Malazan Book of the Fallen · Character
Karonys
Also known as NKaronys
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 2
Karonys is a supporting character in Malazan Book of the Fallen (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 2
- Books
- 1
Karonys is a short, round fire-wielder who channels gouts of flame from a staff. His power cannot protect him from the ethereal wings of ice that freeze him before he is crushed to dust. Beyond these moments, the book offers little about his history or connections.
Description
Karonys is short and round, with no further details given about his complexion, hair, eyes, or face. He is associated with a staff, the only specified element of his appearance. The text offers no description of his clothing or other distinguishing features.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- T
Tattersailcolleague
Karonys is one of the High Mages fighting alongside Tattersail's cadre in the assault on Moon's Spawn; he is killed by an icy force.

Tayschrenncolleague
Karonys is one of the High Mages selected to support Tayschrenn's attack on Moon's Spawn and is killed in the fighting.
Story so far
BOOK 1I. Gardens of the Moon
Appearances
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