Shadowthrone

Lore & Background

According to the provided source, Shadowthrone is a deity and partner to Cotillion (the Rope). His only recorded action in this text occurs during the campaign on the continent of Genabackis. When Adjunct Lorn released a Jaghut Tyrant and a demon lord named The Lord of the Galayn within Darujhistan, various divine figures became involved in the conflict. It was at this time that Shadowthrone and Rake negotiated the Rope's withdrawal from these events. This negotiation directly impacted the storyline of Sorry, a Bridgeburner who had been possessed by Cotillion. Following this divine agreement, the possession ended, and Sorry was freed to join Crokus. The source does not describe Shadowthrone as an ancient entity bound by T'lan Imass, nor does it mention him feeding on fear or existing within a Warren of Shadow.

In Their Own Story

During the Malazan Empire's campaign to conquer Darujhistan, several gods and magical forces increased their involvement. A specific subplot focused on Sorry, a young Bridgeburner known as a cold-blooded killer but who was actually possessed by Cotillion. The source states that when Cotillion's partner, Shadowthrone, along with Anomander Rake, negotiated the Rope's withdrawal from the war events, the possession ceased. This moment marked a turning point for Sorry, who was then able to fall in with Crokus, a young thief patronized by Oponn, the twin Gods of Chance. The text notes that as the novel ends, Crokus, along with Bridgeburner sapper Fiddler and assassin Kalam, volunteered to take the now-freed Sorry (called Apsalar) back to her homeland of Itko Kan.

Reader's Guide

The source offers limited guidance on Shadowthrone, confirming his status as a deity who acts in concert with Cotillion. His primary documented interaction involves removing Cotillion's influence from a mortal soldier during the Siege of Darujhistan. The text does not support claims that he is an unbound ancient entity, a manifestation of the Void, or that he first appeared in House of Chains. Readers should note that his actions in this source are strictly limited to the negotiation that freed Sorry and allowed her story to continue into Deadhouse Gates.

Did You Know?

• Shadowthrone is identified as a deity and the partner of Cotillion, also known as the Rope.
• He negotiated with Anomander Rake to withdraw the Rope from the war events on Genabackis.
• This negotiation resulted in freeing the Bridgeburner soldier Sorry from possession by Cotillion.
• After being freed, Sorry fell in with Crokus, a thief patronized by Oponn, the twin Gods of Chance.