# Karara Trehern — Key Out of Time character guide > Karara Trehern in Key Out of Time by Andre Norton. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Karara, Karara Trehern of the Alii, yours, himself **First appearance:** 0000-i-lotus-world ## Snapshot Raised among the Alii and bound to the dolphins who serve her people, Karara moves between the Terran camp and Hawaika's native powers with quiet authority. ## Who they are Raised among the Alii and bound to the dolphins who serve her people, Karara moves between the Terran camp and Hawaika's native powers with quiet authority. She is torn between aiding the off-worlders and protecting the sea and shore she calls home. Her bond with the dolphins gives the expedition its sharpest eyes beneath the waves and its most human bridge to the islanders. ## Relationships ### [Ross Murdock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/characters/ross_murdock) _romantic_ Karara and Ross share a deep, evolving romantic bond marked by mutual trust and emotional support across time and danger. ### [Foanna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/characters/foanna) _friendship_ Foanna and Karara develop a warm friendship, with Foanna mentoring Karara in the use of local powers. ### [Gordon Ashe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/characters/gordon_ashe) _professional_ Gordon Ashe and Karara Trehern have a professional relationship as colleagues on the same mission, with mutual respect. ### [Loketh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/characters/loketh) _friendship_ Karara and Loketh share a friendly rapport, with Loketh showing her kindness and local hospitality. ### [Ross Murdock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/characters/ross_murdock) _romantic_ Karara and Ross share a deep, evolving romantic bond marked by mutual trust and emotional support across time and danger. ### [Gordon Ashe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/characters/gordon_ashe) _professional_ Gordon Ashe and Karara Trehern have a professional relationship as colleagues on the same mission, with mutual respect. ### [Ross Murdock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/characters/ross_murdock) _romantic_ Karara and Ross share a deep, evolving romantic bond marked by mutual trust and emotional support across time and danger. ### [Foanna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/characters/foanna) _friendship_ Foanna and Karara develop a warm friendship, with Foanna mentoring Karara in the use of local powers. ### [Loketh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/characters/loketh) _friendship_ Karara and Loketh share a friendly rapport, with Loketh showing her kindness and local hospitality. ### [Loketh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/characters/loketh) _friendship_ Karara and Loketh share a friendly rapport, with Loketh showing her kindness and local hospitality. ## In the story ### [I: Lotus World](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/i-lotus-world) Emerges from the sea after diving, exchanges mocking words with Ross, and later helps plan a search with Ashe. ### [II: Lair of Mano-Nui](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/ii-lair-of-mano-nui) Questions whether Rule One applies to the sea dragon, suggesting shock instead of kill. ### [III: The Ancient Mariners](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/iii-the-ancient-mariners) Helps tow equipment, questions the ethics of altering history, and expresses a strong desire to see the past world. ### [IV: Storm Menace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/iv-storm-menace) Brings news of the approaching storm from Hori; concerned about the safety of the dolphins and the team. ### [V: Time Wrecked](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/v-time-wrecked) Recovers from the passage, agrees to search for the gate with dolphins, and is warned to avoid discovery. ### [VI: Loketh the Useless](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/vi-loketh-the-useless) Serves as the mental relay between the dolphins and Ross, interpreting Loketh's thoughts and emotions. ### [VII: Witches’ Meat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/vii-witches-meat) Karara questions their strategy, communicates with the dolphins, and translates Loketh's thoughts; she is horrified by the term 'witches' meat.' ### [VIII: The Free Rovers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/viii-the-free-rovers) Karara guides the canoe with the dolphins Taua and Tino-rau, and engages Loketh in conversation about the Shades and the Shadow. ### [XI: Weapon from the Depths](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/xi-weapon-from-the-depths) Coordinates with the dolphins, administers a pep shot to Ross, and communicates with Tino-rau to scout the enemy sub. ### [XII: Baldies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/xii-baldies) Accompanies Ross on the reef, expresses fear at the salkar chaos, and later questions Torgul about the Rovers' future. ### [XIII: The Sea Gate of the Foanna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/xiii-the-sea-gate-of-the-foanna) Warns Ross about the gate's defense; remains on the ship due to sensitivity. ### [XIV: The Foanna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/xiv-the-foanna) Mentioned as being with the Rover cruisers, not present in the citadel. ### [XVI: The Opening of the Great Door](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/xvi-the-opening-of-the-great-door) Moves from fear to serenity, initiates contact with the Foanna, and dances in concert with her partner. ### [Shades Against Shadow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/xvii-shades-against-shadow) Disappears with the Foanna into the inner burrows; later found standing in the aftermath of the battle. ### [XVIII: World in Doubt?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/xviii-world-in-doubt) Ross recalls the chant she used in the Foanna temple to bluff the Baldies. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/characters/karara_trehern - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/characters