Tarzan and the Golden Lion · Character
The Waziri
Tarzan's loyal warriors, who stand stolid behind the boma wall while two hundred enemies work themselves into a frenzy.
supporting
Also known as Waziri
First appearance: i the golden lion
As a supporting figure in Tarzan and the Golden Lion, The Waziri is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Referenced as Gomangani slaves; Tarzan attempts to recruit them to fight against the Bolgani.
Schooled by Tarzan, the Waziri have discarded the taunting dance of other tribes and simply wait, spears bristling, for the charge. When Usula later meets his master on the trail, he bares his breast and offers his life for having failed to guard Lady Greystoke. Their shame and their simple reply — 'We are Waziri' — carry the story's grief and its promise of revenge.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Social
- Friendship
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Treasure Hunt Antagonists
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative 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…
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- La
social · ambivalent
La interacts with the Waziri tribe as a foreign priestess, often in contexts of conflict… How this plays out →
- Tarzan
friendship · positive
- Esteban Miranda
rivalry · negative
- La
social · ambivalent
La interacts with the Waziri tribe as a foreign priestess, often in contexts of conflict… How this plays out →
- Tarzan
friendship · positive
- Esteban Miranda
rivalry · negative
Relationship notes
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See The Waziri in i the golden lionIn the story
The Waziri appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See The Waziri in i the golden lion