Tayschrenn

Also known as Magicker, High Mage Tayschrenn, Tayschrerm

Major
First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 2

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

Gender: male
First appears: Book 1 · Ch. 2
Books: 1

Description

A human man with a dark face and smooth, ageless skin. His face can appear drawn or deeply furrowed, and he has long-fingered hands. He wears a hooded magenta cloak and robes appropriate to a High Mage.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Lornpolitical 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 Onearmconflicting source relationships
Dujek is the High Fist leading the campaign, while Tayschrenn is the Empress's High Mage. Dujek challenges him to speak plainly and shows suspicion about the plan and its casualties.
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Empress Laseenservant
Tayschrenn states that in matters of Empire he serves the Empress. His authority in Pale depends in part on his close communication with her.
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Karonyscolleague
Karonys is one of the High Mages selected to support Tayschrenn's attack on Moon's Spawn and is killed in the fighting.
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Bellurdancolleague
Bellurdan is one of the High Mages selected for Tayschrenn's assault. He survives the battle gravely wounded and mourns Nightchill.
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Nightchillcolleague
Nightchill is one of the three High Mages selected to join Tayschrenn's assault on Moon's Spawn; she is killed during the battle.
Ganoes Stabro Paranthreatened subordinate
Tattersail warns that Tayschrenn would use truthseeking sorcery on Paran and then leave him to die because Paran has become a tool of Oponn.
Quick Benconflicting source relationships
Tayschrenn suspects Quick Ben’s squad is involved in the unfolding events and wants them dead.
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Tattersailconflicting source relationships
Tattersail believes Tayschrenn's choices caused the deaths of her comrades and the soldiers who sought her protection. She joins the Bridgeburners' effort to seek answers and wants him to face consequences.
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Caladan BroodImperial adversary
Rake opposes the Empire’s designs in Darujhistan and identifies the demon and Claw activity as part of Tayschrenn’s Imperial operation.
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Hairlockadversary
Hairlock openly distrusts and antagonizes the High Mage, accusing him of orchestrating the attack in a way that sacrificed Malazan soldiers and mages. Tayschrenn's power and decisions make Hairlock's suspicions central to the conflict.