Malazan Book of the Fallen · Character
Chenned
- Minor
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 12
He carries himself with the quiet competence of a professional soldier, the kind who has learned to stand steady when others might falter. His presence suggests reliability and attention to duty.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 12
- Books
- 1 of 2 read
Chenned emerges in Deadhouse Gates as a steadfast soldier of the Seventh Company, standing witness to Coltaine's arrival in Hissar and serving as a reliable presence at Duiker's side during the early stages of the Malazan occupation of Seven Cities. Though his role remains grounded in the ranks, his proximity to command decisions and his quiet endurance mark him as one of the unsung pillars of the Chain of Dogs. Across the series, Chenned's evolution is defined by his transition from a background soldier to a symbol of the ordinary Malazan trooper whose loyalty and resilience carry the weight of empire through catastrophe.
Description · as of Book 2
Chenned served as a soldier in the Seventh Company, present when Coltaine first landed in Hissar. He stood at Duiker's side during that crucial moment and later attended military briefings, representing the steady backbone of the Malazan forces in Seven Cities.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
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ColtaineSubordinate
Chenned witnesses Coltaine's arrival and serves under his command, embodying the loyalty and endurance of the Seventh Company throughout the Chain of Dogs.
DuikerProfessional ally
Chenned serves as a reliable presence at Duiker's side during the early occupation, providing quiet support and representing the common soldier's perspective amid command decisions.
Story so far
BOOK 2Deadhouse Gates
- Present at Coltaine's landing in Hissar as a member of the Seventh Company
- Stands at Duiker's side during the initial occupation of Seven Cities
- Attends military briefings, representing the steady backbone of Malazan forces
- Survives the early unrest in Hissar as tensions rise among the local population
Appearances
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