Malazan Book of the Fallen · World
Capemoth Swarm
- creature
Millions of pale capemoths forming massive sky-filling clouds, moving with singular purpose
- Category
- creature
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 9
- Books
- 1
The Capemoth Swarm first appears in Deadhouse Gates as an immense, sky-darkening cloud of pale moths whose synchronized flight suggests a collective intelligence or external directive. Across the series, these swarms recur as both natural phenomenon and omen, their movements often coinciding with moments of profound magical or political upheaval. Their presence evolves from mere atmospheric detail into a recurring motif that signals shifting power balances and the stirring of ancient forces within the Malazan world.
Evolution
BOOK 2Deadhouse Gates
Millions of pale capemoths forming massive sky-filling clouds, moving with singular purpose
Appearances
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