The Slow Regard of Silent Things : a Kingkiller Chronicle Novella

Deep below the University, there is a dark place. Few people know of it: a broken web of ancient passageways and abandoned rooms. A young woman lives there, tucked among the sprawling tunnels of the Underthing, snug in the heart of this forgotten place. Her name is Auri, and she is full of mysteries. The Slow Regard of Silent Things is a brief, bittersweet glimpse of Auris life, a small adventure all her own. At once joyous and haunting, this story offers a chance to see the world through Auris eyes. And it gives the reader a chance to learn things that only Auri knows.... In this book, Patrick Rothfuss brings us into the world of one of The Kingkiller Chronicle s most enigmatic characters. Full of secrets and mysteries, The Slow Regard of Silent Things is the story of a broken girl trying to live in a broken world. ** The University, A Renowned Bastion Of Knowledge, Attracts The Brightest Minds To Unravel The Mysteries Of Enlightened Sciences Like Artificing And Alchemy. Yet Deep Below Its Bustling Halls Lies A Complex And Cavernous Maze Of Abandoned Rooms And Ancient Passageways - And In The Heart Of It All Lives Auri. Formerly A Student At The University, Now Auri Spends Her Days Tending The World Around Her. She Has Learned That Some Mysteries Are Best Left Settled And Safe. No Longer Fooled By The Sharp Rationality So Treasured By The University, Auri Sees Beyond The Surface Of Things, Into Subtle Dangers And Hidden Names. At Once Joyous And Haunting, The Slow Regard Of Silent Things Is A Rich, Atmospheric And Lyrical Tale, Featuring One Of The Most Beloved Characters From Rothfuss' Acclaimed Fantasy Series.