Lorn

Also known as Laseen's Adjunct, Adjunct, the Empress's Adjunct

Major
First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 1

Lorn is a major character in Malazan Book of the Fallen (Book 1).

Gender: female
Age: young
First appears: Book 1 · Ch. 1
Books: 1

Description

A lithe woman with long auburn hair, worn loose or beneath a helmet. She wears a helmet and Imperial cape, with a longsword hitched high under her left arm; her eyes are narrowed and watchful.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Ganoes Stabro Paranconflicting source relationships
Lorn recruited and shaped Paran for the mission against Sorry, directing him to take command of Whiskeyjack's squad and keep the recruit under observation. Paran recognizes that she has manipulated him and is uneasy about what he has become.
Sorryconflicting source relationships
Lorn's mission centers on Sorry, whose powers and weapon are considered a threat to the Empire. She sends Paran to watch and eliminate the recruit.
Tayschrennpolitical ally
Lorn is the Empress’s Adjunct and works within the same imperial operation as High Mage Tayschrenn; the excerpt associates them with the mission involving the imprisoned Tyrant and Tattersail.
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Dujek OnearmImperial superior and ally
As Adjunct, Lorn speaks for the Empress and negotiates military plans with High Fist Dujek. She supports his command against Tayschrenn's interference, while recognizing his independent judgment.
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Empress LaseenAdjunct
Lorn serves as Laseen’s Adjunct and carries out the Empire’s missions. She regards the Empress as another figure behind a mask, but remains committed to her orders.
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Onos T'oolanconflicting source relationships
Lorn directs Tool during their mission to enter the barrow and free the Jaghut Tyrant. They share doubts about what they are compelled to do; Tool offers to help her and invites her to accompany him when his vows end.
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Toc the Elderformer associate
Lorn knew Toc the Elder as a great bowman and commander, and recalls serving alongside him in Genabaris.
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Toc the YoungerClaw escort and informant
Toc escorts Lorn to Pale, treats her injuries, and reports on the Malazan forces. They cooperate warily, with Lorn relying on his knowledge and Toc serving as the Claw representative.
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Tattersailconflicting source relationships
Lorn confronts Tattersail over the Malazan mages' brutal operation in the Mouse Quarter, which led to the deaths of Lorn's family after they were displaced. Tattersail accepts responsibility for her part and offers no defense.
Whiskeyjackconflicting source relationships
Lorn’s mission is understood by Tattersail to include killing Whiskeyjack and his squad. Toc warns that such an action could trigger a military mutiny.
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Caladan Broodplanned adversary
Lorn's mission is designed to use the Jaghut Tyrant to draw Rake into a costly intervention, after which Malazan sorcery may be used against him. Tool reveals that Rake is the Son of Darkness and bearer of Dragnipur.
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Oponnpursuer
Lorn seeks to seize the Coin Bearer and use the coin to bring Oponn to the Empress's will.