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	Technically '''Carrot (Kzad-bhat) Ironfoundersson''' is a [[dwarfs\|dwarf]], for he was adopted and raised by dwarfs, even though he is biologically [[human]]. This made growing up difficult, especially since dwarfs are smaller than the typical human ([[Nobby Nobbs]], as always, is an exception to this rule) and Carrot is taller than the typical human. Carrot's adopted father sent him to [[Ankh-Morpork]] to join the [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]] in {{G!G!}} (at which point Carrot is "barely sixteen"). He is an exemplary [[watchman\|policeman]], but can be seen by others as too polite. In anyone else it would be suspicious; with Carrot however it is sincere. He has an old but extremely strong and sharp sword, and a funny birthmark. His Dwarf name, ''Kzad-bhat'' means "Head Banger." His human name "Carrot" describes his shape, not his red hair.		Technically '''Carrot (Kzad-bhat) Ironfoundersson''' is a [[dwarfs\|dwarf]], for he was adopted and raised by dwarfs, even though he is biologically [[human]]. This made growing up difficult, especially since dwarfs are smaller than the typical human ([[Nobby Nobbs]], as always, is an exception to this rule) and Carrot is taller than the typical human. Carrot's adopted father sent him to [[Ankh-Morpork]] to join the [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]] in {{G!G!}} (at which point Carrot is "barely sixteen"). He is an exemplary [[watchman\|policeman]], but can be seen by others as too polite. In anyone else it would be suspicious; with Carrot however it is sincere. He has an old but extremely strong and sharp sword, and a funny birthmark. His Dwarf name, ''Kzad-bhat'' means "Head Banger." His human name "Carrot" describes his shape, not his red hair.

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	== Fan Art ==		== Fan Art ==
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	File:Carrot_HP.webp\|By [[User:HeiryProblems\|Mile Mićić]]		File:Carrot_HP.webp\|By [[User:HeiryProblems\|Mile Mićić]]
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	~~File:carrotmine.jpg\|By [[user:darkplush\|Kit Cox]]~~
	File:Carrot_HP.webp\|By [[User:HeiryProblems\|Mile Mićić]]		File:Carrot_HP.webp\|By [[User:HeiryProblems\|Mile Mićić]]
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	It is rumoured that Carrot is the last remaining descendant of the kings of [[Ankh-Morpork]], but it has never been voiced too loudly. He gets on with people well, he slays dragons, sort of, and is generally liked by a lot of people. Carrot wants no claim to any throne, he likes being in the city watch and finds that Lord [[Havelock Vetinari\|Vetinari]] governing works very well. Occasionally, and in the privacy of the Oblong Office, Carrot does make suggestions that Lord Vetinari finds hard to refuse. Following the events of {{MAA}}, it is generally implied that Carrot is actually fully aware of his regal status, but a conversation with Vetinari where he was offered command of the Watch after Vimes's brief retirement included Carrot declining the offer on the grounds that people should obey the rules because they are the rules, and not because Captain Carrot is good at being obeyed. It is obliquely hinted at the end of {{J}} that Vimes' elevation to Duke of Ankh had something to do with Carrot's unclaimed status, since [[wiktionary:fons honorum\|only the King, not the Patrician, can create]] a Duke. He takes advantage of it once more in {{T5E}}, noting that the retired, sacked and otherwise deposed men of the watch had sworn an oath ''to the king'', and using this to recall them all before Vimes returned.		It is rumoured that Carrot is the last remaining descendant of the kings of [[Ankh-Morpork]], but it has never been voiced too loudly. He gets on with people well, he slays dragons, sort of, and is generally liked by a lot of people. Carrot wants no claim to any throne, he likes being in the city watch and finds that Lord [[Havelock Vetinari\|Vetinari]] governing works very well. Occasionally, and in the privacy of the Oblong Office, Carrot does make suggestions that Lord Vetinari finds hard to refuse. Following the events of {{MAA}}, it is generally implied that Carrot is actually fully aware of his regal status, but a conversation with Vetinari where he was offered command of the Watch after Vimes's brief retirement included Carrot declining the offer on the grounds that people should obey the rules because they are the rules, and not because Captain Carrot is good at being obeyed. It is obliquely hinted at the end of {{J}} that Vimes' elevation to Duke of Ankh had something to do with Carrot's unclaimed status, since [[wiktionary:fons honorum\|only the King, not the Patrician, can create]] a Duke. He takes advantage of it once more in {{T5E}}, noting that the retired, sacked and otherwise deposed men of the watch had sworn an oath ''to the king'', and using this to recall them all before Vimes returned.

	== ~~Annotation~~ ==		== Annotations ==
	Discovered in complete serendipity, I'm really surprised nobody else has found this. Offenbach's 19th century light opera ''Le roi Carrotte'' (King Carrot), in which a humble Carrot first becomes human, and then becomes King, deposing a hated tyrant in the process...		Discovered in complete serendipity, I'm really surprised nobody else has found this. Offenbach's 19th century light opera ''Le roi Carrotte'' (King Carrot), in which a humble Carrot first becomes human, and then becomes King, deposing a hated tyrant in the process...

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	His character is also reminiscent of [[Wikipedia:Constable\|Constable]] [[wikipedia:Benton Fraser\|Benton Fraser]] from ''[[wikipedia:Due South\|Due South]]'' (who also has a wolf companion).		His character is also reminiscent of [[Wikipedia:Constable\|Constable]] [[wikipedia:Benton Fraser\|Benton Fraser]] from ''[[wikipedia:Due South\|Due South]]'' (who also has a wolf companion).

	==Also ~~See~~==		== Fan Art ==
			<gallery mode=packed heights=200px>
			File:carrotmine.jpg\|By [[user:darkplush\|Kit Cox]]
			File:Carrot_HP.webp\|By [[User:HeiryProblems\|Mile Mićić]]
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			== See Also ==
	* [[Wikipedia:Ankh-Morpork City Watch#Captain Carrot Ironfoundersson\|Carrot Ironfoundersson's entry]] on [[wikipedia:Wikipedia\|Wikipedia]]		* [[Wikipedia:Ankh-Morpork City Watch#Captain Carrot Ironfoundersson\|Carrot Ironfoundersson's entry]] on [[wikipedia:Wikipedia\|Wikipedia]]

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	Technically '''Carrot (Kzad-bhat) Ironfoundersson''' is a [[dwarfs\|dwarf]], for he was adopted and raised by dwarfs, even though he is biologically [[human]]. This made growing up difficult, especially since dwarfs are smaller than the typical human ([[Nobby Nobbs]], as always, is an exception to this rule) and Carrot is taller than the typical human. Carrot's adopted father sent him to [[Ankh-Morpork]] to join the [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]] in {{G!G!}} (at which point Carrot is "barely sixteen"). He is an exemplary [[watchman\|policeman]], but can be seen by others as too polite. In anyone else it would be suspicious; with Carrot however it is sincere. He has an old but extremely strong and sharp sword, and a funny birthmark. His Dwarf name, ''Kzad-bhat'' means "Head Banger."		Technically '''Carrot (Kzad-bhat) Ironfoundersson''' is a [[dwarfs\|dwarf]], for he was adopted and raised by dwarfs, even though he is biologically [[human]]. This made growing up difficult, especially since dwarfs are smaller than the typical human ([[Nobby Nobbs]], as always, is an exception to this rule) and Carrot is taller than the typical human. Carrot's adopted father sent him to [[Ankh-Morpork]] to join the [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]] in {{G!G!}} (at which point Carrot is "barely sixteen"). He is an exemplary [[watchman\|policeman]], but can be seen by others as too polite. In anyone else it would be suspicious; with Carrot however it is sincere. He has an old but extremely strong and sharp sword, and a funny birthmark. His Dwarf name, ''Kzad-bhat'' means "Head Banger." His human name "Carrot" describes his shape, not his red hair.

	Carrot is the most consciously and conscientiously law-abiding citizen in Ankh-Morpork. When he arrived, he brought with him the book [[The Laws and Ordinances of the Cities Ankh and Morpork]], a very old book that once belonged to a retired Ankh-Morporkian Watchman. Having been brought up in dwarf culture, Carrot takes everything literally (throughout his appearances, he develops a fuller grasp of figurative language) and believes in obeying rules. The old Watchman's descendant told Carrot about upholding justice, so Carrot enthusiastically enforced the laws as detailed in the old book, the contents of which were unknown to everyone, even old-time Watchmen. This got him into some trouble with the city government, starting with his arresting the head of the [[Thieves' Guild]]. Yet, somehow, he managed to bring morale to the Watch just as [[Lady Sybil Ramkin]] did. Carrot is now Captain of the combined [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]]; formally he would be called "Captain Ironfoundersson", but most people call him "Captain Carrot".		Carrot is the most consciously and conscientiously law-abiding citizen in Ankh-Morpork. When he arrived, he brought with him the book [[The Laws and Ordinances of the Cities Ankh and Morpork]], a very old book that once belonged to a retired Ankh-Morporkian Watchman. Having been brought up in dwarf culture, Carrot takes everything literally (throughout his appearances, he develops a fuller grasp of figurative language) and believes in obeying rules. The old Watchman's descendant told Carrot about upholding justice, so Carrot enthusiastically enforced the laws as detailed in the old book, the contents of which were unknown to everyone, even old-time Watchmen. This got him into some trouble with the city government, starting with his arresting the head of the [[Thieves' Guild]]. Yet, somehow, he managed to bring morale to the Watch just as [[Lady Sybil Ramkin]] did. Carrot is now Captain of the combined [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]]; formally he would be called "Captain Ironfoundersson", but most people call him "Captain Carrot".

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	Technically '''Carrot (Kzad-bhat) Ironfoundersson''' is a [[dwarfs\|dwarf]], for he was adopted and raised by dwarfs, even though he is biologically [[human]]. This made growing up difficult, especially since dwarfs are smaller than the typical human ([[Nobby Nobbs]], as always, is an exception to this rule) and Carrot is taller than the typical human. Carrot's adopted father sent him to [[Ankh-Morpork]] to join the [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]] in {{G!G!}} (at which point Carrot is "barely sixteen"). He is an exemplary [[watchman\|policeman]], but can be seen by others as too polite. In anyone else it would be suspicious; with Carrot however it is sincere. He has an old but extremely strong and sharp sword, and a funny birthmark. His Dwarf name, '''Kzad-bhat''' means "Head Banger."		Technically '''Carrot (Kzad-bhat) Ironfoundersson''' is a [[dwarfs\|dwarf]], for he was adopted and raised by dwarfs, even though he is biologically [[human]]. This made growing up difficult, especially since dwarfs are smaller than the typical human ([[Nobby Nobbs]], as always, is an exception to this rule) and Carrot is taller than the typical human. Carrot's adopted father sent him to [[Ankh-Morpork]] to join the [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]] in {{G!G!}} (at which point Carrot is "barely sixteen"). He is an exemplary [[watchman\|policeman]], but can be seen by others as too polite. In anyone else it would be suspicious; with Carrot however it is sincere. He has an old but extremely strong and sharp sword, and a funny birthmark. His Dwarf name, ''Kzad-bhat'' means "Head Banger."

	Carrot is the most consciously and conscientiously law-abiding citizen in Ankh-Morpork. When he arrived, he brought with him the book [[The Laws and Ordinances of the Cities Ankh and Morpork]], a very old book that once belonged to a retired Ankh-Morporkian Watchman. Having been brought up in dwarf culture, Carrot takes everything literally (throughout his appearances, he develops a fuller grasp of figurative language) and believes in obeying rules. The old Watchman's descendant told Carrot about upholding justice, so Carrot enthusiastically enforced the laws as detailed in the old book, the contents of which were unknown to everyone, even old-time Watchmen. This got him into some trouble with the city government, starting with his arresting the head of the [[Thieves' Guild]]. Yet, somehow, he managed to bring morale to the Watch just as [[Lady Sybil Ramkin]] did. Carrot is now Captain of the combined [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]]; formally he would be called "Captain Ironfoundersson", but most people call him "Captain Carrot".		Carrot is the most consciously and conscientiously law-abiding citizen in Ankh-Morpork. When he arrived, he brought with him the book [[The Laws and Ordinances of the Cities Ankh and Morpork]], a very old book that once belonged to a retired Ankh-Morporkian Watchman. Having been brought up in dwarf culture, Carrot takes everything literally (throughout his appearances, he develops a fuller grasp of figurative language) and believes in obeying rules. The old Watchman's descendant told Carrot about upholding justice, so Carrot enthusiastically enforced the laws as detailed in the old book, the contents of which were unknown to everyone, even old-time Watchmen. This got him into some trouble with the city government, starting with his arresting the head of the [[Thieves' Guild]]. Yet, somehow, he managed to bring morale to the Watch just as [[Lady Sybil Ramkin]] did. Carrot is now Captain of the combined [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]]; formally he would be called "Captain Ironfoundersson", but most people call him "Captain Carrot".

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	Technically '''Carrot Ironfoundersson''' is a [[dwarfs\|dwarf]], for he was adopted and raised by dwarfs, even though he is biologically [[human]]. This made growing up difficult, especially since dwarfs are smaller than the typical human ([[Nobby Nobbs]], as always, is an exception to this rule) and Carrot is taller than the typical human. Carrot's adopted father sent him to [[Ankh-Morpork]] to join the [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]] in {{G!G!}} (at which point Carrot is "barely sixteen"). He is an exemplary [[watchman\|policeman]], but can be seen by others as too polite. In anyone else it would be suspicious; with Carrot however it is sincere. He has an old but extremely strong and sharp sword, and a funny birthmark.		Technically '''Carrot (Kzad-bhat) Ironfoundersson''' is a [[dwarfs\|dwarf]], for he was adopted and raised by dwarfs, even though he is biologically [[human]]. This made growing up difficult, especially since dwarfs are smaller than the typical human ([[Nobby Nobbs]], as always, is an exception to this rule) and Carrot is taller than the typical human. Carrot's adopted father sent him to [[Ankh-Morpork]] to join the [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]] in {{G!G!}} (at which point Carrot is "barely sixteen"). He is an exemplary [[watchman\|policeman]], but can be seen by others as too polite. In anyone else it would be suspicious; with Carrot however it is sincere. He has an old but extremely strong and sharp sword, and a funny birthmark. His Dwarf name, '''Kzad-bhat''' means "Head Banger."

	Carrot is the most consciously and conscientiously law-abiding citizen in Ankh-Morpork. When he arrived, he brought with him the book [[The Laws and Ordinances of the Cities Ankh and Morpork]], a very old book that once belonged to a retired Ankh-Morporkian Watchman. Having been brought up in dwarf culture, Carrot takes everything literally (throughout his appearances, he develops a fuller grasp of figurative language) and believes in obeying rules. The old Watchman's descendant told Carrot about upholding justice, so Carrot enthusiastically enforced the laws as detailed in the old book, the contents of which were unknown to everyone, even old-time Watchmen. This got him into some trouble with the city government, starting with his arresting the head of the [[Thieves' Guild]]. Yet, somehow, he managed to bring morale to the Watch just as [[Lady Sybil Ramkin]] did. Carrot is now Captain of the combined [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]]; formally he would be called "Captain Ironfoundersson", but most people call him "Captain Carrot".		Carrot is the most consciously and conscientiously law-abiding citizen in Ankh-Morpork. When he arrived, he brought with him the book [[The Laws and Ordinances of the Cities Ankh and Morpork]], a very old book that once belonged to a retired Ankh-Morporkian Watchman. Having been brought up in dwarf culture, Carrot takes everything literally (throughout his appearances, he develops a fuller grasp of figurative language) and believes in obeying rules. The old Watchman's descendant told Carrot about upholding justice, so Carrot enthusiastically enforced the laws as detailed in the old book, the contents of which were unknown to everyone, even old-time Watchmen. This got him into some trouble with the city government, starting with his arresting the head of the [[Thieves' Guild]]. Yet, somehow, he managed to bring morale to the Watch just as [[Lady Sybil Ramkin]] did. Carrot is now Captain of the combined [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]]; formally he would be called "Captain Ironfoundersson", but most people call him "Captain Carrot".

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	\|parents= Family (presumably) attacked by bandits near the [[Copperhead]] mine. Raised by the [[Ironfoundersson\|king of the mine]] and his wife.		\|parents= Family (presumably) attacked by bandits near the [[Copperhead]] mine. Raised by the [[Ironfoundersson\|king of the mine]] and his wife.
	\|relatives=		\|relatives= (adoptive) A paternal aunt, paternal great-aunt, and grandfather are mentioned in {{G!G!}}.
	\|children=		\|children=
	\|marital status= Courting ([[Angua von Überwald\|Angua]])		\|marital status= Courting ([[Angua von Überwald\|Angua]])

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	Carrot is often thought of as non-threatening, which is a dangerous conclusion if you are the unlucky person who disappoints his honest nature. People think of Carrot as being simple, however their mistake is in confusing "simple" with "stupid". Carrot's simplicity is his cunning. In {{SM}}, Carrot adds supplementary questions to the quiz machine in the [[Mended Drum]], asking players who was responsible for recent crimes and made several arrests as a result before they caught on. Carrot often sees the bright side of life. When Angua, a werewolf, tells him that her brother Andrei is stuck in wolf form and is forced to live as a champion sheepdog, Carrot notes that at least he's a champion. Carrot has also promised Angua that, should she ever follow in her brother [[Wolfgang]]'s murderous footsteps, he will be the one to stop her.		Carrot is often thought of as non-threatening, which is a dangerous conclusion if you are the unlucky person who disappoints his honest nature. People think of Carrot as being simple, however their mistake is in confusing "simple" with "stupid". Carrot's simplicity is his cunning. In {{SM}}, Carrot adds supplementary questions to the quiz machine in the [[Mended Drum]], asking players who was responsible for recent crimes and made several arrests as a result before they caught on. Carrot often sees the bright side of life. When Angua, a werewolf, tells him that her brother Andrei is stuck in wolf form and is forced to live as a champion sheepdog, Carrot notes that at least he's a champion. Carrot has also promised Angua that, should she ever follow in her brother [[Wolfgang]]'s murderous footsteps, he will be the one to stop her.

	At the start of [[Book:Snuff\|Snuff]], he has been elevated to Acting-Commander of the Watch so that Sam Vimes can be sent, at crossbow-point, on holiday. Although it isn't necessarily Vetinari who is holding the crossbow.		At the start of [[Book:Snuff\|Snuff]], he has been elevated to Acting-Commander of the Watch so that Sam Vimes can be sent, at crossbow-point, on holiday. Although it isn't necessarily [[Vetinari]] who is holding the crossbow.

	==Rumours==		==Rumours==

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	\|race= [[Human]] (by birth) [[Dwarfs\|Dwarf]] (by upbringing)		\|race= [[Human]] (by birth) [[Dwarfs\|Dwarf]] (by upbringing)
	\|occupation= Captain in the ([[Ankh-Morpork City Watch\|City Watch]])		\|occupation= Captain in the ([[Ankh-Morpork City Watch\|City Watch]])
	\|appearance= 6'6" - Very~~, very~~ muscular, ~~a full head of~~ orange hair		\|appearance= 6'6" - Very muscular, close-cropped orange hair
	\|residence= [[Ankh-Morpork]]		\|residence= [[Ankh-Morpork]]
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	Technically '''Carrot Ironfoundersson''' is a [[dwarfs\|dwarf]], for he was adopted and raised by dwarfs, even though he is biologically [[human]]. This made growing up difficult, especially since dwarfs are smaller than the typical human ([[Nobby Nobbs]], as always is an exception to this rule) and Carrot is taller than the typical human. Carrot's adopted father sent him to [[Ankh-Morpork]] to join the [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]] in {{G!G!}} (at which point Carrot is "barely sixteen"). He is an exemplary [[watchman\|policeman]], but can be seen by others as too polite. In anyone else it would be suspicious; with Carrot however it is sincere. He has an old but extremely strong and sharp sword, and a funny birthmark.		Technically '''Carrot Ironfoundersson''' is a [[dwarfs\|dwarf]], for he was adopted and raised by dwarfs, even though he is biologically [[human]]. This made growing up difficult, especially since dwarfs are smaller than the typical human ([[Nobby Nobbs]], as always, is an exception to this rule) and Carrot is taller than the typical human. Carrot's adopted father sent him to [[Ankh-Morpork]] to join the [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]] in {{G!G!}} (at which point Carrot is "barely sixteen"). He is an exemplary [[watchman\|policeman]], but can be seen by others as too polite. In anyone else it would be suspicious; with Carrot however it is sincere. He has an old but extremely strong and sharp sword, and a funny birthmark.

	Carrot is the most consciously and conscientiously law-abiding citizen in Ankh-Morpork. When he arrived, he brought with him the book [[The Laws and Ordinances of the Cities Ankh and Morpork]], a very old book that once belonged to a retired Ankh-Morporkian Watchman. Having been brought up in dwarf culture, Carrot takes everything literally (throughout his appearances, he develops a fuller grasp of figurative language) and believes in obeying rules. The old Watchman's descendant told Carrot about upholding justice, so Carrot enthusiastically enforced the laws as detailed in the old book, the contents of which were unknown to everyone, even old-time Watchmen. This got him into some trouble with the city government, starting with his arresting the head of the [[Thieves' Guild]]. Yet, somehow, he managed to bring morale to the Watch just as [[Lady Sybil Ramkin]] did. Carrot is now Captain of the combined [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]]; formally he would be called "Captain Ironfoundersson", but most people call him "Captain Carrot".		Carrot is the most consciously and conscientiously law-abiding citizen in Ankh-Morpork. When he arrived, he brought with him the book [[The Laws and Ordinances of the Cities Ankh and Morpork]], a very old book that once belonged to a retired Ankh-Morporkian Watchman. Having been brought up in dwarf culture, Carrot takes everything literally (throughout his appearances, he develops a fuller grasp of figurative language) and believes in obeying rules. The old Watchman's descendant told Carrot about upholding justice, so Carrot enthusiastically enforced the laws as detailed in the old book, the contents of which were unknown to everyone, even old-time Watchmen. This got him into some trouble with the city government, starting with his arresting the head of the [[Thieves' Guild]]. Yet, somehow, he managed to bring morale to the Watch just as [[Lady Sybil Ramkin]] did. Carrot is now Captain of the combined [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch]]; formally he would be called "Captain Ironfoundersson", but most people call him "Captain Carrot".

	"Most people" can be taken to mean both "most people who know him" and "most people in Ankh-Morpork". Carrot walks the patrol routes even on his days-off, he talks to everyone and remembers everyone's name, face, family, business, and so on. It is said that he reads the register of taxpayers, for fun. Sometimes a tax-evader makes claims, in Carrot's presence, about having paid his taxes and therefore entitled to the Watch's protection, Carrot will respond by saying that he hasn't seen the name in the taxpayers' register, perhaps the good citizen has been too busy and forgotten to fill out tax forms, and Carrot would bring some along soon. Carrot genuinely thinks everyone, even the boy thugs in the street gangs, is decent and good underneath all the Ankh-Morpork prejudices and violence. For some strange reason, probably what [[Fred Colon\|Sgt. Colon]] calls ''krisma'', people find that they want to meet Carrot's expectations and do what he says. It is a good thing that Carrot wants what's best for everyone, and has far fewer prejudices than most people; otherwise, he might become a ruthless despot forcing his ways on others. He also knows the cultures and languages of many immigrant groups in Ankh-Morpork, and politics and geography of places as far as [[Überwald]].		"Most people" can be taken to mean both "most people who know him" and "most people in Ankh-Morpork". Carrot walks the patrol routes even on his days-off, he talks to everyone and remembers everyone's name, face, family, business, and so on. It is said that he reads the register of taxpayers for fun. Sometimes a tax-evader makes claims, in Carrot's presence, about having paid his taxes and therefore entitled to the Watch's protection, Carrot will respond by saying that he hasn't seen the name in the taxpayers' register, perhaps the good citizen has been too busy and forgotten to fill out tax forms, and Carrot would bring some along soon. Carrot genuinely thinks everyone, even the boy thugs in the street gangs, is decent and good underneath all the Ankh-Morpork prejudices and violence. For some strange reason, probably what [[Fred Colon\|Sgt. Colon]] calls ''krisma'', people find that they want to meet Carrot's expectations and do what he says. It is a good thing that Carrot wants what's best for everyone, and has far fewer prejudices than most people; otherwise, he might become a ruthless despot forcing his ways on others. He also knows the cultures and languages of many immigrant groups in Ankh-Morpork, and politics and geography of places as far as [[Überwald]].

	Carrot is not ''completely'' without prejudices, or perhaps quirks. A legacy of his upbringing by Dwarfs, who are reticent on some matters, is that he finds it very, very, difficult to talk about...er... ''gender-related'' issues. He therefore found the desire of some Dwarfs to openly differentiate themselves as [[Cheery Littlebottom\|female]] to be very difficult to accept, and this prudish, conservative, streak caused one of his first real rows with Angua. Carrot also had red-faced difficulties with the consumer product manufactured by [[Wallace Sonky]]. During a conversation with Angua in {{MAA}} he reveals that he has a prejudice against the undead, saying "I just don't like them", although he has most likely overcome this discrimination against the "differently alive", seeing as he is now dating one.		Carrot is not ''completely'' without prejudices, or perhaps quirks. A legacy of his upbringing by Dwarfs, who are reticent on some matters, is that he finds it very, very, difficult to talk about...er... ''gender-related'' issues. He therefore found the desire of some Dwarfs to openly differentiate themselves as [[Cheery Littlebottom\|female]] to be very difficult to accept, and this prudish, conservative, streak caused one of his first real rows with Angua. Carrot also had red-faced difficulties with the consumer product manufactured by [[Wallace Sonky]]. During a conversation with Angua in {{MAA}} he reveals that he has a prejudice against the undead, saying "I just don't like them", although he has most likely overcome this discrimination against the "differently alive", seeing as he is now dating one.
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	Carrot is currently in a relationship with [[Angua von Überwald\|Angua]]. His previous romantic affairs include the dwarf [[Minty Rocksmacker]] back in the mine, and the seamstress [[Reet]], who he rescued from a street thug when newly arrived in Ankh-Morpork.		Carrot is currently in a relationship with [[Angua von Überwald\|Angua]]. His previous romantic affairs include the dwarf [[Minty Rocksmacker]] back in the mine, and the seamstress [[Reet]], who he rescued from a street thug when newly arrived in Ankh-Morpork.

	Carrot is often thought of as non-threatening, which is a dangerous conclusion if you are the unlucky person who disappoints his honest nature. People think of Carrot as being simple, however their mistake is in confusing "simple" with "stupid". Carrot's simplicity is his cunning. In {{SM}}, Carrot adds supplementary questions to the quiz machine in the [[Mended Drum]], asking players who was responsible for recent crimes and ~~made~~ several arrests as a result before they ~~caught~~ on. Carrot often sees the bright side of life. When Angua, a werewolf, tells him that her brother Andrei is stuck in wolf form and is forced to live as a champion sheepdog, Carrot notes that at least he's a champion. Carrot has also promised Angua that, should she ever follow in her brother [[Wolfgang]]'s murderous footsteps, he will be the one to stop her.		Carrot is often thought of as non-threatening, which is a dangerous conclusion if you are the unlucky person who disappoints his honest nature. People think of Carrot as being simple, however their mistake is in confusing "simple" with "stupid". Carrot's simplicity is his cunning. In {{SM}}, Carrot adds supplementary questions to the quiz machine in the [[Mended Drum]], asking players who was responsible for recent crimes and makes several arrests as a result before they catch on. Carrot often sees the bright side of life. When Angua, a werewolf, tells him that her brother Andrei is stuck in wolf form and is forced to live as a champion sheepdog, Carrot notes that at least he's a champion. Carrot has also promised Angua that, should she ever follow in her brother [[Wolfgang]]'s murderous footsteps, he will be the one to stop her.

	At the start of [[Book:Snuff\|Snuff]], he has been elevated to Acting-Commander of the Watch so that Sam Vimes can be sent, at crossbow-point, on holiday~~. Although~~ it isn't necessarily [[Vetinari]] who is holding the crossbow.		At the start of [[Book:Snuff\|Snuff]], he has been elevated to Acting-Commander of the Watch so that Sam Vimes can be sent, at crossbow-point, on holiday (although it isn't necessarily [[Vetinari]] who is holding the crossbow).

	==Rumours==		==Rumours==
	It is rumoured that Carrot is the last remaining descendant of the kings of [[Ankh-Morpork]], but it has never been voiced too ~~loud~~. He gets on with people well, he slays dragons, sort of, and is generally liked by a lot of people. Carrot wants no claim to any throne, he likes being in the city watch and Lord [[Havelock Vetinari\|Vetinari]] governing works very well. Occasionally, and in the privacy of the Oblong Office, Carrot does make suggestions that Lord Vetinari finds hard to refuse. Following the events of {{MAA}}, it is generally implied that Carrot is actually fully aware of his regal status, but a conversation with Vetinari where he was offered command of the Watch after Vimes's brief retirement included Carrot declining the offer on the grounds that people should obey the rules because they are the rules, and not because Captain Carrot is good at being obeyed. It is obliquely hinted at the end of {{J}} that Vimes' elevation to Duke of Ankh had something to do with Carrot's unclaimed status, since [[wiktionary:fons honorum\|only the King, not the Patrician, can create]] a Duke. He takes advantage of it once more in {{T5E}}, noting that the retired, sacked and otherwise deposed men of the watch had sworn an oath ''to the king'', and using this to recall them all before Vimes returned.		It is rumoured that Carrot is the last remaining descendant of the kings of [[Ankh-Morpork]], but it has never been voiced too loudly. He gets on with people well, he slays dragons, sort of, and is generally liked by a lot of people. Carrot wants no claim to any throne, he likes being in the city watch and finds that Lord [[Havelock Vetinari\|Vetinari]] governing works very well. Occasionally, and in the privacy of the Oblong Office, Carrot does make suggestions that Lord Vetinari finds hard to refuse. Following the events of {{MAA}}, it is generally implied that Carrot is actually fully aware of his regal status, but a conversation with Vetinari where he was offered command of the Watch after Vimes's brief retirement included Carrot declining the offer on the grounds that people should obey the rules because they are the rules, and not because Captain Carrot is good at being obeyed. It is obliquely hinted at the end of {{J}} that Vimes' elevation to Duke of Ankh had something to do with Carrot's unclaimed status, since [[wiktionary:fons honorum\|only the King, not the Patrician, can create]] a Duke. He takes advantage of it once more in {{T5E}}, noting that the retired, sacked and otherwise deposed men of the watch had sworn an oath ''to the king'', and using this to recall them all before Vimes returned.

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	==Also See==		==Also See==
	* [[Wikipedia:Ankh-Morpork City Watch#Captain Carrot Ironfoundersson\|Carrot Ironfoundersson's ~~Entry~~]] on [[wikipedia:Wikipedia\|Wikipedia]]		* [[Wikipedia:Ankh-Morpork City Watch#Captain Carrot Ironfoundersson\|Carrot Ironfoundersson's entry]] on [[wikipedia:Wikipedia\|Wikipedia]]

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