Satele isn't close to Malgus, though. Satele was disarmed, and Satele only "won" because the other dude distracted Malgus.
And Malgus has probably a better growth rate as well, considering how much he grew after he killed his lover. And slayne also convinced me that Malgus >> HoT, but I can't copy his argument rn.
Anyway, is it now officially confirmed that Malgus is dead?
I thought it's been confirmed that he was dead?...
Unless there's any reason why he'd come back.
Regardless, Satele WAS close to Malgus in that fight, Malgus just happened to be a better duelist, although Satele absolutely crushed him with the force.
My point is, Malgus died, while Satele has lived on and grown in power.