Ivala

Ivala, in the early days of the formation of the Malazan Empire, was a young woman who was a member of the Malaz City criminal underworld. She presumably served first under the Malaz crime boss, Geffen, and subsequently under Lee. Lee found Ivala to possess unusually impressive ruthlessness.Deadhouse Landing, Chapter 16, US TPB p.309-310
==In Deadhouse Landing==
Lee having replaced Geffen, she made Ivala one of her lieutenants. There came a time, however, when the criminal "business had fallen off...dramatically" — which led to Ivala eventually becoming Lee's last remaining lieutenant. Lee's "paltry few" gang members included just Ivala along with three guards. Late one night Ivala, Lee and the guards were sitting at a back table in the "Golden Gyrfalcon". The young mage and assassin, Cowl, entered the "Gyrfalcon" and sat down at their table. Cowl was suffering from a very bloody nose and looked very pale and ill in general — which led Ivala to give Lee a look that suggested that they should take advantage of Cowl's current weakness to get rid of him. Lee shook her head to let Ivala know that they should leave Cowl alone. Cowl wanted to talk privately to Lee, so Lee dismissed Ivala and the guards — suggesting that they go and get some sleep.Deadhouse Landing, Chapter 16, US TPB p.309-310
==Notes and references==
Category:Females
Category:Malazans
Category:Thieves
Category:Lieutenants