Rincewind
Rincewind is a character in the Discworld books - a failed "wizzard" from Unseen University, who is unable to actually perform magic but does have a talent for languages, a strong sense of self-preservation and the favour of a powerful god. He is the first protagonist of the Discworld novels, and appears in many of the early books, which form a sub-series. His later appearances cross over with those of the Wizards.
Books
The Rincewind series of books comprises seven novels and three of the Science of Discworld books:
- The Colour of Magic
- The Light Fantastic
- Sourcery
- Eric
- Interesting Times
- The Last Continent
- The Science of Discworld
- The Last Hero
- The Science of Discworld II: The Globe
- The Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch
Rincewind also makes cameo appearances in Mort and Unseen Academicals.
Adaptations
Rincewind was also the protagonist of the Discworld videogames Discworld and Discworld II: Missing Presumed...!?, where he was voiced by Eric Idle. He is played by David Jason in Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic.