Chapter:Eight - Thieves, Heretics, and Whores (The Name of the Wind)
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Entering a small town, Kvothe’s troupe are met with mistrust from the mayor and constables. They have a writ which reverses the situation. Kvothe meets Ben and invites him to the troupe.
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Characters
Characters physically appearing in the chapter
- Kvothe refers to himself in the first person, as the narrator.
- Arliden was Edema Ruh, and was supposedly a better actor and musician than any have ever seen. Supposedly lured his wife away from her old life with sweet music and sweeter words.
- Laurian was Edema Ruh and had a gift for words.
- Mayor of the town they’re performing in.
- Trip was a juggler, often seen in jester’s motley.
- Marion and his wife were puppeteers.
- Abenthy was Kvothe’s first real teacher. An arcanist, tinker and peddler. Also called Ben.
- Tom is the Mayor’s constable.
Characters mentioned in the chapter, but not physically present
- Baron Greyfallow is Kvothe's troupe's patron. His colours are Green and Grey. He is Lord of the eastern marshes, Hudumbran-by-Thiren, the Wydeconte Hills and of Trelliston; Viscount of Montrone.
Locations
Locations mentioned in the chapter, but not physically visited