Old Vincent - Discworld Character Biography
Character Bio
Old Vincent is a member of the Silver Horde, a group of elderly yet formidable barbarian heroes in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. Despite his advanced age, he retains a sense of adventure and camaraderie, contributing to the Horde's legendary status. His role in 'The Last Hero' highlights the theme of aging warriors confronting their past glories and the inevitability of time.
Physical Appearance
Old Vincent is depicted as a frail, elderly man with a long, white beard that flows down to his chest, giving him a wizened, sage-like appearance. His skin is deeply lined and weathered, a testament to years of exposure to the elements and countless battles. He wears traditional barbarian attire, consisting of a tattered fur cloak and a leather tunic, both of which have seen better days. His eyes, though clouded with age, still hold a spark of mischief and determination, and he carries a gnarled wooden staff that serves both as a walking aid and a symbol of his enduring spirit.
Old Vincent 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