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BOOK 1Gardens of the Moon
- BOOK 1 · CH. 3The Fall of PaleThe Malazan Empire's assault on the floating fortress Moon's Spawn results in devastating casualties for both sides. Tattersail's cadre is decimated, and the Bridgeburners suffer heavy losses in the tunnels beneath the city.


Tattersail, Tayschrenn, Whiskeyjack +2 - BOOK 1 · CH. 4Paran's Resurrection by OponnCaptain Ganoes Paran is murdered by a Claw agent but is saved by the intervention of Oponn, the Twins of Luck. He returns to life with a magical sword and becomes entangled in divine politics.
Ganoes Paran, Oponn, Cotillion - BOOK 1 · CH. 5The Hounds Attack at Tattersail's QuartersThe Hounds of Shadow, led by Gear, attack the Bridgeburners' quarters in Pale. Paran wounds Gear with his enchanted sword, driving the Hound back into Shadow.
Paran, Gear, Tattersail +1 - BOOK 1 · CH. 6The Coin of Oponn Enters DarujhistanThe Coin of Oponn finds its way to Crokus Younghand, marking him as a pawn in the gods' game. This draws the attention of multiple factions to the city.

Crokus Younghand, Oponn, Baruk +1 - BOOK 1 · CH. 11Tattersail's Death and RebirthTattersail apparently dies in a magical confrontation with Bellurdan on the Rhivi Plain. Her soul is later reborn as a silver-furred child through an ancient ritual involving K'rul and the T'lan Imass.Tattersail, Bellurdan, K'rul +1
- BOOK 1 · CH. 21The Release of the Jaghut Tyrant RaestAdjunct Lorn and the T'lan Imass Tool succeed in opening the Jaghut barrow, releasing the ancient Tyrant Raest. The Tyrant immediately begins a rampage toward Darujhistan.
Lorn, Onos T'oolan, Raest +1 - BOOK 1 · CH. 22The Duel at Lady Simtal's FêteRallick Nom confronts and kills Turban Orr in a public duel at Lady Simtal's fête, while Murillio exposes Simtal's political machinations.Rallick Nom, Turban Orr, Murillio +1
- BOOK 1 · CH. 23The Battle of DarujhistanMultiple factions converge on Darujhistan as Raest attacks the city. Anomander Rake battles the Galayn Lord, while the Malazan forces attempt to destabilize the city.
Anomander Rake, Raest, Paran +2 - BOOK 1 · CH. 25The Formation of the Azath HouseA new Azath House emerges in Darujhistan's garden, trapping Rallick Nom and Vorcan within its walls. The house's appearance signals a shift in the balance of power.Rallick Nom, Vorcan, Korlat
BOOK 2Deadhouse Gates
- 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.
Coltaine, Duiker, Bult +2 - BOOK 2 · CH. 8Sha'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.
Sha'ik, Lostara Yil, Kalam - BOOK 2 · CH. 17Felisin Becomes Sha'ik RebornFelisin Paran, having survived the horrors of Skullcup and the desert, arrives in Raraku and is recognized as the reborn Sha'ik, taking up the mantle of the Whirlwind Seeress.
Felisin Paran, Heboric, Leoman +1 - 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.
Coltaine, Duiker, Sormo E'nath +1 - 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.
Coltaine, Duiker, Korbolo Dom +2 - BOOK 2 · CH. 26Kalam's Mission Against LaseenKalam Mekhar infiltrates Malaz City to assassinate Empress Laseen, but ultimately spares her life after she reveals the truth about Dujek's outlaw status and the larger game being played.
Kalam, Laseen, Topper +1
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