Teppic - Discworld Character Biography
Character Bio
Teppic, the protagonist of "Pyramids," is a young prince of the desert kingdom of Djelibeybi who has been trained as an assassin in Ankh-Morpork. He is caught between the ancient traditions of his homeland and the modern, pragmatic skills he has acquired, leading to a humorous and insightful exploration of identity and duty. Teppic's journey is significant as it challenges the rigid structures of his society and highlights the absurdities of unquestioned traditions.
Physical Appearance
Teppic is a slender young man with the agile build of a trained assassin, characterized by his quick reflexes and graceful movements. He has dark hair and sharp, intelligent eyes that reflect both his royal heritage and his assassin's training. Typically, Teppic is seen wearing the traditional garb of Djelibeybi, which includes a simple linen kilt and sandals, but he often carries the subtle, concealed tools of his trade. His appearance is marked by a blend of regal bearing and the understated, practical attire of someone accustomed to moving unseen, creating a striking contrast between his royal status and his assassin's skills.
Teppic Appears In These Discworld Books
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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