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{{ | {{See homonyms|Alchemists' Guild|Alchemists of Lys}} | ||
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| image | | epithet = Alchemist | ||
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| image =[[File:The_Alchemist_Oldtown.png|300px]] | |||
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| Alias = Pate | | Alias = Pate | ||
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| Allegiance = [[Faceless Men]] | | Allegiance = [[Faceless Men]] | ||
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| Books = ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' <small>(appears)</small> | |||
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''' | The '''alchemist''' is a man encountered by [[Pate (novice)|Pate]], a [[Maesters#Novices and Acolytes|novice]] of the [[Citadel]], in [[Oldtown]]. It is unknown if he is connected with the [[Alchemists' Guild]] of [[King's Landing]]. | ||
==Appearance== | |||
The | ==Appearance and Character== | ||
{{See also|Jaqen H'ghar/Theories}} | |||
The alchemist is a young man with a hooked nose and thick, black, curly hair. He has the shadow of a beard and there is a faint scar on his right cheek.{{Ref|AFFC|0}} This is an identical description to the appearance assumed by the [[Faceless Men|Faceless Man]] assassin known to [[Arya Stark]] as [[Jaqen H'ghar]] during the [[fall of Harrenhal]].{{Ref|ACOK|47}} | |||
The alchemist claims he can change [[iron]] into [[gold]], a method of [[alchemy]].{{ref|AFFC|Prologue}} | |||
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
===A Feast for Crows=== | ===''A Feast for Crows''=== | ||
The | The serving wench [[Rosey]] of the [[Quill and Tankard]] inn introduces the novice [[Pate (novice)|Pate]] to a hooded stranger, who dances a [[Currency|gold dragon coin]] over his knuckles and says he will exchange the gold for the [[Personal key of Walgrave|iron key]] of [[Archmaester]] [[Walgrave]], whom Pate serves. Desiring the coin so he can buy Rosey's [[maiden]]hood, Pate is given three days to consider.{{Ref|AFFC|0}} | ||
Three days later, Pate is at the Quill and Tankard with the key he stole from Walgrave's strongbox. Pate completes his transaction with the alchemist in a narrow alley. He is hesitant, because an archmaester's key is supposed to be capable of opening any door in the [[Citadel]], such as to locked vaults containing rare [[Valyria]]n scrolls. Pate bites the coin as he has seen others do. When the alchemist reveals his face, Pate does not recognize the young man. Pate gives the alchemist the key and leaves, but [[Poison|his legs go weak and his heart starts hammering]], he falls and dies.{{Ref|AFFC|0}} | |||
[[ | When [[Samwell Tarly]] meets Archmaester [[Marwyn]] at the Citadel, a novice with the same features as the late Pate is present in his chambers. He identifies Marwyn's [[glass candle]] as [[obsidian]], and listens as Sam tells his story. When Marwyn leaves for [[Slaver's Bay]], he commands Sam to stay and forge a maester's chain and help with the [[raven]]s. The novice tells Sam that there is an empty sleeping cell under his own in the west tower of the [[Ravenry]], with steps that lead to Archmaester Walgrave's chambers. Sam thinks there is something about the pale, soft youth that he dislikes, and the novice introduces himself as Pate, "like the pig boy."{{Ref|AFFC|45}} | ||
==Quotes== | |||
{{Quote|'''Pate''': Who are you?<br> | |||
'''Alchemist''': An [[alchemy|alchemist]]. I can change [[iron]] into [[gold]].{{Ref|AFFC|Prologue}}|[[Pate (novice)|Pate]] and the alchemist}} | |||
{{Quote|'''Pate''': I do not know you.<br> | |||
'''Alchemist''': Nor I you.<br> | |||
'''Pate''': Who are you?<br> | |||
'''Alchemist''': A stranger. [[Faceless Men|No one]]. Truly.{{Ref|AFFC|Prologue}}|[[Pate (novice)|Pate]] and the alchemist}} | |||
==References | ==References== | ||
{{References | {{References}} | ||
[[Category:Assassins]] | |||
[[Category:Characters from Westeros]] | |||
[[Category:Characters with black hair]] | |||
[[Category:Characters with hook nose]] | |||
[[Category:Members of the Faceless Men]] | [[Category:Members of the Faceless Men]] | ||
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[[es:Alquimista]] | [[es:Alquimista]] | ||
[[zh:炼金术士]] | [[fr:Alchimistes]] | ||
[[pt:Alquimista]] | |||
[[zh:炼金术士(人)]] | |||
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The alchemist is a man encountered by Pate, a novice of the Citadel, in Oldtown. It is unknown if he is connected with the Alchemists' Guild of King's Landing.
Appearance and Character
[edit]The alchemist is a young man with a hooked nose and thick, black, curly hair. He has the shadow of a beard and there is a faint scar on his right cheek.[1] This is an identical description to the appearance assumed by the Faceless Man assassin known to Arya Stark as Jaqen H'ghar during the fall of Harrenhal.[2]
The alchemist claims he can change iron into gold, a method of alchemy.[3]
Recent Events
[edit]A Feast for Crows
[edit]The serving wench Rosey of the Quill and Tankard inn introduces the novice Pate to a hooded stranger, who dances a gold dragon coin over his knuckles and says he will exchange the gold for the iron key of Archmaester Walgrave, whom Pate serves. Desiring the coin so he can buy Rosey's maidenhood, Pate is given three days to consider.[1]
Three days later, Pate is at the Quill and Tankard with the key he stole from Walgrave's strongbox. Pate completes his transaction with the alchemist in a narrow alley. He is hesitant, because an archmaester's key is supposed to be capable of opening any door in the Citadel, such as to locked vaults containing rare Valyrian scrolls. Pate bites the coin as he has seen others do. When the alchemist reveals his face, Pate does not recognize the young man. Pate gives the alchemist the key and leaves, but his legs go weak and his heart starts hammering, he falls and dies.[1]
When Samwell Tarly meets Archmaester Marwyn at the Citadel, a novice with the same features as the late Pate is present in his chambers. He identifies Marwyn's glass candle as obsidian, and listens as Sam tells his story. When Marwyn leaves for Slaver's Bay, he commands Sam to stay and forge a maester's chain and help with the ravens. The novice tells Sam that there is an empty sleeping cell under his own in the west tower of the Ravenry, with steps that lead to Archmaester Walgrave's chambers. Sam thinks there is something about the pale, soft youth that he dislikes, and the novice introduces himself as Pate, "like the pig boy."[4]
Quotes
[edit]—Pate and the alchemist
Pate: I do not know you.
Alchemist: Nor I you.
Alchemist: A stranger. No one. Truly.[3]
Pate: Who are you?
—Pate and the alchemist
References
[edit]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Feast for Crows, Prologue.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 47, Arya IX.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 A Feast for Crows, Prologue.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 45, Samwell V.