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Orm

2024-04-09T13:26:02Z

Kingpin 1984:

Mentioned in {{P}}, Orm is a god with only two worshippers left: [[Arthur Ludorum]] and his mother.

Referred to as "Great Orm", he is normally to be found in one of the Nether [[Hell]]s.

The correct worshipping of Orm seems to consist of sacrificing a goat within a double circle with occult runes, a sprig of herbs and a rope of skulls. It is said that, as a punishment for not worshipping him, Orm comes in the night, winds out your entrails on a stick and sucks out your eyeballs

==Retcon?==
Orm resembles the god [[Om]], appearing in {{SG}}, whose only two true believers are [[Brutha]] and Brutha's grandmother.

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Neuralger

2024-04-09T13:25:13Z

Kingpin 1984:

According to the [[parrot]], in {{E}}, a '''neuralger''' was the unsuccessful result of [[Eric]] Thursley's grandfather's attempts to conjure a [[Succubus|succubus]].

A neuralger is a female demon which comes to men in their dreams and has a headache. They are usually summoned by mistake, by demonologists who were expecting a succubus. The Neuralger is mentioned in Eric, although a similar concept appears in Pratchett's (non-Discworld) drabble Incubust. From Neuralgia the medical term for a painful disorder of the nerves often resulting in severe headaches.

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Demons

2024-04-09T13:24:07Z

Kingpin 1984: /* Traditional demons */

'''Demons''' are a species traditionally associated with the afterlife, but currently widespread on the disc. They can be considered [[The gods|gods]] but ones for vices not virtues. The difference is like that between a "terrorist" and a "freedom fighter". Mind you, on Discworld, most of what the gods get up to could well be called vice not virtue, but on the basis they're gods - and trigger-happy gods at that - who would like to point it out to them?

==Traditional demons==
These are mostly the hardworking inhabitants of Pandemonium, the chief city of [[Hell]]. Some, like Quetzovercoatl, are also worshipped as a god.

* [[Astfgl]]
* [[Quetzovercoatl]]
* [[WxrtHltl-jwlpklz]]
* [[Duke Vassenego]]
* [[Duke Drazometh]] the Putrid
* [[Earl Beezlemoth]]
* [[Urglefloggah]], Spawn of the Pit and Loathly Guardian of the Dread Portal
* [[Azaremoth]], Stench of Dog Breath,
* [[Lord Vizzimuth]]
* [[Neuralger]]
* [[Orm]]

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==Modern demons==
Some high-tech technomancy in the Discworld relies heavily on demons. [[Imps]] are used in watches, [[iconograph|iconographs]], cameras (in {{MP}}), and [[Dis-organiser|dis-organisers]].

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Pubs

2019-05-28T22:06:34Z

Kingpin 1984:

Places where [[Discworld Ales|alcoholic]] or species-specific intoxicating beverages may be purchased.

Discworld pubs and bars include the following, all named in the stories so far. Please note that the {{CAM}} lists a total of two hundred and twenty-eight public houses in the City of [[Ankh-Morpork]], and the interested or dedicated drinker is advised to go to this most illuminating gazetteer. This total excludes wine bars such as the [[Café Ankh]], hotels or restaurants where alcohol is served, and nightclubs such as the [[Blue Cat Club]]. The directory in {{CAM}} also excludes most Troll and Dwarf bars, although humans tend to be welcome in most provided they are escorted by a known member of the appropriate species. (and, in the case of Dwarf bars, if they do not make unfortunate remarks about "just a half, thanks", or "low dive, isn't it?")

For brevity's sake, this list will feature only those that have appeared in the canonical books to date. Or else have such in interesting or entertaining story attached that's worth re-telling! A statistic quoted in {{ISWM}} suggested that there are over three hundred pubs in the city. Unless the speaker was including [[New Ankh]], this is perhaps exaggeration.

* the [[Axe and Bottle]], formerly the ''Bottle and Stoat''.
* [[Biers]]
* The [[Blue Lias]], no longer a going concern, a troll bar in [[Holy Wood]].
* [[The Bucket]] in [[Gleam Street]]
* The [[Bunch of Grapes]] in [[Easy Street]], favoured by [[Samuel Vimes]] in his drinking days
* The [[Butcher's Eagle]] in the slaughterhouse district of [[Ankh-Morpork]]. Used by drovers bringing their stock in for slaughter.
* The Widespread Arms on [[Treacle Mine Road]], opposite the [[Seamstresses' Guild]].
* The [[Café Ankh]], perhaps more of a bar.
* The [[Crimson Leech]] in [[Easy Street]]
* The [[Dirty Rat]], another Dwarf bar
* [[The Duchess]] in [[Munz]], [[Borogravia]]; an inn run by the Perks family
* The [[Fiddler's Riddle]] in [[Ohulan Cutash]]. A truly miserable place where [[Eskarina Smith]]'s trust was abused, and the peach brandy she created thus turned into something unspeakable by morning. It has apparently vastly improved by the time of {{RS}}.
* The [[Flaming Kookaburra, The|Flaming Kookaburra]], a pub for expat [[Fourecks]]ians. It also hosts the country's Embassy to Ankh-Morpork (in the back bar).
* The [[Goblin's Head|Goblin's Head / Commander's Arms]], the pub in the otherwise un-named vilage where [[Sam Vimes]] gets used to being Lord of the Manor and a ''real'' Squire because he owns the place...
* The [[Goat and Bush]] in [[Lancre]], where [[Giamo Casanunda]] set about the seduction of [[Nanny Ogg]] with typically Dwarvish attention to the fine detail. Unfortunately, the mood of ''Hubba-hubba!'' was compromised when the venue was gate-crashed by [[Elves]].
*[[The Goat and Spirit Level]] in [[Hen & Chickens Field]]
* The [[Groaning Platter]] down by [[Brass Bridge]]
* The [[Inn of the Fifth Elephant]] - On the boarder of [[Uberwald]]
* The [[Jolly Cabbage]] in [[Scrote]]
* The [[King's Head]]/ [[King's Legs]] - another city pub to have a change of direction after a makeover. Named by a simple yet creative barman. Was visited by [[Pictsies]] in ''[[The Wee Free Men]]''. The strange thing is that is that the the owner ended up ''richer'' for it.
* The [[Long Bones]], whose cellars are the home of the [[Ratcatchers' Guild]].
* [[The Mended Drum]]
* The [[Miner's Arms]] - Dwarf bar
* The [[Octarine Parrot]] at no. 9 [[Whalebone Lane]].
*[[The Quene's Head/Duke's Head]] in the cabbage-growing hinterland near [[Sto Helit]] (the precise name of the pub, along with the colour of the landlord's shirt, depends on which part of the local space-time continununuum you inhabit)
* The [[Rumptuous Arms]] in the village of [[Hapley]]
* The [[Stab in the Back]] opposite the [[Opera House]].
*[[The Troll's Head]] in [[the Shades]]
* The [[Turkey and Vegetables]], frequented by Mr Stollop;

*[[An unidentified inn]] at Plün, [[Borogravia]], an altogether meaner place where sharp noses identified the beer as having a strong equine micturation content. This is also the place where we learn of the deleterious effects of the [[Electrick Floorbanger]] on [[Trolls|trolls]];

Other species have their liquid, or at least molten, intoxicants.

A typical hang-out for [[Trolls]] is the [[Cavern Club]] in Ankh-Morpork. Molten lava to drink, ear-meltingly loud rock music, cheese 'n' chutney flavoured gravel, and so on, mean that these establishments are generally for trolls only.

There are also dwarf bars, which are welcoming or at least tolerant of humans, but it is vitally important not to make unfortunate comments about "low dives", and do seek to avoid ordering a half. Dwarf bars are good places to sing of [[gold]] and go [[quaffing]], but be advised that [[roistering]] may ensue. The [[Dirty Rat]], the [[Miner's Arms]] and the [[Axe and Bottle]] are typical Dwarf bars.

More upmarket wine and cocktail bars include [[Thank Gods It's Open]]!, and the [[Café Ankh]].

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