The Name of the Wind · Chapter 17

The Chandrian Massacre

The Chandrian, led by Haliax and including Cinder, slaughter Kvothe's Edema Ruh troupe in their camp. Kvothe hides and witnesses the killers before fleeing into the forest with his father's lute and Abenthy's book.

Outcome

Kvothe becomes an orphan and begins his years of survival in Tarbean; the event sets him on a quest for revenge and knowledge about the Chandrian.

Who was there

Where

  • Troupe Camp

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