Korel, aka Lands of Fist
The Lands of Fist, also called Korel by the Malazans, was the northernmost of two adjoining sub-continents, the other being Stratem. The Malazan Empire initially invaded Korel (though technically, only the Lands of Fist, the invasion did not extend as far south as Stratem) and took over most of the Lands of Fist, although they negotiated a diplomatic agreement with Korelri. They left behind an occupation force consisting of the Malaz 6th Army.
Regions and territories
- the Deep Wilderness
- Dourkan
- the Elder Continent
- Fist Island
- Jasston
- Jourilan
- Korel Island
- the Plains of Blight
- Remnant Isle
- Stygg
In Memories of Ice
The continent's unique cratered geography was revealed to be the result of the cataclysmic fall of the Crippled God 119,739 years before Burn's Sleep. The land was shattered and beset by tidal waves, firestorms, and ash-filled clouds. For months, the dismembered god had screamed unceasingly and the scattered survivors were reduced to savagery, cannibalism, and murder.[1][2]
In Stonewielder
Eventually immigrants from other lands repopulated the continent driving the original inhabitants to the fringe lands. The newcomers took up worship of The Lady who became the region's patron goddess.[3]
The Malazan Empire returned in 1167 BS, sending the Malazan Expeditionary Force as a punitive army to bring the now renegade 6th Army to heel.[4]