Farseer Trilogy · Character
Kettricken
Also known as Queen Kettricken, Princess Kettricken, Eyod’s daughter
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 17
Her white-blonde hair shimmers like fresh snow under mountain skies, framing blue eyes that hold the clarity of high peaks. Tall and slender, she moves with an athletic grace that speaks of open wilds, silver rings glinting on her hands like stars. There's an otherworldly purity to her that draws you in, promising uncharted horizons.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- young adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 17
- Books
- 1
Kettricken arrives from the Mountains as a tall, ethereal princess with white-blonde hair, becoming Queen to forge peace through her marriage to Verity. Her month of mourning for Chivalry tests her resolve, but she emerges resilient, deepening her bond with Fitz through shared secrets and mountain lore. From foreign bride to Buckkeep's steadfast queen, she navigates intrigue with quiet strength and unyielding honor.
Description
Tall slender young woman, pale golden skin, long white-blonde hair, blue eyes, ethereal beauty. A high-born woman with hazel eyes, a weary face, and a straight, silent mouth, wearing a simple cream robe. A human woman in a short white-fur jacket, purple trousers, and riding boots, armed with a long sword at her side. Blood marks her clothing after combat; she is reported uninjured.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Eyodfather/daughter
King Eyod is the wise and traditional King of the Mountain Kingdom, who arranges Kettricken's marriage to Verity for the benefit of his people, embodying selfless leadership.
Prince Verity Farseerbetrothed/spouses
Their marriage is a political alliance arranged by Shrewd, but it evolves into a relationship of mutual respect and affection, despite Verity's initial reluctance and Kettricken's initial suspicions.
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Prince Ruriskbrother/sister
Rurisk is Kettricken's older brother, protective and deeply loved by her. His death, orchestrated by Regal, is a major plot point that deeply affects Kettricken.
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Prince Verityhusband/wife
A political marriage that grows into a relationship of mutual respect and deep, albeit often distant, love.
Story so far
BOOK 1Assassin's Apprentice
Gallery
Book 1: Assassin's Apprentice
Appearances
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