Dios - Discworld Character Biography
Character Bio
Dios is the high priest of the kingdom of Djelibeybi, serving as the chief advisor to the Pharaoh and the true power behind the throne. He is a staunch traditionalist, dedicated to maintaining the ancient customs and rituals of the kingdom, often to the detriment of progress and change. His unwavering adherence to tradition and his manipulative control over the Pharaohs make him a pivotal figure in the events of 'Pyramids,' where his actions and beliefs are both challenged and unraveled.
Physical Appearance
Dios is an imposing figure, tall and gaunt, with a face that seems carved from stone, reflecting his stern and unyielding nature. His eyes are sharp and penetrating, often giving the impression of seeing through the very soul of those he addresses. He is always dressed in the traditional garb of a high priest, which includes long, flowing robes adorned with ancient symbols and hieroglyphs, a tall, ornate headdress that signifies his status, and an intricately carved staff that he carries as a symbol of his authority. His presence is both commanding and intimidating, embodying the weight of centuries of tradition and the unyielding passage of time.
Dios Appears In These Discworld Books
- 7
Pyramids
Teppic, trained as an assassin, inherits his father's kingdom complete with ancient pyramids whose magic begins to warp reality itself. He must untangle myth from reality to save his kingdom from oblivion.
Questions tradition and blind faith, emphasizing the struggle between progress and cultural stagnation.
Main characters: teppic, dios, ptraci, you bastard and dil the embalmer