The Chessmen of Mars · Character
Olvia Marthis
A noblewoman of Helium and friend of Tara.
minor
Also known as the fair Olvia
First appearance: Tara in a Tantrum
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Daughter of the Jed of Hastor, described as noticeably beautiful.
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In Tara in a Tantrum: Daughter of the Jed of Hastor, described as noticeably beautiful. She is in deep conversation with Djor Kantos. Later, in At the Gale's Mercy: Mentioned as a friend of Tara, possibly a rival for…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Heliumite friends and noblewomen
- Protagonist
- Manatorian allies and Gatholians
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Gahan (as U-Ka…
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