Carding - Discworld Character Biography
Character Bio
Carding is a wizard at the Unseen University, known for his ambition and willingness to align with powerful figures to advance his own status. In 'Sourcery,' he becomes one of the key players in the power struggle that ensues when a sourcerer arrives, threatening the very fabric of magic on the Disc. His significance lies in his representation of the internal politics and rivalries within the wizarding community, often highlighting the absurdity and danger of unchecked ambition.
Physical Appearance
Carding is a tall, thin man with a sharp, angular face that seems to be perpetually set in a calculating expression. His robes are of the finest quality, often adorned with intricate patterns and symbols that denote his rank and aspirations within the Unseen University. He has piercing blue eyes that seem to miss nothing, and his long, bony fingers are often seen clutching a staff or a book of spells. His hair is a wiry gray, giving him an air of both wisdom and cunning, and he carries himself with a certain haughty elegance that marks him as a man of intellect and ambition.
Carding Appears In These Discworld Books
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Sourcery
A powerful sourcerer, a wizard who channels raw magical force, returns to Discworld, sparking conflict and risking apocalyptic destruction. Once again, reluctant hero Rincewind is dragged into saving the world.
Warns against unchecked power and ambition, illustrating how absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Main characters: rincewind, coin, conina, nijel the destroyer, archchancellors hat, spelter and carding