Malazan Book of the Fallen · Character
Karpolan Demesand
- Minor
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 21
Karpolan Demesand is a minor character in Malazan Book of the Fallen (Book 2).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 21
- Books
- 1
Karpolan Demesand appears as a minor but memorable figure whose considerable presence marks the arrival of wealth and ostentation in the story's setting. His brief appearances establish the contrast between the harsh realities of the world and those who move through it cushioned by luxury and excess. Though his role remains limited, his distinctive appearance and the ornate carriages that accompany him create a lasting impression of the stratified society through which the main characters move.
Description
A man of considerable bulk whose round glistening face shines with sweat, wearing silks that cling damply to his heavy frame. His most striking feature is his gold-capped teeth studded with diamonds that flash when he speaks. His roundish figure moves with the weight of his bulk, dressed in finery that appears ill-suited to the climate, creating an image of wealth displayed without regard for practicality.
Story so far
BOOK 2Deadhouse Gates
Appearances
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