Mad Hamish - Discworld Character Biography
Character Bio
Mad Hamish is a fiercely determined and cantankerous old warrior, a member of the Silver Horde, a group of legendary barbarian heroes. Despite his advanced age and reliance on a wheelchair, he remains a formidable and respected figure, embodying the indomitable spirit of adventure and defiance against the odds. His role in 'The Last Hero' highlights the theme of heroism transcending physical limitations, as he joins his fellow heroes on a daring quest to save the Discworld.
Physical Appearance
Mad Hamish is a wizened, elderly man with a long, scraggly white beard and a face etched with the lines of countless battles and years. He is most notably seen in a rickety, yet surprisingly fast, wheelchair that he maneuvers with surprising agility and speed, often accompanied by his loyal dog. His attire is a patchwork of traditional barbarian garb, including a tattered cloak and a horned helmet that sits slightly askew on his head. Despite his frail appearance, his eyes gleam with a fierce, youthful determination, and his presence is both commanding and endearing.
Mad Hamish Appears In These Discworld Books
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The Last Hero
An elderly barbarian hero seeks to return stolen fire to the gods threatening world destruction. Discworld's finest heroes must stop him in an epic parody adventure.
Reflects on heroism, aging, and the tension between mythic ideals and practical realities.
Main characters: cohen the barbarian, truckle, boy willie, caleb, old vincent, mad hamish, rincewind, carrot ironfoundersson and leonard of quirm