WATCH PART ONE: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8TuJL-iqkzE.html I ran into a big bug while editing this video that made me lose a lot of progress in editing, so I had to re-edit a huge chunk last night 😅 Hope you enjoy! Let me know all your theories in the comments! Table of Contents: Intro 0:00 Devi 2:02 Eolian 3:07 Auri Introduction 3:50 Talent Pipes 4:48 Jackass Jackass 7:00 Sympathy lamp 9:29 Denna’s 7 words 10:01 Fire in the Fishery 10:51 Auri meets Mola 12:07 Kvothe is attacked by Thugs 12:49 Buying a horse 14:38 Tinker 15:34 Mauthen Farm 16:21 Pig herder 19:08 Draccus Encounter 20:07 Chandrian Pottery 23:06 Ambrose Breaks Lute 23:35 The Underthing 25:17 Possessed Mercenary 25:42 Secret Archive Entrance 26:56 Bast Motives 28:25 Epilogue: 30:04
Yeah. That would be really helpful. I read The Name of the Wind but listened to the audiobook for Wise Man’s Fear so I think my comprehension was a little worse for the second one
Yes! Please do Wise Man's Fear! This was a great summary and helps bring together a lot of details that might be important in the 3rd book. Fantastic work!
as a musician myself, reading the chapter where he earns his pipes is one of the most beautiful things I've read also, this video is obviously great :)
Would absolutely love to see a WMF summary! Running into your first summary made me re read the books to see if I could catch anything else I missed! Your channel is awesome and can’t wait for more!
I went through this video and stumbled on my Auri x Kvothe fanart, I feel like I indirectly contributed to your work. :D I spent a really nice time listening to both videos ( and also your other theory videos). Thank you very much for making this fandom so enjoyable! :)
This comment made me so happy! 😀I rely on fan art to make these videos visually interesting, so you definitely contributed to this video! Thanks for making amazing art! I have a google spreadsheet in my description with credit to artists, and I made sure to include your ArtStation link :) I'm happy to hear you enjoy the videos!
1) Thank you for this! 2) I would absolutely love to hear more about WMF! 3) I didn't really notice before, but did anyone else pick up on Denna saying 'it's her job' to notice things about him, and find it a little strange? I've always thought Denna was either Chandrian or even Amir so that statement really made an impression on me 🤔
Finally someone else thinking Denna might be a Chandrian! I thought Jay was going to point this out when describing the Mauthen farm, that the people had sword and knife wounds, and Denna fights with a knife (and Cinder uses a sword). When reciting the Chandrian song Rothfuss points out how pale Dena is, then it is Denna that recites "See a woman pale as snow, silent come and silent go". Sounds a lot like Denna to me.
I'll definitely make some similar videos for WMF! :) Yesss I'm glad someone noticed that! I wanted to point that detail out in the video and see if anyone would comment about it, since I found it sort of an odd thing to say as well. I mean, yes, she could mean it in a way that she likes him so it's her job to check him out. But it just seems weird to say that. And since she happened to be high on denner resin at the tiome and her guard was dropped, I think it's possible that this is actually a hint that it's her job to spy on Kvothe. Honestly, I don't think I fall for the theory that her patron is a Chandrian. Like she said, blue fire is too sinister for her patron. Denna seems to be genuinely afraid of the possibility of the Chandrian being real after Kvothe mentions it. I feel like Rothfuss is setting it up for everyone (and Kvothe) to believe her patron is a Chandrian. But I think he's an Amyr, and possibly Denna is spying on Kvothe to keep tabs on him since Kvothe was in contact with the Chandrian and survived. Her patron is secretly tracking the Chandrian, which led him to the Mauthen farm.
@@CapturedInWords Yes, Rothfuss is a good enough author to not give away anything. The existence of Bredon makes it impossible to be sure that Cinder is Denna's patron, and yes, it is very possible that Bredon could be Amyr. But if that is the case, there needs to be a good explanation of why Kvothe, who obviously has a knack for naming, nearly guessed Ferule when guessing the name of Denna's patron, eventually settling on Ash even after Denna tries to dissuade him, saying she thought the leaf was a different kind of tree.
Hmmm, well yes, her patron being a chandrian would be slightly obvious, but i can't really imagine that an amyr would support Dennas song. I don't see how that would be of use for the amyr. They could probably do better if they actually wanted to bait the chandrian. But it also bothers me why the chandrian would have the song released now. I think it's quite safe to say the patron is either amyr or chandrian and just because of the song i'd stick with him being a chandrian. Also: this is a tragedy. We all know Kvothe really wants to kill the chandrian, so it would just make sense when Denna belonged to them.
The more I read the books, the more I become convinced that Kvothe is an antihero and there are pointers all the way through the books that he is very much following in Lanre's footsteps. Maybe Elodin, is the modern Selitos? There is really a feel of history repeating itself, several times throughout the story🤔
Yes I definitely get that feeling too! I feel like Kvothe is very much in the grey zone and the story could go either way, he could heroically redeems himself and save the world or... he could be revealed as a villain. We've seen some small moments where Kvothe becomes very dark and almost acts evil. I also noticed that It's almost like he is an embodiment of the Amyr, "For the greater good". He treats the stablemaster poorly so that he can hurry things along and chase after the Chandrian, for the greater good. He often acts on impulse, immediately trying to do what would be deemed the right thing (like giving his horse away in WMF to someone who needs it) yet then he'll do crazy things like try to burn someone alive because the guy beat him up and stole/broke his lute. He's a murderer. He's a thief, and stole from the Maer to further his own gains. Also he's often given imagery similar to an Amyr (who I definitely don't think are the good guys): - When he first meets Chonicler, "Both his shoulders and his left arm were dark and wet with blood." Which brings to mind the image of a bloody-handed Amyr. - Also in Tarbean: "I held out my hand and was frightened by how much it shook. It was smeared with blood from when I had touched the side of my face." - Auri says "“You look like an Amyr,” and calls him "my Ciridae". "I looked down at myself and with the next lightning flicker I saw what she meant. I had dried blood running down the back of my hands from when I’d been trying to stanch my wounds. It looked like the old tattoos the Amyr had used to mark their highest ranking members." - After being sliced by the sword tree: "I extended my left hand, bloody palm up, and closed it into a fist. The gesture meant willing. There was more blood than I’d expected, and it pressed between my fingers to run down the back of my hand."
Here's a thinker for all KKC fans: Do you all think it's a coincidence that when Kvothe stops the narrative to signal the introduction of "The Woman" (Denna, most likely) who gives Kvothe the name Dulator , that end up we meeting first Devi, then Auri and then after those two are introduced we get to see Denna again, since she was introduced earlier in the story? Just to clarify, the vast majority of the signs in the story points towards Denna being Kvothe's love, but this fact kinda stares at the reader's face and I've seen some first time readers think that Devi is Kvothe's love, not Denna.
Jay this video is amazing. I love how you seamlessly combine factual summary, fan theories and pointing out little details - I've read the book 3 times yet here you are talking of things I've missed - such as Kvothe repeatingly using 7 words sentences while talking to Denna. I'm sure your glory is going to skyrocket with book 3 released (one day, I hope) when people start searching exactly for this kind of top notch summary. Well done!!!
Wow, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and that I could point out some small details you didn't notice 😀 I'll be making similar videos for WMF, and in those I'll be going all out on connecting theories together
Yes, Please continue with you summary into Wise Man's Fear! I have loved your channel since the very first video for NoTW. This series is probable my most favorite ever read and I truly hope we get and end to it soon.
It’s been so long since the last time I read NOTW and WMF, this is making me remember all the times I did, and giving me chills and making me want to jump from Sanderson back to Rothfuss. Thank you for your videos and hopefully we get DOS in the near future and we see all our theories come out to the light!
There is a mention near the end of the book of locks not holding him back to his own misfortune or something like that and it is repeated at the beginning of book 2 with regard to doors I think? He will probably open something that should have been left closed, whether that is the 4-plate door, a box, the Lackless door, something to do with doors into Fae? Not sure, just a passing thought :)
Very interesting! I agree, that definitely sounds like some foreshadowing for him opening one of the (who knows which XD) doors that have been mentioned through out the story. I believe it was in my 'what's behind the four-plate door' video where I mentioned the possibility that the Lackless door and the four-plate door are one in the same. "I've heard that on the oldest parts of the Lackless lands, in the oldest part of their ancestral estate there is a secret door. A door without a handle or hinges." While the Lackless lands are currently in Vintas, they once ruled over parts of Modeg and even parts of the Aturan Empire. Lyra was the original lady Lackless, and her and Lanre defended the city of Belen. The University and Imre are located in the Belenay-Barren, indicating that the city of Belen may have once been near that part of the central Commonwealth. It's possible, then, that the Underthing may be the remnants of the ancient city and the four-plate door is the highest tower of this ancient city in The Underthing (The University was built atop the ruins). Perhaps this was even the same high tower that Taborlin was trapped in before escaping? I think it's interesting that the Lackless door could actually be the same door hidden in The Archives, but of course that theory could be wrong and it's possible they're different doors entirely. Either way, I hope we get to see Kvothe mess everything up by meddling with forces he shouldn't be meddling with and open one of these doors!
I am not watching it now,but i am so glad this exist cause i am definetly watching it multiple times when we get a release date for book 3. These videos will explode long term.
The best part about these videos is that I get to see the artwork which I have never seen before for the Kingkiller videos. Same for the Stormlight ones!!!! Great Job.
Thanks for this! At the end of last year a girl that I was dating at the time introduced me to this book and I loved it. I’m getting ready to start book two now so this refresher was just what I needed. Especially appreciate the production quality!
You, Sir, are a treasure. I love your channel and content. Reading books is one of life's greatest Joy's, isn't it! I pity people who dont innately understand this.
Jay, you're amazing retelling the story! This book is really full of hidden messages and your videos are much appreciated! I can't believe you found so many 7-word sentences! Great video. Thanks.
Thank you, I'm happy you enjoyed it! I put a ton of effort into it, so when most of my editing got deleted a few days ago it was super frustrating 😂 but I decided to push through and just edit non stop all yesterday and I got it finished haha. I have a notebook where I wrote down a bunch of 7 word sentences (during a re-read I made that one of my goals of things to notice) but luckily someone else made a reddit post listing them all, and there were a few I missed in my notes that I included here
These two videos are definitely the best ones ever made on the subject. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into this. I'd absolutely watch WMF summaries, too ... just sayin'.
My god the editing 👏 Could you maybe make a video about how you edit, as whenever I watch your videos, they just make me want to edit like you 😊 Maybe even a skillshare class!
Thanks for your videos and your great great illustrations. I must confess I have not paid attention while reading on details and you really went the extra mile on this. This is so much fun !! Helloes from Mexico City .
This AMAZING videos will BLOW UP someday, I’m 100% sure. Once the third book release is announce and the hype grows and grows, and when a movie or tv show is on air.
Thank you for making these videos! This was a much needed 31 minutes & 10 seconds of my mind being completely distracted from everything going on in real life. Not an easy feat!
I've been waiting for this, such a top quality summary! I'd love the same treatment for The Wise Man's Fear. That scene when Denna turns up at Anker's and they talks about the Selas flower is one of my favourites between them. I don't know why but it's one I always think of
Went straight lookin for the Wise man`s fear summary and found many from other youtubers. I enjoy so much your job that ill patiently wait till yours comes out! Greetings, keep up the great work.
Let's goooooo!!! I finished the first book since you released the last video 😁 partially thanks to your previous video helping me touch up on the lore 🤣 These videos are incredible dude and now Im a huge NOTW fan ❤
Thanks Bruce!! I appreciate that you've been following the channel for so long! I'll definitely be making summary videos for The Wise Man’s Fear as well (either two or three) and with those videos I'll be going all out with the theories since I won't have to be worried about spoilers
Literally one of the best set of videos i ve ever seen. This story is so amazing, and we all really appreciate the effort you put in to bring this content for us. Extremely excited for the summary of the Wise Men’s Fear that, hopefully, will come soon! Much love from Brazil!
I read this book a long time ago, and I remember to love it. However, it seams I haven't read it at all lol that's because u've gotten so deep and made all this connections in your mind! AMAZING!!! But, apparently I don't remember shit of it lol I've got to read it again 'cause the way that you say it it's just amazing and full of depth, information and sorrow. I loved it soooo much!! Honestly, amazing. I LOVE the long videos with all this content and amazing information. Thankyou so much
Very rare that I comment on a video after watching it on here, but 15 mins into the part I subscribed to your channel and knew I wanted to thank you for making it. Outstanding work! Brilliantly told and in depth in a way I get to hear very few others talk with such blatant love and admiration for the books. Thank you again and please do the same for the second book. I appreciate it is a near Herculean task but one that won't go unappreciated by myself or many others.
I've already read it 17 times, and I'm amazed at how I continue to uncover new aspects of the book. I adore it, and your work is fantastic. There were even some details that I hadn't noticed before. Thank you! Looking forward to book three.
It's been a few years since I've read the name of the wind and I finally want tos read the second book so I thought it was a good idea to listen to your in depth summary. No regrets there, but thanks to your passion in this video I realize just how much I missed reading it the first time. Now I am probably gonna reread it again. Because it's much more amazing than I originally thought and already thought it was amazing. So thank you for your hard work! This was an excellent summary and I really felt how much you love the book and appreciate the effort you put into these videos.
Definitely would love to see a series like this for WMF! Great job on these man, I love the detail put into them. Your hard work is definitely appreciated ❤
Finished my first reading of both books recently. Your videos sparked my interest in the series, and I'm super happy I took the plunge. The whole series lends itself to theories and speculation. Here's to hoping book 3 doesn't take another 10 years 🙏
I think that Auri went underground because Ambrose "took advantage" of her. Kvothe finds this out and in a rage kills Ambrose in Imre and shatters the cobblestones. He then goes into hiding underground with Auri, and learns how to open the 4 plate door. When the world goes to hell in a handbasket, he comes out of hiding, tries to help undo what he has done and in true Kvothe fashion, inadvertently kills Roderik Calanthis and starts a war for succession between Alveron and the Jackis family.
Well done. I’ve read both books twice and still had some new insights listening to your NOTW summary. It’s not easy synthesizing the most important elements, but you’ve succeeded. Looking forward to your WMF work. (Maybe Pat could learn how to get things done from you!)
I know its been a while but, hear me out: Kvothe has a Knack. A Knack is what born magic talents are, but seem to be random. We know that a fellow of the Ruh, one of the men who traveled with Kvothe when he was young, had a Knack that make him roll 7 ALWAYS. He then says that all of the Ruh know when dices are tricked and what his friend has is a natural gift. Well, this could be the case of Kvothe with names, not his sleepong mind as you mentions, but a Knack who makes him to discover the true name of things and people without hil knowing it. Examples like you said: Auri, or Ash for Cinder, that could end being Dennas patron. (Sorry about my english, not my first lenguage).
I really so love to hear stories from this world. It's one of the most enchanting fantasy settings I've come across in my time. Thank you for yet again taking us into it. I sincerely hope there's more to come!
You did a wonderful job 💙and I want you to know I shared Part One with my granddaughter (16y/o) and now she's listening to the book on Audible. Thank you for your labor of love ❤️ WE APPRECIATE YOU p.s. my granddaughter thinks you're cute lol
Omg I just found you and I'm binge watching all the Name of the wind content they are my favourite books ever, THANK YOU for such in depth summaries. I am now patiently and excitedly waiting for The Wise Man's Fear ones 🙏♥ you've gotten yourself a new sub my friend
Great job! This is such a deep story, and I think you've done a great job of summarizing it. I may rewatch your summary when I do my next reread, just to help notice some of the small points. I'd love to see something similar for A Wise Man's Fear, I'm also deeply curious how you'd try and tackle The Slow Regard for Silent Things...
Awesome! Thank you! I definitely will be making similar videos for WMF 😀 I haven't decided if I'll make one for Slow Regard yet... as it might be tricky, but if there's enough people interested than I might attempt it!
Thank you so much for the great breakdown. Can't wait to explore your theories on this series. I've read the two novels and the novella (which is one of my favorite books of all time - very Gaiman), and am wise enough to realize I have no clue to what's happening outside of the obvious. Didn't stop me from loving the journey and now, thanks to you, I can understand just how much I missed (feel sort of like the narrator in that regard).
This video was just as great as the first one! Love the attention to detail and the mention of all the different theories! Lots of stuff in there I hadn't picked up on before, I'm definitely gonna go reread NoTW now. Pretty please, make a WMF summary
Te lo digo en español para sentirme más cómodo. Te felicito por tus videos. Tenes un compromiso muy alto con ellos y son de alta calidad. Gracias por hacer la espera del tercer libro mucho más amena. Saludos de Argentina.
Excellent summary video, glad you separated into two parts as there is so much to analyse! Would also love you to cover WMF like everyone else who's watched the vids!
I think it goes without saying that everyone here wants a similar breakdown for WMF. That said, thanks for taking the time to make this vid and part 2. A lot of work, lot of editing. Doesn't go unnoticed
Thank you ! This was very entertaining! I remember being so stuck on this book when reading it! I've only ready it once and don't plan to read it again bc it's too long 😂
Thank you for these two part video analysis. It's the best video to watch after finishing the book. I just finished The Name of the Wind today for the very first time and I am blown away by Mr. Rothfuss' attention to details. Also, what a beautifully written book - he is definitely a master of prose. 💯 Can't wait to start The Wise Man's Fear!
This was amazing, I would also recommend this to anyone who read the book a while ago and is planning to read book 2. It gets you up to speed and motivates you to start reading. Thank you for your incredible attention to detail and all your hard work. TNOTW is my favorite book, and having in-depth summary videos like this from someone who loves it just as much, is invaluable.
The underthing is the remains of one of the citys that were destroyed in the creation wars and is somehow connected to The Door, the archives and the ancestors of the Lackless family who are one of the oldest existing families. Which through his mothers side of course also connects Kvothe. Probably...
Don't take this the wrong way, I really appreciate all your hard work in distilling this book, we both share an admiration for Rothfuss's work. But there is an error at 21:36 "We are going to have to kill it" is an 8 word sentence. Of course I'm just pointing this out for accuracy and still enjoyed the time and effort put into the video :)