Malazan Magic, Warrens, and the RPG Origins with Ian C. Esslemont

Recently I had a chat with Steven Erikson about Magic and Malazan, but no discussion on the topic of Warrens and Magic in the Malazan world would be complete without bringing in the co-creator of the world, Ian C. Esslemont, to give his version of events and add to the discussion.
Esslemont was the one that introduced Erikson to role-playing games and AD&D in the first place, and so it was an opportunity to get his perspective on the magic in Malazan as well as magic in fantasy in general.
We had the by now expected issues with the internet (Why, internet goblins? WHY?), but Esslemont graciously soldiered through.

So, apologies for the quality of the video and audio which kept going in and out, we did our best.
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Intro and Music by Professor Trip.