Dat wonderbare licht

The Light Fantastic has a playful tone but also immerses readers in a detailed magical universe. I wonder what led to the choice of keeping it light while still developing a rich setting.

The humor is sharp, but at times I wondered if it undermined the stakes or emotional moments. Did the satire enhance or detract from the story for others?

Characters like Rincewind and the Librarian are so unique and funny. I'm curious whether they evolved from jokes or if they were carefully crafted to serve the story's themes.