Character · The First Law · 7 books
Bayaz
Bayaz, First of the Magi, is an ancient wizard who returns to the Union with plans of his own. Charming one moment and terrifying the next, he uses everyone around him.
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Character facts
- First appearance
- The Blade Itself (2006)
- Latest appearance
- The Wisdom of Crowds (2021)
- Books
- 7 (6 major, 1 minor)
- Series
- First Law, Age of Madness
- Author
- Joe Abercrombie
- Circle
- The First Law
Where to meet Bayaz
Bayaz first appears in The Blade Itself (2006), in a major role, book 1 of the First Law series.
Every book with Bayaz
In publication order, with the size of their role in each.
- 2006MThe Blade Itselfmajor role · First LawBuy
- 2007MBefore They Are Hangedmajor role · First LawBuy
- 2008MLast Argument of Kingsmajor role · First LawBuy
- 2011·The Heroesminor roleBuy
- 2019MA Little Hatredmajor role · Age of MadnessBuy
- 2020MThe Trouble with Peacemajor role · Age of MadnessBuy
- 2021MThe Wisdom of Crowdsmajor role · Age of MadnessBuy
Appears most often with
| Character | Books together |
|---|---|
| Jezal dan LutharVain young officer | 6 |
| Sand dan GloktaCrippled torturer of the Inquisition | 6 |
| Caul ShiversNorthman who becomes a hard man | 4 |
| Collem WestOfficer of common birth | 3 |
| Ferro MaljinnEscaped slave seeking vengeance | 3 |
| Leo dan BrockYoung lord who craves glory | 3 |