Pellucidar · Character

Abner Perry

The elderly inventor whose iron mole drilled David into Pellucidar, and whose restless genius keeps reshaping the world they found there.

major

Also known as Perry, dear old Perry, Poor Perry, the Perry, Captain Oliver Hazard Perry, Presently Perry

First appearance: Pellucidar

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Reunites with David in Pellucidar; assists in the journey and raids.

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With Hooja the Sly One (rivalry): Abner Perry frequently clashes with Hooja's cunning and treacherous schemes. With Dian the Beautiful (friendship): Abner Perry acts as a protective and scholarly ally to Dian. With Juag…

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Relationship types

Rivalry
Friendship
Other

Character groups

David's Pellucidarian Allies
Protagonist
Outer World Captives
Diverse Companions and Sages

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Hooja the Sly One
rivalry · negative
Abner Perry frequently clashes with Hooja's cunning and treacherous schemes. How this plays out →
Dian the Beautiful
friendship · positive
Juag
friendship · positive
Tu-al-sa
friendship · positive
Ghak the Hairy One
friendship · positive
Hooja the Sly One
rivalry · negative
Abner Perry frequently clashes with Hooja's cunning and treacherous schemes. How this plays out →
Dian the Beautiful
friendship · positive
Juag
friendship · positive
Tu-al-sa
friendship · positive
Hooja the Sly One
rivalry · negative
Abner Perry frequently clashes with Hooja's cunning and treacherous schemes. How this plays out →

Hooja the Sly One
Abner Perry frequently clashes with Hooja's cunning and treacherous schemes.
Dian the Beautiful
Abner Perry acts as a protective and scholarly ally to Dian.
Juag
Abner Perry and Juag cooperate as allies in the Pellucidar adventures.
Tu-al-sa
Abner Perry shares a friendly and supportive relationship with Tu-al-sa.
Ghak the Hairy One
Abner Perry and Ghak are allies, working together for common goals.
Hooja the Sly One
Abner Perry frequently clashes with Hooja's cunning and treacherous schemes.
Dian the Beautiful
Abner Perry acts as a protective and scholarly ally to Dian.
Juag
Abner Perry and Juag cooperate as allies in the Pellucidar adventures.
Tu-al-sa
Abner Perry shares a friendly and supportive relationship with Tu-al-sa.
Hooja the Sly One
Abner Perry frequently clashes with Hooja's cunning and treacherous schemes.

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Abner Perry appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Pellucidar
Reunites with David in Pellucidar; assists in the journey and raids.
Prologue
The inventor and paleontologist whose well-being is questioned by the narrator.
Lost on Pellucidar
Seen as a terrified old man fleeing from Sagoths; David recognizes him just in time.
Traveling with Terror
Recounts the fall of the federation and his own ordeal; anxious about ammunition.
Shooting the Chutes—and After
Prime minister and inventor; builds a scientific canoe for the imperial navy, and survives the slide down the mountains with David.
IV: Friendship and Treachery
Celebrates victory with David; tasked with returning to the prospector to fetch supplies and oversee boat-building.
Surprises
Mentioned as a man of peace who needs David's direction to lead Pellucidar.
A Pendent World
Mentioned as safe with the Mezops; warriors are sent to fetch him and the prospector's contents to Sari.
Gore and Dreams
Inventor and builder of the navy; explains the fleet's construction and the Mezops' progress.
Conquest and Peace
Builds arsenal, printing press, and plans a railway; helps identify Ghak's army through glasses.

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