Kilvin
SupportingA massive bearlike Cealdish man with thick shoulders and a bristling black shaggy beard covering much of his face that splits into a great white smile or shows a thoughtful expression. His huge thick-fingered hands with wide palms look like mauls when clenched and are capable of bending iron with ease. He has a robust powerful build suited to heavy workshop labor, typically wearing a simple practical shirt and trousers often wiped clean of soot and grime, presenting as an imposing yet thoughtful master artificer whose every movement shows both raw strength and careful precision.
Contains info from Book 2+
Physical Description
A massive bearlike Cealdish man with thick shoulders and a bristling black shaggy beard covering much of his face that splits into a great white smile or shows a thoughtful expression. His huge thick-fingered hands with wide palms look like mauls when clenched and are capable of bending iron with ease. He has a robust powerful build suited to heavy workshop labor, typically wearing a simple practical shirt and trousers often wiped clean of soot and grime, presenting as an imposing yet thoughtful master artificer whose every movement shows both raw strength and careful precision. Kilvin is a towering bearlike Cealdish man with dark skin, shaggy dark hair, and a great bristling dark beard that dominates his face. His dark eyes can narrow with irritation or settle with heavy intensity, and his smile shines very white against the dark of his skin and beard. Half a foot taller than Kvothe with a barrel chest, massive shoulders, and huge hands, he looks even larger than he is whether hunched over a worktable removing screws from a bronze pump, sighting along a device with a broad shoulder, or turning objects over in his enormous palms while wearing workshop goggles.
Gallery
Evolution
The Name of the Wind
A massive bearlike Cealdish man with thick shoulders and a bristling black shaggy beard covering much of his face that splits into a great white smile or shows a thoughtful expression. His huge thick-fingered hands with wide palms look like mauls when clenched and are capable of bending iron with ease. He has a robust powerful build suited to heavy workshop labor, typically wearing a simple practical shirt and trousers often wiped clean of soot and grime, presenting as an imposing yet thoughtful master artificer whose every movement shows both raw strength and careful precision.
- Hires Kvothe as a laborer in the Fishery after recognizing his potential in artificing.
- Teaches Kvothe advanced Sympathy and the creation of energy-binding devices.
- Provides Kvothe with lucrative work, including repairing and building complex mechanisms.
- Demonstrates immense physical strength by casually bending iron during demonstrations.
Relationships
Contains info from Book 2+
Book Appearances
The Name of the Wind
First appears Ch 8