The Kingkiller Chronicle · Character

Abenthy

  • Supporting
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 8

A portly elderly man with fair skin, a lined face, and bright twinkling eyes that dart quickly about. His head is bald on top with a strip of dark grey hair running around the back, and his eyebrows are frequently burned away or in the process of regrowing, creating a constant look of surprise and curiosity. Dressed in a frayed brown cloak, he moves with the deliberate care of an experienced alchemist who has spent years on the road pursuing his craft.

Gender
male
Age
middle-aged
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 8
Books
1

Description

A portly elderly man with fair skin, a lined face, and bright twinkling eyes that dart quickly about. His head is bald on top with a strip of dark grey hair running around the back, and his eyebrows are frequently burned away or in the process of regrowing, creating a constant look of surprise and curiosity. Dressed in a frayed brown cloak, he moves with the deliberate care of an experienced alchemist who has spent years on the road pursuing his craft.

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Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

  • Kvotheteacher-student

    Abenthy was Kvothe's first true teacher, teaching him sympathy, chemistry, and other sciences during his time with the troupe.

Story so far

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