Magic in The Malazan Book of The Fallen - Holds

Holds

On at least one continent, Lether, Warrens do not function due to the effects of a large-scale, long-lasting stasis cast over the continent by Gothos. Magic on the continent was arrested in its development, and retained the primitive yet powerful form of Holds, which are capable of great destruction, but lack the nuanced abilities and fine control of the Warrens found elsewhere on the planet.

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