# Infadoos — King Solomon’s Mines character guide > Infadoos in King Solomon’s Mines by H. Rider Haggard. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** old Infadoos **First appearance:** 0011-viii-we-enter-kukuanaland ## Snapshot A seasoned Kukuana chief whose wary loyalty and blunt threats of vengeance make him the white strangers' most valuable guide into a kingdom on the edge of war. ## Who they are Infadoos moves through Kukuanaland as a man who has survived many kings and knows exactly how much a promise is worth. When he warns the witch-finder Gagool that he will require the strangers' safety at her hands, he reveals both his courage and the dangerous line he walks between duty and betrayal. His protection and local knowledge carry the expedition from the mountains toward Loo, making him the hinge on which the travelers' fortunes in Kukuanaland turn. ## Relationships ### [Ignosi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/characters/ignosi) _family_ Infadoos is Ignosi's loyal uncle who recognizes him as the rightful king and supports his cause. ### [Sir Henry Curtis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/characters/sir_henry_curtis) _friendship_ Infadoos respects Sir Henry as a powerful warrior and ally in restoring Ignosi to the throne. ### [Twala](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/characters/twala) _rivalry_ Infadoos is secretly loyal to Ignosi and opposes the usurper Twala. ### [Ignosi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/characters/ignosi) _family_ Infadoos is Ignosi's loyal uncle who recognizes him as the rightful king and supports his cause. ### [Ignosi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/characters/ignosi) _family_ Infadoos is Ignosi's loyal uncle who recognizes him as the rightful king and supports his cause. ### [Twala](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/characters/twala) _rivalry_ Infadoos is secretly loyal to Ignosi and opposes the usurper Twala. ### [Sir Henry Curtis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/characters/sir_henry_curtis) _friendship_ Infadoos respects Sir Henry as a powerful warrior and ally in restoring Ignosi to the throne. ## In the story ### [VII: Solomon's Road](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/chapters/vii-solomon-s-road) Introduces himself as son of Kafa; expresses awe at the explorers' magic; agrees to lead them to King Twala. ### [VIII: We Enter Kukuanaland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/chapters/viii-we-enter-kukuanaland) Guides the expedition and recounts the story of Twala's usurpation and the fate of Imotu and Ignosi. ### [X: The Witch-Hunt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/chapters/x-the-witch-hunt) Explains the tyranny of Twala and the witch-hunt; later recognizes Ignosi and agrees to rally support for his claim. ### [XI: We Give a Sign](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/chapters/xi-we-give-a-sign) Brings chiefs to hear Ignosi's claim; urges them to support Ignosi against Twala, citing the tyranny and bloodshed. ### [Before the Battle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/chapters/xii-before-the-battle) Advises on military strategy, commands the Greys regiment, and helps strengthen the defensive position. ### [The Attack](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/chapters/xiii-the-attack) Reports the water shortage; accepts the dangerous frontal assignment with calmness; leads the Greys alongside Sir Henry. ### [XIV: The Last Stand of the Greys](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/chapters/xiv-the-last-stand-of-the-greys) Rallies the Greys with a speech and fights alongside Sir Henry. ### [Good Falls Sick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/chapters/xv-good-falls-sick) Visits the wounded; reports that all regiments have submitted to Ignosi; notes that Sir Henry's feat of slaying Twala has become proverbial as 'Incubu's blow'. ### [XVI: The Place of Death](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/chapters/xvi-the-place-of-death) Accompanies the party; salutes the Silent Ones and asks about entering the Place of Death. ### [XVIII: We Abandon Hope](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/chapters/xviii-we-abandon-hope) Appears at the end, weeping for joy as the men emerge from the pit. ### [XIX: Ignosi's Farewell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/chapters/xix-ignosi-s-farewell) Escorts the party with a regiment; heartbroken at their departure. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/characters/infadoos - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_solomon_s_mines_se/characters