An Outcast of the Islands · Character
Rajah Patalolo
The old Rajah of Sambir, father of Lakamba's rival.
minor
Also known as The Rajah Patalolo, Patalolo, old Patalolo, the old Rajah
First appearance: an outcast of the islands
Rajah Patalolo shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The old Rajah of Sambir, suspicious of outsiders and currently the target of Lakamba's and Babalatchi's schemes.
Rajah Patalolo first appears in 0003 an outcast of the islands.
In V: The old Rajah of Sambir, suspicious of outsiders and currently the target of Lakamba's and Babalatchi's schemes.
Later, in I: Referenced as a local authority who has not informed Almayer of Aissa's whereabouts, suggesting political tensions.
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- Other
Character groups
- Sambir power players
- Protagonist
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