# Torgul — Key Out of Time character guide

> Torgul in Key Out of Time by Andre Norton.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Captain Torgul, Again Torgul, you, your

**First appearance:** 0003-iv-storm-menace

## Snapshot

Torgul is a sea captain first and a diplomat never, a man who judges allies by what they do in a storm rather than what they promise.

## Who they are

Torgul is a sea captain first and a diplomat never, a man who judges allies by what they do in a storm rather than what they promise. His suspicion of the off-worlders softens only as they prove themselves against the Baldies' raids. His ships and sailors give the resistance its muscle, and his grudging respect marks the moment the Terrans stop being outsiders.

## Relationships

### [Ross Murdock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/characters/ross_murdock)

_friendship_

Ross and Torgul develop a loyal friendship built on shared adventures and a common goal against hostile forces.

### [Foanna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/characters/foanna)

_friendship_

Foanna and Torgul share a respectful alliance, working together as key figures in the resistance.

### [Ross Murdock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/characters/ross_murdock)

_friendship_

Ross and Torgul develop a loyal friendship built on shared adventures and a common goal against hostile forces.

### [Ross Murdock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/characters/ross_murdock)

_friendship_

Ross and Torgul develop a loyal friendship built on shared adventures and a common goal against hostile forces.

### [Foanna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/characters/foanna)

_friendship_

Foanna and Torgul share a respectful alliance, working together as key figures in the resistance.

### [Foanna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/characters/foanna)

_friendship_

Foanna and Torgul share a respectful alliance, working together as key figures in the resistance.

## In the story

### [IX: Battle Test](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/ix-battle-test)

Rover captain who captures Ross and Loketh; offers Ross a choice to go to Kyn Add.

### [X: Death at Kyn Add](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/x-death-at-kyn-add)

Captain of the ship; initially threatens Ross with the Justice of Phutka, but later questions him; provides information about Rover clans and recent raids.

### [XI: Weapon from the Depths](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/xi-weapon-from-the-depths)

Rover captain who proposes using salkars as a weapon against the Baldies' sub, drawing on local knowledge of the creatures' behavior.

### [XII: Baldies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/xii-baldies)

Captain of the Rovers, orders the capture of the Baldies, oversees the excavation of Kyn Add, and reflects on the clan's losses.

### [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)

Rover captain who supports Ross's plan and provides knowledge of the sea gate.

### [XV: Return to the Battle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/xv-return-to-the-battle)

Torgul is skeptical about the Rovers' chances against the Baldies' advanced weapons, but he listens to Ross's plan and awaits the Foanna's decision.

### [Shades Against Shadow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/key_out_of_time_se/chapters/xvii-shades-against-shadow)

Discusses river approach and Glicmas's threat; warns against impersonating the Foanna.

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