Luel

Luel — before the formation of the Malazan Empire — was an ex-officer of the Kanese military who had deserted along with the large unit of crossbow-wielders whom he commanded. The bearded Luel and his unit became outlaws preying on caravans that traversed the southern confederacy of Itko Kan along the north-south trade route which ran between Li Heng and Fedal.Deadhouse Landing, Chapter 8, US TPB p.155Deadhouse Landing, Chapter 15, US TPB p.280/282
==In Deadhouse Landing==
Commander Luel and his "crossbowers" surrounded a caravan led by Horst Grethall, and began looting the caravan's trade goods. Unfortunately for the commander and his outlaws, this caravan was protected by head guard, Shear, and caravan member, a young Dassem Ultor. These two, working together, killed or disabled most of Luel's men and women. Finally, Luel — protected by a double-rank of crossbowers — began to withdraw. Dassem, to prevent the later return of Luel and his outlaws, threw a spear at the commander, impaling him mid-torso. This resulted in the death of Luel, and the panicky flight of the surviving outlaws.Deadhouse Landing, Chapter 15, US TPB p.282-287
==Notes and references==
Category:Males
Category:Kanese
Category:Military
Category:Commanders
Category:Bandits