Old Court Lute
itemRare lute with 24 strings and swan neck requiring precise engineering from pre-metal strings era. Housed in special case. Archaic multi-string design distinct from standard instruments.
The Old Court Lute emerges in The Name of the Wind as a rare and exquisite instrument, boasting 24 strings and a distinctive swan neck that harks back to a pre-metal strings era, demanding masterful engineering for its archaic multi-string design. Housed protectively in a special case, it stands apart from standard lutes, symbolizing Kvothe's burgeoning mastery over music and the subtle arts. Across the series, it remains a tantalizing artifact of lost craftsmanship, its full potential and history yet to unfold in later volumes.
Evolution
The Name of the Wind
Rare lute with 24 strings and swan neck requiring precise engineering from pre-metal strings era. Housed in special case. Archaic multi-string design distinct from standard instruments.
Book Appearances
The Name of the Wind
First appears Ch 58