Lu-Tze - Discworld Character Biography
Character Bio
An unassuming sweeper at the Monastery of Oi Dong who is actually one of the most powerful History Monks. He follows "The Way of Mrs. Cosmopilite" and is known for his wisdom and exceptional martial arts abilities despite his humble appearance and demeanor.
Physical Appearance
Lu-Tze is a small, wiry, elderly History Monk with sharp, lively eyes and a wrinkled, wise face. Despite his advanced age, he exudes strength, flexibility, and agility. He typically wears simple, slightly threadbare saffron-colored robes and sturdy sandals, often paired with a battered straw hat. He also habitually carries an old broom, which serves as both a practical tool and, deceptively, as a powerful weapon. His serene, cheerful expression is tempered by an underlying mischievous intelligence.
Lu-Tze Appears In These Discworld Books
- 13
Small Gods
In Omnia, the Great God Om returns in the form of a powerless turtle, visible only to the simple-minded novice Brutha. Together, they challenge dogmatic belief and restore faith's true meaning.
A powerful exploration of religion, belief, fanaticism, and morality showing how institutions often overshadow genuine faith.
Main characters: brutha, the great god om, vorbis, didactylos and general simony
- 26
Thief of Time
History itself is threatened by a mysterious clockmaker and his device to stop time. Death, along with his granddaughter Susan and the Monks of History, race to save reality.
Investigates the nature of time, responsibility, and humanity's obsession with controlling or escaping mortality.
Main characters: lobsang ludd, jeremy clockson, susan sto helit, lu tze, lady lejean and ronnie soak