# Carver Doone — Lorna Doone character guide > Carver Doone in Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Carver, Carver Doone, the vile Carver, the Doone, Doone, the great Carver Doone, the Carver, Captain Carver **First appearance:** 0002-iii-the-warpath-of-the-doones ## Snapshot The most feared and brutal of the Doone outlaws, whose desire for Lorna turns the valley into a place of menace and dread. ## Who they are Carver Doone rules Glen Doone through violence and terror, and his claim on Lorna makes her a captive prize rather than a free woman. His cruelty is the dark counterweight to John Ridd's steady decency, and the mere threat of him shapes every plan John makes. When John weighs whether Lorna could ever escape, it is Carver's name that turns hope into caution, making him the shadow that hangs over the lovers' early happiness. ## Relationships ### [Lorna Doone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters/lorna_doone) _rivalry_ Carver Doone is a brutal Doone outlaw who forcibly pursues Lorna, representing a constant threat to her freedom and life. ### [Lorna Doone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters/lorna_doone) _rivalry_ Carver Doone is a brutal Doone outlaw who forcibly pursues Lorna, representing a constant threat to her freedom and life. ### [Lorna Doone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters/lorna_doone) _rivalry_ Carver Doone is a brutal Doone outlaw who forcibly pursues Lorna, representing a constant threat to her freedom and life. ## In the story ### [The Warpath of the Doones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/iii-the-warpath-of-the-doones) Implied as part of the Doone band; the child taken may be linked to later events. ### [A Very Rash Visit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/iv-a-very-rash-visit) Identified by the Counsellor as the Doone who shot John Ridd's father, described as 'brave and noble' in the false account. ### [An Illegal Settlement](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/v-an-illegal-settlement) Mentioned as a violent Doone, though not directly active in this chapter. ### [A Man Justly Popular](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xii-a-man-justly-popular) Mentioned as one of the Doones who continue to thrive and terrorize the region without consequence. ### [Lorna Begins Her Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xx-lorna-begins-her-story) Son of the Counsellor, known for strength and savagery; he aspires to marry Lorna. ### [John Is Drained and Cast Aside](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xxvi-john-is-drained-and-cast-aside) Feared by John as a potential husband for Lorna. ### [John Has Hope of Lorna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xxviii-john-has-hope-of-lorna) Mentioned by Lorna as someone John could overpower, highlighting the threat he poses. ### [Feeding of the Pigs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xxxii-feeding-of-the-pigs) Villainous Doone; steals John's gift of trout and eggs intended for Lorna. ### [Ruth Is Not Like Lorna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xxxv-ruth-is-not-like-lorna) Carver is referenced as a threat to John and Lorna, having nearly killed John. ### [John Returns to Business](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xxxvi-john-returns-to-business) John suspects Carver's dwelling is where Lorna may be held; John surveys Carver's house by the stream. ### [A Very Desperate Venture](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xxxvii-a-very-desperate-venture) Mentioned as a threat; Lorna fears being carried off by him. ### [XLI: Cold Comfort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xli-cold-comfort) Mentions that he and the Counsellor are busy securing the succession, absent from Sir Ensor's deathbed. ### [Not Too Soon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xliii-not-too-soon) Carver is the villain who intends to force Lorna into marriage; John fears he will harm her if she remains. ### [A Change Long Needed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xlv-a-change-long-needed) Implied as a threat; John fears he may have learned of Lorna's whereabouts from Marwood de Whichehalse. ### [XLVIII: Every Man Must Defend Himself](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xlviii-every-man-must-defend-himself) Carver Doone spies on Lorna, threatens her with a gun, and warns her to return or face death. ### [XLIX: Maiden Sentinels Are Best](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xlix-maiden-sentinels-are-best) Leads the attack on the farm, is thrown down by John in a wrestling move, and retreats with curses after the failed raid. ### [Mutual Discomfiture](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/liv-mutual-discomfiture) Implied as one of the outlaws; not directly mentioned but part of the Doone clan. ### [Getting Into Chancery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lv-getting-into-chancery) Mentioned indirectly as part of the Doones who stripped and drove out the Chancery officers. ### [John Becomes Too Popular](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lvi-john-becomes-too-popular) Mentioned as a feared suitor for Lorna and a potential threat to John. ### [Not to Be Put Up with](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lxix-not-to-be-put-up-with) Identified as the leader who personally abducts Mistress Margery Badcock. ### [A Long Account Settled](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lxxi-a-long-account-settled) One of the only two Doones left alive after the massacre; not present in the main fight. ### [The Counsellor and the Carver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lxxii-the-counsellor-and-the-carver) Carver escapes the attack on the Doone stronghold, riding through the Doone-gate into darkness. ### [Blood Upon the Altar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lxxiv-blood-upon-the-altar) Antagonist; shoots Lorna at the wedding, flees, and is ultimately killed by sinking into the Wizard's Slough. ### [Give Away the Grandeur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lxxv-give-away-the-grandeur) Killed by John Ridd after shooting Lorna; his body is consumed by a slough. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters/carver_doone - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/characters