Edur were originally invaders from the Warren, forming a large part of the army that fought the K’Chain Che’Malle along with the Tiste Andii. After the battle, the Edur turned on the Andii and wiped them out. The Edur’s leader, Scabandari Bloodeye, disappeared shortly after and the Edur decayed from an advanced species into a tribal group isolated to the northeast portion of Lether and several other minor pockets on other continents, such as far west of Seven Cities.
All comments that follow refer to the majority of the species located on the continent of Lether.
Descent is patrilineal, though the females have a strong influence over the family. The Edur are organized into tribes, and these tribes became united prior to Midnight Tides by Hannan Mosag, the Warlock King. Decisions are made with input from the elders of the tribe, though blooded warriors are allowed to observe events. The Edur also have elaborate funeral rites where coins (gold silver and bronze, the metal dependant on the Edur’s status in the tribes) are melted on the skin of the Edur dead and then they are placed in the Bloodwood forest with a guard to protect the body from spirits looking for a vessel. After the ascent of the Emperor, Rhulad Sengar, the Edur became far more warlike and dominated by the commands of the Emperor.
Edur interactions with the Malazan Empire
The Tiste Edur has had significant interactions with the Malazan Empire. During the events of The Bonehunters, the main fleet of the Malazan Empire crossed paths with one of the exploratory fleets of the Tiste Edur. The Edur threatened to destroy the Malazan fleet with sorcery, but the Malazan High Mage Quick Ben bluffed his way past with unknowing help from Bottle and the goddess Eres’al,