'The Red Blades were, at this time, pre-eminent among those pro-Malazan prganizations that arose in occupied territories. Viewing themselves as progressive in their embrace of the values of imperial unification, this quasi-military cult became infamous with their brutal pragmatism when dealing with dissenting kin...

Lives of the Conquered

Ilem Trauth

DG, UK MMPB, p.115

An exquisite match of dog to master, the Wickan cattle-dog is a vicious, unpredictable breed, compact yet powerful, though by far its most notable characteristic is its stubborn will

Lives of the Conquered

Ilem Trauth

DG, UK MMPB, p.535