The Name of the Wind

The Name of the Wind is the first book of the Kingkiller Chronicle.

Dramatis Personae
Kvothe - the most notorious wizard in the world.

The Chronicler - Devan Lochees, a historian

Bast - a Faerie who is a student and friend of Kvothe

Ambrose - Kvothe's rival

Denna - Kvothe's love

The Chandrian - Group of 7 demons

Haliax - Leader of the Chandrian

Cinder - Member of the Chandrian

Magic
The system of magic used in the Name of the Wind is called Sympathy.