Pellucidar · Character

David Innes

An American explorer who bores back into the hollow Earth and finds himself emperor of a human federation he must hold together.

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Also known as David, Innes, David I

First appearance: Pellucidar

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In Pellucidar: Protagonist and narrator; returns to Pellucidar and leads the rescue of Dian and Raja. Later, in Prologue: The protagonist…

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Pellucidar
Protagonist and narrator; returns to Pellucidar and leads the rescue of Dian and Raja.
Prologue
The protagonist who is communicating from Pellucidar via the buried telegraph instrument.
Lost on Pellucidar
Narrator and protagonist; returns to Pellucidar and searches for his friends.
Traveling with Terror
Narrator and protagonist; determined to find Dian and rebuild the empire.
Shooting the Chutes—and After
Narrator and emperor of Pellucidar; reflects on his imperial duties and the need to rebuild the federation after Hooja's betrayal.
IV: Friendship and Treachery
Narrator and emperor; wins naval engagement, plans to search for Dian and rebuild federation, later captured by Sagoths.
Surprises
Narrator and protagonist; negotiates with Mahars, searches for the great secret, and learns of Hooja's betrayal.
A Pendent World
Freed by the Mahars, he returns to Sari and is recognized as emperor. He is determined to find Dian and rebuild the federation.
From Plight to Plight
Emperor of the Federated Kingdoms of Pellucidar, traveling to Thuria with his tamed hyaenodon Raja.
Captive
Narrator and protagonist; captured by Gr-gr-gr's tribe, put to work in fields, seeks alliance against Hooja.
IX: Hooja’s Cutthroats Appear
Narrator and protagonist; captive among the brute-folk, he aids them in battle against Hooja's forces and is granted freedom.
X: The Raid on the Cave-Prison
Infiltrates the cave-prison, fights a guard, and rescues Dian.
Escape
Narrator and protagonist; captured, rescued, and leads the hunting expedition.
XII: Kidnapped!
Narrator and protagonist; searches for Dian after her abduction, uses Raja to track the kidnapper.
XIII: Racing for Life
Narrates the escape, helps paddle, and strategizes to avoid capture by Hooja.
Gore and Dreams
Emperor of Pellucidar; rescued by the navy, he commands the fleet and bestows titles.
Conquest and Peace
Narrates the chapter; leads the fleet, negotiates treaties, and reflects on his happiness with Dian.

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