Scabandari Bloodeye

Lore & Background

Scabandari's defining moment occurred after a great battle between the K'Chain Che'Malle and an alliance of Tiste Andii and Tiste Edur. The Tiste Andii, led by Silchas Ruin (brother to Anomander Rake), and the Tiste Edur, led by Scabandari, fought together but bore heavy losses. The source notes that the Tiste Andii had the harder task and vastly fewer survivors. Capitalizing on this, Scabandari betrayed Silchas Ruin, stabbing him in the back. He then ordered the killing of the remaining Tiste Andii to ensure no threat remained for millennia. This event set the stage for the current timeline where the Tiste Edur tribes are united under a Warlock King.

In Their Own Story

In the wake of the battle with the K'Chain Che'Malle, Scabandari stood before his wounded ally Silchas Ruin. Both factions had suffered egregious losses, but the Tiste Andii were particularly decimated. Seizing the moment, Scabandari betrayed Silchas, stabbing him in the back. He then commanded that all surviving Tiste Andii be killed to eliminate any future threat to his people. Following this treachery, Silchas Ruin named him Bloodeye. This betrayal severed the alliance and left the Tiste Edur as the dominant Tiste faction, eventually leading to their unification by a Warlock King in the present day of the narrative.

Reader's Guide

Scabandari Bloodeye is defined by his role as the betrayer of the Tiste Andii. His key actions include leading the Tiste Edur against the K'Chain Che'Malle, suffering losses alongside his allies, and then turning on Silchas Ruin. He stabbed Ruin in the back and ordered the execution of surviving Tiste Andii. This act was motivated by a desire to prevent future threats from the weakened Tiste Andii race. His name, Bloodeye, was given to him by the very brother he betrayed.

Did You Know?

• Scabandari was named Bloodeye by Silchas Ruin immediately after stabbing him.
• He betrayed the alliance because the Tiste Andii had the harder task in battle and few survived.
• The purpose of his betrayal was to ensure no surviving Tiste Andii posed a threat in the millennia to come.
• Scabandari led the Tiste Edur faction, while Silchas Ruin led the Tiste Andii against the K'Chain Che'Malle.