Tarzan and the Golden Lion · Character

La

The High Priestess of Opar, hunted by her own people for refusing to sacrifice the ape-man she loves without hope of return.

supporting

Also known as La of Opar

First appearance: VIII: Mystery of the Past

As a supporting figure in Tarzan and the Golden Lion, La is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

High Priestess of Opar, learns from Manu that Tarzan is alive and that Cadj has gone to kill him; she rushes to intervene.

In the storyDeath Steals BehindOpen this moment free

La of Opar is a queen who fled her own city because she would not let Tarzan die on the Flaming God's altar, and now she hides in the jungle while her priests plot behind her back. When Tarzan calls her his mate to protect her among strangers, the lie costs her nothing and everything. Her reverence for him — and his clear-eyed refusal to love her back — gives the adventure its sharpest emotional edge.

See La in Death Steals Behind Book page

Free preview opens at this moment — character cards, Character Web, and themes sit beside the text as you read.

Character Web

27 connections

A slice of how La sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.

Relationship types

Romantic
Social
Psychological
Other

Character groups

Treasure Hunt Antagonists
Protagonist
Tarzan's Family & Allies

+22 more in the full Character Web

Open in reader

Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

The emotional and psychological peak occurs as Kraski, driven by greed and paranoia, makes the desperate, soli…

Full beat labels and climax notes unlock in the reader.

Follow the arc while reading

Relationships

Tarzan
romantic · ambivalent
La, the High Priestess of Opar, is deeply in love with Tarzan and repeatedly attempts to… How this plays out →
The Waziri
social · ambivalent
Bolgani
psychological · ambivalent
Esteban Miranda
psychological · negative
Tarzan
romantic · ambivalent
La, the High Priestess of Opar, is deeply in love with Tarzan and repeatedly attempts to… How this plays out →
The Waziri
social · ambivalent
Tarzan
romantic · ambivalent
La, the High Priestess of Opar, is deeply in love with Tarzan and repeatedly attempts to… How this plays out →
Bolgani
psychological · ambivalent
Esteban Miranda
psychological · negative

Tarzan
La, the High Priestess of Opar, is deeply in love with Tarzan and repeatedly attempts to win his affection, creating a complex romantic tension.
The Waziri
La interacts with the Waziri tribe as a foreign priestess, often in contexts of conflict or negotiation.
Bolgani
Bolgani is a creature used or encountered by La in the dangerous environment of Opar, representing her control over primal forces.
Esteban Miranda
Esteban Miranda manipulates La by impersonating Tarzan, exploiting her romantic feelings for his own ends.
Tarzan
La, the High Priestess of Opar, is deeply in love with Tarzan and repeatedly attempts to win his affection, creating a complex romantic tension.
The Waziri
La interacts with the Waziri tribe as a foreign priestess, often in contexts of conflict or negotiation.
Tarzan
La, the High Priestess of Opar, is deeply in love with Tarzan and repeatedly attempts to win his affection, creating a complex romantic tension.
Bolgani
Bolgani is a creature used or encountered by La in the dangerous environment of Opar, representing her control over primal forces.
Esteban Miranda
Esteban Miranda manipulates La by impersonating Tarzan, exploiting her romantic feelings for his own ends.

Relationship notes

How these ties play out is in the reading companion — open the free preview.

See La in VIII: Mystery of the Past

In the story

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

Death Steals Behind
High Priestess of Opar, learns from Manu that Tarzan is alive and that Cadj has gone to kill him; she rushes to intervene.
VII: “You Must Sacrifice Him”
High Priestess of Opar, torn between love for Tarzan and the demands of her people.
VIII: Mystery of the Past
High Priestess of Opar; sends a woman to free Tarzan and accompanies him through the mountains, observing the strange village.
The Shaft of Death
Left in the Gomangani village by Tarzan; she uses her regal authority to command the villagers to prepare a hut for her.
XI: Strange Incense Burns
Captured by the Bolgani and taken from the Gomangani village; Tarzan is determined to free her.
A Strange, Flat Tower
Imprisoned in the flat tower and later brought before the Bolgani council, where she is sentenced to be devoured by the lion.
The Chamber of Horrors
Stands with Tarzan, expresses gratitude and concern for his safety.
The Diamond Hoard
Queen and High Priestess of Opar, leads the search for Tarzan, cuts his bonds, and is restored to power with Tarzan's help.

Chapter companion notes

Spoil-light check-ins for La unlock in the free preview.

See La in VIII: Mystery of the Past

See La in Death Steals Behind