Malazan Book of the Fallen · Character
Murillio
Also known as dear Murillio
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 5
Murillio is an elegant, pleasure-loving dandy, traveling in fine clothes with wine close at hand in Malazan Book of the Fallen (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 5
- Books
- 1
Murillio begins as an elegant, pleasure-loving dandy, traveling in fine clothes with wine close at hand and a rapier and main-gauche at his side. He shares the streets and their dangers with Rallick and Crokus, and his encounters with Lorn leave him bruised and unconscious before he resumes the journey in Kruppe’s company. Across his appearances, the polished finery remains part of his identity, even when travel and mishap leave it creased, stained, or rumpled.
Description
Murillio has a long, elegant frame and the composed bearing of a dandy. His wardrobe favors striking, fine garments: a shimmering blue cloak, a soft billowing shirt in bright green, and carefully cut leather pantaloons, though the fabrics may be creased or beer-stained. For travel he wears a burnous, and he carries a rapier with a jeweled, emerald-studded hilt as well as a main-gauche. A bruise on his forehead is one occasional mark against his otherwise cultivated appearance.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- LS
Lady Simtalconflicting source relationships
Murillio is Simtal’s lover and spends the fête’s disruption with her. He leaves her after Rallick tells her that her power and protection have collapsed.
Crokus Younghandcompanion
Murillio travels with Crokus and teases him about the expedition, while reassuring him that his skills as a thief make him useful to the group.
- K
Kruppedearest friend
They share a long-standing friendship. Murillio suspects Kruppe is the Eel, but Kruppe magically blurs the conversation and keeps his identity secret.
- RN
Rallick Nomco-conspirator
Murillio refers to Rallick's plans and wonders whether Coll suspects them; Rallick is left behind while the others carry out their information-gathering mission.
- C
Collcompanion
They travel together on Baruk's mission. Murillio worries that Coll may suspect Rallick's plans, while Coll trusts him as a fellow member of their circle.
- M
Mowridevotee
Murillio quietly invokes Mowri as he struggles with the emotional cost of his actions and wonders whether he has lost his way.
- TO
Turban Orrduelling opponent
Murillio plans to face Orr in a duel at Lady Simtal’s fête, despite believing that Orr is the city’s best duellist.
Story so far
BOOK 1I. Gardens of the Moon
Key events
Appearances
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