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''The Last Hero'' is a short novel, the twenty-seventh of the '' Discworld '' series by Terry Pratchett . It was published in 2001 in a larger format than the other ''Discworld'' novels and illustrated on every page by Paul Kidby . The Silver Horde, a group of aged barbarians introduced in '' Interesting Times '', led by Cohen The Barbarian , set out on a quest. The first hero of the Discworld stole fire from the gods. As the last heroes remaining on the Disc the Silver Horde seek to return fire to the gods with interest, in the form of a large sled packed with explosives. With them is a bard, kidnapped so he can write the saga of their quest, and Evil Harry Dread, the last Dark Lord. The heroes are disillusioned with the way their lives have turned out, and angry for having been allowed to grow old. Evil Harry is just as angry; despite his efforts to give his opponents the sporting chance as an Evil Overlord should, they won't follow the code. Since blowing up the gods will destroy the Discworld, , Captain Carrot Ironfoundersson , and Rincewind . TRANSLATIONS
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