The Master Mind of Mars · Character

Hovan Du

A great white ape carrying half a human brain, whose divided nature makes him both a beast of the jungle and a surprisingly capable ally.

supporting

Also known as Du

First appearance: ii preferment

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

The ape with a human brain; revived and agrees to help in exchange for brain restoration.

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Hovan Du is one of Ras Thavas's strangest experiments, a white ape whose skull holds a portion of human mind alongside simian instinct. On the flight through the Great Toonolian Marshes he finds fruit and nuts for the…

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Character Web

15 connections

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Relationship types

Friendship
Professional
Rivalry

Character groups

Allies and Antagonists
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Gor Hajus
friendship · positive
Gor Hajus and Hovan Du are loyal comrades working together in the rebellion. How this plays out →
Dar Tarus
friendship · positive
The Great Tur
professional · positive
Ras Thavas
professional · ambivalent
Xaxa
rivalry · negative
Valla Dia
friendship · positive
Sag Or
rivalry · negative
Dar Tarus
friendship · positive
The Great Tur
professional · positive
Valla Dia
friendship · positive
Gor Hajus
friendship · positive
Gor Hajus and Hovan Du are loyal comrades working together in the rebellion. How this plays out →
Dar Tarus
friendship · positive

Gor Hajus
Gor Hajus and Hovan Du are loyal comrades working together in the rebellion.
Dar Tarus
Dar Tarus and Hovan Du are steadfast friends and fellow rebels against Xaxa's regime.
The Great Tur
Hovan Du serves as a priest and devotee of The Great Tur, the religious figure of the cult.
Ras Thavas
Hovan Du interacts with Ras Thavas primarily for medical and surgical purposes.
Xaxa
Hovan Du is a rebel leader actively working to overthrow Xaxa.
Valla Dia
Hovan Du is a protective friend and ally to Valla Dia during her captivity.
Sag Or
Hovan Du and Sag Or are direct enemies, with Sag Or being a brutal enforcer for Xaxa.
Dar Tarus
Dar Tarus and Hovan Du are steadfast friends and fellow rebels against Xaxa's regime.
The Great Tur
Hovan Du serves as a priest and devotee of The Great Tur, the religious figure of the cult.
Valla Dia
Hovan Du is a protective friend and ally to Valla Dia during her captivity.
Gor Hajus
Gor Hajus and Hovan Du are loyal comrades working together in the rebellion.
Dar Tarus
Dar Tarus and Hovan Du are steadfast friends and fellow rebels against Xaxa's regime.

Relationship notes

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In the story

Hovan Du appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Escape
The ape with a human brain; revived and agrees to help in exchange for brain restoration.
Hands Up!
Follows Gor Hajus during the flight and is part of the group escaping to Mu Tel's gardens.
The Palace of Mu Tel
The ape-man, given a collar and chain, provided with raw meat for the journey.
X: Phundahl
Performs as a trained white ape, displaying intelligence by reading and writing, which captivates the crowd and the Jeddara's guard.
Xaxa
Performs for Xaxa, then creates a diversion by seizing Sag Or and escaping through a window, speaking as the 'Great Ape of Ptarth.'
The Great Tur
The great white ape; appears on the roof to reinforce the illusion of Tur and helps secure Sag Or.
Back to Thavas
Assists with food and water; communicates with great apes using their language.
XIV: John Carter
Remains in the royal apartments during the temple ceremony.

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