Discworld Fanfiction
Terry Pratchett's forty-one-novel comic fantasy of a flat world on four elephants on a turtle, where satire and humanism share every page. Its AO3 fandom reflects the series' breadth: Ankh-Morpork City Watch casefic starring Sam Vimes's furious decency, witches fic with Granny Weatherwax and Tiffany Aching, DEATH speaking in small caps through other fandoms entirely, and Vetinari court intrigue. Good Omens readers crossing over keep the fandom growing, and pastiche of Pratchett's footnoted narration is its own admired craft.
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What is Discworld fanfiction?
Discworld fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Discworld universe. With over 15,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Discworld is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Sam Vimes, Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Death, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular Discworld Fanfics
These are the highest-rated Discworld stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
Death, The Doctor, and the Ramtops
by MissEnigma
Through a trick of narrativium, a big blue box lands on the Discworld, around the incarnation of death itself. I do not know if there will be more than this short section, at present.
Integrity
by Arcane Charisma (Saras_Girl)
It’s not Vimes’s fault, the thing that happens. It’s not his fault in the sense that he isn’t the bastard sending weird letters to people, but it also isn’t his fault that on that particular day, he actually opens some of his mail.[In which Vimes has had enough, Vetinari is extraordinarily patient,
Masks
by Violet_has_a_Pen
This fic takes place during the events of Feet of Clay. The book left me with a lot of questions and I was particularly curious about Drumknott’s perspective.We all know Commander Vimes is more than capable of dealing with the Assassins’ Guild and that he feels the most alive when someone is trying
Possible
by Rabb_te
After the diplomatic dinner, Vetinari experiences a consequence of forgetfulness.It's not unwelcome, but he's not certain how to proceed, considering how slim the chances were.
The Assassins' Herbarium
by stormscrait
Vetinari tries to kill himself. Downey intervenes. Gayness ensues, eventually.
The Patrician
by mythistorima
Havelock Vetinari has been preparing to be a politician all his life, it is the family business. And this particular night, he will find out if his efforts have been worth it. To fulfil his purose, Havelock will have to leave his life behind, just as he had done before, as a very young boy, when he
A Margin of Error (A Mile of Lead)
by w0rms_w0rms_w0rms
"The Patrician didn’t feel the bullet enter his leg. The first sensation he experienced after he heard the ‘bang’ was of a strange pressure in his thigh, slightly warm, as if being squeezed by a pair of strong hands. Then there was the weight of Carrot’s body over his chest as he barrelled into Veti
games that death can play
by kirastorm
The fluffy dog wants to play a game with death for more life
Jet Lag
by hollowmagic
Dr. Rjinswand is invited on a week-long paid vacation to attend one of his colleague's award ceremonies. He's allowed to bring a plus one, but there's only one person he knows who would be willing to travel to the States to see him. Meanwhile, a strange sort of jet lag between dimensions keeps inter
Moral Impairative
by RiaSaun
A postcard from a muse on her summer break: Constable Dorfl (the agnostic golem) and Constable Visit (the missionary) are off duty, but that doesn't stop them. These two needed to be in more stories together, as demonstrated by this chemistry from the original: “No it's not!" said Constable Visit. "
Death tomorrow, you tonight
by Th3F00l1sh_1
The party had ended, leaving Downey and Vetinari alone with each other and their strange feelings.(Set during the time when they were studying in the Assassins' School. No actual relations to Night Watch, except for the time period.)
Geschichtensammlung aus Serien, Filmen und Büchern
by Loewenflamme
Anmerkung des Autors: Ich habe in den letzten Jahren viele Kurzgeschichten geschrieben. Einige sind nicht länger als 100 bis 500 Wörter. Ich habe beschlossen, diese Kurzgeschichten in einer Sammlung zusammenzufassen. Eine Sammlung unabhängiger Shorts Story aus verschiedenen Serien und Filmen.
Not something to worry about
by NarrativeFoil
Some illustrations of fragments from Zakalwe’s fic Uncharted Territory. Sybil once dated Vetinari when they were younger and Vimes feels a peculiar way about it.
Duality of man
by ghost_of_lady_Melmoth
Vimes knows about stoker Blakes's identity and he cannot stop thinking about it. Vetinari is more than willing to give him more to think about. "The room was horribly quiet which only allowed the memories of sounds on the train's steering deck to resonate in Vimes’s ears louder. Constable Visit told
The God That Heroin Prays To
by SupernaturalWizzard
Rincewind is insecure. Twoflower takes it to heart. They fuck about it. Trans masc Rincewind (there needs to be more of this)
The Nature of Causality
by theowlandtheunicorn
The Annex welcomes a very special guest.
Fresh Starts
by w0rms_w0rms_w0rms
"Vimes had never exactly intended to grow his hair out. It was one of those things that had just kind of happened; a small change which inches along in the background whilst you’re not fully paying attention. He had noticed that it was getting long a few times, sure, and had made a couple of vague p
Remembrance of Things Past
by racadler
Havelock Vetinari is reminded of something he'd rather forget.
What the Throne Knows
by madspiritmaster
Luke Skywalker gathers reluctant kings and would-be rulers on Tatooine to ask what their hesitation cost—and who paid the price. A conversation about the hardest truth of all: that not choosing is still a choice, and someone always bears the cost.
For the City
by Narvine
After a cataclysmic storm wiped out the shores of Klatch and now heads for Ankh-Morpork, the Patrician must find a way to protect his city. A strange wizard, brought in by Ridcully, is interested to help, but he soon reveals himself to be the sort of person neither Vetinari, nor Vimes want around.
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Popular Discworld Ships
Vimes/Vetinari
Samuel Vimes/Havelock Vetinari
Ankh-Morpork's tyrant Patrician and the copper who hates him, trusts him, and gets promoted every time he does something insubordinate. Pratchett wrote their needling office audiences across a dozen Watch novels, and Discworld fandom's flagship ship grew out of all that pointed mutual study.
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Carrot/Angua
Carrot Ironfoundersson/Angua von Überwald
Ankh-Morpork's six-foot dwarf and its werewolf sergeant navigate the Watch's strangest steady relationship: he accepts everything about her, which she finds both wonderful and infuriating. Pratchett wrote their tension as comedy with real teeth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Discworld fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 15,000 Discworld fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best Discworld ships?
Popular Discworld pairings include Vimes/Vetinari, Carrot/Angua. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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