Orbs of the Throne

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Orbs of the Throne is one of Ian C. Esslemont's Novels of the Malazan Empire, exploring corners of the Malazan world and following characters and events that run parallel to or extend Erikson's main sequence.

Esslemont's works often pick up narrative breadcrumbs from Erikson's books, providing additional background, context, and standalone stories about lesser-covered factions and locations.

The novel delves into political intrigues, undead threats, and the consequences of ancient powers, while contributing to the wider Malazan mythos.

Esslemont's perspective complements Erikson's by focusing on different protagonists and emphasizing other regions and cultures.

Readers of the main series often consult these novels for expanded context and to follow dangling plot threads.

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Mentioned by Ash as the Esslemont novel that expands threads and characters briefly introduced in the Bonehunters.
#105: The Bonehunters, chs 1-5 (Malazan #6)

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