# The Masai — Allan Quatermain character guide

> The Masai in Allan Quatermain by H. Rider Haggard.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Masai, Elmoran, Masai Elmoran, the Elmoran

**First appearance:** 0005-ii-the-black-hand

## Who they are

A group of fierce warriors encountered by the expedition.

## Relationships

### [Flossie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/allan_quatermain_se/characters/flossie)

_social_

Flossie, a young girl, has a brief and curious acquaintance with the Masai warriors during the journey.

### [Umslopogaas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/allan_quatermain_se/characters/umslopogaas)

_rivalry_

The Masai warriors and Umslopogaas are hostile adversaries, representing different warring tribes.

### [Umslopogaas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/allan_quatermain_se/characters/umslopogaas)

_rivalry_

The Masai warriors and Umslopogaas are hostile adversaries, representing different warring tribes.

### [Flossie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/allan_quatermain_se/characters/flossie)

_social_

Flossie, a young girl, has a brief and curious acquaintance with the Masai warriors during the journey.

## In the story

### [II: The Black Hand](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/allan_quatermain_se/chapters/ii-the-black-hand)

Masai warriors threaten the party; one is sighted on the bank, and they are feared by the Wakwafi.

### [V: Umslopogaas Makes a Promise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/allan_quatermain_se/chapters/v-umslopogaas-makes-a-promise)

The Lygonani delivers an ultimatum and threatens the group; they hold Flossie captive.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/allan_quatermain_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced in notes about their customs, including the use of owl hooting as a signal and the massacre of missionaries on the Tana River.

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