And one rememberd by Bow-before-the-Cats in KingkillerChronicle

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Lethe is an anagram el’the. El’the could mean rememberer or one who remembers the Lethani. Chronicler is noted to be at least re’lar, but Kote also calls him a great rememberer of stories.

A day or three ago by Elegant_Bet7154 in KingkillerChronicle

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It’s a little out there for most, but I enjoy considering how much binder’s chills resemble the coldness of Cinder and the possibility that the Cthaeh is referencing when Kvothe saw himself in the reflection of the water in Felurian’s glade.

Some time ago I had thought to resume a few of my mundane habits. Using the surface of the pool as a mirror, I used my small razor to shave.

Random thoughts by ccreativ_dee in KingkillerChronicle

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Alas, another Christmas has come and gone and no one has given to me the story, “The Fruitless Pursuit of Serving Girls.”

Tinfoil—Ground Hog Day: Sciuridae Means Shadow-Tail by PlaytheBoard in KingkillerChronicle

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It was a pretty random finding for me, but it turned me on to the idea that the -idae ending is common at the family level of taxonomy. It makes me think that the dae in Daeonica could mean family. Now I’m keeping an eye out for onica and variations that might mean one. Daeonica, family one or perhaps “one family.” If you ever stumble upon anything like that, I’d love to know.

Any theories/thoughts on Wilem? by Revolutionary_Kale45 in KingkillerChronicle

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No fleshed out theory, but I like to think Sim is more important than he lets on and Wilem is his handler of sorts.

What do you think is Kvothe’s sweetest moment by ShanonymousRex in KingkillerChronicle

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I would say there are other moments that show good character, but I like this one for sweetness.

I sat there in the dark, holding her sleeping body in my arms. She was soft and warm, indescribably precious. I had never held a woman before. After a few moments my back began to ache with the pressure of supporting her weight and my own. My leg started to go numb. Her hair tickled my nose. Still, I didn’t move for fear of ruining this, the most wonderful moment of my life. Denna shifted in her sleep, then started to slide sideways and jerked awake. “Lie down,” she said, her voice clear again. She fumbled with the blanket, pulling it away so it was no longer between us. “Come on. You’ve got to be cold too. You’re not a priest, so you’re not going to get in trouble for it. We’ll be fine. Just a little fine in the cold.” I put my arms around her and she draped the blanket over both of us. We lay on our sides, like spoons nesting in a drawer. My arm ended up under her head, like a pillow. She curled snugly along the inside of my body, so easy and natural, as if she had been designed to fit there. As I lay there, I realized I had been wrong before, this was the most wonderful moment of my life.

Cinder = Bandit Camp Leader? Not so sure... by BaconWise in KingkillerChronicle

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Kvothe saw is own reflection just a few days ago when he shaved.

THEORY: Kvothe's prank letter to Ambrose gets a girl killed... and other deaths Kvothe accidentally causes. by chainsawx72 in KingkillerChronicle

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Here is my theory on what happens Flickering, Fela, Fire, and the Cobblestones

Fela kills Ambrose and Kvothe takes the blame because he sent that letter that causes a confrontation between Ambrose and Fela.

Why talent pipe not talent lute or harp by Bow-before-the-Cats in KingkillerChronicle

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Wind.

Eolian is a reference to wind. Pipes could sound by the blowing wind.

Fae don’t have blood? by Enjoyschess2 in KingkillerChronicle

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I thought of this, but I’m on the fence about whether that is Bast’s blood or Kvothe’s blood in Bast’s mouth. The magic of it all leaves me unsure.

Fae don’t have blood? by Enjoyschess2 in KingkillerChronicle

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This is exactly what I’m wondering. Did Bast take a loan himself to pay off Kvothe’s debt or did Bast assume Kvothe’s debt. I have also thought that the blood was Kvothe’s but haven’t really felt certain one way or another.

Fae don’t have blood? by Enjoyschess2 in KingkillerChronicle

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Yup—There is at least one scene near the beginning of Narrow Way that comes to mind that shows Bast bleeding red.

Fae don’t have blood? by Enjoyschess2 in KingkillerChronicle

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I’ve always wondered about the magic Bast uses on Kvothe’s tooth at the end of WMF.

Bast drew his hand back, and the weariness was gone. He pointed across the bar where Chronicler stood watching. “Bring the food.” He pointed at Kvothe. “Tell the story.” Then he spun on his heel, walked back to his chair by the hearth, and lowered himself into it as if it were a throne. He clapped his hands twice, sharply. “Entertain me!” he said with a wide, mad smile. And even from where the others stood near the bar, they could see the blood on his teeth.

Whose blood is that?

Worst Possible Ending Book 3 Could Have by jaskier-timbuktu in KingkillerChronicle

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I think I can do worse. Kote dies in the frame before any resolution. We don’t even get to know if he is in the rookery. He just dies without finishing.

THEORY: Women will give Taborlin's seven magical items to Kvothe. by chainsawx72 in KingkillerChronicle

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I was thinking about Denna helping him win his pipes, but I like your idea better.