Brother Carfin

Brother Carfin was a member of the Synod of Stygg, a group of mages, witches, and warlocks opposed to the rule of the Lady in the Lands of Fist. He was described as a skeletally tall narrow-limbed man with pale skin and long black hair. He lived in a cave, to which he referred as his "subterranean domicile" and claimed he was not technically a eunuch. Carfin wore a dark shirt, vest, and trousers, each notable for their patchwork of mending.Stonewielder, Chapter 4, US HC p.181-183Stonewielder, Chapter 7, US HC p.358Stonewielder, Chapter 8, US HC p.422
Carfin was a mage of Rashan.Stonewielder, Chapter 8, US HC p.422
==In Stonewielder==
Carfin gathered with the rest of the Synod near Ebon to discuss a recent proliferation of signs and portents and to consider their future course of action.Stonewielder, Chapter 4, US HC p.183-184 All of the Synod, excepting its leader Totsin, chose to act by supporting the Jourilan Army of Reform in its rebellion against the imperial rulers of Jourilan. Carfin, Sister Gosh, Brother Jool, and Sister Esa invoked a ritual to bring the Reform Army champion Ivanr into the memories of the past to collect skystones and aid the war effort. Carfin fled when a creature of the Lady attempted to stop them.Stonewielder, Chapter 7, US HC p.357-362
Later, Carfin appeared in the camp of the Malazan Expeditionary Force near Three Sisters in Rool. Standing over the dying Kyle he informed Devaleth that the Synod had foreseen a role for the Adjunct and that he must be healed. Carfin was surprised by the arrival of Totsin who convinced Carfin to use his magic to save Kyle's life. Carfin hesitated because doing so would bring the attention of the Lady. He could use his warren to escape but had never yet attempted to enter Rashan and might never return. Emboldened by Totsin, Carfin accepted the risk as necessary, healed Kyle, and disappeared as the Lady attacked.Stonewielder, Chapter 8, US HC p.422-425
Carfin ultimately found his way out of Rashan more powerful and confident than before. He appeared at the Ring Wall to assist Sister Gosh in destroying the chain protecting the fragment of the Lady kept in The Hole. Totsin attempted to stop them, but the pair made quick work of the traitor, and the fragment was destroyed by Stormriders. Afterwards, flaunted his new power by stepping through a shadow into his subterranean domicile.Stonewielder, Chapter 12, US HC p.604-607
==Notes and references==
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