Malazan Book of the Fallen · Character
Circle Breaker
Also known as servant of the Eel
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 5
Circle Breaker is a supporting character in Malazan Book of the Fallen (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 5
- Books
- 1
Known as Circle Breaker, he serves as a discreet agent of the Eel, moving through Darujhistan under the ordinary cover of a city guard. He signals and carries out his duties amid mounting danger, often looking like just another soldier on a familiar route. His role is small but consequential: he helps sustain the Eel’s hidden network while facing the growing strain of keeping its work concealed.
Description
Circle Breaker is presented in practical City Watch gear: a ringed hauberk beneath a boiled-leather cap bearing the Watch insignia, with a plain shortsword whose grip is wrapped in leather. At times he is without a tabard, carrying a leather satchel and keeping his sword at his hip; on guard rounds he wears a peaked helmet. His equipment is serviceable rather than ornate, lending him the unremarkable, alert presence of a working city soldier. No specific facial features or coloring are given.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- K
Kruppeagent
Circle Breaker has served as one of Kruppe’s most trusted agents, without knowing the Eel’s identity. Kruppe arranges his retirement and safe passage to a new life.
Quick Beninformant
Circle Breaker sends Baruk intelligence about the Council and Darujhistan, while keeping his own identity concealed.
- B
Berrutefriend
Circle Breaker offers to cover Berrute's duty so the older guard can attend the festival with his family; Berrute accepts gratefully.
- TO
Turban Orrconflicting source relationships
Circle Breaker has served as a guard during Orr's meetings beneath Despot's Barbican, while secretly carrying out the Eel's orders and helping expose Orr's dealings.
Story so far
BOOK 1I. Gardens of the Moon
Appearances
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