Malazan Book of the Fallen · Character
Young Sentry
- Minor
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 20
There's something heartbreaking about this child trying to fulfill an adult's role. Her bronze-scaled vest and wavering spear speak of makeshift protection and duties too heavy for her years, while her bare dusty feet remind us of her youth.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- 11-12
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 20
- Books
- 1 of 2 read
The Young Sentry first appears in Deadhouse Gates as a child soldier guarding a remote outpost, embodying the brutal intersection of innocence and war. Her brief but memorable presence highlights the human cost of conflict, as her makeshift armor and wavering spear underscore both her determination and vulnerability. Though her role is limited to a single book, she serves as a poignant symbol of how war conscripts the young into roles far beyond their years.
Description · as of Book 2
The young sentry appears as an eleven or twelve-year-old girl thrust into the role of guard, her leather vest with bronze coin scales representing makeshift armor and her wavering spear showing both determination and physical limitation. Her bare dusty feet and basket of braided flowers nearby create a poignant contrast between childhood innocence and adult responsibility.
Story so far
BOOK 2Deadhouse Gates
- Appears as an eleven or twelve-year-old girl serving as a guard at a remote outpost
- Wears makeshift armor consisting of a leather vest with bronze coin scales
- Holds a wavering spear that reveals both her determination and physical limitations
- Stands barefoot with a basket of braided flowers nearby, creating a stark contrast between childhood and duty
Appearances
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