Memories of Ice (Malazan Book of the Fallen, #3)

by Steven Erikson

‘Itkovian,’ Pran Chole rasped, ‘this word “Pannion”. Has it a particular meaning among the natives?’ He shook his head, not trusting himself to speak. ‘Pannion,’ the Bonecaster said. ‘A Jaghut word. A Jaghut name.’