The Fall of Pale

The Malazan Empire's assault on the floating fortress Moon's Spawn results in devastating casualties for both sides. Tattersail's cadre is decimated, and the Bridgeburners suffer heavy losses in the tunnels beneath the city.

Outcome

Moon's Spawn withdraws, but the Empire's victory is pyrrhic. The Bridgeburners are nearly destroyed, and Tattersail begins her secret alliance against Tayschrenn.