EN - Richard Cypher - Richard Rahl
Richard Rahl is introduced to the series as Richard Cypher, an adopted son of George Cypher and the younger stepbrother of Michael Cypher. He learns that his real father is named Darken Rahl (in the television series, Rahl is Richard's brother). He has 3 siblings: 2 half brothers and 1 half sister. He grew up as a woods guide in Westland and as a friend of the wizard Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander. Over the course of the series, he learns more of his heritage and his gift, facilitating his role as the Seeker of Truth and the master of D'Hara. Throughout the series he also grows and learns a lot of High D'Haran, the language of ancient D'Hara. He reads the Journal of Kolo to understand and learn this language. Richard is described as having grey eyes (brown in the television series), a piercing raptor-like gaze, dark hair and a tall muscular form. In Debt of the Bones it reveals that Richard's gray eyes come from his mother. It has been quoted by several women in the book that he is the most handsome man they have ever seen. Richard is in love with Kahlan Amnell and sees her as the only reason he lives.
