Malazan Book of the Fallen · Character

Lostara Yil

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  • First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 6

Lostara Yil is a Red Blade Captain in Malazan Book of the Fallen (Book 2).

Gender
female
First appears
Book 2 · Ch. 6
Books
1

Lostara Yil begins as a Red Blade Captain whose loyalty lies with the Empire. Her journey takes her through wounds both physical and ideological, transforming from antagonist to uneasy ally as the conflicts around her reshape her understanding of duty and purpose.

Description

A Pardu woman with a wiry build, wearing Red Blade armor and uniform. Her face bears weals from chigger fleas and is painted in the style of a young maiden, with flat eyes that reveal little emotion. She carries a tulwar and crossbow with practiced ease.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 2Deadhouse Gates

Key events

  1. Book 2
    Ch. 8
    Sha'ik's AssassinationThe original Sha'ik is killed by Lostara Yil's crossbow quarrel moments before she can open the Book of Dryjhna and unleash the Whirlwind.

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