Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle · Character

Princess Guinalda

A princess of hidden Nimmr who begs a passing jungle lord to carry word to her absent knight, then watches him ride away with a blessing on her lips.

supporting

Also known as Guinalda

First appearance: v the tarmangani

As a supporting figure in Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle, Princess Guinalda is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Princess Guinalda defends Blake briefly, suggesting he might be a knight guarding pilgrims, and shows interest in him.

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Guinalda belongs to a crusader-descended city sealed in the Valley of the Sepulcher, where she is royalty and, to a wandering American, the whole point of coming back alive. Her heart is fixed on Blake, and she makes no secret of it — she tells Tarzan plainly that Nimmr's gates stand open and that she waits for his return. That waiting is her tension: a woman of rank whose desire can only be answered by a man riding through leopard-haunted country. She anchors the romance that pulls the valley's two worlds toward collision.

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26 connections

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Relationship types

Romantic
Friendship
Other

Character groups

Ibn Jad Clan & Jungle Allies
Protagonist
Assorted Characters & Minor Roles
Knights of Nimmr

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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

James Hunter Blake
romantic · positive
James and Princess Guinalda share a deep romantic bond, with James acting as her… How this plays out →
Sir Richard
friendship · positive
James Hunter Blake
romantic · positive
James and Princess Guinalda share a deep romantic bond, with James acting as her… How this plays out →
James Hunter Blake
romantic · positive
James and Princess Guinalda share a deep romantic bond, with James acting as her… How this plays out →
Sir Richard
friendship · positive
Sir Richard
friendship · positive

James Hunter Blake
James and Princess Guinalda share a deep romantic bond, with James acting as her protector and confidant.
Sir Richard
Princess Guinalda and Sir Richard are friendly acquaintances, with Sir Richard acting as a protector or advisor.
James Hunter Blake
James and Princess Guinalda share a deep romantic bond, with James acting as her protector and confidant.
James Hunter Blake
James and Princess Guinalda share a deep romantic bond, with James acting as her protector and confidant.
Sir Richard
Princess Guinalda and Sir Richard are friendly acquaintances, with Sir Richard acting as a protector or advisor.
Sir Richard
Princess Guinalda and Sir Richard are friendly acquaintances, with Sir Richard acting as a protector or advisor.

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Princess Guinalda appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Sir Richard
Princess Guinalda defends Blake briefly, suggesting he might be a knight guarding pilgrims, and shows interest in him.
XI: Sir James
Shows curiosity and interest in Blake's arrival; her influence may affect her father's attitude toward Blake.
XII: “Tomorrow Thou Diest!”
Betrothed to Sir Malud; Blake is concerned about his feelings for her.
XIV: Sword and Buckler
Watches from the grandstand; Blake glances toward her when sparing Malud.
The Great Tourney
The princess of Nimmr, who gives Blake a ribbon as a favor but rebuffs his declaration of love, accusing him of lying.
XVIII: The Black Knight
Princess of Nimmr; kidnapped from her loge by Bohun's knights during the prize ceremony.
Lord Tarzan
Kidnapped by King Bohun during the tourney.
XX: "I Love You!"
Kidnapped by Ibn Jad's Arabs after being rescued by Blake.
XXI: “For Every Jewel a Drop of Blood!”
Captive of Ibn Jad, later stolen by Fahd; her rescue is Tarzan's priority.
XXII: Bride of the Ape
Captured by Toyat the ape; later abandoned when a lion appears; faints from terror.
Jad-Bal-Ja
Rescued by Tarzan from the golden lion; expresses her love for Blake and returns to Nimmr.

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