Patrick Rothfuss · 2 books
The Kingkiller Chronicle
In a medieval-inspired world of arcanists, traveling performers, and ancient legends, a red-haired innkeeper named Kote reluctantly agrees to recount his life story to a traveling scribe. The tale begins with his childhood among the Edema Ruh, a nomadic troupe of musicians and actors, where his early education in music, science, and the mysterious art of sympathy sets him on a path toward the legendary University. The central conflict revolves around his pursuit of knowledge and mastery of arcane arts amid the dangers of a world where old superstitions and forgotten powers still hold sway.
Who's who
Reading order
Locations · 228Every place in the storyMaps
MapsThe Name of the Wind
MapsThe Name of the Wind
Gallery
Solitary survival camp in woods
The Name of the Wind · Chapter 20
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- What order should I read The Kingkiller Chronicle in?
- Follow the numbered reading order shown here. The wiki currently covers 2 books: Book 1: The Name of the Wind; Book 2: The Wise Man's Fear. This lists wiki coverage, not necessarily the complete series.
- Who are the main characters in The Kingkiller Chronicle?
- Among the main and supporting characters introduced in Book 1 are Bast, Denna, Kvothe. This selection uses their Book 1 importance and includes no plot summaries.
- Who wrote The Kingkiller Chronicle?
- The Kingkiller Chronicle is by Patrick Rothfuss.
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