Reacher's Square

Reacher's Square was a huge public area in Unta, the Malazan imperial capital. Located near the government precincts, the brick paved square was surrounded by a lichen encrusted, four man-lengths high wall built of close-fitted stone. Atop a portion of the wall was a row of spiked human heads, all that remained of the last ruling council of Unta.Return of the Crimson Guard, Book I Chapter I, UK PB p.30-31Return of the Crimson Guard, Book II Chapter II, UK PB p.289
Capable of holding over fifty thousand spectators, it was the site of well attended monthly executions.Return of the Crimson Guard, Book I Chapter I, UK PB p.30-31
The square could be reached via the Way of Opals, a main thoroughfare from the harbor which was lined by multi-storied buildings containing shops on the first floor and balconied residences above.Return of the Crimson Guard, Book I Chapter I, UK PB p.30Return of the Crimson Guard, Book II Chapter II, UK PB p.289/302
== In Return of the Crimson Guard==
Reacher's Square was the site of the execution of former Fist and member of the Old Guard, Janul. It was also where the Clawmaster Possum assassinated Janul's sister Janelle.Return of the Crimson Guard, Book I Chapter I, UK PB p.31/34-35
The invading Crimson Guard passed down streets lined with curious Untans on their way to Reacher's Square to reach the Malazan Imperial Palace.Return of the Crimson Guard, Book II Chapter II, UK PB p.289
==Notes and references==
Category:Streets and Squares
Category:Unta