House of Chains

Book • 1998
House of Chains opens with the story of Karsa Orlong, a fierce Teblor warrior from the mountains whose brutal raids and journey lead him into the wider conflicts of the Malazan world, bridging events between earlier books.

It returns to the Whirlwind uprising in Seven Cities, where the Malazan forces under Adjunct Tavore confront rebels led by Sha'ik, amid power struggles, ancient beings, and converging plotlines involving the Crippled God and the House of Chains.

Multiple perspectives weave together in a tale of betrayal, war, and revelation, culminating in intense battles and unexpected ties across the epic series.

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Mentioned by hosts when discussing book structure and parallels between Bonehunters and earlier installments.
#123: The Bonehunters, chs 21-Epilogue (Malazan #6)
Mentioned by Yesna and others when comparing characters' tones and past events from earlier series volumes.
#105: The Bonehunters, chs 1-5 (Malazan #6)
Mentioned during the episode's book-ranking discussion as one of the series volumes.
#84: Midnight Tides, chs 20-Epilogue (Malazan #5)
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when comparing narrative elements between 'Midnight Tides' and this earlier Malazan novel.
#81: Midnight Tides, chs 12-19 (Malazan #5)
Mentioned by Yesna and Ash as prior Malazan volume referenced and connected to plot points and foreshadowing in Midnight Tides.
#76: Midnight Tides, chs 6-11 (Malazan #5)

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