At the Earth’s Core · Character
The Sarians
A friendly Pellucidarian tribe whose welcome gives David and Perry their first taste of human warmth beneath the inner sun.
supporting
Also known as Sarians
First appearance: A Change of Masters
As a supporting figure in At the Earth’s Core, The Sarians is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The noble human prisoners, described as a proud and well-formed race, who are being marched in chains.
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The Sarians live as one of the free human peoples of Pellucidar, offering food, shelter, and companionship to the two strangers from the outer crust. Their kindness stands in sharp contrast to the Mahars' cruelty, and…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Pellucidar's Human Allies
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- The Mahars
rivalry · negative
The Mahars oppress the Sarians, treating them as slaves and enemies. How this plays out →
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