The Jewels of Aptor · Character

Snake

A small, four-armed figure who perches on railings and watches the others climb — too cautious, or too knowing, to follow.

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Also known as Little Snake

First appearance: The Jewels of Aptor

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Young crew member; thrown overboard by Jordde but survives.

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Snake is the quietest member of the party, a miniature figure with multiple arms who sits apart when the others press on into darkness. When Geo asks if he can make the climb, Snake simply shakes his head, and the group moves on without him — a small refusal that lingers. His stillness and his strange anatomy mark him as something other than an ordinary companion, and his choice to stay behind makes the reader wonder what he knows that the others don't.

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Relationships

Geo
friendship · positive
Geo and Snake share a bond of mutual respect and cooperation, working together as allies… How this plays out →
Urson
rivalry · negative
Iimmi
friendship · positive
Leptar
professional · ambivalent
Jordde
rivalry · negative
Geo
friendship · positive
Geo and Snake share a bond of mutual respect and cooperation, working together as allies… How this plays out →
Iimmi
friendship · positive
Urson
rivalry · negative
Leptar
professional · ambivalent
Geo
friendship · positive
Geo and Snake share a bond of mutual respect and cooperation, working together as allies… How this plays out →
Urson
rivalry · negative
Iimmi
friendship · positive

Geo
Geo and Snake share a bond of mutual respect and cooperation, working together as allies in a dangerous world.
Urson
Snake and Urson have a tense, competitive dynamic, often clashing due to differing loyalties and personalities.
Iimmi
Iimmi and Snake have a cordial, cooperative relationship, working together when needed.
Leptar
Leptar and Snake have a professional relationship, often interacting as fellow travelers with distinct roles.
Jordde
Jordde and Snake are adversaries, frequently at odds due to conflicting agendas.
Geo
Geo and Snake share a bond of mutual respect and cooperation, working together as allies in a dangerous world.
Iimmi
Iimmi and Snake have a cordial, cooperative relationship, working together when needed.
Urson
Snake and Urson have a tense, competitive dynamic, often clashing due to differing loyalties and personalities.
Leptar
Leptar and Snake have a professional relationship, often interacting as fellow travelers with distinct roles.
Geo
Geo and Snake share a bond of mutual respect and cooperation, working together as allies in a dangerous world.
Urson
Snake and Urson have a tense, competitive dynamic, often clashing due to differing loyalties and personalities.
Iimmi
Iimmi and Snake have a cordial, cooperative relationship, working together when needed.

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Snake appears across 12 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Jewels of Aptor
Young crew member; thrown overboard by Jordde but survives.
I
A four-armed boy thief; steals a jewel from the priestess, demonstrating his skill.
II
Mentioned as the thief who stole a jewel from Argo; she intends to use him to steal the third jewel.
III
Accused by Argo of being a spy for Aptor, but Geo believes he is innocent.
IV
Relayed the dream into Geo and Urson's minds; his bunk was found with Whitey's body.
VI
Uses the jewel to provide light in the dark temple.
VII
Dives into the river first; experiences headaches from a thinking machine (radio tower); guides the party.
Chapter VIII
Runs from the table after being accused of being a spy; can read minds.
IX
Snake is revealed to have been tortured by Jordde, losing his tongue; he uses the jewels to light the way.
X
Snake steals the third jewel from the temple, acting as an unwitting spy for Hama.
XI
Screams and runs when Iimmi presses him about the beach, but refuses to explain; later shares a vision through the captain's eyes.
XII
Reveals Urson's betrayal and final thoughts, and is attacked by Jordde on the gangplank.

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