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Duare

The jong's only daughter, barely nineteen and already the hope of Vepaja, whose law forbids her to see or speak to any man before her twentieth birthday.

major

Also known as XI Duare

First appearance: iv to the house of the king

As a major figure in Pirates of Venus, Duare is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The girl glimpsed in the garden, whose brief appearance captivates Carson and motivates his actions.

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Duare is heir to a dynasty that dies without her, yet she may not marry, may not even be seen, until she comes of age — and any man she looks upon is condemned to death. She is proud, watchful, and caught between the crushing weight of Vepajan law and the dangerous fact that she has already listened to Carson's confession of love without exposing him. Her silence is the first crack in the whole edifice of Vepajan custom, and it makes her the axis on which Carson's fortunes turn.

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Character Web

11 connections

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Relationship types

Romantic
Family
Psychological
Friendship
Social

Character groups

Vepajan allies and royalty
Protagonist
Early Vepajan companions and antagonist

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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

Kamlot
romantic · positive
Duare and Kamlot share a deep, evolving romantic bond, with Kamlot often serving as her… How this plays out →
Jong
family · positive
Vilor
psychological · negative
Honan
friendship · positive
Moosko
social · ambivalent
Mintep
family · positive
Carson Napier
romantic · positive
Kamlot
romantic · positive
Duare and Kamlot share a deep, evolving romantic bond, with Kamlot often serving as her… How this plays out →
Honan
friendship · positive
Kamlot
romantic · positive
Duare and Kamlot share a deep, evolving romantic bond, with Kamlot often serving as her… How this plays out →
Carson Napier
romantic · positive
Jong
family · positive

Kamlot
Duare and Kamlot share a deep, evolving romantic bond, with Kamlot often serving as her protector and confidant.
Jong
Duare and Jong have a familial connection, with Jong being a paternal or guardian figure in her life.
Vilor
Duare is a target of Vilor's manipulative obsession, with Vilor trying to control or possess her.
Honan
Duare and Honan share a friendly rapport, with Honan often assisting or accompanying her.
Moosko
Duare and Moosko are acquaintances, interacting within the social circles of their world.
Mintep
Duare and Mintep have a familial relationship, with Mintep likely being a relative or guardian.
Carson Napier
Carson and Duare have a romantic connection, with Carson deeply devoted to Duare despite obstacles.
Kamlot
Duare and Kamlot share a deep, evolving romantic bond, with Kamlot often serving as her protector and confidant.
Honan
Duare and Honan share a friendly rapport, with Honan often assisting or accompanying her.
Kamlot
Duare and Kamlot share a deep, evolving romantic bond, with Kamlot often serving as her protector and confidant.
Carson Napier
Carson and Duare have a romantic connection, with Carson deeply devoted to Duare despite obstacles.
Jong
Duare and Jong have a familial connection, with Jong being a paternal or guardian figure in her life.

Relationship notes

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In the story

Duare appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Girl in the Garden
The girl glimpsed in the garden, whose brief appearance captivates Carson and motivates his actions.
Gathering Tarel
Encountered by Carson in the garden; she warns him of danger and reacts with anger and horror to his declaration of love.
By Kamlot's Grave
Recalled by Carson as the 'gorgeous girl in the garden'.
On Board the Sofal
Mentioned as having been captured by the klangan and taken to a larger ship; she is described as 'the hope of Vepaja.'
XI: Duare
Rescued from the Sovong, revealed to be the girl Carson saw in the garden, and the virgin daughter of a jong.
A Ship!
Confronts Carson about his declaration, warns him of the danger, and orders him from her cabin, though her eyes betray her interest.
Catastrophe
Missing from her cabin, feared to have jumped overboard or been taken by Vilor and Moosko.
Storm
Missing, believed abducted by Vilor and Moosko with the klangan; Carson is determined to rescue her.

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