The Free Cities of Genabackis
An alliance of cities attempting to thwart the Malazan intention to conquer the continent. The majority of them were subjugated. As of the beginning of GotM, only Pale and Darujhistan are still unconquered by the Malazans.
Free Cities Mercantile alliance of city-states in northern
Genabackis, all but one of which has since been conquered by the
Malazan Empire.
GotM, Glossary
"...In the eighth year the Free Cities of
Genabackis established contracts with a number of mercenary armies to oppose the Imperium's advance; prominent among them were the
Crimson Guard, under the command of Prince
K'azz D'Avore (see Volumes III & V); and the
Tiste Andii regiments of
Moon's Spawn, under the command of
Caladan Brood and others."
GotM, UK mmpb p.10
"His uncle told him that the Council still frantically proclaimed neutrality, desperate in their efforts to separate themselves from the now destroyed Free Cities alliance."
- Crokus
GotM, US HC, p.142
"He turned back to the map on the table and studied the eleven once Free Cities that now bore the
Empire flag. Only
Darujhistan remained, the twelfth and last marked by a flag that was not burgundy and gray."
GotM, US HC, p.158
"The Free Cities of Genabackis were a squabbling, back-stabbing lot. Gold-hungry rulers and thieving factors squealed loudest at the threat to their freedom..."
DG, UK mmpb, p.568
Apple
Cajale
Darujhistan
Evinor
Ganiss
Garalt
Genalle
Hoop
One Eye Cat
Nisst
Pale
Porule
Sogena
Tulips
"They had a mission ahead of them, one that would take them right into the heart of
Darujhistan. The city was the next on the
Empire's list, the last Free City, the continent's lone gem worthy enough to covet."
GotM, US HC, p.122
"With the coming of the Moranth
the tide turned.
And like ships in a harbour
the Free Cities were swept under
Imperial seas.
The war entered its twelfth year,
the Year of the Shattered Moon
and its sudden spawn
of deathly rain and
black-winged promise.
Two cities remained to contest
the Malazan onslaught.
One stalwart, proud banners
beneath Dark’s powerful wing.
The other divided –
– without an army,
bereft of allies –
The strong city fell first.
Call to Shadow
Felisin (b.1146)
GotM, UK Trade p.39, UK mmpb p.51
- Pale is the "strong," Darujhistan "the other divided."
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