The Kingkiller Chronicle · Character

Basil

  • Minor
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 38

Basil is background in the Tomes in The Kingkiller Chronicle (Book 1).

Gender
male
Age
17
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 38
Books
1

Basil starts as background in the Tomes, a young boy two years older than Kvothe doing homework. He assists in a sympathy demonstration, bringing hair and brazier, and later helps start rumors as a former bunkmate. His minor role weaves him into University life as a subtle supporter.

Description

About 17 and youthful, this slender boy hunches intently over a book, fresh-faced with keen attentive eyes. He wears simple student attire, moving with eager helpfulness—carrying items like hair or a brazier. His posture blends studious focus with boyish readiness.

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