Itko Kanese 8th Cavalry

The Itko Kanese 8th Cavalry was a military unit based in Itko Kan. Ganoes Paran began his military service with them. They were predominately veterans of the siege of Li Heng and the Wickan Wars.Gardens of the Moon, Chapter 1, UK MMPB p.22 The veterans had been based there for about six years by 1161BS.Gardens of the Moon, Chapter 1, UK MMPB p.35
==Itko Kan Massacre==
In the year 1161BS, the 19th Regiment of the Itko Kanese cavalry consisted of 175 men and women and 210 horses. They were all killed by the Hounds of ShadowGardens of the Moon, Chapter 1, UK MMPB p.17 on the Imperial raised road near the market town of Gerrom.Gardens of the Moon, Chapter 1, UK MMPB p.12/17/32
==Trivia==
The 19th Regiment used high-backed saddles and wore shiny helms. There were few women amongst them.Gardens of the Moon, Chapter 1, UK MMPB p.12 At least some wore iron-scaled gauntlets.Gardens of the Moon, Chapter 1, UK MMPB p.14
==Notes and references==
pl:Ósma Kawalerii
de:8. Kavallerie von Itko Kan
Category:Malazan military units