Humbrall Taur

Summary

Humbrall Taur is the warchief of the White Face Barghast clans — a massive, imposing warrior-leader who commands the largest concentration of Barghast people on Genabackis. His decision to ally the White Face clans with the Malazan-Brood coalition against the Pannion Domin in Memories of Ice proves pivotal to the campaign's success.

Arc by Book

Book 3: Memories of Ice

Humbrall Taur leads the White Face Barghast when the Malazan-Brood alliance seeks their support against the Pannion Domin. The Barghast are a proud, independent people, and Humbrall Taur is reluctant to commit his warriors to a foreign war.

The alliance is secured through ritual combat — Trotts, the Barghast Bridgeburner, defeats Humbrall Taur's champion, earning the right for the Malazans to be heard. Humbrall Taur then negotiates terms for the Barghast contribution, demonstrating shrewd political awareness alongside his warrior's pride.

Humbrall Taur commits the White Face clans to the war, and the Barghast cavalry proves a decisive force in the battles against the Pannion armies. His children — Hetan, Cafal, and Netok — each play significant roles in the campaign.

Key Relationships

• Hetan — his daughter, a fierce warrior
• Cafal — his eldest son
• Trotts — the Bridgeburner whose combat victory secures the alliance
• Caladan Brood — the warlord he allies with
• Dujek Onearm — the Malazan commander he joins

Appearances

See Also

• Barghast — the people Humbrall Taur leads
• Tradition and Value Systems — Barghast warrior traditions