# A-Kor — The Chessmen of Mars character guide

> A-Kor in The Chessmen of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** A - Kor, Kor, Kor the dwar

**First appearance:** 0012-xi-the-choice-of-tara

## Snapshot

A dwar of Manator, imprisoned for defying his jeddak, whose quiet decency and knowledge of the city's secrets make him a crucial ally to the captive heroes.

## Who they are

A-Kor is a Manatorian noble of conscience in a court ruled by a tyrant, and his refusal to bend has landed him in the pits alongside the very strangers he will help. U-Thor demands his release before the assembled jeds, making A-Kor's fate a test of whether Manator's nobility will finally check O-Tar's power. His loyalty and local knowledge give Gahan and Tara their best hope of surviving the city's games.

## Relationships

### [Turan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chessmen_of_mars_se/characters/turan)

_friendship_

A-Kor, a noble Manatorian, befriends Turan (Gahan) and aids him in his escape plans.

### [O-Tar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chessmen_of_mars_se/characters/o_tar)

_rivalry_

A-Kor is a political rival to O-Tar, opposing his cruel rule and supporting the rebellion.

### [Ghek](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chessmen_of_mars_se/characters/ghek)

_friendship_

A-Kor and Ghek form an unlikely alliance, working together to help Tara and Gahan.

### [Tara of Helium](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chessmen_of_mars_se/characters/tara_of_helium)

_friendship_

A-Kor becomes a protective ally to Tara, helping her navigate the dangers of Manator.

### [Ghek](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chessmen_of_mars_se/characters/ghek)

_friendship_

A-Kor and Ghek form an unlikely alliance, working together to help Tara and Gahan.

### [O-Tar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chessmen_of_mars_se/characters/o_tar)

_rivalry_

A-Kor is a political rival to O-Tar, opposing his cruel rule and supporting the rebellion.

### [Tara of Helium](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chessmen_of_mars_se/characters/tara_of_helium)

_friendship_

A-Kor becomes a protective ally to Tara, helping her navigate the dangers of Manator.

### [Turan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chessmen_of_mars_se/characters/turan)

_friendship_

A-Kor, a noble Manatorian, befriends Turan (Gahan) and aids him in his escape plans.

### [Turan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chessmen_of_mars_se/characters/turan)

_friendship_

A-Kor, a noble Manatorian, befriends Turan (Gahan) and aids him in his escape plans.

### [O-Tar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chessmen_of_mars_se/characters/o_tar)

_rivalry_

A-Kor is a political rival to O-Tar, opposing his cruel rule and supporting the rebellion.

### [Tara of Helium](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chessmen_of_mars_se/characters/tara_of_helium)

_friendship_

A-Kor becomes a protective ally to Tara, helping her navigate the dangers of Manator.

## In the story

### [XI: The Choice of Tara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chessmen_of_mars_se/chapters/xi-the-choice-of-tara)

Dwar of the Towers of Jetan, he shows concern for Tara's well-being and restrains a smile at her sharp tongue.

### [XIII: A Desperate Deed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chessmen_of_mars_se/chapters/xiii-a-desperate-deed)

Mentioned as having been sentenced to the games; his chivalry and courage are praised by Lan-O.

### [XIV: At Ghek's Command](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chessmen_of_mars_se/chapters/xiv-at-ghek-s-command)

A prisoner chained next to Turan; reveals he is the son of O-Tar and Princess Haja of Gathol, making him Turan's cousin; keeper of the Towers of Jetan.

### [Another Change of Name](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chessmen_of_mars_se/chapters/xvi-another-change-of-name)

Provides money and advice to Turan, motivated by his mother's similar captivity.

### [At the Moment of Marriage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chessmen_of_mars_se/chapters/xxii-at-the-moment-of-marriage)

Proclaimed interim ruler of Manator after O-Tar's death, decrees peace and hospitality.

## Links

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