Malazan Book of the Fallen · Character
Bidithal
- Minor
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 20
He is a relic of forgotten years, his eyes clouded and his frame bent beneath the weight of age. There's a sense of faded power about him, a presence that lingers like dust in an abandoned temple.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- ancient
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 20
- Books
- 1
Bidithal first appears in Deadhouse Gates as an ancient High Mage whose withered presence and predatory gaze mark the beginning of Felisin's harrowing descent. Across the series, he evolves from a shadowy figure of intrigue into a more overtly malevolent force, his pursuit of power and secrets culminating in increasingly personal and destructive interactions with the young woman whose life he shadows. His arc is defined by the gradual revelation of his true nature—from enigmatic survivor to active antagonist—whose influence extends far beyond his initial introduction.
Description
His body is ancient and withered, his eyes filmed over and unseeing. He wears heavy robes that hang from his shrunken frame, his face a network of deep lines. His presence is one of faded menace and lingering authority.
Story so far
BOOK 2Deadhouse Gates
- First encounter with young Felisin, establishing his ominous presence in her life
- Revealed as an ancient High Mage with filmy eyes and withered frame
- His stooped posture and robes signal a lifetime spent in pursuit of power and secrets
- Casts a long shadow over Felisin's early years in the series
Appearances
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