Sam Vimes
Also known as: Commander Vimes, The Duke of Ankh, Blackboard Monitor
Commander of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch, a recovering alcoholic copper who arrested a dragon, a war, and technically the Patrician. His boots-economics monologue and incorruptible fury made him Discworld's moral center.
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Other Discworld Characters
Havelock Vetinari
3k works
The Patrician of Ankh-Morpork, a tyrant so competent the city would riot if he were overthrown. A trained assassin who rules through paperwork, raised eyebrows, and letting everyone believe they thought of it first.
Granny Weatherwax
1k works
Lancre's most formidable witch, who does headology instead of magic and refuses to be anything but the best at everything, including not being kind. Esmerelda Weatherwax is Discworld's moral spine and fandom's beloved terror.
Moist von Lipwig
1k works
A condemned con man given a second life by Vetinari to resurrect Ankh-Morpork's post office, mint, and railways. Moist's golden-suited grift-for-good and terrifying girlfriend Adora Belle delight Discworld fic writers.
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Sam Vimes appears in 4k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Discworld fandom. You can browse all Sam Vimes fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
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The most popular Sam Vimes ships include Havelock Vetinari/Samuel Vimes. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
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