Trotts

Summary

Trotts is a Barghast warrior serving in the Bridgeburners' 9th Squad under Sergeant Whiskeyjack. A massive, fierce fighter, Trotts brings the warrior traditions of the Barghast to the Malazan military, serving as the squad's close-combat specialist. His presence in the Bridgeburners connects the unit to the wider Barghast storyline that becomes significant in Memories of Ice.

Arc by Book

Book 1: Gardens of the Moon

Trotts serves as a soldier in the 9th Squad during the Siege of Pale and the subsequent mission to Darujhistan. He is one of the squad's most physically imposing members, a warrior whose Barghast heritage makes him stand out among the predominantly human soldiers.

Book 3: Memories of Ice

Trotts plays a pivotal role when the Bridgeburners encounter the White Face Barghast. His Barghast blood gives him a unique position — he is both a Malazan soldier and a member of the Barghast people, and his heritage becomes diplomatically crucial when Onearm's Host needs to ally with the White Face clans under Humbrall Taur.

Trotts fights Humbrall Taur's chosen champion in ritual combat, winning the right for the Malazans to be heard. This victory helps forge the alliance between the Barghast and the Malazan-Brood coalition against the Pannion Domin.

Trotts dies during the campaign, killed in the fighting. His death is one of the many losses that diminish the Bridgeburners during their final campaign.

Key Relationships

• Whiskeyjack — his sergeant
• Fiddler — squad-mate
• Quick Ben — squad-mate
• Mallet — squad healer
• Humbrall Taur — White Face Barghast warchief
• Hetan — Barghast woman, Humbrall Taur's daughter

Appearances

See Also

• Bridgeburners — the company Trotts serves in
• Barghast — Trotts' people
• Brotherhood — the bonds within the squad