The Last Hero
The Last Hero is a short novel 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.
Spoiler warning: Plot or ending details follow.
The Silver Horde, a group of aged barbarians introduced in Interesting Times, led by Cohen the Barbarian, set out on a quest. As the last heroes left of the Disc, they are setting out to return to the gods what was stolen by the first hero, with interest. 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 an Evil Overlord should, they won't follow the code.
Since blowing up the gods will destroy the Discworld, Lord Vetinari organises the Wizards in a quest to stop them. Three people are going: Leonard of Quirm, Captain Carrot, and Rincewind.
