kuataran

Kuataran is a fictional term that appears in the fantasy novel "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss. Within the narrative, it refers to a specific type of binding or sympathetic link. Kuataran are often described as being created through the use of sympathy, a magical system that allows practitioners to manipulate one object by acting upon another object that shares a similar nature or connection. These bindings can be used for a variety of purposes, such as transferring heat, pain, or other sensations between linked objects.

The creation and use of kuataran are depicted as requiring significant skill and understanding of sympathetic principles. They are not easily formed and can be broken if the link is sufficiently disrupted or the energy invested is depleted. In the context of the story, kuataran play a role in both everyday applications of magic and in more dangerous or complex magical workings. The specific nuances of how a kuataran functions and its limitations are explored as the protagonist, Kvothe, learns and applies the principles of sympathy. The term itself is part of the unique lexicon developed by Rothfuss to describe the magical world of his series.