First Sword of the Empire

The title "First Sword of the Empire" was used by the Malazan Empire to denote an Imperial Champion of the EmpireGardens of the Moon, Glossary, UK MMPB p.704 and the commander-in-chief of all armies. The First Sword's leadership extended only to action on the field. Overall strategy was left to the Emperor/Empress and his or her advisors.Return of the Crimson Guard, Book 1 Chapter 4, US HC p.174
== Notable First Swords==
* Dassem Ultor
* Grub, First Sword of the Late Empire PeriodHouse of Chains, Chapter 19, Epigraph
* Korbolo Dom
==Notes and references==
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it:Prima Spada dell'Impero
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