the Gullet
The Deep-mouth threshold beneath Cairnhold where surface meets Deeps.
Located directly beneath the hold of Cairnhold, The Gullet serves as the critical Deep-mouth threshold where the surface world intersects with the Deeps. This distinct location is separate from 'the Throat,' which remains reserved for the Marrow's inner gate. Over time, the city of Dawnhold was constructed directly above this subterranean entrance.
- Location
- Beneath Cairnhold
- Type
- Deep-mouth Threshold
- Surface City Above
- Dawnhold
- Claimed By
- The Bound (Book 8)
- Key Event Site
- First Monster/Human Alliance Table (Book 9)
- Distinction
- Distinct from 'the Throat'
Lore & Background
The Gullet holds immense historical significance as the site where the first alliance table between monsters and humans was established in Book 9, following its claim by the Bound in Book 8. It is also the tragic final resting place of Rukh, who died holding a closing gate here in Book 11, an act that earned him the title of Maw King.
Did You Know?
- The city of Dawnhold was built directly above The Gullet.
- It is strictly distinct from 'the Throat,' which belongs to the Marrow's inner gate.
- Rukh earned the name Maw King by dying while holding a closing gate here in Book 11.
- The Bound claimed this location during the events of Book 8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Gullet the same as 'the Throat'?
No, it is distinct; 'the Throat' is reserved for the Marrow's inner gate.
What city sits above The Gullet?
The city of Dawnhold is built directly above it.
Who claimed The Gullet and when?
It was claimed by the Bound in Book 8.
What major alliance event happened here?
The first monster/human alliance table took place here in Book 9.