Paran's father

The Father of the Paran siblings made no personal appearance in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series. He was the head of House Paran and a successful wine merchant. His wife was called Felisin.House of Chains, Chapter 26, UK MMPB p.971
Ganoes Paran noted that his father instilled in him the need to be cautious when dealing with the many faces of the Empire.Gardens of the Moon, Chapter 1, UK MMPB p.36 He also had a tendency to self-pity.Memories of Ice, Chapter 4, US SFBC p.131
== In Gardens of the Moon ==
In 1154 BS, Paran's father visited Malaz City for the third time in as many years with his son Ganoes. The father was negotiating with harbour officials about the island export tithe.Gardens of the Moon, Prologue, UK MMPB p.3 He condemned his son for choosing to become a soldier.Gardens of the Moon, Chapter 1, UK MMPB p.46 By 1161 BS, his health was failing and he was slowly withdrawing from the daily chores, passing on responsibility to his daughter Tavore.Gardens of the Moon, Chapter 1, UK MMPB p.49
==In Deadhouse Gates==
His son's disappearance on Genabackis in 1163 BS took the life out of him and he died soon thereafter.Deadhouse Gates, Prologue, UK MMPB p.29/31 His daughter Felisin blamed his death on her sister Tavore.Deadhouse Gates, Chapter 24, US HC p.586
==In Memories of Ice==
Ganoes was informed of his family's fate by Dujek Onearm. The renegade High Fist informed him that his father had passed away and his mother had "elected" to join her husband shortly after.Memories of Ice, Chapter 4, US SFBC p.133
==In House of Chains==
Gamet, former captain of the Paran house guard, recalled the days of the Cull. The Paran children's mother and father had been arrested while Gamet and twelve guards remained behind to protect Felisin.House of Chains, Chapter 5, US SFBC p.240
== Speculations ==
It has been speculated that the father of the Parans was actually head of the Talons, which Steven Erikson did not deny when asked.
==Notes and references==
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