First he was just Dassem Ultor, then he became the First Sword of the Malazan Empire under Kellanved, then he became the Knight of High House Death. Not just an exceptional swordsman, but un-arguably the best human swordsman alive.

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Am I, she wondered, to blame for Dassem Ultor's loss? He wields a sword that will not break if he doesn't. Dassem Ultor: First Sword of the Malazan Empire; supposedly killed outside Y'ghatan, Seven Cities HoC, TH, NoK, OST: Dathenar Fandoris: Tiste Andii; Soletaken; Korlat's Mistress of Assassination DoD, CG: Dayliss: Thelomen Toblakai woman favourd by Karsa Urlong but who had a relationship with his friend Bairoth Gild, for who she was also pregnant. Dassem is the first sword of the empire. Then at some point Hood did something to Dassem’s daughter, causing Dassem to reject Hood and his role in High House Death.

He was the knight(?) The connection between Dessimbelackis and the Deragoth was mentioned in BH: He wanted to use the Deragoth to make himself immortal, perhaps by putting his soul into them. Dassem Ultor the Lord of Tragedy *****I AM FINISHED***** [insert binge celebration here] If ever there was a plot making character in the awesomeness that is Steven Eriksons' books it would have to be Dassem Ultor, 'nuf said. of death, literally Hood's agent on Wu. Please practice hand-washing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Stay safe and healthy. It seemed implied that Dessimbelackis failed to do this. Look into the series, you'll definitely understand how awesome these books and the characters within truly are. Hood alone could answer that question, Lady Envy. Dassem Ultor was in fact the Knight of High House Death, and thus Hood's Mortal Sword, a shrewd and adequate decision by Hood to choose him as his Knight since the First Sword is continually referred to as the deadliest swordsman alive. Dassem Ultor, the First Sword reborn— 'Do you think,' she asked slowly,'that Hood would have taken her for the Chaining, had I answered the summons?' "Dassem Ultor, who was broken by Hood's taking of his daughter at the Time of the Chaining - this was a devastating blow.

This guy in particular.