Pellucidar · Character

Juag

A Pellucidarian castaway who throws in his lot with David, trading the sea's loneliness for a place in a growing human alliance.

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First appearance: iii shooting the chutes and after

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With Dian the Beautiful (friendship): Dian and Juag share a loyal alliance and mutual respect as companions in the wild. With Hooja the Sly One (rivalry): Hooja sees Juag as an obstacle to his plans and treats him with…

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Friendship
Rivalry

Character groups

David's Pellucidarian Allies
Protagonist
Diverse Companions and Sages

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Dian the Beautiful
friendship · positive
Hooja the Sly One
rivalry · negative
Abner Perry
friendship · positive
Tu-al-sa
friendship · positive
Raja
friendship · positive
Abner Perry
friendship · positive
Dian the Beautiful
friendship · positive
Hooja the Sly One
rivalry · negative

Dian the Beautiful
Dian and Juag share a loyal alliance and mutual respect as companions in the wild.
Hooja the Sly One
Hooja sees Juag as an obstacle to his plans and treats him with hostility.
Abner Perry
Abner Perry and Juag cooperate as allies in the Pellucidar adventures.
Tu-al-sa
Juag and Tu-al-sa are close companions, likely sharing adventures.
Raja
Juag and Raja are companions, likely fighting or traveling together.
Abner Perry
Abner Perry and Juag cooperate as allies in the Pellucidar adventures.
Dian the Beautiful
Dian and Juag share a loyal alliance and mutual respect as companions in the wild.
Hooja the Sly One
Hooja sees Juag as an obstacle to his plans and treats him with hostility.

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In the story

Juag appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

X: The Raid on the Cave-Prison
Son of the chief, imprisoned by Hooja, aided by Dian, and escapes with David's help.
Escape
Companion to David; assists in the thag hunt and advises against crossing the river without supplies.
XII: Kidnapped!
Islander companion; helps with the thag kill and is left to prepare the canoe and wait for David's return.
XIII: Racing for Life
Hails Hooja's boat, paddles vigorously, and later praises the sail after the escape.
Gore and Dreams
Companion to David and Dian; present during the rescue and naval battle.
Conquest and Peace
Made king of the island after Hooja's defeat; helps arrange laws with Gr-gr-gr.

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