# Komodoflorensal — Tarzan and the Ant Men character guide > Komodoflorensal in Tarzan and the Ant Men by Edgar Rice Burroughs. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Prince Komodoflorensal, XVI Komodoflorensal **First appearance:** 0000-i ## Snapshot A Trohanadalmakusian prince enslaved in enemy quarries, whose blade and quick wit make him Tarzan's most valuable ally in Minuni. ## Who they are Reduced to a numbered green-tunic slave in Veltopismakus, Komodoflorensal conceals a reputation as the finest swordsman among all the warlike clans of Trohanadalmakus. He matches Tarzan's escape schemes with clever deceptions—convincing their captors that the ape-man speaks a private language—and seizes a rapier from a drunken noble the instant one is within reach. His loyalty to Tarzan is complicated by his love for Uhha, a tension that sharpens every plan they make together. ## Relationships ### [Tarzan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/tarzan) _friendship_ Komodoflorensal, a prince of the Ant Men, forms a strong bond of mutual respect and alliance with Tarzan. ### [Talaskar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/talaskar) _romantic_ Komodoflorensal and Talaskar share a romantic relationship, with Talaskar being his love interest among the Ant Men. ### [Janzara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/janzara) _family_ Janzara is the mother of Komodoflorensal, though their relationship is strained by her manipulative nature. ### [Kalfastoban](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/kalfastoban) _professional_ Kalfastoban serves as a subordinate or ally to Prince Komodoflorensal within the Ant Men military structure. ### [Tarzan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/tarzan) _friendship_ Komodoflorensal, a prince of the Ant Men, forms a strong bond of mutual respect and alliance with Tarzan. ### [Tarzan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/tarzan) _friendship_ Komodoflorensal, a prince of the Ant Men, forms a strong bond of mutual respect and alliance with Tarzan. ### [Janzara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/janzara) _family_ Janzara is the mother of Komodoflorensal, though their relationship is strained by her manipulative nature. ### [Talaskar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/talaskar) _romantic_ Komodoflorensal and Talaskar share a romantic relationship, with Talaskar being his love interest among the Ant Men. ### [Kalfastoban](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/kalfastoban) _professional_ Kalfastoban serves as a subordinate or ally to Prince Komodoflorensal within the Ant Men military structure. ### [Kalfastoban](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/kalfastoban) _professional_ Kalfastoban serves as a subordinate or ally to Prince Komodoflorensal within the Ant Men military structure. ### [Talaskar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/talaskar) _romantic_ Komodoflorensal and Talaskar share a romantic relationship, with Talaskar being his love interest among the Ant Men. ### [Janzara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/janzara) _family_ Janzara is the mother of Komodoflorensal, though their relationship is strained by her manipulative nature. ## In the story ### [The Wisdom of Klamataamorosal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/vi) Explains the history of Klamataamorosal's decree and the social structure; discusses his plan to marry Princess Janzara of Veltopismakus. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/vii) Greets Tarzan at the cavalry advance and reports enemy strength of 20-30 thousand Veltopismakusians. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/viii) Attempts to persuade Tarzan to retreat, but fails; he then turns to command his troops as the enemy advances. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xii) Disguised as the slave Aoponato, he reveals to Tarzan that he has been reduced in size by the wizard Zoanthrohago. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xiii) Devises a plan to communicate with Tarzan using gibberish, successfully deceives the Veltopismakusians, and is assigned to accompany Tarzan to Zoanthrohago. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xv) Accompanies Tarzan, expresses doubt but follows with faith. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xvi) Assists Tarzan in the escape, secures a rapier and gold, and demonstrates his swordsmanship by killing a warrior. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xvii) Accompanies Tarzan to the quarry, witnesses the fight, and helps navigate Veltopismakus. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xviii) Provides historical context about ants and the tunnel, assists in lifting Talaskar, and kills Kalfastoban. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xix) Follows Tarzan into the pit and helps fight off the cats. ### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xx) Struggles with his love for Talaskar; helps fight the cats; plans escape with the group. ### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xxi) Returns to Trohanadalmakus with Tarzan, reveals his love for Talaskar, and renounces his throne rights for her. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/komodoflorensal - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters