Theory (spoiler alert)

[Ambriel]

After reading both books, particularly the part about the time that Kvothe spent with the Maer and his lady love Meluan Lackless, I developed a theory. As know one whom I've met in person has read both books I figured I would state my theory here.
I think that the reason Lady Lackless doesn't like the Edema Rue is because her sister ran off with Kvothe's father. I think this is related to the little rhyme that Kvothe over heard as a child when his mother was still alive, and why she chastised him for it. I also think this is going to be important later on, specifically whatever is in her box that cannot be opened.
I'm curious if I am the only one who has made the connection and I am interested to hear thoughts on my theory.

 

[Narkalui]

I remember making that exact same connection myself, and I can't wait to find out what is in the box (probably not Gwyneth Paltrow's head ).

 

[Secher_Nbiw]

I'm reasonably sure Meluan's sister is Kvothe mother, hence the "something familiar" senses about her. As for the box, I think pehaps that is tied into the Amyr: either Selitos' eye, or something relating to Lanre.

 

[Ambriel]

Which would in turn make it related to the chandrian which means that the Maer and Meluan are in danger.

 

[Secher_Nbiw]

Which would in turn make it related to the chandrian which means that the Maer and Meluan are in danger.

You know what? If that's the case, I really can't wait for Kvothe to show up on their doorstep and call Meluan "aunt".

 

[Ambriel]

You know what? If that's the case, I really can't wait for Kvothe to show up on their doorstep and call Meluan "aunt".

Right? I feel like she's not gonna be happy to discover that the wandering vagabond who one her heart for the Maer is actually her nephew.

 

[Secher_Nbiw]

I may find myself disappointed if Pat doesn't include this.

 

[Shuffle093]

I honestly had never made that connection but now that I think of it it makes so much sense.
The last question on that is the box then. I also think it has links to the Chandrian and so we will most likely see the Maer and Meluan again once Door of Stone comes out.

 

[Oleksaska]

After reading both books, particularly the part about the time that Kvothe spent with the Maer and his lady love Meluan Lackless, I developed a theory. As know one whom I've met in person has read both books I figured I would state my theory here.
I think that the reason Lady Lackless doesn't like the Edema Rue is because her sister ran off with Kvothe's father. I think this is related to the little rhyme that Kvothe over heard as a child when his mother was still alive, and why she chastised him for it. I also think this is going to be important later on, specifically whatever is in her box that cannot be opened.
I'm curious if I am the only one who has made the connection and I am interested to hear thoughts on my theory.

Okay so i was listening to the audiobook ( i read it twice (the wise mans fear) when i hear that kvothe discovered that lackless is amgry with the ruh because her sister ... yeah the thing you just said. And was like wtfffd he is a lackless... and entered hear in franctic search for answers... and well thank you very much good sir.
I also have a theory that the master librarian is part of the Amyr but thats for another day.