The Kingkiller Chronicle · Character

Tehlu

  • Minor
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 23

Tehlu is a minor character in The Kingkiller Chronicle (Book 1).

Gender
male
Age
ageless
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 23
Books
1

Tehlu emerges in Kvothe's fireside tale as the greatest Amyr, a god-figure with wings of fire who descends to confront evil, holding justice foremost in the story of demons and redemption. His silver-starred forehead marks his terrible righteousness. Though a figure from legend, he shapes Kvothe's childhood worldview of heroism and moral fire.

Description

Tehlu is an imposing, ageless divine being with a majestic build, his form wreathed in an aura of righteous terror. Wings of flickering fire and swirling shadow extend from his back, vast and dynamic. A brilliant silver star gleams on his forehead, above piercing eyes that command awe. His presence is one of terrible grandeur, unapproachable and eternal.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 1The Name of the Wind

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