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Dar Tarus

A Phundahlian warrior whose body was stolen by the favorite Sag Or, and who now wears his enemy's aged flesh while plotting to reclaim his own.

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Also known as Phundahl, Dar Tarus of Phundahl

First appearance: ii preferment

As a major figure in The Master Mind of Mars, Dar Tarus is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The Phundahlian warrior (subject 378-J-493811-P) whose lung Vad Varo replaces in a secret operation.

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Dar Tarus was a young warrior of Phundahl until Xaxa's favorite, Sag Or, took his beautiful body for himself, leaving Dar Tarus trapped in Sag Or's dissipated frame. He joins Paxton's conspiracy with a personal stake no…

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Rivalry
Friendship

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Protagonist
Allies and Antagonists
Priests and Victim

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Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Xaxa
rivalry · negative
Dar Tarus is the primary antagonist to the tyrannical and cruel Xaxa, whom he seeks to… How this plays out →
Gor Hajus
friendship · positive
Hovan Du
friendship · positive
Sag Or
rivalry · negative
The Great Tur
rivalry · negative
Ras Thavas
professional · ambivalent
Valla Dia
romantic · positive
The Great Tur
rivalry · negative
Hovan Du
friendship · positive
Gor Hajus
friendship · positive
Xaxa
rivalry · negative
Dar Tarus is the primary antagonist to the tyrannical and cruel Xaxa, whom he seeks to… How this plays out →
Sag Or
rivalry · negative

Xaxa
Dar Tarus is the primary antagonist to the tyrannical and cruel Xaxa, whom he seeks to overthrow.
Gor Hajus
Dar Tarus and Gor Hajus are close allies and co-conspirators in the rebellion against Xaxa.
Hovan Du
Dar Tarus and Hovan Du are steadfast friends and fellow rebels against Xaxa's regime.
Sag Or
Dar Tarus and Sag Or are enemies, with Sag Or being a treacherous henchman of Xaxa.
The Great Tur
Dar Tarus opposes The Great Tur, who is a false religious leader supporting Xaxa.
Ras Thavas
Dar Tarus reluctantly relies on Ras Thavas for his surgical expertise to save Valla Dia.
Valla Dia
Dar Tarus is deeply in love with Valla Dia and risks everything to rescue her.
The Great Tur
Dar Tarus opposes The Great Tur, who is a false religious leader supporting Xaxa.
Hovan Du
Dar Tarus and Hovan Du are steadfast friends and fellow rebels against Xaxa's regime.
Gor Hajus
Dar Tarus and Gor Hajus are close allies and co-conspirators in the rebellion against Xaxa.
Xaxa
Dar Tarus is the primary antagonist to the tyrannical and cruel Xaxa, whom he seeks to overthrow.
Sag Or
Dar Tarus and Sag Or are enemies, with Sag Or being a treacherous henchman of Xaxa.

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Dar Tarus appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Suspicions
The Phundahlian warrior (subject 378-J-493811-P) whose lung Vad Varo replaces in a secret operation.
Escape
Revived from his preserved body; joins Vad Varo's quest to avenge Xaxa's wrongs and reclaim Valla Dia's body.
Hands Up!
Assists Vad Varo with equilibrimotor control and follows Gor Hajus during the flight.
The Palace of Mu Tel
Travels with Vad Varo and Gor Hajus, receives harness and weapons from Mu Tel.
X: Phundahl
Devoutly performs religious rituals at the temple of Tur, borrowing gold from Gor Hajus to make offerings, and explains the faith to the narrator.
Xaxa
Mentioned as the one who lost his body and liberty to Sag Or; the protagonist hopes to recover his body.
The Great Tur
In his own body but inhabited by Sag Or's spirit; seeks restoration and reunion with Kara Vasa.
Back to Thavas
Restored to his own body; assists Vad Varo and comments on his own appearance.
XIV: John Carter
Proclaimed Jeddak of Phundahl after the transformation, receives Ras Thavas and encounters the Helium fleet.

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