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Ga-va-go

The savage Va-gas chieftain who holds Nah-ee-lah for ransom, Ga-va-go trades in flesh and keeps his prisoners separated like livestock.

supporting

Also known as Ga, Old Ga-va-go

First appearance: iii human quadrupeds

As a supporting figure in The Moon Maid, Ga-va-go is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Chief of the No-vans; wears Orthis's and Julian's watches as ornaments; leads the tribe during the storm.
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Ga-va-go leads the Va-gas who capture the Earthmen and the princess, and he sees in Nah-ee-lah not a person but a price: one hundred young women of Laythe. He keeps his prisoners apart and sends messengers to her…

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See Ga-va-go in iii human quadrupeds

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OROrthisNANah-ee-lahYAYankTKThe KalkarsLALaytheGAGa-va-go

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  • Other

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  • Earth Resistance Allies
  • Lunar Founders & Antagonists
  • Recurring Protagonist & Oppressors
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Ga-va-go in iii human quadrupeds