Q'anilia — [best]

For those who have only read the main trilogy, the name might not ring a bell. But for those who dig into the mercenary groups and the history of the Adem mercenaries, Q’anilia is a haunting presence. She was the leader of the legendary mercenary group known as .

Because Q’anilia is the narrative ghost hanging over Kvothe’s time in Ademre. q'anilia

She is described as moving through a room like a shadow on a cloudy day. She gave orders with a glance. In a genre filled with speeches about honor, Q’anilia simply acted with honor. For those who have only read the main

She represents the terrifying weight of command. To lead the deadliest band of mercenaries in the Four Corners, you cannot afford to be liked. You must be respected. And Q’anilia earned that respect in blood and stillness. Until Patrick Rothfuss writes more (fingers crossed for Doors of Stone ), Q’anilia remains a figure of mystery. But sometimes, the characters who speak the least leave the deepest marks. Because Q’anilia is the narrative ghost hanging over