Malazan Book of the Fallen · Character
Oponn
Also known as the Twins of Luck, the Fool, the Fools
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 2
Oponn is a supporting character in Malazan Book of the Fallen (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 2
- Books
- 1
Oponn, the Twins of Luck, are a divine pair whose influence turns on uncertainty and the capricious play of chance. Their two faces—the Lady’s upright and her male twin’s inverted, bemused visage—are joined in the image of a spinning silver coin. Their meddling shapes the fate of Ganoes Paran, making the twins a sly and consequential presence in the tangled struggles around them.
Description
Oponn is depicted as two faces held in a single, theatrical composition: the Lady upright and her male twin upside down, wearing a bemused expression. A silver disc spins between them, visually binding the pair and making the coin their unmistakable emblem. Their image carries the air of twin jesters, though further details of their bodies, coloring, and clothing are not specified.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Crokus Younghandunwitting pawn
The Coin of Oponn spins into Crokus's path and saves him from Talo's crossbow shot, binding the thief to the gods' game without his understanding.
Ganoes Stabro Parandivine pawn
Oponn has used Paran as a tool and apparently brought him back to life. Paran resents being manipulated, but later calls on the male Twin to help the Hounds in Dragnipur.
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Tattersailconflicting source relationships
Tattersail's Deck reading shows Oponn's coin spinning beside the Knight of Dark. She chooses to hold the card, and the uncertain intervention of the Twins of Luck becomes linked to her path.
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Kruppechallenger
Kruppe hears the Coin's continuing influence and resolves to challenge the gods, believing their arrogance makes them vulnerable.
Lornpursuer
Lorn seeks to seize the Coin Bearer and use the coin to bring Oponn to the Empress's will.
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Caladan Broodadversary
Rake dislikes Oponn and would sever the god’s influence if given the opportunity. Brood fears that a confrontation between them could unleash catastrophic chaos.
Story so far
BOOK 1I. Gardens of the Moon
Key events
- Book 1
Ch. 4Paran's Resurrection by OponnCaptain Ganoes Paran is murdered by a Claw agent but is saved by the intervention of Oponn, the Twins of Luck. He returns to life with a magical sword and becomes entangled in divine politics. - Book 1
Ch. 6The Coin of Oponn Enters DarujhistanThe Coin of Oponn finds its way to Crokus Younghand, marking him as a pawn in the gods' game. This draws the attention of multiple factions to the city.
Appearances
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