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Mankin is the sinister half-[[Elves|elven]] landlord at the [[Octarine Parrot]], a seedy [[Pubs|pub]] situated at 9, [[Whalebone Lane]], [[Ankh-Morpork]].  
Mankin is the sinister half-[[Elves|elven]] landlord at the [[Octarine Parrot]], a seedy [[Pubs|pub]] situated at 9, [[Whalebone Lane]], [[Ankh-Morpork]].  


His name is probably a pun on the Elven lord [[Lankin|Long Lankin]], only shifted a seedier letter down the alphabet.
His name is probably a pun on the Elven lord [[Lankin|Long Lankin]], only shifted a seedier letter down the alphabet. It also implies "manky", and perhaps "man-kin" referencing his human side.


He is spectacularly unhelpful to private eye [[Inspector Lewton]] in [[Discworld Noir]]. He speaks with a Welsh accent, indicating he may have come from [[Llamedos]].
He is spectacularly unhelpful to private eye [[Inspector Lewton]] in [[Discworld Noir]]. He speaks with a Welsh accent, indicating he may have come from [[Llamedos]].

Latest revision as of 16:20, 12 October 2024

Mankin
Name Mankin
Race half-Elf
Age
Occupation Owner and bantender of the Octarine Parrot
Physical appearance
Residence Ankh-Morpork
Death
Parents
Relatives
Children
Marital Status
Appearances
Books Discworld Noir
Cameos

Mankin is the sinister half-elven landlord at the Octarine Parrot, a seedy pub situated at 9, Whalebone Lane, Ankh-Morpork.

His name is probably a pun on the Elven lord Long Lankin, only shifted a seedier letter down the alphabet. It also implies "manky", and perhaps "man-kin" referencing his human side.

He is spectacularly unhelpful to private eye Inspector Lewton in Discworld Noir. He speaks with a Welsh accent, indicating he may have come from Llamedos.

It is pointed out by Lewton that Mankin is at a serious disadvantage by being half-elf; everyone can see he has elven blood in him, (and races with long memories such as trolls and dwarves have a deep hatred for elves) but he has none of the advantages of a true elf, and cannot weave any glamour to protect himself or control other people.