# Nalik'ideyu — The Defiant Agents character guide

> Nalik'ideyu in The Defiant Agents by Andre Norton.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-iii

## Who they are

An Apache woman on Topaz, connected to the People's spiritual side.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/iii)

The female coyote who shepherds Travis, guiding him to water and later leading the hunt. She communicates her desires telepathically and shows impatience when Travis hesitates.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/v)

Coyote scout that uncovers the hidden bag of the fugitive.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/vii)

One of the coyotes, shows impatience and disturbance, scouts ahead with the pack.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/viii)

One of the coyotes accompanying Travis, retreats into the mist instead of following him to the Tatar camp.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/xii)

Female coyote who, along with Naginlta, meets Travis at the tower valley, showing no surprise at his return.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/xiii)

Coyote who tends to Travis after the stoning, brings him food, and helps him track the clan.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/xv)

Coyote sent by Travis to guard Kaydessa during her flight.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/xvi)

Watches the camp while her mate Naginlta delivers a message.

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