Malazan Book of the Fallen · Character
Gear
Also known as the Hound, Seventh, the seventh Hound
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 4
Gear is a minor character in Malazan Book of the Fallen (Book 1).
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 4
- Books
- 1
Gear, known as the seventh Hound, serves as a formidable antagonist whose wounded state becomes central to several confrontations. This massive creature, marked by its distinctive amber eyes and luminescent canines, represents a force of supernatural violence that tests the limits of mortal courage and steel.
Description
A massive hound the size of a mule with mottled grey and black fur that appears dusty and dry, its muzzle speckled with grey. The creature possesses amber glowing eyes, a massive head slung low between broad bunched shoulders, black lips, and luminescent canines the length of a man's thumb, giving it an aura of supernatural menace.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- B
Blindmother
Blind is Gear's mother; Quick Ben asks whether Gear survives, and Shadowthrone confirms that he does.
- S
Shadowthronemaster
Gear is one of Shadowthrone's Hounds, and the god confirms to Quick Ben that Gear survives.
Ganoes Stabro Paranwounded opponent
Paran steps into the fight at Tattersail’s quarters and wounds Gear with his sword, driving the Hound back into Shadow.
- H
Hairlockhunter
Gear hunts Hairlock through the Shadow Realm and attacks him at the estate; Hairlock fights back by trying to seize the Hound’s soul.
Story so far
BOOK 1I. Gardens of the Moon
Key events
Appearances
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