Malazan Magic System Explained | Basic Overview of Magic in Malazan Book of the Fallen

This is part 1 of a multi-episode series covering the Warrens/the Pathways, the Elder Warrens, Houses, Holds, Gods, Ascendants, and the Malazan Book of the Fallen Pantheon. This was meant to be more of a general overview with minimal (if any) spoilers, with the goal to get more into the origins of the warrens, relationships to houses and gods, and how worship plays a role in the ascendant power structure in future episodes! Hope you enjoy.
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►1. Gardens of the Moon
►2. Memories of Ice
►3. Deadhouse Gates
►4. House of Chains
►5. Midnight Tides
►6. The Bonehunters
►7. Reaper's Gale
►8. Toll the Hounds
►9. Dust of Dreams
►10. The Crippled God
►11. Night of Knives
►12. Return of the Crimson Guard
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►14. Orb Sceptre Throne
►15. Blood and Bone
►16. Assail
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►20. Dancer’s Lament
►21. Deadhouse Landing
►22. Kellanved's Reach
►23. The Jhistal (Forthcoming)
►24. The Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach, Volume 1
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►2. Fall of Light
►3. Walk in Shadow
►4. Dancer’s Lament
►5. Deadhouse Landing
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►9. Night of Knives
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►11. Deadhouse Gates
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►13. House of Chains
►14. The Bonehunters
►15. The Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach, Volume 1
►16. Reaper's Gale
►17. Return of the Crimson Guard
►18. Toll the Hounds
►19. Dust of Dreams
►20. Stonewielder
►21. The Crippled God
►22. Orb Sceptre Throne
►23. Blood and Bone
►24. Assail
►25. The God is Not Willing
►26. The Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach, Volume 2

[@nilanniruthan]

The candle reference gives me chills to this day. What a powerful, tragic, bittersweet moment that will remain with us all forever.

[@IskarJarak]

That whole saga is just so well done. I’m excited and scared to get back to that section in my reread...! Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment!

[@jeffreya8584]

That dude straight up made me cry at work

[@3rdmillenniumfuture607]

snap one of the greatest evocative moments I've ever been lucky enough to experience in any form of art

[@joshuacredeur5592]

I'm elated that so many people loved beak the way I did, at least his story. It felt like the greatest expression of what happens when true power meets an unyielding love. Beak loved them all and he showed what that true childish love could make his "candles" do.😍

[@StefanDimitrovBG]

The magic system is one of the main reason I love the series so much. Thank you for putting the time and try to explain it. You really covered only the very basics and even that sounded complicated :)

[@IskarJarak]

Thank you for watching! I was planning for this to just be a short 10 minute intro and just cover the basics and it already ended up being 20 mins 🤷‍♂️ gotta work on staying more concise!!

[@mbr7389]

@@IskarJarak Don't need too. The way is now is realy OK. Please do not make it shorter ;)

[@IskarJarak]

We’ll keep exploring this topic for sure! 🙏

[@kreehomel]

Even the Warrens and Holds don't cover all the magic, since stuff like Bottle's spirit walking into animals has nothing to do with them.

[@IskarJarak]

True dat, and there’s the azath, the azathanai, that builder guy... the thing that falls outta the sky way back when... etc. could easily be a 10 hour video lol!

[@henryeccleston7381]

Well, since the Warrens are just an Azathanai's blood spilled to give his magic to the world, that makes sense.

[@mcinnisboy]

I fear it will forever be to soon for the candle reference. Some hurts just don't heal. Great video on such an ambitious topic.

[@IskarJarak]

One of my absolute favorites and one of the most devastating moments! What a dude!!

[@ndimasilwana4894]

Quick Ben using Mockra so effectively that he tricks enemies own bodies into believing that they are sustaining physical injuries AND ACTUALLY SUSTAINING THOSE FATAL INJURIES is wild.

[@whiskeySe7en]

Tehol and Bugg are one of the best and most hilarious pairings of all time

[@IskarJarak]

Agreed!

[@d_ruggs]

its videos like this that got me to actually start reading the series, and, I wasn't *totally* confused. Gods work, thank you 🙏

[@gerythionargarys7848]

A character I made in Guild Wars 2 has "Toc Dujek" as his surname (a long time ago I made a sand dwelling synapsid species and in their language that means "of Dujek", a city of theirs) and boy oh boy was I ever shooked when someone sent me a message asking if the name was from Malazan. I was definitely not expecting anyone to talk about Malazan in an MMO, dunno why not.

[@Gennys]

8:00 I would clarify that in point of fact Warrens that weren't innately given to people it was simply a matter of mastering the technique to access the Warren itself. We know this directly because in the first book tattersail explicitly has a mastery over one Warren but has access to multiple. Her Warren mastery is the fire warren but we know that she has access to others just not mastery of one. It's much more common than you state that having access to Warren is achievable. We even see this with even in the first book The puppet we will call him "discovering" the chaos Warren allowing him to be able to traverse all warrens.

[@chuckyscookie5323]

Great video! For someone who hasn't read the books, this was a great overview that made me even more interested in the series, without spoiling anything. It's kinda weird that I'm watching all these videos but haven't touched the books yet...

[@IskarJarak]

That’s awesome-hopefully we encourage you to take the plunge!!

[@chuckyscookie5323]

@@IskarJarak Absolutely, I will at some point. I'm just afraid of the commitment at the moment :D I only recently got back into fantasy and reading in general, so there's a lot I want to read. And before I start something as big as Malazan or WoT, I want to get through some more of the shorter series. But it's pretty much set that I'll get to it later down the road.

[@malazisland300]

Did you ever get round to starting the books?

[@chuckyscookie5323]

@@malazisland300 Not yet, but it's getting closer. There's two more books, and then Malazan is next in line!

[@chuckyscookie5323]

@@IskarJarak @malazisland300 - Well it's been a while, but I finally got around to start the series. Finished Gardens of the Moon yesterday. It was hella confusing at times, but a great read. I'm enjoying the world and characters immensely. Not sure if you're still active, Iskar, but your videos definetely inspired me to pick up the books. Thank you for that. I'm starting Deadhouse Gates later today.

[@Gennys]

9:26 once again I will clarify that it's not physically demanding as they explain tangentially when we're talking about healing magic. Physical and spiritual are linked in a fundamental way in the universe. They go into detail how some of the healing warrens especially the two major ones deal with both the physical and spiritual at the same time linked. And in that same way we can't say that magic itself is physically demanding. It happens on the body the soul and the mind as a unity

[@MarcinPaszylk]

Great summary, I'd like to know more about how the deck of cards/houses and fortresses work.

[@richardwhite3521]

Bruh. Mistborn. The Demon Cycle. The Wheel of Time. Storm Bringer (can’t wait for the rhythm of war!!!). But as far as complexities go, this takes the cake. It’s SO hard to follow that after four audio books I had to search up your channel. This has helped. But I still have no idea what’s happening. Your comment about reading this on kindle and making notes sounds like a good idea. I just don’t have that much spare time. Part of me thinks the author went too far. You’re writing for an audience, after all. But I’m going to read through it all. I’m just throughly lost. The spell monger series, on the opposite end of the spectrum, is super easy to follow, but still very entertaining. I’d love someone to meet in the middle. Either way, I’m going to watch every single one of your videos. I’m currently on house of chains. And I hope coaltain (spelling?) comes back. You’re not wrong saying he’s one of the best story arch’s so far. And idk. But I hope toc the younger doesn’t just have a shitty eternity. Idk. Anyway. I’ve subscribed. Thank you for this very niche, yet dedicated channel.

[@IskarJarak]

Haha, I feel you and felt the same at times during my first read through, but it is really rewarding at the end and after you finish it and marinate on it for a while you’ll start to appreciate it more and want to dive back in to enjoy some of the bits you didn’t fully grasp the first time around. So glad you found the channel and really appreciate the feedback and the comment!! 🙏💪👊

[@andrewstrongman305]

The "spicy scent" isn't associated with mages, it's caused by soletaken and d'ivers sembling.

[@IskarJarak]

True. I think some people said something about not liking the smell of someone or something though. Could totally be wrong. Thanks so much for watching!

[@andrewstrongman305]

"Thanks so much for watching!" Really? Mate, to an Aussie that sounds like American for "Whatever, fuck off now." No offense taken as I'm sure none was intended.

[@IskarJarak]

Sorry my dude, didn’t mean it like that. I honestly appreciate that you took the time to watch and leave me a comment since I’m in it for the fun of chatting about the series!

[@IskarJarak]

I think this is what I was thinking of from the wiki... “When a Warren bristling with extreme power was being unveiled, a practitioner might experience a warning, like a bitter taste on the tongue for example.” The spicy thing is only divers / soletaken like you said! Although quick Ben is said to smell spicy a few times. He might be soletaken too!

[@andrewstrongman305]

@@IskarJarak Quick Ben seems to be well on the way to ascending in his own right, and he's able to match wits with gods. He can draw on at least eight warrens. I might be wrong, but I seem to remember that the First Empire had a huge ritual that ended in soletaken and d'ivers destroying the empire. I'm not sure that anyone in the time of the story can become soletaken. It was a failed shortcut to ascendency that usually led to madness.

[@joshuacredeur5592]

You're my boy beak! All the candles my friend, all the candles😭

[@IskarJarak]

🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯

[@omysadat]

A very good intro to the magic system of Malazan. There's so much ground to cover that being able to explain it all requires a doctorate imo. SPOILER The best thing I think I could add is to specify that the Malazan world is ancient, the amount of history that SE and ICE hint at is staggering. That also comes with as many civilizations and races with each having a different grade of talent or connection to magic while also having a different way of interacting with it, even when they are contemporary to each other. From sacrifices to prayers and everything in between. (I think there are 3 worlds that are talked about also: the one where Malaz is located, the one where the Tiste come from and the one where The Crippled God comes from with infinite ones hinted through the Azath so thats another variable to add) Really enjoy the channel. Tehol for president but keep Bugg out of it he would be better as an assessor, Ublala would be a better ballot companion imo.

[@IskarJarak]

Great points-thank you so much for sharing. I know a lot of the readers will find your comments very helpful! Appreciate you always watching and giving me your feedback!! ❤️🙌👊

[@omysadat]

@@IskarJarak really like the series and your content is very good, makes for interesting exchange of point of views by you and the people commenting. Keep em coming!

[@IskarJarak]

Will do, thanks again!! 🙏

[@RaZeyLWindBladE]

One of the basic tenets for the magic system in Malazan is that it ties in with how Humanity started on their path to civilisation. Wanderings, Convergence, Holds, Warrens, Paths. Its a natural evolution.

[@IskarJarak]

Good call! Join us over in the discord, FB group, or the subreddit-would be a lot of fun to pick your brain!!

[@RaZeyLWindBladE]

@@IskarJarak wouldn't mind it at all. More into discord though so if you have the info let me know

[@IskarJarak]

Awesome!! I’ll go back through and add the link to the video descriptions too, but the server name is “iskar jarak on yt”! We had a nice hour+ long chat in the voice channel over the weekend that was pretty fun!

[@RaZeyLWindBladE]

@@IskarJarak tried looking up your discord but to no avail. no worries, im always lurking around here anyway

[@IskarJarak]

Thanks for reminding me--I forgot to add it to all of my video descriptions when I created the server! discord.gg/fa7stz Hope to see you in there!

[@nunuonroad9969]

I just got into Malazan and this was so helpful! Hope you continue this series

[@IskarJarak]

Awesome, I’m glad you enjoyed!! 🙏❤️

[@dfigd99]

This was such a great video! The candle meme really hit me hard. Wish I had discovered this channel way sooner. Reading the last book right now, and finally getting some understanding of the Warrens. Keep up the great work!

[@IskarJarak]

Thank you so much!! Having a lot of fun going back through the books and getting to chat with all of you fine people!

[@garygwong88]

This channel makes me so happy

[@IskarJarak]

Wow, thanks so much. I'm so glad people are enjoying the videos as much as I'm enjoying making them!! Sincerely appreciate it!

[@caseywalters6197]

So first I love your videos. I am on my first read and trying to decide to jump to Reapers or go to TROTCG. I enjoyed IC first book so will probably do Crimson. However while watching this video with closed captioning on when you say Tlan Imass is Talon I'm Ass. Which sorry to say was hilarious 🤣😆

[@Geo07ism]

Very nice, I didn't know (or more accurately, remember) that Starvald Demelain is the first Warren. Now this explains the cooperation between a certain Elder God and certain flying, fire breathing lizards. By the way I'd like to point out my only 2 complaints about the video, they may help you: 1) Could you add text for all weird words in future videos like you added for the Forkrul Assail Warren? Because I had difficulty hearing some words due to our vastly different pronunciation. Don't know if anyone else has this problem 2) Maybe you'd like to be a bit more cryptic with the spoiler hints because someone reading MoI will easily be able to realize what happens in the end with the Mallet healing spoiler you mentioned. Other than that, very cohesive, informative and funny (that chart) video.

[@IskarJarak]

That is a good idea on the text overlays-thank you so much-I know I’m butchering all the names because I don’t do audiobooks so I’m just going with my gut! Fair point in number 2. I tried my best to keep it fairly non spoilery, but I can see that I maybe didn’t do enough there. Really appreciate the feedback, and that you always watch the videos and let me know your thought. Thank you very much!! 🙌❤️👊

[@TOM-os9rk]

Well, that was great. Just finished reading the series yesterday. All I can say is...wow!!

[@IskarJarak]

So freaking worth it all!

[@f.h.hingst7272]

This video was spectacular! Congratulations! Just a note here, I'm brazilian and you used the confusion meme of "Nazaré Tedesco", I died here LMAO! Hahahahahahahaha

[@IskarJarak]

Hahaha I didn’t know that was a Brazilian thing, I just thought it was hilarious. Thanks for watching!!

[@janwater7652]

I love your videos, great content keep it up :)

[@IskarJarak]

Thanks so much for the feedback--glad you are enjoying the videos!!

[@oniflrog4487]

Great video Iskar Jarak! Approaching to the 1K followers mark! Would be great you gave a dive into the Icarian Warren stuff( post RG, to be sure).

[@IskarJarak]

Ya, I look forward to reading that again! Basically like a new set of pathways so there’s a lot going on there. Hopefully we get to see some of that in the Karsa books!

[@coltpeterereret6502]

You sir are a god, it’s nice to have these intro masterclass style courses to help understand what’s going on. Appreciate it LIKED COMMENTED SUBSCRIBED

[@IskarJarak]

Wow, thank you so much. Glad you are enjoying and more importantly that they are helping you enjoy the books!

[@ivansplvd6518]

You did awesom Iskar

[@IskarJarak]

Thanks so much!!

[@feeble_stirrings]

Great video! I've read the series twice and partially again with the Audible, but when they changed narrators after book three I was crushed : (

[@IskarJarak]

I’ve heard people say that too. I can’t ever get into the audiobooks because I always drift off and start daydreaming!

[@bretc7294]

sweet video man

[@IskarJarak]

Glad you enjoyed! 🙏

[@bretc7294]

@@IskarJarak no problem! never read these before but super nice to relax too! I am more of a gene wolfe guy myself. but good luck making a video on that LOL cheers!

[@tomost3891]

Just stared with Midnight Tides. Tehol and Bugg are already my favorite characters. Tehol 2020

[@IskarJarak]

They are seriously the best!! Enjoy MT-it’s a good one!

[@GreeneZonee]

I wouldn't be able to watch yet but it would be a cool idea to list the top 10 most impactful moments from the main series.

[@IskarJarak]

Good idea except I don’t know how I’m going to narrow it down!!!

[@ibeattetris]

That T-Shirt is absolute money!

[@IskarJarak]

Haha, there’s some good Malazan merch out there on Etsy!

[@khwezipraschma4204]

Oh God thank you so much for this, I understand so much better now. I'm on my first read through of the series and am almost done with deadhouse gates. RIP Coltaine and fuck highfist Pormqual

[@IskarJarak]

I’m so glad you found it helpful!! And yes, eff Pormqual!

[@Necrown]

Great video! I liked the idea of warrens enough to shamelessly steal it for a D&D game, but kept it a lot more simple. One of the players played a sorcerer who mostly cast ice magic and who's backstory was basically "I just wanted to be left alone but people keep starting shit with me" which I found really amusing considering he's never read the books.

[@IskarJarak]

Haha, that’s perfect! 👌🤪 thanks for watching the video!!

[@Anomanderrake_]

Boy is a jaghut lol

[@EstoNoEsUnSpoiler]

While reading the books i was expecting at least a mention to the Warren of Elizabeth and Warren of Diane. (Sorry for that pun). I'm about to finish Deadhouse Gates and your guide has been great for clearing some doubts. Thanks!

[@IskarJarak]

Haha, too funny! Glad you are liking the videos and sorry it has taken me so long to respond but I was on vacation. Thanks so much for watching the channel and leaving your comments!

[@beatrice5043]

2020 will be the year for the chicken farmers! 😂 #teholandbuggforpresident Not just a detail concerning the magic system, but I always liked that darkness is not a force of evil. And it's cool that the magic evolves with the world (even though it gets more and more complicated 😅)

[@IskarJarak]

That’s a good point how darkness is kinda painted as the good guys and the forces of light are portrayed as being the shady ones!! Never thought of that before but you bring up a great point-thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@wackywankavator]

Unless they specifically use the aspect, they're just magic supersoakers splashing magic at eachother

[@jeffreya8584]

Well I see you must be the reason I cant use iskar Jarak for online games I start... Good day sir

[@IskarJarak]

Sorry Mr Iron Prophet-I can give it back!

[@jeffreya8584]

@@IskarJarak hahaha nahh you can keep it, just watched a couple videos and you are cool enough to inherit the title:P

[@henryeccleston7381]

It would be interesting to see a sort of fanfictiony crossover sort of thing between Myst and Malazan, where the Warrens are entire limbs of Terokh Jeruth, based around paradigmatic concepts such as stasis (ice, Omtose Phellack), stillness/peace/absence (darkness, Kurald Galain, Rashan), energy/action/stimulus (light, fire, Kurald Thyrllan, Tellann, Telas, Thyr, Serc?) and Writing forms Links to worlds within those paradigmatically associated realities. For instance, Edanna from Exile would be on the limb of Terokh Jeruth that would be referred to as Denaeth Rusen, somewhere nearer the branch of Denul than Ruse. It’s concepts being growth and flourishing, and it being dominated by a vast ocean bringing forth life.

[@IskarJarak]

Haha. Although I have zero experience with Myst and Terok Jeruth, but it sounds exciting nonetheless. We are trying to get some Malazan-themed gaming organized in our Discord server at the moment and it is looking like it will be a lot of fun. If you're into that sort of thing, you should download the Discord app and join us--it's been a lot of fun so far and we have a lot of good Mezla's in there!

[@GreeneZonee]

So I literally just finished Reaper's Gale and holy shit it was fantastic! And #teholbugg2020

[@IskarJarak]

Ya that was a good one!! Thanks for watching!!

[@williamvanness2625]

I remember something about Toblaki being able to be their own warrens or something. Is Karsa a Warren unto himself? And thanks again for the vids

[@IskarJarak]

Interesting-I will have to look that up! Karsa very well might be lol... thanks for watching!

[@awallerfamily]

I think that the Karkansa trilogy will complete the puzzle on what the Warren's, holds, etc are. I'm hoping Erickson completes the puzzle with the 3rd book. There are so many mysteries in this series. And the biggest mystery are the Azath and the elder races. Draconus and Krul need some more page time.

[@IskarJarak]

Agreed. I’m still super unsure about all the ins and outs of the azath, the azathanai, the builder guy, etc... really looking forward to walk in shadow!

[@awallerfamily]

@@IskarJarak the builders we meet through out the story are so strange and unknown. To the characters who meet them and to us. My favorite was with Nimander where he put the final stone in for the builder who's name I forget.

[@IskarJarak]

I am excited to get back to those sections of the book to dig back in and pay closer attention!

[@zahven]

Soletaken and d'ivers be spicy bois ngl

[@IskarJarak]

I’m here for it!!

[@maximasforrester8689]

Really hoping the mage you were referring to for his tragic ending wasn’t quick Ben

[@quickben2090]

Really nice if you can access a handful of Warrens at the same time... and still be able to say you restrained yourself to only using half of your Warrens. 😈

[@IskarJarak]

Haha. Agreed. I love the part in MoI when Quick clowns Bauchelain and has a ton of juice stored up in reserve. Epic!!

[@quickben2090]

„You should have saved half of them!“ „Oh, I did“ 😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@IskarJarak]

Lol such a badass scene!

[@lifesabeach2597]

I have always thought of the Azath houses as acting like the keystones to the magic and Warrens

[@IskarJarak]

There’s definitely something there, but I think they are kind of like the Malazan equivalent of the Living Tribunal in Marvel. Maintaining order of a sort.

[@williamvanness2625]

I would like to more about the azath houses, and the deck of dragons like how did paran become master of the deck?

[@IskarJarak]

Same here! I think I’ll wait for a bit till I get further along in my reread so I can refresh on that area a bit more!

[@user-rn5ns1zj2p]

How in the world did you figure out something so complex! I watched this video and I am still confused about Warrens lol

[@Whiskey0880]

I think if i remember right, the warrens of T'lan and Kurald Thyrllan are right next door to each other, so in essance the imass and Liosan draw from the same powers.

[@reprobatic5485]

I feel like it's a little misleading to say that the warrens are the pathways to access the other realms. From what I understand, the warrens ARE those other realms and the accessing of those realms is just the mage opening a portal to the warren.

[@IskarJarak]

Fair point. There are definitely other realms/holds/houses that are physical places. I was using “warrens” as the paths that humans use to access those realms. Krul is called the maker of the paths and that’s how mortal humans access magic in the world. There’s some super spoilers we could go into on the source of the warrens and stuff, but essentially, it’s like a personalized gateway that you can access to that other world. It’s just hard to distinguish between the path and the destination for humans whereas elder races were actually from their holds. Not sure if that makes sense, but that’s how I look at it. I so appreciate your comment and apologize that it took me so long to respond-I went off camping for a while recently and left my channel flailing 🤪 much appreciated!

[@hopeprevails3213]

Tehol and Bugg? Who the hell are these imposers? I will rather vote for our glorious savior Malick Rel.

[@IskarJarak]

Hahaha.... them’s fightin words!! Thanks for watching!! 🙏👊💪

[@noahsmith7732]

Ppl actually like malick rel? Is there a side book where they make him good?

[@andrewstrongman305]

The founding races all had their own unique warrens, but you didn't mention the elder gods. Or does that give too much away?

[@IskarJarak]

I was going to do a whole separate video on the gods and the houses/holds and how they all relate to the warrens. I wanted this one to be a spoiler-free basic intro as a foundation for the new recruits that I can build on and go deeper for all the veterans in coming weeks! Thanks so much for the feedback-I agree that this one leaves a lot out and appreciate the comments!! 🙏👊

[@zadig08]

Tehol & Bugg for effing sure.

[@IskarJarak]

The best!!

[@ffxiarcadius]

Planeswalkers.

[@IskarJarak]

Somebody else just told me that and I had never heard it before, but makes sense that they stole it from MtG since that was the genesis of the books. Thanks so much for educating me!!

[@Vishnu6]

Haha I want that shirt!!

[@IskarJarak]

❤️ so awesome! I found it in the Malazan subreddit!

[@ADthehawk]

I just have one question. Whose favourite is Mallick Rel?

[@jcohnnk]

Tehol and Bugg have my vote lol

[@IskarJarak]

Haha! Amen 🙏

[@feral7523]

Theres also the alternative magics such as the bargast spirits,Tanos spirit walkers and Nil & Nethers earth magic and is it Bottle who could see through animals eyes & Spindle who would drive animals wild if he opened he's weird warren?!

[@IskarJarak]

Totally, there’s a lot of other stuff besides the warrens that I totally left out!

[@Houston810]

Can the same effect me created threw different warrens?

[@bramvandenheuvel4049]

What's your favorite warren? A) Elizabeth Warren B) The Warren Christmas C) The Iraq Warren ding

[@IskarJarak]

Lol

[@ImpmanPDX]

I know it's 2022, but I feel like I should be investing in undercity vaults full of cash. Anyone know any palace basements for sale?

[@akleo1209]

Tehol for president

[@IskarJarak]

From your lips to the gods’ ears!! 🙏

[@anthonyp3452]

So it's kinda like opening a portal straight to the sun to blast somebody but instead of the sun it's magic... Cool!

[@IskarJarak]

I think it’s pretty interesting and it gets even more detailed and fleshed out later in the books too-I just didn’t want to completely ruin it for you!

[@anthonyp3452]

@@IskarJarak What are your favorite magic systems in books? (If you have a video you can link that instead)

[@IskarJarak]

I really enjoy the soft magic system of Malazan, but I thought channeling in WoT was pretty cool for a hard magic system and MIstborn as well was pretty unique! Skilling in Realm of the Elderlings is pretty cool too!

[@anthonyp3452]

@@IskarJarak What is skilling? An what does WoT stand for?

[@IskarJarak]

Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan uses something called channeling. Skilling is kinda like accessing a warren but it lets the user manipulate people’s minds and makes them more powerful too. Robin Hobbs realm of the elderlings!

[@malapet8317]

Man I love fantasy. Hey guys hook me up with like minded peps. I'm on House of Chains.

[@IskarJarak]

Join the discord, lots of fun stuff!

[@malapet8317]

@@IskarJarak okay, will do good Sir

[@jeffreya8584]

Well... he was correct, if you haven't finished the books, for the love of god, do not go to the wiki

[@cooperbaird1192]

Lol shoulda said Elizabeth WARREN ohhhhh snap. Master of Meanas, master of illusions and lies. Also dabbled in Rashan, but let’s not talk about that....

[@IskarJarak]

🤪

[@Whiskey0880]

The warrens are a "dialogue"

[@Suckmypythagoras]

Lol um toasts fell at. Guess the captions were written by an imass

[@IskarJarak]

Hahaha, I didn’t even know YT was sticking captions on my videos. That is hilarious 😂 🤣👏

[@Suckmypythagoras]

@@IskarJarak gave me a good chuckle. Great video though! keep up all the great Malazan content!

[@IskarJarak]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@rejoyy]

Sarcasm is your Warren lol

[@IskarJarak]

Lol I’m always ready to draw deep on my sarcasm warren 🤪

[@rejoyy]

@@IskarJarak hahaha!

[@galvatron3323]

Krul's blood n viens

[@IskarJarak]

That one is going to be the focus of a video soon! Thanks for watching!!

[@galvatron3323]

@@IskarJarak Cool. I vaguely remember that Icarium was, in a way, creating a new warren system like the next evolution of them. Remember in lether how his storyline sort of concludes? He was the next Krul but with machines? Or is this thought my own construction

[@IskarJarak]

No, that’s about right. He essentially built a new set of pathways using that weird machine thingy outside of Lether. I’m hoping we get to see what ended up happening with that and if there’s going to be a bunch of new mages who can access magic through those new pathways in the Karsa books!!

[@galvatron3323]

@@IskarJarak sweet i didnt imagine that. I

[@IskarJarak]

I’m hyped for what else we might get to see! Wu ain’t done yet either!!

[@Punktastic13]

Ewww, you touched my warren. 🤣🤣🤣

[@IskarJarak]

That’s what she said 🤪🤷‍♂️

[@ADthehawk]

I just have one question. Whose favourite is Mallick Rel?