Key Out of Time · Character

Taua

A Terran or native character among the expedition group.

minor

First appearance: I: Lotus World

Taua shows up with force in I: Lotus World. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The other dolphin in the pair, working with Tino-rau and the humans in the search.

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In I: Lotus World: The other dolphin in the pair, working with Tino-rau and the humans in the search. Later, in V: Time Wrecked: One of…

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

This is the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of terror and uncertainty…

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I: Lotus World
The other dolphin in the pair, working with Tino-rau and the humans in the search.
V: Time Wrecked
One of the dolphins offered to assist Karara in the search.
VI: Loketh the Useless
The other dolphin involved in the mental link, also retrieves supplies for the Terrans.
VII: Witches’ Meat
Taua nuzzles Karara and helps confirm Loketh's open mind through telepathic contact.
VIII: The Free Rovers
One of the dolphins towing the canoe, guiding them through the fog.
X: Death at Kyn Add
Mentioned alongside Tino-rau as a possible dolphin trailing the fleet.

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