Golden Gyrfalcon

The "Golden Gyrfalcon" was a tavernDeadhouse Landing, Chapter 9, US TPB p.188 and gambling house situated near the Centre Docks of Malaz City in the early days of the formation of the Malazan Empire. It was a coarse and shabby building which stood close to the city's waterfront. A sign outside the "Gyrfalcon" bore an image of that particular raptor. The offices of the owner were located on an upper floor above the tavern's main room.Deadhouse Landing, Chapter 3, US TPB p.40Deadhouse Landing, Chapter 10, US TPB p.196
==In Deadhouse Landing==
The "Golden Gyrfalcon" was owned by Geffen — the city's and Malaz Island's top crime boss at the time — who had named his establishment as a play on his nickname: Gef.Deadhouse Landing, Dramatis PersonaeDeadhouse Landing, Chapter 3, US TPB p.40
The ground floor common room of the "Gyrfalcon" possessed a "broad cobblestone fireplace", while hidden in the store room in the cellar was a door which led into a well-equipped armoury.Deadhouse Landing, Chapter 12, US TPB p.226-227 Also located on the ground floor of the "Gyrfalcon" was a "sprawling combination tavern and gambling room".Deadhouse Landing, Chapter 16, US TPB p.309
==Trivia==
The gyrfalcon is a bird of prey, the largest of the falcon species. The abbreviation 'gyr' is also used.Extracted from the Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyrfalcon
==Notes and references==
Category:Locations
Category:Malaz City
Category:Inns