Difference between revisions of "Enthir"

An '''enthir''' is a stringed instrument played by [[Hoid]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|epilogue}} An unnamed musician, possibly Hoid, is also seen with a similar instrument on [[Taldain]].{{book ref|ws1ws|5|review=yes}}{{wob ref|12052}}

During the initial vote to dissolve the [[Diem]] at the [[Hall of Judgment|Taisha Meeting Hall]] in [[Kezare]] on Taldain, a man wearing a dark, hooded cloak is seen busking outside using a stringed instrument.{{book ref|ws1ws|5|review=yes}} Hoid is known to have been on Taldain during this time period{{wob ref|5776}} and the instrument in question is confirmed to be related to the enthir.{{wob ref|12052}} This version of the instrument looks similar to a [[wikipedia:sitar|sitar]], except that it has an angular body. It has a long, fretted neck and tuning pegs on the headstock, along with additional tuning pegs along the neck.{{book ref|ws1ws|5|review=yes}} The man appears to be playing the instrument while held vertically, rather than on his lap.{{book ref|ws1ws|5|review=yes}}