The Malazan Expeditionary Force was put together in 1167BS as a punitive force to bring the renegade Malaz 6th Army in Korel to heel. It was composed of the Malazan 4th and 8th Armies. They were supported by a Blue Moranth fleet under Admiral Swirl. High Fist Greymane was in charge of all land operations and Admiral Nok commanded the naval assault.