Trickster

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In {{TLC}}, this is the [[Supernatural Entities|supernatural entity]] who first manifests as a black and white bird perched on the head of the [[Creator (of the Continent XXXX)|Creator]].

A creature like this appears in many belief systems and pantheons, although the jolly name can be misleading. [[Hoki|Trickster]]s have the [[Monster Fun Grimoire|robust sense of humour]] that puts a landmine under a seat cushion for a laugh.

Deciding that he either doesn't like this manifestation (the trickster as bird belongs to other cultures, reference [[Legba]] the cockerel in {{WA}} and the magpies in {{CJ}}), or isn't keen on guano down his back, the Creator re-draws Trickster as a kangaroo.

In kangaroo form, [[Hoki|Trickster]] then makes contact with [[Rincewind]] to tell him he is needed on a quest of the utmost importance, and sticks to him like glue to ensure the task is completed.

Just call him Scrappy.

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"Scrappy" evokes the once-popular sideshow attraction of the "boxing kangaroo". It also echoes the long-running Australian children's TV show '''Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'''. As with the [[Librarian]]'s ''oook'', Skippy could communicate volumes by the wrinkling of the nose, with the rubbing of the ear offering useful contextual modulations.

Wiggled just so, kangaroo nasal language can convey a precise meaning, like "Come quick, someone's just fallen down a deep hole", with modifiers for age, gender, and profession. As Rincewind discovered, this one is used a lot. You'd be amazed.
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Given the setting, the black and white bird is most likely a magpie.

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