Gates
Appearances
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