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(Edgewalker -- Osseric) Democratic Hierarchy of the Gods Pairing 8 - Shadow vs Light

Poll: (Edgewalker -- Osseric) Democratic Hierarchy of the Gods (59 member(s) have cast votes)

Who is more powerful in the Malazan World?

  1. Edgewalker (23 votes [38.98%])

    Percentage of vote: 38.98%

  2. Osseric (17 votes [28.81%])

    Percentage of vote: 28.81%

  3. Equal - too close - not enough info (19 votes [32.20%])

    Percentage of vote: 32.20%

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#1 User is offline   Brujah 

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Posted 14 September 2012 - 08:36 AM

Edgewalker - ancient Elder God of Shadow.

Osseric - God of the Tiste Liosan.
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 09:33 AM

Not enough info.

In the grand scheme of things I'd assume that Osserc had the most potential being a god of the liosan, light and sky along with being Draconean.

On the other hand we just don't know very much about Edgewalker. But considering that he has been successfully staying alive for countless millennia while protecting the boundaries of a contested realm, I'm assuming you don't want to mess with him.
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 11:45 AM

I'd be ok with putting Edgewalker on the same tier as Osseric, but are we putting Osseric on same level as Draconus or Rake, considering forum voted Rake ABOVE Drac. So it could look something like-

Rake
Draconus -
Osseric - Edgewalker

Or
Rake
Draconus - Edgewalker - Osseric

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Posted 14 September 2012 - 05:51 PM

I would like for EW to win , but I think these two are on the same tier . (I voted for EW because I don't like Osseric . )
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 09:52 PM

Not enough info. We only know a little bit about Osseric (most of it from the fact that he's said to roughly be Anomander's equal), but we know pretty much nothing about what Edgewalker can do.
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 10:57 PM

We know he's undead, so he can probably get hacked and slashed by Osserc continuously and still get close enough to rip his head off.
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Posted 15 September 2012 - 01:03 AM

We know that Osserc was concerned that Edgewalker was waiting somewhere when Kilimandaros met him in her dream.
So they are atleast equals.
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Posted 15 September 2012 - 01:21 AM

View PostSheve, on 15 September 2012 - 01:03 AM, said:

We know that Osserc was concerned that Edgewalker was waiting somewhere when Kilimandaros met him in her dream.
So they are atleast equals.


Nice catch. You're positive about that, though?

Also, was it not mentioned that Osseric and rake were equals in the books? I've been looking and can't remember where I read it. The thing is, if that's true, then rake, Osseric, and edgewalker are all equal, and all above Draconus. I had Draconus at number 1 before the polls, this would push him to 4th so far.

I think it was in RotCG, Osseric is in shadow with kyle, Dassem, shadowthrone, cot, and Osseric cuts something don't he? A shadow tendril or something, but anyway, that's not the point, if I remember right, Osseric looked towards Dassem, st, and cot as he'd easily dispatch all 3.

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Posted 15 September 2012 - 03:22 AM

View PostBrujah, on 15 September 2012 - 01:21 AM, said:

View PostSheve, on 15 September 2012 - 01:03 AM, said:

We know that Osserc was concerned that Edgewalker was waiting somewhere when Kilimandaros met him in her dream.
So they are atleast equals.

I think it was in RotCG, Osseric is in shadow with kyle, Dassem, shadowthrone, cot, and Osseric cuts something don't he? A shadow tendril or something, but anyway, that's not the point, if I remember right, Osseric looked towards Dassem, st, and cot as he'd easily dispatch all 3.


I think that is more Osserc's personality than anything. In all the instances he has featured in the books he exhibits the same unconcerned indifference to everything. However, in Gotm Rake does say that if St and Cot tag teamed him the fight might be challenging. Therefore considering that Rake was underpowered in the first novel and if Osserc is on par with Rake, he might truthfully be able to take all three of them.
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Posted 15 September 2012 - 07:03 PM

View PostBrujah, on 14 September 2012 - 08:36 AM, said:

Edgewalker - ancient Elder God of Shadow.

Osseric - God of the Tiste Liosan.


Edgewalker

There really isn't enough information about him but if you think about how scared of him all the Elient are, that know who he is...that and I just Detest Osseric so maybe im biased?
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Posted 16 September 2012 - 01:02 AM

We know very, very little about Edgewalker. We don't even know what species he is.

He's very old, and has seen countless claimants to Shadow come and go, and is in charge of guarding it. I would assume that he's fairly capable. More than Osseric? I can't really tell.
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Posted 16 September 2012 - 08:00 AM

I have to think Osseric..

Osseric came out of Kyle's sword (please don't ask me how or why. I've never understood the occurrence.) The event is disturbing enough that Traveller sides with Shadowthrone and Cotillion to face him. If Edgewalker could not or did not care to face Shadowthrone and Cotillion in the past, I have to think he would fail when 3 ascendents didn't really want to fight Osseric.

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Posted 16 September 2012 - 11:17 AM

ive ranked them as equals. I know in the books osseric is always made to seem as powerful as rake but its always felt to me that hes only alive cos rake saw no benefit to killing him out right. As for edgewalker. as its been said, we just dont know enough about him to make a strong argument for his abilities. but that's just my humble opinion
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Posted 29 August 2013 - 04:23 AM

Osserc is impulsive and.contrary, à spoiled brat who happens to be immortal. Draconus only loses to Anomander because Draconus is vulnérable to his own immense compassion and his quick temper. Rake has learned his lessons well and is more calculating as à result. In terms of RAW power, Draconus is number one, followed by Rake, Osserc and Edgewalker.

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Posted 29 August 2013 - 06:01 AM

View PostNefaraisBredd, on 29 August 2013 - 04:23 AM, said:

Osserc is impulsive and.contrary, à spoiled brat who happens to be immortal. Dtaconus only loses to Anomander because Draconus is vulnérable to his immense.compassion and his quick temper. Rake has learned his lessons well and is more calculating as à result. In terms of RAW power, Draconus is number one, followed by Rake, Osserc and Edgewalker.


I'd agree, Draconus is not weak. He is second to Rake largely because he beat himself. The fight between the two was a contest of wills rather than ability and its tough for an Elder Gods will to keep up with these purposeful young whippersnappers. Draconus is VERY much OP, reading CG as we speak and as far as I am, he has been nothing short of the boss. Both Rake and Osseric are on equal footing because Rake is filled with ambition while Osseric is filled with righteous arrogance. Their belief in themselves is on par.

Now the Scary bit is Edgewalker. no ambition to venture out. no concession to give in. He walks the line and keeps that shit in check. The balls of the guy to deny the place to every ascendant seeking power, not just in Wu but in all the other Warrens aswell. I'd place him and Draconus at the same level because it seems Old Gods do not learn new tricks. They are from the old school and have a very limited world view. They may hold a ton of power behind them but lack refinement which as much as it Galls me to say Osseric seems to have developed in the form of Osserc. He adapts fast and has condensed his presence in the world. As Father light he is worshipped, as Serc he is worshipped and as the lover of Tiam he is very much the height of the Hierachy. Osseric may respect and even fear Edgewalkers power but that doesn't mean he couldn't take him. Both have survived long by avoiding such conflicts. Though considering how often Osseric fought Rake Osseric is just as brilliant as him, if not more so because he is still around.

I'd hand it to Osseric for the exact same reasons we handed it to Rake.

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Posted 29 August 2013 - 09:59 PM

Just going on who I like the most. I'd say Edgewalker.
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Posted 05 September 2013 - 10:45 AM

Having read Blood and Bone, I would now amend my choice to a very tentative vote for Edgewalker.
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Posted 09 July 2016 - 02:51 AM

Just re-reading DoD and i found it. Proof that Edgewalker is a creature that inspires fear in Ascendants and Gods alike. Page 334 Osserc implores Kilmandaros to help him cause Edgewalker is 'angry' and Osserc is clearly pissing his trousers with fear
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