Tarzan the Terrible · Character

Pan-at-lee

A Waz-don woman whose courage and knowledge of the gorge country make her an unexpected ally in Tarzan's search.

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Also known as Bu, Pan

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Mentioned as the one who disarmed Es-sat before the battle; her cave is the destination of Om-at's search.

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Pan-at-lee moves between the Ho-don and Waz-don worlds with a familiarity that few outsiders possess, and her loyalty to Tarzan is tested against the feuds of her own people. She carries the gund word and the weight of Om-at's plans for her safe return, her fate tangled with the raids between Kor-ul-ja and Kor-ul-lul. Her presence gives Tarzan a foothold among the tribes and a debt to repay before he can leave Pal-ul-don.

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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III: Pan-at-lee
Mentioned as the one who disarmed Es-sat before the battle; her cave is the destination of Om-at's search.
IV: Tarzan-jad-guru
Missing; tracked by Tarzan to the cliff above Kor-ul-lul, where she apparently jumped to escape a lion.
In the Kor-ul-gryf
Survives her leap into a pool, hides from the Kor-ul-lul, and sees her father and brothers fleeing.
Tor-o-don
Saves Tarzan from falling after the Tor-o-don battle; later warns him about the gryf's persistence.
Jungle Craft
Obeys Tarzan's command to hide and escape; waits for him in a cave, then returns alone to Kor-ul-ja.
X: The Forbidden Garden
Present as O-lo-a's slave woman, she is with O-lo-a during the conversation with Tarzan.
The Sentence of Death
Slave of Princess O-lo-a; forced to testify against Tarzan but admits he seemed more than mortal; feels relief at his escape.
The Masquerader
Brings food to Tarzan; reports rumors of a mysterious she in the temple; pleads with O-lo-a to protect Tarzan.
The King Is Dead!
Defends O-lo-a from Bu-lot; nearly killed before Tarzan intervenes.
XVI: The Secret Way
Rescued by Tarzan from Bu-lot; provides information about Jane's abduction.
A Journey on a Gryf
Present in Ja-lur, happy to see Tarzan-jad-guru again.
XXIII: Taken Alive
Mentioned as the captive woman being dragged by Pan-sat, later identified as Jane.
XXIV: The Messenger of Death
Not directly mentioned in this chapter.
Home
Brought from Ja-lur and married to Om-at in the great throneroom.
Glossary
Mentioned in glossary entries for 'Pan-at-lee' and 'An-un'.

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