Nightshade - Discworld Character Biography
Character Bio
Nightshade is the Queen of the Elves, a cunning and manipulative ruler who embodies the dangerous allure and capricious nature of her kind. In "The Shepherd's Crown," she plays a pivotal role as an antagonist, representing the chaotic and often malevolent influence of the Elves on the Discworld. Her character is significant as she challenges the boundaries between the human and magical realms, testing the resolve and ingenuity of the witches, particularly Tiffany Aching.
Physical Appearance
Nightshade is an ethereal and strikingly beautiful figure, with an otherworldly grace that belies her dangerous nature. Her hair is a cascade of silver, shimmering like moonlight, and her eyes are a piercing, icy blue that seem to see through to one's very soul. She is often adorned in flowing, gossamer gowns that appear to be woven from starlight and shadow, enhancing her regal and intimidating presence. Her features are sharp and perfect, with an unsettling symmetry that hints at her inhuman origins, and her movements are fluid and mesmerizing, like a predator stalking its prey.
Nightshade Appears In These Discworld Books
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The Shepherd's Crown
Tiffany Aching must defend Discworld against an invasion of elves, embracing her full potential amid great personal loss and growth.
Explores legacy, responsibility, and the transition between generations, affirming the strength required to accept change and loss.
Main characters: tiffany aching, geoffrey swivel, nac mac feegle, queen magrat, king verence and nightshade