Discworld is a world on which the Discworld novels (numbering 39 come 13th October 2011) is set. It is (obviously) disc-shaped, and carried on the back of a giant turtle called Great A'Tuin that flies (or swims) through space. On the back of A'Tuin stand four elephants that support Discworld. The Disc is roughly 10,000 miles wide and at the centre is the 10 mile high rock spire/mountain Cori Celesti, home of the gods. Notable places include the famous (or infamous) city-state of Ankh-Morpork, the only place in any world where you can walk on the river. There is also Quirm (comparable to France), Ephebe (Greece), Klatch (Arabia), the Agaetean Empire (China) and Uberwald (Germany/Slavic countries). It is inhabited by humans, trolls, dwarfs, Igors, vampires, werewolves, golems, gnomes, the Nac Mac Feegle and many more. I hope this encourages people who haven't read Discworld to read one today. THEY ARE THE BEST BOOKS IN THE WORLD!
The 'Discworld' series by Terry Pratchett is a satirical fantasy series set on a flat, disc-shaped world balanced on the backs of four elephants, which in turn stand on the back of a giant turtle. Each book explores different themes and characters within this fantastical world, including wizards, witches, and various other creatures, with humor and wit.
The Discworld books are a series of Fantasy Books authored by Terry Pratchett. The books take place on a fictional, flat world in which a wide variety of magical, mystical stories unfold.
The text in Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld books is typically set in a font called Garamond.
There is no overall plot to the series, but they are set on the same planet (flat though it may be). There are several mini-series starring the same characters, such as the City Guard series, and the Witches of Lancre series, however these do sometimes cross over, especially in later books. As well, a few books have cliffhangers into the next.
Twoflower appears in the first Discworld book, "The Colour of Magic," and its sequel, "The Light Fantastic." He is a tourist from the Agatean Empire who often finds himself in unusual and dangerous situations while exploring the Discworld.
Some Terry Pratchett books are illustrated, particularly editions aimed at younger readers or special anniversary editions. The Discworld Emporium also sells illustrated editions of some of the Discworld novels.
Cohen the Barbarian appears in several Discworld books by Terry Pratchett, including "The Light Fantastic," "Interesting Times," "Sourcery," and "Lords and Ladies." Cohen is a legendary hero who is well-known for his advanced age and formidable fighting skills.
The Discworld Companion has around 344 pages.
The Art of Discworld was created in 2004.
Discworld MUD happened in 1991.
Discworld MUD was created in 1991.
Discworld Noir happened in 1999.
GURPS Discworld happened in 1998.
GURPS Discworld was created in 1998.