Fist (rank)

A Fist was a Malazan Imperial title denoting a commander, military or administrative, in the army.Stonewielder, Glossary Whereas a High Fist was in command of the operations on an entire continent, a Fist controlled a section of the operation, for example the command of an Army or the administration of a city. The rank was indicated by the addition of a carved, 'shining' ring (torc) around the arm.House of Chains, Chapter 22, UK MMPB p.854
A military governor in the Malazan Empire carried the rank of a Fist.Gardens of the Moon, Glossary, UK MMPB p.704
==Notable Fists==
*Aragan
*Blistig
*Coltaine
*D'Ebbin
*Faradan Sort
*Gamet
*Keneb
*Khemet Shul
*Kindly
*Korbolo Dom (renegade)
*Rheena
*Rillish Jal Keth
*Temul
*Tene Baralta
==Known places ruled by a Fist==
*Aren
*Cawn
*(Itko) KanGardens of the Moon, Chapter 1, UK MMPB p.31
*Li Heng
*Quon Tali
==Notes and references==
Category:Military ranks
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