Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle · Character

Zeyd Ibn Jad

Sheik Ibn Jad's hot-blooded son, torn between a father he defies and a forbidden love he would die to keep.

supporting

Also known as Zeyd, the youthful Zeyd, Jad

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

Romantically involved with Ateja; expresses mistrust of Fahd and Tollog.

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Zeyd moves through the Beduin menzil as the sheik's son, yet his heart belongs to Ateja, whom Ibn Jad means to give to the mistrusted Fahd. He whispers treason with her in the shadows, naming Tollog's treachery before the words are safe, and his temper flares faster than his judgment. His divided loyalties make him the camp's restless conscience, the youth whose private rebellion may crack the raiding party open from within.

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Family
Rivalry
Other

Character groups

Ibn Jad Clan & Jungle Allies
Knights of Nimmr
Minor Companions & Guides

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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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Fahd Ibn Jad
family · ambivalent
Fahd and Zeyd are brothers, with a complex relationship marked by rivalry and shared… How this plays out →
Ateja Ibn Jad
family · ambivalent
Tarzan
rivalry · negative
Tarzan
rivalry · negative
Fahd Ibn Jad
family · ambivalent
Fahd and Zeyd are brothers, with a complex relationship marked by rivalry and shared… How this plays out →
Ateja Ibn Jad
family · ambivalent
Tarzan
rivalry · negative
Ateja Ibn Jad
family · ambivalent
Fahd Ibn Jad
family · ambivalent
Fahd and Zeyd are brothers, with a complex relationship marked by rivalry and shared… How this plays out →

Fahd Ibn Jad
Fahd and Zeyd are brothers, with a complex relationship marked by rivalry and shared ambitions.
Ateja Ibn Jad
Ateja and Zeyd are siblings, sharing a bond that is sometimes strained by family politics.
Tarzan
Tarzan and Zeyd are opponents, with Zeyd often challenging Tarzan's authority in the jungle.
Tarzan
Tarzan and Zeyd are opponents, with Zeyd often challenging Tarzan's authority in the jungle.
Fahd Ibn Jad
Fahd and Zeyd are brothers, with a complex relationship marked by rivalry and shared ambitions.
Ateja Ibn Jad
Ateja and Zeyd are siblings, sharing a bond that is sometimes strained by family politics.
Tarzan
Tarzan and Zeyd are opponents, with Zeyd often challenging Tarzan's authority in the jungle.
Ateja Ibn Jad
Ateja and Zeyd are siblings, sharing a bond that is sometimes strained by family politics.
Fahd Ibn Jad
Fahd and Zeyd are brothers, with a complex relationship marked by rivalry and shared ambitions.

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In the story

Zeyd Ibn Jad appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Comrades of the Wild
Romantically involved with Ateja; expresses mistrust of Fahd and Tollog.
The Snake Strikes
Courts Ateja; framed by Fahd for attempted murder; condemned but freed by Ateja.
X: The Return of Ulala
Escapes Ibn Jad's camp after being framed by Fahd; rescued by Tarzan from a lion.
XI: Sir James
Travels with Tarzan, asks to remain in the village to await Ibn Jad's return and protect Ateja from Fahd; Tarzan grants him six months.
In the Beyt of Zeyd
Mentioned as having been rescued by Tarzan and as having exposed Ibn Jad's treachery.
Jad-Bal-Ja
Kills Fahd after learning of his lies about Ateja, then marches north with the Waziri.
XXIV: Where Trails Met
Reunites with Ateja and demands Ibn Jad's whereabouts.

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