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In ''Feet of Clay'', he is attempting to reinstate a king in Ankh-Morpork. He initially considered [[Captain Carrot]] but due to his relationship with [[Angua]] (which he was afraid might result in the next king ''really'' being named Rex), he (likely) planted evidence to make it appear that [[Nobby Nobbs]] was the true king. He treats the nobility of Ankh-Morpork and the books of family trees he catalogues almost as stockbooks for successful breeding. Again, this serves as ample illustration of both the anal-retentive attention to detail of the Vampire species, combined with the way in which the underlying drive is not so much a need for blood as a desire to possess, steer, and control. (Anal-retentiveness and the control freak mentality frequently go together: it's been a popular form of government for ages.) | In ''Feet of Clay'', he is attempting to reinstate a king in Ankh-Morpork. He initially considered [[Captain Carrot]] but due to his relationship with [[Angua]] (which he was afraid might result in the next king ''really'' being named Rex), he (likely) planted evidence to make it appear that [[Nobby Nobbs]] was the true king. He treats the nobility of Ankh-Morpork and the books of family trees he catalogues almost as stockbooks for successful breeding. Again, this serves as ample illustration of both the anal-retentive attention to detail of the Vampire species, combined with the way in which the underlying drive is not so much a need for blood as a desire to possess, steer, and control. (Anal-retentiveness and the control freak mentality frequently go together: it's been a popular form of government for ages.) | ||
He also orchestrates a plan to poison [[Vetinari]] - thus leaving a space open for the new "king". In doing so, it is possible that he is also responsible for assisting the golems in the creation of the mad golem king [[Meshugah]], who acted as a silent accomplice to his plans. | He also orchestrates a plan to poison [[Vetinari]] - thus leaving a space open for the new "king". In doing so, it is possible that he is also responsible for assisting the golems in the creation of the mad golem king [[Meshugah]], who acted as a silent accomplice to his plans. Commander Vimes arrests Dragon King of Arms not for either of these actions, but rather for complicity in the murders of Flora Easy and William Easy. The arrogance of his question about to Vimes about the working-class Easys - "were they important?" - entitled Dragon to no mercy from Vimes. | ||
He enjoys using various puns in the coats of arms he creates, some of which indicate the way in which he is poisoning Vetinari ("Lampe au poisson" - Lamp of poison). His trademark linguistic trait is "ahah". | He enjoys using various puns in the coats of arms he creates, some of which indicate the way in which he is poisoning Vetinari ("Lampe au poisson" - Lamp of poison). His trademark linguistic trait is "ahah". | ||
Latest revision as of 20:29, 8 April 2023
| Dragon King of Arms | |
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| Name | possibly forgotten; the Assassins' Guild Diary names him Grav Drac von Glocken, but this may be an alias |
| Race | Vampire |
| Age | Very, very old. |
| Occupation | King of Arms (Chief Herald) |
| Physical appearance | Almost skeletal, winged |
| Residence | |
| Death | probably 1987 UC |
| Parents | |
| Relatives | |
| Children | |
| Marital Status | |
| Appearances | |
| Books | Feet of Clay |
| Cameos | |
Dragon King of Arms is the Chief Herald in Ankh-Morpork. He is also a vampire. His only appearance is in book Feet of Clay, at the end of which Samuel Vimes places him under arrest.
In Feet of Clay, he is attempting to reinstate a king in Ankh-Morpork. He initially considered Captain Carrot but due to his relationship with Angua (which he was afraid might result in the next king really being named Rex), he (likely) planted evidence to make it appear that Nobby Nobbs was the true king. He treats the nobility of Ankh-Morpork and the books of family trees he catalogues almost as stockbooks for successful breeding. Again, this serves as ample illustration of both the anal-retentive attention to detail of the Vampire species, combined with the way in which the underlying drive is not so much a need for blood as a desire to possess, steer, and control. (Anal-retentiveness and the control freak mentality frequently go together: it's been a popular form of government for ages.)
He also orchestrates a plan to poison Vetinari - thus leaving a space open for the new "king". In doing so, it is possible that he is also responsible for assisting the golems in the creation of the mad golem king Meshugah, who acted as a silent accomplice to his plans. Commander Vimes arrests Dragon King of Arms not for either of these actions, but rather for complicity in the murders of Flora Easy and William Easy. The arrogance of his question about to Vimes about the working-class Easys - "were they important?" - entitled Dragon to no mercy from Vimes.
He enjoys using various puns in the coats of arms he creates, some of which indicate the way in which he is poisoning Vetinari ("Lampe au poisson" - Lamp of poison). His trademark linguistic trait is "ahah".
His vital status is unknown; he was last seen locked in the palace dungeon. However, it is quite likely that Vetinari has released him at some point owing to lack of evidence, and after recent events have calmed down, has quietly sent his regards (via a garlic-soaked wooden dagger) for the continued well-being of the city.