Character from Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson
Simple-minded Bonehunter mage who saw warrens as colored candles and lit every single one to save his comrades, burning himself away in the process.
Beak was born with the ability to see magic as candles — each warren a different color of flame. He was abused as a child and never fully matured emotionally, retaining a childlike innocence that made hardened soldiers protective of him. His magical ability was extraordinary — he could access every warren simultaneously, a feat almost unheard of. When his comrades faced annihilation, he lit all his candles at once, creating a shield that saved thousands but consumed him entirely. His sacrifice is one of the most devastating moments in the series.
Young, round-faced, with a guileless expression and wide eyes that seem to see things others cannot. Small and unassuming, easily overlooked in a squad of hardened soldiers.
Also known as: Beak, Mage Beak