Ahla

Ahla, in the very early days of the formation of the Malazan Empire, was part of a gang of bandits. Ahla and the others preyed upon caravans and other traffic that travelled along the main north-south overland trade route across the Kanese landsDeadhouse Landing, Chapter 15, US TPB p.280 of Quon Tali. Ahla was described as ragged looking, wearing no armour and armed with a crossbow.Deadhouse Landing, Chapter 9, US TPB p.182-183
==In Deadhouse Landing==
With the rest of the gang, Ahla attempted to ambush a large caravan being conducted by Horst Grethall. Except for Ahla and her three comrades — who were assigned the very rear of the caravan — the rest of the bandits were taken care of by the caravan's "security chief", Shear. Unfortunately, for Ahla and the others, Dassem Ultor was travelling at the end of the caravan. Dassem easily first overcame the other three bandits, then closed on Ahla. She was unable to get a clear shot at Dassem, as he used one of the other bandits as a shield. When close enough, Dassem hit the trigger bar of Ahla's crossbow, which released the bolt into the surrounding bush. Ahla and the other three were then directed by Dassem to withdraw, which — although furious — they did.Deadhouse Landing, Chapter 9, US TPB p.182-184
==Notes and references==
Category:Bandits
Category:Females
Category:Quon Talians