The Moon Maid · Character

Juana

A fierce Earth woman under Kalkar rule whose sharp tongue and hidden tenderness make her both Julian's hardest critic and his most steadfast ally.

supporting

Also known as Juana St. John

First appearance: i the flight of the barsoom

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

A beautiful stranger from Oak Park; defiantly refuses Or-Tis's demand to work for him.

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Character Web

24 connections

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Relationship types

Romantic
Family
Other

Character groups

Earth Resistance Allies
Lunar Founders & Antagonists

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Jim Thompson
romantic · positive
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Father
family · positive
Jim Thompson
romantic · positive
Jim Thompson and Juana are lovers, their relationship characterized by warmth and… How this plays out →
Father
family · positive
Jim Thompson
romantic · positive
Jim Thompson and Juana are lovers, their relationship characterized by warmth and… How this plays out →

Jim Thompson
Jim Thompson and Juana are lovers, their relationship characterized by warmth and emotional intimacy.
Father
Father and Juana are family members, likely father and daughter, with a caring dynamic.
Jim Thompson
Jim Thompson and Juana are lovers, their relationship characterized by warmth and emotional intimacy.
Father
Father and Juana are family members, likely father and daughter, with a caring dynamic.
Jim Thompson
Jim Thompson and Juana are lovers, their relationship characterized by warmth and emotional intimacy.

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In the story

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

Brother General Or-Tis
A beautiful stranger from Oak Park; defiantly refuses Or-Tis's demand to work for him.
A Fight on Market Day
Expresses guilt over bringing danger to Julian and his family; asks to be taken home to Mollie's.
V: The Court-Martial
Julian's love interest; she laughs at the story but feels an undercurrent of terror. Julian walks her home and feels a magnetic attraction.
Betrayed
Julian's love; insists on a proper marriage ceremony and helps train Orrin Colby in the rites.
VII: The Arrest of Julian 8th
Julian's wife; present during the arrest notification and later rides Red Lightning bareback.
VIII: I Horsewhip an Officer
Present with Julian and Mother; accompanies Julian upriver searching for a stray goat.
IX: Revolution
Anxiously awaits Julian's return; flees with him and Mother.
X: The Butcher
Captured by Or-tis; Julian hears her scream from Or-tis' quarters and resolves to rescue her.

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