Duke Horacio

Duke Horacio is the ruler of the duchy Lumbridge, including the town and its surrounding area. He inherited his position from his father, and is the direct male descendant of the first Duke, Polonius. His duties include the day-to-day managing of Lumbridge and the organisation of the Lumbridge Guardsmen. He is also a member of the Lumbridge Secret Council. Horacio is also "a good friend" of Misthalin's ruler, King Roald, according to the Lumbridge Sage, Phileas. Going by his father's description of their journey to Crandor, it is most likely that Horacio is currently around 42 or 43 years old.

He also gives away the anti-dragon shield to those that have started the non-member quest, Dragon Slayer. Some players ask for many dragon shields, to earn money or to use as disposable shields to pass dragons on the way to other foes. Previously the Duke used to give shield only to people with no anti-dragon shields in their inventory or bank, and so players use the drop trick obtain multiple shields. After an update, he gives an unlimited number of anti-dragon shields.

Trivia

 * In Runescape Classic, Duke Horacio was simply known as Duke of Lumbridge.
 * In the Lumbridge task set there is a task called "Hail to the duke, baby" which is a reference to the Duke Nukem video-game series.
 * Previously, the duke was slimmer than his current form. His greater girth may be attributed to the castle cook downstairs.
 * According to a few clues left inside the Thieving Guild, It is possible that the Duke may in fact be a member. If this is true, it may be a reference to Lara Croft.
 * At the end of the quest 'The Lost Tribe' Duke Horacio gives you a Ring of Life which he supposedly enchanted himself. Therefore his magic level is at least 57, which is the level required for enchanting a diamond ring.
 * The Duke is the author of the Mysterious book used in the Cryptic Clue Fest II. He also mentioned a number of other books he has contributed to writing, including
 * The Menaphosian Candidate," a political thriller about a sleeper agent in Varrock. This book references Richard Condon's The Manchurian Candidate.
 * "The Talented Mr Mordaut" a man who steals the titular dragon's identity. referencing Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr. Ripley.
 * "Gone with the Wind Strikes," a period drama concerning romance and wizards, referencing Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell.
 * "The Lyre, the Witch and the Mahogany Wardrobe," a children's book. This referencing C.S Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia.
 * Duke Horacio is part of the Battle of Lumbridge World Event. Players on members' worlds may talk to him (or right-click and select "manage") to vote on the allocation of resources in Lumbridge's reconstruction. A new vote is available every week, along with a reward of bonus xp.

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