It is the task of the Night Watch – Captain Vimes, Sergeant Colon, Corporal Nobbs, and new volunteer Carrot Ironfoundersson – to stop the Dragons reign of terror, with some help from the Librarian, but it seems here that our fearless heroes are taking a break from their duties! Here you see the Night Watch ‘proceeding’ away from the dragon. Captain Carrot. It's kind of annoying that their relationship wasn't explored a bit more. When Angua, a werewolf, tells him that her brother Andrei is stuck in wolf form and is forced to live as a champion sheepdog, Carrot notes that at least he's a champion. It is said that he reads the register of taxpayers for fun. Just because he thinks that everyone’s really decent underneath and would get along just fine if only they made the effort, and he believes that so strongly it burns like a flame which is bigger than he is. That one may come at one point. In one of the Watch books it was said Vetinari wants his dead body to be burned to ashes (according to Vimes(? All Quotes Some circumstances manipulated by Vetinari, possibly in collusion with Carrot, force Carrot to take the crown, whereupon he creates (with somehow ten years of paperwork showing up cross-referenced and unchallenged by any lawyer). Carrot wants no claim to any throne, he likes being in the city watch and finds that Lord Vetinari governing works very well. “He was said to have the body of a twenty-five year old, although no-one knew where he kept it. Not because he dreams about marching hordes, or world domination, or an empire of a thousand years. He gets on with people well, he slays dragons, sort of, and is generally liked by a lot of people. For one thing, neither of them were great readers. “Dwarfs were not a naturally religious species, but in a world where pit props could crack without warning and pockets of fire damp could suddenly explode they'd seen the need for gods as the sort of supernatural equivalent of a hard hat. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The list of authors can be seen in the page history. him and Angua marry and have puppies/babies. Angua would either stay in the watch or not. For some strange reason, probably what Sgt. Height Carrot often struck people as simple. Following the events of Men at Arms, it is generally implied that Carrot is actually fully aware of his regal status, but a conversation with Vetinari where he was offered command of the Watch after Vimes's brief retirement included Carrot declining the offer on the grounds that people should obey the rules because they are the rules, and not because Captain Carrot is good at being obeyed. Though Vetinari really did not think much of the idea of democracy, so it's difficult to see how he could install a monarchy without an elected government beneath. This may be why your local vegetable store is out of carrots. Carrot Ironfoundersson is a fictional character in Terry Pratchett 's Discworld novels. Carrot's simplicity is his cunning. so, how about Discworld acknowledging Carrot as King with Angua Delphine von Uberwald as his queen, thereby politically unifying Ankh Morpork with Uberwald. https://dwwiki.mooo.com/w/index.php?title=Carrot&oldid=49793, The particularly brave may try to kill NPC wizards. )), supposedly to prevent him from becoming a vampire or a zombie, cursed with eternal life. It was dishonorable to kill someone if you weren't being paid.”. The consumed material component of Kamikaze Oryctolagus Flammula. "We walk out of here unharmed or the girl gets it, all right?" Among the rights declared, No law can take longer to understandably read to a troll at ice-melting-point temperature than it takes the University clock to silently ring twelve. Things may improve if he ever goes on an Angua Management Course. While she is correct that he would place the welfare of the public above hers (and his own), when she was in danger he was prepared to travel to the ends of the Disc to save her. something that (i feel) Vetinari and Margolotta have been working toward. This is his character, which comes from his dwarf heritage, rather than a quality he uses for his job. Carrot is the most consciously and conscientiously law-abiding citizen in Ankh-Morpork. This page uses content from the English Wikipedia. His dwarfish name is Kzad-bhat, which, roughly translated, means "Head Banger". He earned thirty-eight dollars a month plus allowances. This got him into some trouble with the city government, starting with his arresting the head of the Thieves' Guild. Carrot Ironfoundersson Yet, somehow, he managed to bring morale to the Watch just as Lady Sybil Ramkin did. His Dwarf name, Kzad-bhat means "Head Banger." This is because, as Sergant Colon reasons in Guards! His previous romantic affairs include the dwarf Minty Rocksmacker back in the mine, and the seamstress Reet, who he rescued from a street thug when newly arrived in Ankh-Morpork. Carrot is also famous enough in the town of Ankh-Morpork that there are Carrot Ironfoundersson action figures in production, sought after by children (as seen in the novel Hogfather). Woah, that wouldn't have occurred to me, but TP definitely was one for surprises, and definitely not an anti-monarchist in the typical sense. Pratchett's stories often dealt with the constant struggles and conflicts between the fantasy world and modern civilization, using the rise of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch from a hopeless gang of three to a fully equipped police force as the backdrop to address a number of important issues. i would add to this and say that there are a couple reasons why Carrot can't become patrician. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. The city learned about him as quickly when he single-handedly survived a fight against every miscreant in the Mended Drum tavern—including the then-splatter (like a Bouncer but harder) Detritus the troll. That was the whole purpose of a clown. Features favourite City Watch characters illustrated by David Wyatt, quotes from Terry Pratchett's City Watch series and ample space to write your own reports, observations and investigations! It is a good thing that Carrot wants what's best for everyone, and has far fewer prejudices than most people; otherwise, he might become a ruthless despot forcing his ways on others. So…a dwarf and a troll. Captain Carrot has made quite a name for himself, rapidly and seemingly effortlessly coming to know everything and everyone in the city by name and tax papers. Species Title(s) Finally, a Cohenean research task lies in some poor sod documenting every room on the Disc you can nominally gather things from, and, and this is important, which skill is used . He is not quick to jump to conclusions and doesn't like to disappoint those that he cares for. Having just finished rereading all the Discworld books following the awful awful news that Sir TP has crossed the desert, I found a new liking and enjoyment of Raising Steam for the way it allowed us one last glance of almost all the Ankh-Morpork based characters. Men made dogs, they took wolves and gave them human things--unnecessary intelligence, names, a desire to belong, and a twitching inferiority complex. Some definite Pratchett-style jokes in there, great job! I think it's in Thud! According to Pratchett himself, the origins of the name are more mundane: he once had a technician come over to his house with a tall red-haired assistant referred to by the elder professional as "Carrot", and presumably this name stuck. Carrot walks the patrol routes even on his days-off, he talks to everyone and remembers everyone's name, face, family, business, and so on. He takes advantage of it once more in The Fifth Elephant, noting that the retired, sacked and otherwise deposed men of the watch had sworn an oath to the king, and using this to recall them all before Vimes returned. Discworld Wiki is a FANDOM Books Community. Also, bears must be issued crossbows, though they mostly chew on them. Bulging with muscles, this two metre (six-foot-six-inch) dwarf (adopted) remains honest, good-natured, and honourable despite the city's best efforts. When he arrived, he brought with him the book The Laws and Ordinances of the Cities Ankh and Morpork, a very old book that once belonged to a retired Ankh-Morporkian Watchman. And in The Fifth Elephant, when faced with the defection of most members of the Watch, Carrot puts his royal sword on a desk in plain sight and reminds Watch members that they had taken an oath to the King, and that the King had not relieved them of it. or "Aaargh, primitive-and-outmoded-concept on a crutch!”. 2 metres [1] Saying 'Got rocks in your head?' Home » TV » "The Watch": Adam Hugill Set as Carrot in BBC America's "Discworld" Adapt. “The Librarian considered matters for a while. Carrot also had red-faced difficulties with the consumer product manufactured by Wallace Sonky. This is a rather nice looking orange carrot, just like carrots are renowned for being. Gender When Sam Vimes planned to retire after his marriage to Lady Sybil Ramkin, Carrot was made his successor to the position of Captain of the City Watch. And the weird thing is that no one wants to disappoint him. This sub is dedicated to the weird and wonderful Discworld. In Snuff, he very efficiently handles the paperwork and ably fills in for Vimes while Vimes is away on vacation. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, “Something Vimes had learned as a young guard drifted up from memory. The original article was at Carrot Ironfoundersson. He has an old but extremely strong and sharp sword, and a funny birthmark. Colon calls krisma, people find that they want to meet Carrot's expectations and do what he says. As with the Discworld Wiki, the text of Wikipedia:Wikipedia is available under the Wikipedia:GNU Free Documentation License. He is not particularly skilled in comma placement and has a bit of trouble with the whole concept of "i before e." In the novels, he is considered "the Disc's most linear thinker". Carrot's love-life is quite complicated, principally due to dating Angua, the werewolf sergeant in the Watch. Love that bears will be issued crossbows, that's a great one. While it is in fact relatively common knowledge that Carrot is the true heir to the throne of Ankh-Morpork, he doesn't acknowledge it, and thus it isn't brought up often. Discworld Clarecraft DW09 Carrot First introduced in Oct 1990 and retired in Feb 1996 with only 958 sold Mark 2 version produced between 1991 and 1992 with the addition of a backplate to Carrots armour but without the new Discworld logo The Discworld Companion gives this description of the character: Carrot Ironfoundersson is Captain of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch police force. Carrot is currently in a relationship with Angua. He is big on paperwork and organization and always (often to the dismay of his "lady-friend", Corporal (later Sergeant) Angua von Überwald) takes time to see all sides of a story before getting involved wholeheartedly. The point of clowns was that, after watching them, anything else that happened seemed enjoyable.”, “Some people have inspired whole countries to great deeds because of the power of their vision. It’d be like kicking the biggest puppy in the universe. “I believe in reincarnation,” [Bjorn] said. Like “The Librarian considered matters for a while. (There is an anomalous case of Cockbill Street - in Feet of Clay, when Sam Vimes, reaching his breaking point in his inability to solve the poisoning of the Patrician (Havelock Vetinari), mentioned that Mildred Easy's grandmother and baby brother had died from an apparent poisoning, Carrot appeared to not know who they were. agreed. Carrot himself is never seen using his royal powers or publicly acknowledge his royal heritage. Terry Pratchett in The Art of Discworld has made a note that although most people envision Carrot as Arnold Schwarzenegger he is actually modelled after Liam Neeson. Discworld is a flat disc world balanced on the backs of four elephants which in turn stand on the back of a giant turtle, Great A'Tuin. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Carrot is not completely without prejudices, or perhaps quirks. Written by Simon Allen (Strike Back, The Musketeers), the "punk rock" thriller focuses on City Watch as they fight to save their city from outside forces – and itself. “Colon thought Carrot was simple. Black as midnight on a moonless night.". 1689 When we are first introduced to Carrot in the books, however, the author takes time to note that young Carrot have gotten his name not because of the hair, "which his father has always clipped short for reasons of Hygiene", but for his broad-shouldered "tapering shape". The Laws and Ordinances of the Cities Ankh and Morpork, only the King, not the Patrician, can create, https://wiki.lspace.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Carrot_Ironfoundersson&oldid=22951, Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike, 6'6" - Very muscular, close-cropped orange hair, Family (presumably) attacked by bandits near the, (adoptive) A paternal aunt, paternal great-aunt, and grandfather are mentioned in. His Dwarf name, Kzad-bhat means "Head Banger." He since seems to have learned to understand the city a bit better. One example of this is seen in Soul Music, in which it is noted that Carrot has added some supplementary questions to the quiz machine in the Mended Drum, asking players who was responsible for certain recent crimes and frequently making arrests as a result. If you, “Cats will amusingly tolerate humans only until someone comes up with a tin opener that can be operated with a paw.”, “It's better to light a candle than curse the darkness.”. Guards!). Well the watch TV show will most likely have Carrot and all we know about setting is its post thud. It would have been an excellent clash there, as Vimes fights Vetinari and Vetinari plays him like a fiddle. This was the Captain Samuel Vimes “Boots” theory of socioeconomic unfairness.”, “No clowns were funny. But an affordable pair of boots, which were sort of OK for a season or two and then leaked like hell when the cardboard gave out, cost about ten dollars. -a Regent position, popular-vote elected, of one 6 year term (more than one per life, just not contiguous, so VonLipwigs and Vimes' alternate winning the election fairly and unfairly for at least a thousand years) to serve in the King's place as an over-riding check against the others. Carrot is often thought of as simple and non-threatening, which is a very dangerous conclusion to come to if you are the unlucky person who disappoints this boy's honest nature. Carrot would end up Commander of the Watch, and will settle down with Angua. This is a quality you should always pray for in your would-be murderer.”. This story arc is arguably one of the most popular, largely due to the strong character development. His writing of Vetinari as the dictator that Ankh-Morpork needs, not the one they want, makes this idea seem possible to me. So... what are your ideas? £8.00 add to cart . Having been brought up in dwarf culture, Carrot takes everything literally (throughout his appearances, he develops a fuller grasp of figurative language) and believes in obeying rules. “Don't stick your nose where someone can pull it off and eat it.”. In the Art of Discworld Sir Terry hints that he has a few ideas about where they would go together, but it seems that other things held his attention and he didn't end up getting them on paper. Carrot has also promised Angua that, should she ever follow in her brother Wolfgang's murderous footsteps, he will be the one to stop her. Here's a look at the first novel in the Discworld series, The Colour of Magic: "On a world supported on the back of a giant turtle (sex unknown), a gleeful, explosive, wickedly eccentric expedition sets out. One, 10 year term per life/incarnation. Affiliation Occupation Walking in the night-time alleyways of The Shades was suicide. Captain Delphine Angua von Überwald is the first werewolf in the Ankh-Morpork City Watch, hired under Lord Vetinari's "special hiring procedures", at the same time as Detritus (a troll) and Cuddy (a dwarf).Angua has a romantic connection with Carrot Ironfoundersson although she finds his politeness and ability to see everybody's point of view frustrating. A legacy of his upbringing by Dwarfs, who are reticent on some matters, is that he finds it very, very, difficult to talk about...er... gender-related issues. Other carrots which might or might not be used in the same ways: research. Dammit that's awesome! I assume that just means that the status quo is maintained. -Legislation-elected judge panel that can only strike down complete laws. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. This is either an authorial slip or a subtle way of pointing out just how inoffensive and low-profile they were.) And the history can go a different way than he wanted years ago. A really good pair of leather boots cost fifty dollars. Cookies help us deliver our Services. He was quite surprised the day he found out that he indeed was human. Captain Carrot doesn't appear in Raising Steam, obviously he is looking after his city during the book's events, but, well, it's sad not to see what happens to him. Part of this bravery lies in the satchel the wizards in Ankh-Morpork keep their carrots in which, Can be randomly gathered in the garden outside. In Soul Music, Carrot adds supplementary questions to the quiz machine in the Mended Drum, asking players who was responsible for recent crimes and makes several arrests as a result before they catch on. This page was last modified on 6 November 2017, at 10:08. Hugill's Carrot was raised as a dwarf but turned out to be an orphaned human child. Guards! Those were the kind of boots Vimes always bought, and wore until the soles were so thin that he could tell where he was in Ankh-Morpork on a foggy night by the feel of the cobbles. Take boots, for example. to a troll was suicide. Finally, a Cohenean research task lies in some poor sod documenting every room on the Disc you can nominally gather things from, and, and this is important, which skill is used. In the Art of Discworld Sir Terry hints that he has a few ideas about where they would go together, but it seems that other things held his attention and he didn't end up getting them on paper. where Vimes wonders to himself if one day he might have to stop Carrot from such an act. BBC Studios' Head of Drama London Hilary Salmon (Luther, Silent Witness) will executive produce the series alongside Wilkins, Ben Donald, and Phil Collinson.