El nombre del viento

01A Silence of Three Parts

In the quiet seclusion of a remote village, nestled within the comforting embrace of the Waystone Inn, lived a man of unassuming demeanor, known to the locals as Kote, the innkeeper. Yet, beneath this humble facade, lay a man of legend, a man of many names - Kvothe the Bloodless, Kvothe the Arcane, and the most ominous of all, Kvothe Kingkiller. His past was a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of heroic deeds, heart-wrenching losses, and encounters that defied the ordinary. His only companion in this life of obscurity was Bast, a young fae creature, who was both in awe and fear of Kvothe's past. One day, a stranger arrived at the inn, a scribe by the name of Devan Lochees, better known as Chronicler. He had heard whispers of Kvothe's legendary exploits, tales that had been twisted and turned by the tongues of many. He sought to untangle the truth from the myth, to record the real story of Kvothe's life. Kvothe, initially hesitant, eventually agreed to share his tale, but with a condition - it would take three days to narrate his life in all its intricate detail. On the first day, Kvothe delved into the depths of his past, recounting his early years as a member of the Edema Ruh, a nomadic troupe of performers. He spoke of his parents, his first brush with magic, and the horrifying massacre of his troupe by a group of mythical beings known as the Chandrian. This tragic event set him on a path of revenge and discovery, leading him to endure a life of hardship on the grimy streets of Tarbean. Kvothe's tale was not just a mere recounting of events, but a journey through a world brimming with magic, resonating with music, and steeped in myth. His story was a testament to his extraordinary abilities, his unyielding pursuit of knowledge, and his relentless quest for justice against the malevolent forces that shattered his family.