Patrician (discworld)
The Patrician is a central character in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, serving as the ruler of Ankh-Morpork, a fictional city. The Patrician, also known as Havelock Vetinari, is a cunning and intelligent leader who has maintained power through a combination of strategic thinking and ruthless decision-making. He is known for his calm and collected demeanor, often preferring to manipulate events from behind the scenes rather than taking direct action. The Patrician's role in the Discworld series is that of a statesman and a politician, navigating the complex web of alliances and rivalries between various factions and cities. His character is often compared to that of a chess player, always thinking several moves ahead of his opponents.