The Silver Horde - Discworld Character Biography
Character Bio
The Silver Horde is a legendary group of elderly barbarian heroes, led by the indomitable Cohen the Barbarian. Despite their advanced age, they remain formidable warriors, embodying the spirit of adventure and defiance against the inevitable decline of old age. Their significance in the Discworld universe lies in their humorous yet poignant exploration of aging, heroism, and the refusal to fade quietly into obscurity.
Physical Appearance
The Silver Horde is a motley crew of ancient warriors, each bearing the marks of a lifetime of battles and adventures. They are typically clad in mismatched armor and furs, with weapons that have seen better days but are still deadly in their experienced hands. Cohen the Barbarian, their leader, is a wiry, white-haired man with a long beard, often seen wearing a loincloth and a battered helmet. The Horde's members are characterized by their weathered, leathery skin, missing teeth, and a collection of scars that tell tales of their storied pasts. Despite their age, they move with surprising agility and possess a fierce, determined glint in their eyes.
The Silver Horde Appears In These Discworld Books
- 17
Interesting Times
Rincewind is reluctantly summoned to the distant Counterweight Continent embroiled in revolution, prophecy, and chaos. He must survive politics, warfare, and assassination attempts usually by accident.
Satirizes revolution, political manipulation, and propaganda, revealing the absurdity and dangers of ideological extremism.
Main characters: rincewind, twoflower, cohen the barbarian, the silver horde and lord hong