The Defiant Agents · Character

Naginlta

An Apache figure on Topaz, possibly a shaman or elder.

minor

First appearance: III

Naginlta's tie to Travis Fox is one of the pressures that moves The Defiant Agents—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The male coyote who scouts ahead, returning to report to Travis and Nalik'ideyu.

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With Travis Fox (friendship): Naginlta is a friend and ally to Travis, contributing to group efforts and mutual protection. With Travis Fox (friendship): Naginlta is a friend and ally to Travis, contributing to group…

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Friendship
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Cultural and Mythological Figures
Protagonist
Topaz Mission Agents

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Travis Fox
friendship · positive
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III
The male coyote who scouts ahead, returning to report to Travis and Nalik'ideyu. He growls a warning that forces a detour and participates in the hunt by driving the horned beasts.
V
Coyote scout that aids in tracking and is called by Travis.
VI
Brings the group to a cliff overhang for shelter.
VIII
One of the coyotes accompanying Travis, retreats into the mist instead of following him to the Tatar camp.
XII
Coyote who accompanies Nalik'ideyu in greeting Travis at the towers.
XIII
Mate of Nalik'ideyu, joins them in shelter and aids in tracking.
XVI
The coyote scout reports Kaydessa's movement and receives orders from Travis to lead the Reds into a trap.

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