Chapter 1
In This Chapter
Captain of Guards
Military commander
Also known as: The Captain
Leader of the castle's military forces, caught between duty and the political situation.
Castle Chaplain
Religious authority
Also known as: The Priest
Provides religious services for the castle inhabitants and conducts ceremonies.
Castle Dog
Castle guardian
Also known as: Guard Dog
One of the dogs that guards the castle grounds.
Castle Guard Roberts
Castle security
Also known as: Roberts
Another castle guard who patrols the battlements and courtyard.
Castle Guard Williams
Castle security
Also known as: Williams
A castle guard who witnessed the night of the murder and struggles with loyalty.
Chambermaid
Castle maid
Also known as: The Maid
Cleans the castle chambers and tends to the personal quarters of the nobility.
Duke Felmet
Usurper Duke of Lancre
Also known as: Leonal Felmet
The brother who murdered King Verence and usurped the throne. Paranoid and guilt-ridden, constantly...
Gatekeeper
Castle gatekeeper
Also known as: The Porter
Controls access to the castle, opening and closing the gates.
Granny Weatherwax
Senior witch of Lancre
Also known as: Esmerelda Weatherwax
The most formidable witch in Lancre, feared and respected throughout the kingdom. Lives alone in a...
Greebo
Nanny Ogg's familiar
Also known as: Nanny's Cat
Nanny Ogg's enormous grey tomcat, battle-scarred and aggressive. Rules the local cat population...
Herald
Royal messenger
Also known as: The Messenger
Makes official announcements and delivers messages for the court.
Jester Apprentice
Apprentice entertainer
Also known as: Young Fool
Learning the craft of entertainment under the court fool.
King Verence
Dead king seeking justice
Also known as: Verence I
The rightful king of Lancre, murdered by his brother Duke Felmet. Now exists as a ghost, trying to...
Lady Felmet
Duchess of Lancre
Also known as: The Duchess
The ambitious wife of Duke Felmet, more ruthless and calculating than her husband. Drives much of...
Magrat Garlick
Junior witch
Also known as: Magrat
The youngest of the three witches, earnest and well-meaning but often confused about proper...
Master of Arms
Military trainer
Also known as: Weapons Master
Trains guards in combat and maintains the castle's weaponry.
Nanny Ogg
Witch of Lancre
Also known as: Gytha Ogg
A cheerful, worldly witch with many children and grandchildren. Lives in a cottage full of cats and...
Old Goodie Whemper
Deceased former witch
Also known as: The Former Witch
A deceased witch whose cottage Magrat now occupies. Known for her herb garden and gentle nature.
Raven
Ominous bird
Also known as: The Black Bird
A large black bird that appears at significant moments.
Royal Messenger
Communication specialist
Also known as: Swift Rider
Carries official messages between the castle and other kingdoms.
Royal Seamstress
Court craftsperson
Also known as: The Needleworker
Creates and maintains clothing for the royal family and court.
Royal Taster
Royal safety officer
Also known as: Food Tester
Tests the royal family's food for poison before they eat.
Sergeant-at-Arms
Senior castle guard
Also known as: The Sergeant
A castle guard of higher rank, tries to maintain order and discipline among the other guards.
Shawn Ogg
Castle guard
Also known as: The Guard
One of Nanny Ogg's sons, serves as a guard at the castle. Earnest but not the brightest.
Stable Boy
Castle stable hand
Also known as: The Groom
Tends to the horses and stables at the castle.
The Fool
Court jester
Also known as: Court Fool
The court jester, earnest and kind-hearted but not particularly funny. Wears traditional fool's...
War Horse
Military mount
Also known as: Battle Steed
Trained horses used by the castle's military forces.
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