The Chessmen of Mars · Character
U-Dor
A Manatorian chief who opposes A-Kor.
minor
Also known as U - Dor, Dor, The black haired U - Dor
First appearance: XI: The Choice of Tara
U-Dor's tie to Gahan of Gathol is one of the pressures that moves The Chessmen of Mars—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Dwar of the 8th Utan of O-Tar; captures Tara and Ghek and brings them to Manator.
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With Gahan of Gathol (rivalry): U-Dor, a Manatorian chief, is an antagonist who challenges Gahan and supports O-Tar. With Gahan of Gathol (rivalry): U-Dor, a Manatorian chief, is an antagonist who challenges Gahan and…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Manatorian allies and Gatholians
- Protagonist
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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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- Gahan of Gathol
rivalry · negative
U-Dor, a Manatorian chief, is an antagonist who challenges Gahan and supports O-Tar. How this plays out →
- Gahan of Gathol
rivalry · negative
U-Dor, a Manatorian chief, is an antagonist who challenges Gahan and supports O-Tar. How this plays out →
- Gahan of Gathol
rivalry · negative
U-Dor, a Manatorian chief, is an antagonist who challenges Gahan and supports O-Tar. How this plays out →
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See U-Dor in XI: The Choice of TaraIn the story
U-Dor appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- X: Entrapped
- XI: The Choice of Tara
- XII: Ghek Plays Pranks
- XV: The Old Man of the Pits
- A Play to the Death
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See U-Dor in XI: The Choice of Tara