Discworld

The Discworld is the setting of a series of fantasy novels written by Terry Pratchett. The Discworld novels are noteworthy in that they parody many conventional fantasy elements, while retaining an affectionate stance toward the genre as a whole.
==Canon==
There are over 40 books in the Discworld series, some of which have been adapted into Movies, TV shows, radioplays, and more.
Among the fandom, the books are usually grouped together into unofficial "sub-series" such as those following Rincewind and Twoflower, or dealing with the effects of Industrial Revolution. While some novels are stand-alone, most will reference the events of prior books, and characters making cameos across the sub-series are common. 
Fans have a variety of opinions about whether the books should be read in order of publication, or by following each sub-series along a linear progression. Charts detailing these suggestions for new readers are widely shared online.
===Characters===
*Moist von Lipwig
*Sam Vimes
*Susan Sto Helit
*Death (Discworld)
*Carrot Ironfounderson
*Granny Weatherwax
*Otto von Chriek
*Sacharissa Cripslock
*William de Worde
*Mort Sto Helit
*Havelock Vetinari
*Nanny Ogg
*Cheri Littlebottom
*Angua von Uberwald
*Tiffany Aching
==Fandom==
Fannish engagement in fanfiction tends to be either with the Watch (a.k.a. the City Watch), the local police force in Ankh-Morpork, or the Witches, an informal and acephalous (Granny Weatherwax would never permit anyone to be the leader of the witches) sisterhood, although of course other characters also get fannish attention. 
Crossovers in which characters from other fandoms meet Death are also fairly popular. The Nac Mac Feegles, small blue-skinned Pictsie warriors who are able to travel between dimensions, are also popular for their crossover potential, as is 'L-space', a process by which libraries in different dimensions link together and can be navigated by the wise and/or desperate. As of June 2024 1,153 of the 4,358 discworld fanfictions posted to AO3 are crossovers, roughly one quarter of the works Archive of our Own Works Tagged Discworld (retrieved June 29, 2024).
The fandom is long-standing, retains close ties with Science Fiction Fandom (as opposed to media fandom), and has a notable filk focus. For more on Discworld and filk see The Hedgehog Song.
A common trope for fanfic based on Discworld and other Pratchett works is the use of footnotes in emulation of Pratchett's style.
Another aspect of Discworld Fandom is fan adaptations of the novels, most commonly animated but sometimes live action.
A common aspect of Discworld fandom is the writing of meta.
====Shipping====
*Sam Vimes/Lord Vetinari
*Sam Vimes/Lady Sybil
*Sam Vimes/Lord Vetinari/Lady Sybil
*Adora Belle Dearheart/Moist von Lipwig
*Otto von Chriek/Sacharissa Cripslock/William de Worde
===Filk===
The Discworld novels featuring many recurring songs (namely The Hedgehog Song) and filk has become a major part of fandom creation. The collection of filk on Lspace.org has possibly over 100 filk projects L-space.orgFandom Filks Index (retrieved June 19, 2024). 
The AFP Madrigal Society is a choir of Discworld fans (primarily AFPers) who would preform Discworld filk at conventions and meet ups.
=== May 25th ===
In-universe, survivors of the People's Revolution that ended the reign of a (particularly) corrupt patrician of Ankh-Morpork mark the day (the 25 of May) by wearing a sprig of lilac. In the Round world (following Terry Pratchett's diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease), Match It For Pratchett has called on fans to wear lilacs on 25 May in support of Terry.Wear the Lilac Day 
====See Also====
*Geek Pride Day
*Towel Day 
===GNU Terry Pratchett===
A common phrase in the discworld fandom (and general Terry Pratchett fandom) is GNU Terry Pratchett.
==Fanwork Examples==
===Fanfiction===
* Just Another Tuesday by rallamajoop. Crossover with xxxHolic. Watanuki meets Death. (2007).
* Feegles on a Firefly by SpaceAnJL. Crossover with Firefly, Mal and friends meet the Nac Mac Feegles.
* The Cheese Stands Alone by shadydave. Crossover with The Dresden Files, the Winter Knight is sent to handle a small invasion.
* A Grand Sneer by MoragMacPherson. Dean slips into L-space and runs all the way to the Discworld. Supernatural crossover.
* The Puir Laddie Who Lived by Fojee. The Na Mac Feegles find an abandoned baby on a doorstep, and take him to the Discworld. Harry Potter crossover.
* The Brain Thief by hollimichele. Young Sam grows up, meets a girl, cracks a case, and tells a lie. Not necessarily in that order.
===Fanzines===
*The Wizard's Knob (1993-2000)
*The Turtle Moves (2013)
===Games===
* , an online multiplayer text-based game, founded in 1991 and still running today.
===Meta===
* His Grace Commander Sir Samuel Vimes / Havelock Vetinari, Patrician of Ankh-Morpork, a Vimes/Vetinari ship_manifesto by disc_sophist (Sep 2004)
* , by blackboardmonitor, 2015
===Fancrafts===
File:The_Discworld_Lego.png|alt=“A 3D model of a Lego set. The lego set features the disc from discworld including the elephants and turtle. In front of the disc is a Lego mini-figure of Death beside a Lego mini-figure of Binky”|A fan submission to Lego Ideas.
===Cosplay===
* - various characters, photos by TheCosplayJournal
* by Vanne with Ka Man as Moist, at Cabbagecon 2017
===Other===
* by krowbby -- arguably a meme or a fanfic (see Dashboard simulator meme?? but fun
==Fanfiction Archives & Mailing Lists==
*History Monks - a fan fiction mailing list/archive that dates back to the late 1990s. The FAQ for the archives can be found here and some of the fan fiction is still online here.
* Discworld FanFiction Archive
* Discworld_Fanfiction at Yahoo! Groups
* Discslash Description: "This list is for the general writings, musings and messing about with any of the Discworld characters, intended for the fun of its members. This list is *slash* of both m/m and f/f so no children are allowed. It does not have the approval of Mr. Terry Pratchett either. Also, No Flaming is allowed."
*See also List of GeoCities Fansites#Discworld
==Challenges==
*Disc Fest: a prompt-based fest for fanfiction & fanart that ran in 2011 & 2012
==Links & Resources==
* Discworld - Terry Pratchett at Archive of Our Own
* Discworld at FanFiction.Net
* Discworld & Terry Pratchett Wiki as Lspace.org
* Discworld Wiki at Fandom.com
==References==
Category:Discworld
Category:Werewolf Fandoms