Old Cob
MinorHis eyes sparkle with the fire of a hundred tales, drawing you into worlds long forgotten with a voice like crackling hearthwood. There's a comfortable weariness about him, the kind that comes from years of spinning stories to wide-eyed listeners. You can't help but lean in, hungry for what comes next.
Contains info from Book 2+
Physical Description
A frail elderly man in his 70s, his skin etched with deep wrinkles like ancient parchment, animated by a storyteller's boundless enthusiasm. His eyes gleam with mischief and memory, framed by sparse white hair and a simple, weathered face. Dressed in rough farmer's tunic and trousers, he leans forward eagerly, bowl of stew in hand, exuding a lively presence that belies his fragile build. Stooped and small, his elderly frame bears a deeply weathered face etched by sun and wind, eyes often watery from whiskey or emotion. Rough farmer's clothes hang on his tired build as he trudges in from sunlight, tapping his nose or scowling with stiff movements. Blissful expressions light his features over pie at the bar.
Evolution
The Name of the Wind
Old Cob is the weathered storyteller at the Waystone Inn, kicking off Kvothe's epic tale with his enthusiastic recounting of local legends and demonic encounters. He fills the role of the village advice-dispenser, sharing wisdom amid his stew with predatory efficiency. In the frame story, he reappears as an elderly farmer backing away during the bar fight, ever the background spinner of yarns.
- Kicks off Kvothe's tale by enthusiastically recounting local legends and demonic encounters.
- Fills the role of village advice-dispenser, sharing wisdom amid his stew with predatory efficiency.
- Reappears as an elderly farmer backing away during the bar fight in the frame story.
Book Appearances
The Name of the Wind
First appears Ch 1