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Master Lorren

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“The cold, watchful Master Archivist of the University”

also known as Lorren, Master Archivist

Appearance§

Lorren is a notably tall, austere figure who wears the dark robes of a University master. He is formal and reserved in bearing, with an unreadable, impassive face, and conveys an aura of restrained power. He is consistently cold, watchful, and quiet, showing little or no emotion.

Description§

Master Lorren is the cold, watchful Master Archivist who governs the University Archives and controls access to their contents. At Kvothe's admissions interview he recognises the name Arliden, asking whether Kvothe is the son of Arliden the Bard and which troupe he travelled with, and he personally retrieves the book that proves Kvothe studied under an arcanist, securing his admission. Lorren is devoted above all to preserving the books: he forbids open flame within the Archives, is the only person permitted to bring fire inside, and reacts with sharp anger when Kvothe is caught carrying a candle in the stacks, banning him from the Archives over the incident in Tomes. He repeatedly steers Kvothe away from his research into the Chandrian and the Amyr, striking out Kvothe's recorded question about the Amyr in the ledger and warning that not all at the University respect such curiosity. He confiscates the Duke of Gibea's journal bearing the words 'Ivare enim euge,' and during examinations questions Kvothe on the Mender heresies. Lorren employs gillers and acquisition scouts, including Viari, who range across the Four Corners tracking rumours of rare books, their positions recorded in red grease pencil. Throughout his appearances he maintains an almost unbroken serious, emotionless demeanour.

Relationships§

  • Admitted Kvothe — retrieves the book proving Kvothe studied under an arcanist, securing his admission
  • Steers From The Chandrian — repeatedly steers Kvothe away from researching the Chandrian
  • Master At The University — Master Archivist of the University
  • Steers From The Amyr — steers Kvothe away from researching the Amyr, striking his question from the ledger
  • Master Of The Archives — Master Archivist who governs the Archives and controls access
  • Attended Performance Arliden — attended a performance by Kvothe's father, the bard Arliden
  • Employs Viari — employs gillers and acquisition scouts including Viari to acquire rare books
  • Confiscated Journal The Duke of Gibea — confiscates the Duke of Gibea's journal bearing 'Ivare enim euge'

Established facts§

  • Lorren is the Master Archivist of the University and controls access to the Archives.
  • At Kvothe's admissions interview he recognises the name Arliden, asking whether Kvothe is the son of Arliden the Bard.
  • Lorren personally retrieves the book proving Kvothe studied under an arcanist, securing his admission.
  • He states he once attended a performance by Kvothe's father, the bard Arliden, despite showing little interest in music.
  • Lorren forbids open flame within the Archives and is the only person permitted to bring fire inside.
  • He reacts with sharp anger when Kvothe is caught carrying a candle in the stacks and bans him from the Archives after the incident in Tomes.
  • Lorren is devoted above all to preserving the books.
  • He repeatedly steers Kvothe away from researching the Chandrian and the Amyr.
  • He draws a line of hashes through Kvothe's recorded question about the Amyr in the ledger, warning that not all at the University respect such curiosity.
  • He confiscates the Duke of Gibea's journal bearing the words 'Ivare enim euge.'
  • He questions Kvothe on the Mender heresies during an examination.
  • Lorren employs gillers and acquisition scouts, including Viari, who travel across the Four Corners to acquire rare books.
  • Acquisition teams' positions are tracked in red grease pencil as they pursue rumours of desirable books.
  • Lorren maintains an almost unbroken serious, emotionless, and watchful demeanour throughout his appearances.

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