Malazan Book of the Fallen · Character
Cuttle
- Minor
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 12
His dirt-smeared face and fierce grimace speak of a man who works in the most dangerous of professions, where a single mistake means death. There's something almost religious in his concentrated intensity.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 12
- Books
- 1
Cuttle first appears in Deadhouse Gates as a Malazan sapper whose mastery of explosives proves crucial during the brutal campaigns across Seven Cities. Though his initial role is brief, his technical expertise and battlefield composure mark him as a specialist whose skills become increasingly vital as the series progresses. Across subsequent volumes, Cuttle evolves from a supporting engineer into a frontline veteran whose explosive innovations and tactical acumen influence major military operations, while his quiet professionalism earns him respect among both officers and fellow soldiers.
Description
A sapper with a face smeared with dirt and grime, twisted into a fierce grimace of concentration. His eyes are squeezed shut as he works with black cord and demolition equipment, wearing the practical uniform of a Malazan military engineer.
Story so far
BOOK 2Deadhouse Gates
- Deployed as a sapper during the Malazan invasion of Seven Cities
- Demonstrates exceptional skill handling volatile explosives under combat conditions
- Contributes to siege operations with precise demolition work
- Maintains composure while working with dangerous materials in high-stress environments
Appearances
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