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|fullname = Kvothe, son of Arliden
 
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* Maedre
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* Red
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* E'lir
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* Dulator
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* Shadicar
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* Lightfinger
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* Kvothe the Bloodless
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* Kvothe the Arcane
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* Kvothe Kingkiller
 
|status = Alive
 
|status = Alive
 
|type = Major
 
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}}'''Kvothe''' (''kəˈvōTH'') is the main character in ''[[The Kingkiller Chronicle]]''.  Much of what is known about him is self-reported to accomplished scrivener [[Devan Lochees]] and may not be fully reliable. While he has proven to Devan (Chronicler) to be quick of wit and sharp of memory, he also admits at times in his telling of his tale that his mind was not always "fully awake," or to have been under the influence of mind-altering chemicals, and some of his alterations to his story may be intentional.
|monikers = Reshi
 
Maedre
 
Red
 
E'lir
 
Dulator
 
Shadicar
 
Lightfinger
 
Six-string
 
Kvothe the Bloodless
 
Kvothe the Arcane
 
Kvothe Kingkiller
 
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'''Kvothe''' (''kəˈvōTH'') is the main character in ''[[The Kingkiller Chronicle]]''.  Much of what is known about him is self-reported to accomplished scrivener [[Devan Lochees]] and may not be fully reliable. While he has proven to Devan (Chronicler) to be quick of wit and sharp of memory, he also admits at times in his telling of his tale that his mind was not always "fully awake," or to have been under the influence of mind-altering chemicals, and some of his alterations to his story may be intentional.
 
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
Kvothe has pale skin and green eyes, though the intensity of this color is often noted as changing throughout the series. His eyes are similar to the description of his mother's eyes. He has extremely red hair often compared to a flame. He is exceptionally intelligent, quick-witted, sharp-tongued and clever, as well as a talented musician. He is also very curious, a quality that often gets him into trouble. He has a nasty temper, and acts reckless when emotional.
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Kvothe has pale skin and green eyes, though the intensity of this color is often noted as changing throughout the series. His eyes are similar to the description of his mother's eyes. He has extremely red hair often compared to a flame. He is exceptionally intelligent, quick-witted, sharp-tongued and clever, as well as a talented musician. He is also very curious, a quality that often gets him into trouble. He has a nasty temper and acts reckless when emotional.
  
 
==Early Life==
 
==Early Life==
 
Kvothe was born to [[Arliden]] and [[Laurian]], the leaders of a troupe of [[Edema Ruh]] known as ''Lord Greyfallow's Men''. His early education was spotty - mostly focusing on music and acting.
 
Kvothe was born to [[Arliden]] and [[Laurian]], the leaders of a troupe of [[Edema Ruh]] known as ''Lord Greyfallow's Men''. His early education was spotty - mostly focusing on music and acting.
  
In his adolescence, Kvothe meets an elderly [[Arcanist]] named [[Abenthy]], and witnesses the Arcanist call the name of the wind to frighten off town officials who are pestering him. This sparks Kvothe's interest in "naming," Abenthy is invited to join the troupe in traveling, in exchange for his services as an arcanist.  
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In his youth, Kvothe meets an elderly [[Arcanist]] named [[Abenthy]] and witnesses Abenthy call the [[Naming|name]] of the wind to frighten off town officials who are pestering him. This sparks Kvothe's interest in naming. Soon after, Abenthy is invited to join the troupe in traveling in exchange for his services as an arcanist.
  
This encounter is pivotal for Kvothe's life, as Abenthy recognizes that Kvothe is extremely intelligent and agrees to educate him. Kvothe receives education in [[Sympathy]], Chemistry, Rhetoric, and Arithmetic in preparation for admittance to the [[University]], and makes a lasting impact on the young man. Abenthy instructs him in several useful mental tools, such as the "[[Heart of Stone]]" to be able to think without emotional attachment, and the "[[Alar]]," faith powerful enough to influence the physical world. Abenthy serves not only as an instructor, but a close friend of Kvothe. Abenthy eventually departs the troupe, to Kvothe's dismay, but not before gifting a copy of ''Rhetoric and Logic'', the only book in Abenthy's possession that Kvothe did not read cover-to-cover, with an inscription that Kvothe later intends to use as proof of study under Abenthy.
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This encounter is pivotal for Kvothe's life, as Abenthy recognizes that Kvothe is extremely intelligent and agrees to educate him. Kvothe receives education in [[Sympathy]], Chemistry, Rhetoric, and Arithmetic in preparation for admittance to the [[University]]. Abenthy instructs him in several useful mental tools, such as the "[[Heart of Stone]]" to be able to think without emotional attachment, and the "[[Alar]]," faith powerful enough to influence the physical world. Abenthy serves not only as an instructor but a close friend of Kvothe. Abenthy eventually leaves the troupe, to Kvothe's dismay, but not before gifting a copy of ''Rhetoric and Logic'', the only book in Abenthy's possession that Kvothe did not read cover-to-cover. {{Quote|Kvothe, Defend yourself well at the University. Make me proud. Remember your father’s song. Be wary of folly. Your friend, Abenthy}}
{{Quote|   “Kvothe, Defend yourself well at the University. Make me proud. Remember your father’s song. Be wary of folly. Your friend, Abenthy.”}}
 

Revision as of 09:31, 17 December 2018

Kvothe (kəˈvōTH) is the main character in The Kingkiller Chronicle. Much of what is known about him is self-reported to accomplished scrivener Devan Lochees and may not be fully reliable. While he has proven to Devan (Chronicler) to be quick of wit and sharp of memory, he also admits at times in his telling of his tale that his mind was not always "fully awake," or to have been under the influence of mind-altering chemicals, and some of his alterations to his story may be intentional.

Description

Kvothe has pale skin and green eyes, though the intensity of this color is often noted as changing throughout the series. His eyes are similar to the description of his mother's eyes. He has extremely red hair often compared to a flame. He is exceptionally intelligent, quick-witted, sharp-tongued and clever, as well as a talented musician. He is also very curious, a quality that often gets him into trouble. He has a nasty temper and acts reckless when emotional.

Early Life

Kvothe was born to Arliden and Laurian, the leaders of a troupe of Edema Ruh known as Lord Greyfallow's Men. His early education was spotty - mostly focusing on music and acting.

In his youth, Kvothe meets an elderly Arcanist named Abenthy and witnesses Abenthy call the name of the wind to frighten off town officials who are pestering him. This sparks Kvothe's interest in naming. Soon after, Abenthy is invited to join the troupe in traveling in exchange for his services as an arcanist.

This encounter is pivotal for Kvothe's life, as Abenthy recognizes that Kvothe is extremely intelligent and agrees to educate him. Kvothe receives education in Sympathy, Chemistry, Rhetoric, and Arithmetic in preparation for admittance to the University. Abenthy instructs him in several useful mental tools, such as the "Heart of Stone" to be able to think without emotional attachment, and the "Alar," faith powerful enough to influence the physical world. Abenthy serves not only as an instructor but a close friend of Kvothe. Abenthy eventually leaves the troupe, to Kvothe's dismay, but not before gifting a copy of Rhetoric and Logic, the only book in Abenthy's possession that Kvothe did not read cover-to-cover.

Kvothe, Defend yourself well at the University. Make me proud. Remember your father’s song. Be wary of folly. Your friend, Abenthy