Lore & History
13 entries in the Discworld compendium.
Prophecy of the HogfatherA myth must live for magic to survive, and sometimes even Death must play Santa.Founding of Ankh-MorporkA city born from swamp, magic, and the sheer stubbornness of its first fishermen.Charter of the Assassins GuildThe unwritten pact that turns murder into a regulated, professional service under the PatrMyth of the Dark Side of the MoonNot a myth, but a living eye looking away: the simple truth of the Disc's satellite.Lineage of the PatriciansFrom chaos to order: one man rules Ankh-Morpork until the secret committee chooses who comHistory of the Unseen UniversityThe oldest university in the world, where magic is taught and reality is optional.History of the AssassinsThe only place in Ankh-Morpork where killing someone is considered professional courtesy.History of the Thieves GuildWhere crime is licensed, taxed, and strictly regulated.Lancre Folklore and HistoryA kingdom of rolling hills where witches rule alongside queens.University of OxfordThe ancient English institution that inspired the Disc's most stubborn wizards.Industrial RevolutionWhen magic meets machinery, the Discworld steams forward into a chaotic new age.French RevolutionA real-world storm of liberty that echoes the chaotic upheavals of Ankh-Morpork.Commercial BankingTrust is the only currency that truly matters in Ankh-Morpork's economy.
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