# Mat — Gallions Reach character guide

> Mat in Gallions Reach by H. M. Tomlinson.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-gallions-reach

## Who they are

A character with a limited but distinct role in the narrative.

## Relationships

### [Mr. Colet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/mr_colet)

_professional_

Mat is a servant or crew member who serves Mr. Colet, showing loyalty but also bearing the brunt of Colet's frustrations and anger.

## In the story

### [XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gallions_reach_se/chapters/xxxv)

The guide, who shows respect by consulting Colet about the day's direction.

### [XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gallions_reach_se/chapters/xxxvi)

Oversees the disembarkation at the village, showing his competence and knowledge.

### [XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gallions_reach_se/chapters/xxxvii)

The Malay guide, whose woodcraft is essential. He is wary of the mountains and spirits, and expresses a fatalistic view about finding the Sakai, whom he considers to be like beasts.

### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gallions_reach_se/chapters/xxxviii)

Reports Parsell's disappearance and warns Colet of the mountain's dangers. He later prepares to abandon camp, fearing Colet is lost.

### [XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gallions_reach_se/chapters/xxxix)

The Malay guide who is leading the group; appears exhausted but continues to guide them.

## Links

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