Vorbis is preparing an invasion of the neighbouring country of Omnia, Ephebe, because in Vorbis’ eyes Ephebe is a source of infidel.

Vorbis rejects every form of religion other than the omnian. Under his command the quisition in omnia has increased rapidly, for an 8th prophet is due to arrive soon. Om is a round characterĭeacon Vorbis is the much feared, if not dreaded, head of the omnian quisition. He finds his life depends on Brutha, his only believer, for Brutha’s death will result in the end of his own life. Then one day Om materializes on the Discworld in the form of a small one-eyed tortoise.

The omnian church worships the great god Om, praising him with numerous songs and prayers, about him conquering the infidel as mighty animals like bulls and eagles. He is the chosen one, the prophet of the great god Om, mainly because he is Om’s only true believer. He is unable to read or write, is very obedient and has been blessed with the gift of outstanding memory. The main character in Small Gods is the omnian novice Brutha. He says writing is the most fun anyone can have by themselves Terry Pratchett lives in Wilshire with his wife Lyn and daughter Rhianna. Occasionally he gets accused of literature. Since then the books have reached double figures and have a regular place in the bestseller lists. He'd write a book about his experiences if he thought anyone would believe it.Īll this came to an end in 1987 when it became obvious that the Discworld series was much more enjoyable than real work. After doing just about every job it's possible to do in provincial journalism, except of course covering Saturday afternoon football, he joined the Central Electricity Generating Board and became a press officer for four nuclear power stations. He started work as a journalist one day in 1965 and saw his first corpse three hours later, work experience meaning something in those days.

Terry Pratchett was born in 1948 and is still not dead.

Small gods by terry pratchett