Julian 5th

Nah-ee-lah

Julian 5th and Nah-ee-lah share a deep romantic bond, marked by intense affection and mutual devotion.

Father

Father and Julian 5th are related, likely as father and son, with a relationship of guidance and respect.

Sagroth

Julian 5th and Sagroth are friends and allies, united by common goals and mutual respect.

Nah-ee-lah

Julian 5th and Nah-ee-lah share a deep romantic bond, marked by intense affection and mutual devotion.

Sagroth

Julian 5th and Sagroth are friends and allies, united by common goals and mutual respect.

Father

Father and Julian 5th are related, likely as father and son, with a relationship of guidance and respect.

Part I: The Moon Maid

Key human character who interacts with the Moon Maid, representing Earth's perspective.

Prologue

The mysterious admiral met in the Blue Room; he hints at having lived future experiences and speaks enigmatically about time.

The Flight of 'The Barsoom'

Narrator and captain of the Barsoom; reflects on his family history and his antagonistic relationship with Orthis.

The Heart of the Moon

The narrator and commander, orders Orthis's arrest, examines the gauge, and broadcasts a final message after the radio is destroyed.

III: Human Quadrupeds

Captain of The Barsoom; leads the landing party, gives orders for sleep and analysis, and considers Orthis's plea for mercy.

In the Hands of the Va-Gas

Narrates the capture and observations of Va-Gas society.

V: A Lunar Storm

Narrator and captive among the Va-gas; learns their language and observes their customs and fears.

An Exodus and a Battle

Attempts to explain Earth and the solar system to Nah-ee-lah, and observes the battle from a knoll.

VII: The Moon Maid Escapes

Narrator and protagonist; defends Nah-ee-lah from Orthis, is bound by Va-gas, and breaks free to rescue her.

Into the Mouth of the Crater

Narrator and protagonist; escapes the village, fashions a wooden club, and rescues Nah-ee-lah from falling into a crater.

IX: The Fight with the Kalkars

Leads the fight against the Kalkars, using chairs as weapons to protect Nah-ee-lah and himself.

XI: Laythe

Narrator and protagonist, now called Ju-lan-fit by the Laytheans; reflects on his bond with Nah-ee-lah and adapts to Laythean customs.

XII: Ko-Tah Threatens the Princess

Presented at court; spies on Ko-tah's conspiracy.

Ko-Tah Is Killed

Kills Ko-tah in combat; advises Nah-ee-lah on military strategy and recognizes Orthis's involvement.

Back to "The Barsoom"

Narrates his pursuit of The Barsoom, reunites with his crew, and confesses his love to Nah-ee-lah.

Part II: The Moon Men

Ancestor of Julian 9th, central to the lineage and the story's continuity.

Part II: The Moon Men

Julian 9th, the protagonist of Part II, whose story is being told.

Prologue

Commander of the International Peace Fleet; dies in explosion with Orthis.

Prologue

Refers to Julian 9th, the protagonist of the story to come.

The Flag

Narrator and protagonist, born in Chicago in 2100, son of Julian 8th and Elizabeth James.

II: The Hellhounds

Narrator and protagonist; discovers his great strength and loses his fear during the fight with the hellhounds.

A Fight on Market Day

Narrator and protagonist; defies Kalkar authority by fighting Vonbulen and humiliating Soor.

V: The Court-Martial

The protagonist, Julian 9th, is arrested and brought before a military tribunal. He defends himself courageously and is released with a warning.

Betrayed

Narrator and protagonist; attends the secret church service, marries Juana, and leads the escape through the tunnel.

VII: The Arrest of Julian 8th

Narrator and protagonist; obtains land, builds a home, tames Red Lightning, and attempts to help his father after his arrest.

VIII: I Horsewhip an Officer

Narrator and protagonist; learns of father's fate, kills Peter Johansen, and horsewhips a Kash Guard officer.

IX: Revolution

Narrator and protagonist; escapes prison, leads the revolt against the Kash Guard.

X: The Butcher

Leads the rebellion, carries The Flag, fights through the battle, and resolves to rescue Juana from Or-tis.

Part III: The Red Hawk

Julian 20th, the protagonist of this part, called The Red Hawk.

I: The Desert Clans

Julian 20th traces his lineage back to Julian 1st, born in 1896, and recounts the deeds of his forebears, including Julian 9th and Julian 18th.

IV: The Capital

The captured Great Chief of the Julians, defiantly refuses Or-tis's peace offer and awaits execution.

V: The Sea

Narrator and protagonist; escapes captivity with an Or-tis, reaches the sea.

VII: Bethelda

Julian 20th, the Red Hawk, encounters Bethelda and struggles with his feelings for her despite her being a blood enemy.

VIII: Raban

Narrator and protagonist, fights Kalkars and is captured while trying to rescue Bethelda.

IX: Reunion

Narrator and protagonist; plans and executes Bethelda's rescue, duels Raban.

Peace

Narrator and protagonist, Julian 20th, the Red Hawk, who leads the final campaign against the Kalkars and confesses his love to Bethelda.