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The only incorruptible honest lawyer on the [[Discworld]]. In fact the only lawyer of his [[Trolls|species]] on the Discworld.
The only incorruptibly honest lawyer on the [[Discworld]]. In fact the only lawyer of his [[Trolls|species]] on the Discworld.


Regarded as being so much of a [[Metamorphorical rock|diamond]] geezer that he represents [[Moist von Lipwig]], [[Dick Simnel]] and Sir [[Harry King]].
The mind may need a little preparation for the term "Troll lawyer". Vampires, obviously; Dwarfs are argumentative and much inclined to strict rules; there is a well-known [[Slant|Zombie]], but a Troll with an argument more sophisticated than a club? Well, '''Mr Thunderbolt''' is not the average Troll. He's the nephew of the [[Diamond King]] and diamond himself. He has articled at [[Morecombe, Slant and Honeyplace]] and is even accredited in the court of the Low King.


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While his uncle is pure diamond, Mr Thunderbolt has a mere sparkle to his rock to indicate that he is "diamond through and through", and may therefore be looked at directly without risk of blindness.
 
Being diamond prevents him from telling lies, a seemingly fatal disadvantage in his profession, but he's apparently clever enough to overcome even this. He is so reliably honest that he is trusted to represent both parties in the partnership of [[Harry King]] and [[Dick Simnel]].
 
 
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Latest revision as of 21:13, 29 July 2016

The only incorruptibly honest lawyer on the Discworld. In fact the only lawyer of his species on the Discworld.

The mind may need a little preparation for the term "Troll lawyer". Vampires, obviously; Dwarfs are argumentative and much inclined to strict rules; there is a well-known Zombie, but a Troll with an argument more sophisticated than a club? Well, Mr Thunderbolt is not the average Troll. He's the nephew of the Diamond King and diamond himself. He has articled at Morecombe, Slant and Honeyplace and is even accredited in the court of the Low King.

While his uncle is pure diamond, Mr Thunderbolt has a mere sparkle to his rock to indicate that he is "diamond through and through", and may therefore be looked at directly without risk of blindness.

Being diamond prevents him from telling lies, a seemingly fatal disadvantage in his profession, but he's apparently clever enough to overcome even this. He is so reliably honest that he is trusted to represent both parties in the partnership of Harry King and Dick Simnel.