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Trull Sengar

A brother who defended the gate, only to witness his world burn and his kin fall.

Trull Sengar serves as a central figure in the Tiste Edur narrative arc within Steven Erikson's *Reaper's Gale*, the seventh volume of the Malazan Book of the Fallen. As the brother of Rhulad Sengar, the self-proclaimed emperor of Letheras, Trull is thrust into a brutal conflict involving the Tiste Edur fleet and various challengers from across the world. Unlike his siblings who remain in power or perish on the throne, Trull's journey takes him to the Refugium, where he stands as a defender against ancient sorcerous threats. His role shifts from a political figure within Letheras to a warrior protecting the last remnants of his people's heritage amidst a dying land.

Role
Warrior / Defender
Affiliation
Tiste Edur (Sengar Clan)
Status
Alive (at end of described events)
Origin
Letheras (implied Tiste Edur origin)

Lore & Background

Trull Sengar's most significant actions occur during the crisis in the Refugium. The conflict escalates when Silchas Ruin, along with Clip and Wither, emerge from the portal with Kettle, Udinaas, Seren, and Fear. A chaotic melee ensues where Silchas, Clip, and Wither attempt to kill their former allies. In this fight, Trull proves his martial prowess by defeating Clip, who is forced to retreat after being overpowered. While Fear is slain by Clip and Wither is destroyed by Seren, Trull survives the battle alongside the wounded survivors. Following these events, Quick Ben, Hedge, Trull, and Seren teleport to Letheras, marking a pivotal shift in the war's geography.

In Their Own Story

The narrative of *Reaper's Gale* places Trull Sengar at the heart of the Refugium's collapse. He stands guard with Onrack the Broken as the portal opens, revealing Silchas Ruin and his companions. The situation turns violent instantly when Silchas, Clip, and Wither turn on the group. Trull engages in direct combat with Clip, successfully defeating him while others fall around them: Fear is killed by Clip, and Wither is destroyed by Seren. The survivors, including Trull, recover from their wounds. He then joins Quick Ben, Hedge, and Seren in teleporting away from the dying Refugium to arrive in Letheras, leaving the fate of the Finest and his brother Rhulad to unfold.

Reader's Guide

Trull Sengar's path is defined by his defense of the Refugium portal during the arrival of Silchas Ruin. He fights alongside Onrack the Broken against the treacherous trio of Menandore, Sheltatha Lore, and Sukul Ankhadu initially. When Silchas Ruin arrives with Clip, Wither, Kettle, Udinaas, Seren, and Fear, Trull is part of the group that survives a deadly internal conflict where he personally defeats Clip. The aftermath sees the group teleporting to Letheras via Quick Ben's magic. Readers should note that while his brother Rhulad becomes emperor, Trull remains a warrior focused on survival and protection rather than conquest. His presence in Letheras connects the Refugium storyline directly to the climax of the novel where the Tiste Edur fleet arrives outside the capital.

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