Beru
Also known as: Lord of Storms | Race: God (ascendant) | Warren/Affiliation: Storms, weatherSummary
Beru is the Lord of Storms, one of the most widely worshipped gods across the Malazan world. His name appears constantly throughout the series in common oaths and exclamations — "Beru fend!", "Beru bless us" — indicating his deep integration into everyday religious life across multiple continents. He maintains an organized priesthood, including Rath' priests in Capustan, and is one of the seven recognized religions in Kartool. Despite his ubiquitous presence in the cultural fabric of the world, Beru rarely intervenes directly in mortal affairs, making him a background deity whose influence is felt more through faith than action.
Arc by Book
Book 3: Memories of Ice
Beru's organized worship is visible in Capustan, where Rath'Beru priests serve as part of the city's diverse religious community. The various Rath' priesthoods play a role in the politics and defence of the city during the Pannion War.
Book 6: The Bonehunters
Beru is named as one of the seven religions in the island city of Kartool, reinforcing his status as a major deity with widespread institutional worship.
Book 10: The Crippled God
Beru appears at the gathering of gods as the convergence surrounding the Crippled God reaches its climax. His presence among the assembled deities underscores his standing in the divine hierarchy.
Key Relationships
- Hood — fellow god in the pantheon
- Dessembrae — fellow deity with Rath' priests in Capustan
Appearances
| Book | Role |
| 1. Gardens of the Moon | Mentioned (oaths) |
| 2. Deadhouse Gates | Mentioned (oaths) |
| 3. Memories of Ice | Minor (Rath' priests in Capustan) |
| 4. House of Chains | Mentioned (oaths) |
| 5. Midnight Tides | Mentioned |
| 6. The Bonehunters | Mentioned (Kartool religions) |
| 7. Reaper's Gale | Mentioned (oaths) |
| 8. Toll the Hounds | Mentioned (oaths) |
| 9. Dust of Dreams | Mentioned |
| 10. The Crippled God | Minor (gathering of gods) |