Coin - Discworld Character Biography
Character Bio
Coin is the eighth son of an eighth son, making him a sourcerer, a being of immense magical power capable of reshaping reality itself. In "Sourcery," he is manipulated by his father, Ipslore the Red, to bring about a new age of magic, threatening the very fabric of the Discworld. Coin's journey is one of innocence corrupted by power, ultimately leading to a poignant realization of his own humanity and the consequences of unchecked magic.
Physical Appearance
Coin is a young boy with an ethereal, almost otherworldly presence, characterized by his strikingly pale skin and bright, piercing blue eyes that seem to glow with an inner light. His hair is a cascade of golden curls, giving him an angelic appearance that belies the immense power he wields. He is often seen wearing simple, flowing robes that shimmer with a faint magical aura, emphasizing his role as a conduit of raw magical energy. Despite his youthful appearance, there is a gravity in his expression, a reflection of the burden of power and destiny that he carries.
Coin Appears In These Discworld Books
- 5
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