Patrick Rothfuss · 2 books

The Kingkiller Chronicle

In a medieval-inspired world of arcanists, traveling performers, and ancient legends, a red-haired innkeeper named Kote reluctantly agrees to recount his life story to a traveling scribe. The tale begins with his childhood among the Edema Ruh, a nomadic troupe of musicians and actors, where his early education in music, science, and the mysterious art of sympathy sets him on a path toward the legendary University. The central conflict revolves around his pursuit of knowledge and mastery of arcane arts amid the dangers of a world where old superstitions and forgotten powers still hold sway.