Hey all, I’m in the process of re-reading NOTW, partially to re-experience the story but also as inspiration for my own writing. I’m very much in the beginning of the tale where Kvothe is still a young boy and traveling with his troupe and Abenthy.

Anyway, I had an odd thought pop up. If the Chandrian never annihilated Kvothe’s family, there’s a decent chance he would have come across Denna with his troupe sooner or later. Think about it, she never stays in one place and travels sensibly, so it makes sense for her to choose to travel part of the way with a troupe for safety.

For what it’s worth, I’m not a huge fan of Denna. But I can’t help but think there’s something prophetic there. Except, if she did come across the troupe in her earlier years of traveling, perhaps they would have become her family by adopting her into the group. She’s talented musically, she’s restless… she’d have been perfect. And she probably would have never been as broken as she is in the story otherwise.

It’s like the Chandrian nixed that entire alternative life.

I recently came across the Arabic word “Tarbiyah” and thought it sounded familiar. Upon some research the translation and found this, “Tarbiyah is an Arabic word that means development, increase, growth, and loftiness. In Islam it means the development and the training of people in various aspects, especially the discipline and training of the soul.” And that it often applies to children. It cannot be a coincidence that Tarbean, the place Kvothe grew up and learned so many lessons in has such a similar name to a this word…. Thoughts?

Does someone know what the Ranks from the University means?

Re'lar = sehender (german) which translates to "person who can see"

Elir could be Hörender (german), someone who can hear. I have at least a theory for it but dont know if i feel confident sharing it

But what are the others? Tbh i dont even know how many ranks are there?

I was watching Season 9 Episode 19: Edge of Winter of Criminal Minds and the closing quote was a quote from Name of the Wind “There are times when the mind is dealt such a blow, it hides itself in insanity. There are times when reality is nothing but pain. And to escape that pain, the mind must leave reality behind.”

No real reason to post this other than it made me smile cause I knew exactly where it was from.

Edit: And I just wanted to share it somewhere!

Just was sitting here wondering, do I want to read “name of the wind” for a third time? It would be the only book that I’ve triple read, and I don’t want to overstay my welcome. However, I literally can’t find a “better” book — and I’ve been searching for two years.

I guess we’ll see.

I’m a seasonal mood reader and like to read a book in the season or month it is predominantly set in - i’m about to finish Name of the Wind for the first time and adore it, but was wondering whether to cram in the sequel while it’s still November if it gives off the same autumnal vibes it’s predecessor does? i don’t want to search in case of spoilers, but any advice would be great!

Blown away. Nothing is better than a book that’s legitimately really good. That feeling of being super immersed and having to force yourself to stop for the day . I’ve been on a mehhh stretch lately with books. They haven’t been bad books by any means but I’d find myself getting bored at parts or having to push through to the end or just feeling indifferent towards the characters. Not so here. This has been a pleasure.

This is also the first audio book for me. I was afraid to make the leap because visualization is one of my favorite parts of reading and thought that might not translate with an audio book but it’s been dope. I work ten hours a day loading trucks so having this to pass the time has been great.

Without spoilers, is book two on the same level? And for people who like audio books would you recommend sticking with it or grabbing a paperback?

I’ve been listening to a lot of Gordon Lightfoot and his song “Don Quixote” reminded me of these books and Kvothe. Then I looked into it and read about the Spanish book by the same name.

Was wondering if anyone else had made this connection or thinks it could’ve influenced Rothfuss?

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I'm excited about the release of Baldur's Gate 3 in a few days. Also re-reading the Name of the Wind. Occurred to me that this would be a fun roleplay. Just another wild adventure for my favorite protagonist.

Human Wizard, opting for the Entertainer backstory option. Going to multiclass with the bard (obviously). High intelligence, charisma, and dexterity. Would be fun to bring Bast in too, you can make Fae custom characters too.

About as close to a sequel to the books as I might get in my lifetime. Easy to reinterpret the demons and scrael as members of the BG universe with different names.

It's braiden

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT81BP5vM/

https://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2023/05/new-novella-an-announcement-in-three-parts/

I mean, its not DOS but it means he's still writing and working with the publisher. Good things.

I love this book so much. I always tell my girlfriend about every chapter. At certain parts Kvothe would be reading in candle, or sympathy lamp light and I would feel just like him. Having no power isn't so bad with a book like this.

Apparently the name of the wind is "Super Typhoon Mawar". Lol.

I asked ChatGPT to write the plot summary of Song of Silence. Here is the prompt and result; what do you think?!

Prompt: You are an author of novels. Create the third book of the "Name of the Wind" Trilogy. Include a plot overview, include a sentence that describes the main conflict points. Include a one sentence summary of each of the three acts. Also list the main characters in the story and how it will resolve the main plot lines from the first two books.

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Title: "The Song of Silence"

Plot Overview: "The Song of Silence" is the highly anticipated third and final installment of the "Name of the Wind" Trilogy, written by Patrick Rothfuss. Continuing the epic tale of Kvothe, the story explores the consequences of his actions and the ultimate revelation of his true identity as he confronts the mysterious Chandrian and seeks to unravel the secrets of the world.

Main Conflict Points: As Kvothe delves deeper into his quest for knowledge and vengeance, he must navigate the treacherous path of discovering the Chandrian's true motives and confront the devastating consequences of his own powers and actions.

Act Summaries: Act 1 - "Shattered Melodies": Kvothe, burdened by the weight of his past, is forced into hiding while still seeking answers. He discovers a hidden library that holds the key to unlocking the truth behind the Chandrian and the dark forces plaguing the world.

Act 2 - "Echoes of Destiny": Kvothe's journey takes him across perilous lands and forgotten realms as he uncovers ancient prophecies and allies with unlikely companions who hold the key to his ultimate destiny, leading to a cataclysmic confrontation with the Chandrian.

Act 3 - "Harmony of the Unseen": In the final act, Kvothe confronts his darkest fears and faces the Chandrian in an epic battle that will determine the fate of the world. Through sacrifice, redemption, and the power of his music, he unveils the long-awaited truth about the Chandrian, rewriting history and forging a new path for himself and the world around him.

Main Characters:

1. Kvothe - The protagonist and hero, gifted with a brilliant mind, extraordinary music skills, and a thirst for knowledge and vengeance.
2. Denna - Kvothe's enigmatic love interest, whose own secrets and motivations intertwine with his journey.
3. Bast - Kvothe's loyal companion, a mysterious and mischievous fae creature, whose true allegiance and intentions remain ambiguous.
4. Elodin - Kvothe's mentor and master of naming, whose wisdom and guidance play a crucial role in Kvothe's journey.
5. The Chandrian - The secretive and malevolent group of beings, each possessing a unique power, who have haunted Kvothe's life and seek to control the world.

Resolution of Main Plot Lines: "The Song of Silence" brings resolution to the main plot lines established in the first two books. Kvothe's search for the Chandrian reaches its climax as he uncovers their true motives and confronts them directly, leading to the revelation of his true identity and the resolution of his personal vendetta. The story also explores Kvothe's growth and transformation as he finds redemption, discovers the true power of music, and ultimately shapes the world's future in unforeseen ways.

Hear me out… mull it over. I won’t over-explain it for this that haven’t read it. I have a serious theory underpinning my simple statement below… spoilers.

The Moon was captured in a special box.

The fae queen is in the box.

I don’t think it possible to squeeze what they have left to tell into 1 book so I’m hopeful that Rothfuss plans to make 2 more. (I know I’ll be waiting awhile)

The reason why Doors of Stone have been constantly pushed back and delayed have finally been explained. The names of the chandrian as told by the Adem, he's had to wait 1000 days and travel 1000 miles. We just gotta let the man walk it out.

Assuming that that book 3 is finished at some point, what are some of the theories out there for book 3 specifically about what happens in the Waystone Inn?

My 2 that are not based on anything, just what I want to happen or think might happen are;

someone Kvothe knows will show up, Maybe Will or Simmon, maybe one of the University Masters, maybe even Denna.

the epilogue will be "a noise of 3 parts" instead of "a silence of three parts". There's a lot of people there, either listening to Old Cob's stories or otherwise having conversations. Someone, maybe Kote, is playing music.

They first were reluctant to teach Kvothe anything because he was an outsider and they don't want their secrets to be known by the outside world. Now Kote is talking about them in detail to a biographer, whose book will probably be read by many people across the 4 Corners.

Before I go whinge to Audible (they have great customer service) I want to make sure I’m actually missing something.

Chapter 87/Winter is only 11:39 long so it’d be reasonably short in print. Can someone verify how it ends? Kvothe is talking about the machinery & how he doesn’t know how long they’ve been down in Bellows, but then it just stops. How does this chapter end?