As they leave, the Broken Drum bursts into flames, for Broadman has set it on fire. He rescues Twoflower from the rafters while the Luggage attacks the ruffians, who run away in fear. Rincewind and the Luggage storm the tavern, using coin-filled bags as grenades. Ymor and Withel stand guard nearby, waiting for Rincewind to return with the Luggage. Back at the Broken Drum, Twoflower convinces Broadman to buy an inn-sewer-ants polly-sea from him in order to protect the owner's interests in the tavern. Rincewind escapes and tries to jump into the river, but the Luggage holds him back until he agrees to find Twoflower. While Rincewind and Twoflower are touring the city, Twoflower disappears and Rincewind runs into Withel. Ymor and Withel, local thieves, hear of Twoflower's vast supply of gold coins and decide to rob him. Excited to hear about a real barroom brawl, Twoflower unpacks his black picture box and takes several pictures of the scene. He heads upstairs to collect Twoflower, who has been sleeping while a fight rages downstairs. The Patrician threatens to kill Rincewind if he does not fulfill his duties as Twoflower's guide, so Rincewind reluctantly returns to the tavern. Rincewind attempts to run off with his advanced pay, but is detained by the town leader, the Patrician of Ankh-Morpork. He pays Rincewind a hefty sum in solid gold coins to be his travel guide. Twoflower, a clerk from Bes Palargic in the Agatean Empire, has saved up a lot of money to see the sights of Discworld. Rincewind is enjoying a beer at the tavern when he meets Twoflower and helps him communicate with Broadman, the owner of the Broken Drum. A blind beggar takes them to the Broken Drum, a tavern frequented by thieves and barbarians. Twoflower and his magical walking suitcase, known as the Luggage, arrive by boat in Morpork. In an extended flashback, Rincewind tells the warriors the story of how he and Twoflower met. Rincewind, a local wizard, and Twoflower, a visitor to the area, ride away from the city and meet Bravd and Weasel, two local warriors. Discworld is held up by four elephants that ride on the back of Great A'Tuin, a giant turtle that swims through the cosmos.Īnkh-Morpork, the oldest city in Discworld, is on fire. It takes place in the fantastical realm of Discworld, a flat, round land in an alternate universe. The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett is a humorous epic adventure.
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