Nighteyes

Farseer Trilogy · Character

Nighteyes

Also known as Cub

  • Major
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 29

His lambent green eyes hold an intelligence that startles, locking onto yours with a brother's knowing gaze, warm ruff inviting touch. There's a wild joy in his solid frame, muscles rippling under fur that carries the clean scent of earth and freedom. You feel the pull of pack in his presence, fierce loyalty wrapped in playful mischief.

Gender
male
Age
young to aging
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 29
Books
1

Nighteyes starts as a mistreated cub, abused and starved until Fitz's bond awakens his true strength, forging an unbreakable brotherhood through the Wit. From playful pup cracking bones to a seasoned hunter scarred by sword wounds and play bites, he becomes Fitz's unwavering companion, sharing hunts, dangers, and the deep solace of minds entwined. Together they roam realms of man and beast, his loyalty culminating in sacrifices that echo through their shared soul until his final rest.

Description

A young grey wolf with a dirty, dense coat threaded with black guard-hairs, dark eyes, and a dark muzzle. Initially skinny and gaunt, he grows into a powerful young animal with strong shoulders, long bones, and large teeth; his coat is thick and wild.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

  • FitzChivalry Farseerbond-brother

    A wolf with whom Fitz shares a deep, telepathic Wit-bond, acting as his soul-brother and constant companion.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 1The Complete Farseer Trilogy: Assassin's Apprentice, Royal Assassin, Assassin's Quest

Key events

  1. Book 1
    Ch. 39
    The Forged Ones' Attack and the Child's DeathWhile hunting Forged ones with Nighteyes, Fitz and Verity witness the brutal murder of a young girl. They kill the attackers, but the event leaves Fitz with overwhelming guilt and horror.
  2. Book 1
    Ch. 58
    Fitz's 'Death' and ResurrectionImprisoned and tortured by Regal, Fitz follows Burrich's advice and consumes a poison to fake his death, fully transferring his consciousness into Nighteyes' body. Burrich and Chade later exhume and revive his human body.
  3. Book 1
    Ch. 94
    The Reunion at the Stone QuarryFitz's quest party finally reaches Verity in an ancient quarry, where they find him emaciated and silver-handed, obsessively carving a massive stone dragon to use as a weapon against the Red Ships.
  4. Book 1
    Ch. 100
    The Awakening of the DragonsIn a desperate battle against Regal's forces, Fitz and Nighteyes use their blood and the Wit to awaken an army of ancient stone dragons. Girl-on-a-Dragon, quickened by Burl's blood, carries the Fool into the sky.

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