Malazan Book of the Fallen · Character
Cotillion
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 16
There's something unsettling about his small, weak eyes set in such a commanding frame—the contrast suggests hidden depths and unexpected capabilities. His half-smile holds secrets rather than warmth.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 16
- Books
- 1 of 2 read
Cotillion, the patron god of assassins also known as Rope, emerges from the shadows in Deadhouse Gates as a calculating deity whose influence extends far beyond the divine realm. Initially introduced as the possessor of Apsalar and the enigmatic ally of Shadowthrone, he reveals himself as a hands-on god who personally intervenes in mortal affairs, crouching to speak with young Panek and demonstrating his tall, black-clad form. His role as a divine patron evolves into something more complex as he navigates the intricate web of debts, alliances, and mortal destinies that define the Malazan world.
Description · as of Book 2
Cotillion, also known as Rope, is the patron god of assassins who played a significant role in the events surrounding Apsalar and Panek. His appearances range from being mentioned as a divine patron to a direct encounter where he crouched to speak with the young Panek, revealing his tall, black-clad form and distinctive small eyes.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Apsalarpossessor
Cotillion possesses Apsalar, granting her assassin skills and establishing a divine-mortal bond that shapes her destiny
- R
Rellockservant
Rellock serves Cotillion as part of a life-debt, creating a servant-patron relationship that extends through mortal generations
- S
Shadowthroneally
Cotillion and Shadowthrone maintain a strategic alliance in the Shadow Realm, working together as divine partners
Story so far
BOOK 2Deadhouse Gates
- Possesses Apsalar and grants her assassin skills as part of his divine agenda
- Receives service from Rellock as payment for saving his life
- Appears in physical form to speak directly with young Panek
- Maintains alliance with Shadowthrone in the Shadow Realm
- Reveals his distinctive appearance: tall, black-clad with small eyes
Appearances
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