Pellucidar · Character

Hooja the Sly One

A Pellucidarian schemer whose talent for betrayal has cost David his empire, his federation, and nearly his mate.

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Also known as Hooja, the treacherous Hooja, the Sly One, hated Hooja

As a major figure in Pellucidar, Hooja the Sly One is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mentioned as a potential threat to Dian the Beautiful.

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With Dian the Beautiful (rivalry): Hooja relentlessly pursues Dian, who despises and resists his manipulative advances. With Abner Perry (rivalry): Abner Perry frequently clashes with Hooja's cunning and treacherous…

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David's Pellucidarian Allies
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Dian the Beautiful
rivalry · negative
Hooja relentlessly pursues Dian, who despises and resists his manipulative advances. How this plays out →
Abner Perry
rivalry · negative
Juag
rivalry · negative
Dacor the Strong One
rivalry · negative
Ghak the Hairy One
rivalry · negative
Kolk
psychological · negative
Abner Perry
rivalry · negative
Dian the Beautiful
rivalry · negative
Hooja relentlessly pursues Dian, who despises and resists his manipulative advances. How this plays out →
Ghak the Hairy One
rivalry · negative
Dacor the Strong One
rivalry · negative
Juag
rivalry · negative
Dian the Beautiful
rivalry · negative
Hooja relentlessly pursues Dian, who despises and resists his manipulative advances. How this plays out →

Dian the Beautiful
Hooja relentlessly pursues Dian, who despises and resists his manipulative advances.
Abner Perry
Abner Perry frequently clashes with Hooja's cunning and treacherous schemes.
Juag
Hooja sees Juag as an obstacle to his plans and treats him with hostility.
Dacor the Strong One
Dacor opposes Hooja's deceitful nature and often confronts him.
Ghak the Hairy One
Ghak distrusts Hooja and opposes his underhanded actions.
Kolk
Hooja manipulates Kolk as a pawn in his schemes.
Abner Perry
Abner Perry frequently clashes with Hooja's cunning and treacherous schemes.
Dian the Beautiful
Hooja relentlessly pursues Dian, who despises and resists his manipulative advances.
Ghak the Hairy One
Ghak distrusts Hooja and opposes his underhanded actions.
Dacor the Strong One
Dacor opposes Hooja's deceitful nature and often confronts him.
Juag
Hooja sees Juag as an obstacle to his plans and treats him with hostility.
Dian the Beautiful
Hooja relentlessly pursues Dian, who despises and resists his manipulative advances.

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Hooja the Sly One appears across 14 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Prologue
Mentioned as a potential threat to Dian the Beautiful.
Lost on Pellucidar
Mentioned as the one who substituted the Mahar for Dian at David's departure.
Traveling with Terror
Betrayed David by lying about his intentions, causing Dian's flight and tribal war.
Shooting the Chutes—and After
Mentioned as the treacherous figure whose actions set back the empire during David's absence.
IV: Friendship and Treachery
Implied as a threat; David's federation efforts are partly to counter treachery like Hooja's.
Surprises
Betrays David by delivering the great secret to the Mahars and taking Dian.
A Pendent World
Reported to have stolen Dian and gathered a band of outcasts on an island, allied with the Mahars.
Captive
Mentioned as enemy of Gr-gr-gr's tribe; stole David's mate Dian.
IX: Hooja’s Cutthroats Appear
Antagonist leading the attack on the brute-folk village; his forces are defeated by David's rock-hurling strategy.
X: The Raid on the Cave-Prison
Antagonist who has taken over the village and holds Dian prisoner.
Escape
Antagonist; his warriors captured David, Dian, and Juag.
XIII: Racing for Life
Leads the pursuing fleet, recognizes David and Dian, and orders archers to fire.
Gore and Dreams
Antagonist; his dugout is sunk by cannon fire, and his fleet is defeated.
Conquest and Peace
His former stronghold is captured; his horde surrenders.

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