Mort (Discworld)
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Mort is the title character in the Discworld novel Mort by Terry Pratchett.
Mort, short for Mortimer, is not like the other boys; for a start he is inclined to take statements literally and sees things as they really are. Having proved himself unworthy as a scarecrow he is chosen by Death to be his apprentice.
Mort is described as being very tall and skinny, with muscles like knots in string. He has a shock of bright red hair, and looks as if he is made entirely of knees.
Mort starts off at the bottom, learning to accept his position while mucking out the stables, and trying to ignore Ysabell, Death's adopted daughter. When Death feels in need of a break, Mort takes over The Duty.
Unfortunately for Mort, his feelings for a teenage princess get in the way of his job and he starts off a chain reaction of events. Reluctant to tell his master he tries various methods to fix the situation, including the appointment of a wizard to help people recognise the queen.
Mort eventually leaves Death's service and marries Ysabell. The couple are given the title of Duke and Duchess of Sto Helit, and later become parents, of Susan Sto Helit.
In the Cosgrove Hall animation of Soul Music, Mort is voiced by Neil Morrissey. In 2004 BBC Radio 4 adapted Mort, with the title character voiced by Carl Prekopp.
Mort appears in The Light Fantastic very briefly, and is not seen.