Malazan Book of the Fallen · Character
Toc the Elder
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 9
Toc the Elder is a supporting character in Malazan Book of the Fallen (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 9
- Books
- 1
Toc the Elder is remembered as a great bowman and fine commander. He has been missing since the Emperor’s death, and the text gives no further account of his whereabouts, relationships, or fate.
Description
The text describes Toc the Elder as a great bowman and fine commander but supplies no physical portrait. His age, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and equipment are unspecified.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- TT
Toc the Elder is Toc the Younger's father. Toc remembers his father's military reputation and friendship with Dujek.

Lornformer associate
Lorn knew Toc the Elder as a great bowman and commander, and recalls serving alongside him in Genabaris.
- DO
Dujek Onearmfriend
Dujek remembers Toc the Elder as a friend and speaks warmly of him to his son.
Story so far
BOOK 1I. Gardens of the Moon
Appearances
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