Malazan Book of the Fallen · Character
Enkar'al
- Minor
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 19
Its shimmering yellow scales catch the light like liquid gold, while its massive wingspan blocks out the sun. There's something both beautiful and terrible in its serpentine grace and obvious lethality.
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 19
- Books
- 1 of 2 read
Enkar'al appears in Deadhouse Gates as a massive reptilian predator whose aerial assault on fleeing refugees marks one of the novel's most harrowing set-pieces. Wounded yet unrelenting, the creature is finally brought down by Kalam and a cadre of marines, ending its reign of terror over the Chain of Dogs. Beyond this single, visceral encounter, the beast leaves no further trace in the series, its brief but memorable rampage serving as a grim reminder of the lethal fauna that stalks the Seven Cities.
Description · as of Book 2
Enkar'al was a massive reptilian predator that attacked during the events of Deadhouse Gates. Despite being wounded by Kalam, it continued its assault until finally brought down by determined marines. Its death marked the end of a terrifying aerial threat that had menaced the fleeing refugees.
Story so far
BOOK 2Deadhouse Gates
- Launches a devastating aerial attack on the refugee column during the Chain of Dogs march
- Sustains serious wounds from Kalam's sorcery yet refuses to break off the assault
- Continues to harry the refugees until a concerted marine counter-attack finally brings it down
- Its corpse becomes a grim landmark for the beleaguered column, underscoring the perils of the trek
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