Malazan Book of the Fallen · Character
Flower
- Minor
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 25
A small, compactly muscled dog with foxlike features and sharp black eyes that miss nothing. Its presence suggests both cunning and fierce territorial instincts.
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 25
- Books
- 1
Flower, known also as Mahzan Ratter, first appears in Deadhouse Gates as a small, foxlike dog whose fierce temperament and territorial instincts mark it as a survivor in the harsh Seven Cities landscape. Across the series, Flower’s role remains largely symbolic—an emblem of resilience and the unexpected ferocity found in the smallest of allies—yet its presence is woven into the broader tapestry of the Malazan world, hinting at deeper connections to the land’s ancient spirits and the enduring bonds between humans and animals.
Description
A small black-haired dog with a compactly muscled body, foxlike snout and ears, and sharp black eyes that gleam with intelligence. Its demeanor suggests both alertness and readiness to defend what it claims as its own.
Story so far
BOOK 2Deadhouse Gates
- Introduced as Mahzan Ratter, a compact, fox-featured dog with sharp eyes and a quick bark.
- Defends its territory with surprising aggression, establishing its fierce reputation.
- Survives the brutal conditions of the Seven Cities uprising, underscoring its resilience.
Appearances
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