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'''The Alchemist''' is a man encountered by [[Pate (Novice)|Pate]] in [[Oldtown]].
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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]].
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==Appearance==
 
==Appearance==
The Alchemist has a hooked nose and thick, black, curly hair, with a slight scar on his right cheek.{{ref|aFfC|0}} This is an identical description to that of the identity assumed by the [[Faceless Men|Faceless Man]] assassin known to [[Arya Stark]] as [[Jaqen H'ghar]].{{ref|aCoK|47}}
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:{{See also|Jaqen H'ghar/Theories}}
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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}}
  
''See also:'' [[Jaqen H'ghar/Theories]]
 
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
===A Feast for Crows===
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===''A Feast for Crows''===
The Alchemist meets Pate outside the ''[[Quill and Tankard]]'' pub where Pate has spend the evening with some of his friends.  Pate has stolen the personal key of the senile Archmaester [[Walgrave]] as part of an arrangement between the two that had been agreed upon three days prior. This key is supposed to be capable of opening any door in the [[Citadel]].{{ref|aFfC|0}}
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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}}
  
In return for the key, The Alchemist has promised Pate a gold coin, with which Pate intends to purchase the virginity of his beloved [[Rosey]]. The indirect "transformation" of lead (the key) into gold (the coin) is the source of The Alchemist's name.{{ref|aFfC|0}}
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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}}
  
[[Pate (Novice)|Pate]] asks the Alchemist to reveal his face to him, which he does. They complete their transaction, during which Pate admits to being a thief. Immediately after, Pate falls to the ground and dies.{{ref|aFfC|0}}
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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}}
  
When [[Samwell Tarly|Sam Tarly]] meets Archmaester [[Marwyn|Marwyn 'the Mage']] a youth is present who calls himself Pate and has the same features as the person who died previously.{{ref|aFfC|45}}
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==Quotes==
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{{Quote|'''Pate''': Who are you?<br>
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'''Alchemist''': An alchemist. I can change [[iron]] into [[gold]].{{Ref|AFFC|Prologue}}|[[Pate (novice)|Pate]] and the alchemist}}
  
After Marwyn has gone, Pate tells Sam that there’s an empty sleeping cell under his own in the west tower, with steps that lead right up to Archmaester [[Walgrave]]’s chambers. He adds that the [[raven]]s ''quork'' but there is a good view of the [[Honeywine]]. Sam agrees to sleep there.  Pate tells him he will bring Sam some woolen coverlets since the stone walls turn cold at night.  Sam thanks him, but thinks to himself that there is something about the pale, soft youth that he mislikes, but he does not want to seem discourteous so he tells him his name,  in return the youth tells him his name, which is Pate, ''"like the pig boy"'' he adds.{{ref|aFfC|45}}
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{{Quote|'''Pate''': I do not know you.<br>
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'''Alchemist''': Nor I you.<br>
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'''Pate''': Who are you?<br>
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'''Alchemist''': A stranger. [[Faceless Men|No one]]. Truly.{{Ref|AFFC|Prologue}}|[[Pate (novice)|Pate]] and the alchemist}}
  
==References and Notes==
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Revision as of 17:56, 13 May 2020


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Alchemist
Faceless Men.svg
Alias Pate
Allegiance Faceless Men
Book A Feast for Crows (appears)

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

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]

Recent Events

A Feast for Crows

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."[3]

Quotes

Pate: Who are you?
Alchemist: An alchemist. I can change iron into gold.[4]

Pate and the alchemist

Pate: I do not know you.

Alchemist: Nor I you.
Pate: Who are you?

Alchemist: A stranger. No one. Truly.[4]

Pate and the alchemist

References