“What? No defense? Any student of mine must be able to defend his ideas against an attack. No matter how you spend your life, your wit will defend you more often than a sword. Keep it sharp!”

A contemporary American novelist and fantasy writer, Patrick Rothfuss is best known for his acclaimed *Kingkiller Chronicle* series, which blends intricate world-building with lyrical prose. His debut novel, *The Name of the Wind*, earned widespread praise for its rich storytelling and vivid character development.