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

by Steven Erikson

I am Nightchill, Elder Goddess. I am Bellurdan, Thelomen Skullcrusher. I am Tattersail, who was once mortal. And I am Silverfox, flesh and blood Bonecaster, Summoner of the T’lan. And I have been defeated. By mortals—