# Olvia Marthis — The Chessmen of Mars character guide

> Olvia Marthis in The Chessmen of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the fair Olvia

**First appearance:** 0002-i-tara-in-a-tantrum

## Who they are

A noblewoman of Helium and friend of Tara.

## In the story

### [Tara in a Tantrum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chessmen_of_mars_se/chapters/i-tara-in-a-tantrum)

Daughter of the Jed of Hastor, described as noticeably beautiful. She is in deep conversation with Djor Kantos.

### [At the Gale's Mercy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chessmen_of_mars_se/chapters/ii-at-the-gale-s-mercy)

Mentioned as a friend of Tara, possibly a rival for Djor Kantos's attention.

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