# Nah-ee-lah — The Moon Maid character guide

> Nah-ee-lah in The Moon Maid by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Nah, Nah-ee, Nah-ee-lah the Nonovar, the Nonovar, little Nah-ee-lah

**First appearance:** 0003-ii-the-heart-of-the-moon

## Who they are

A lunar princess whose contempt for a suspected traitor turns to desperate trust when assassins strike her father's court and only Julian stands between her and the blades.

## Relationships

### [Julian 5th](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/characters/julian_5th)

_romantic_

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

### [Sagroth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/characters/sagroth)

_friendship_

Nah-ee-lah and Sagroth are close allies, with Sagroth often acting as a wise counselor or protector to Nah-ee-lah.

### [Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/characters/father)

_family_

Father and Nah-ee-lah share a familial bond, with Father acting as a protective or authoritative figure.

### [The Kalkars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/characters/the_kalkars)

_rivalry_

Nah-ee-lah is in opposition to the Kalkars, viewing them as enemies or oppressors.

### [Laythe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/characters/laythe)

_friendship_

Laythe and Nah-ee-lah are friends, sharing loyalty and mutual support.

### [Julian 5th](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/characters/julian_5th)

_romantic_

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

### [Sagroth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/characters/sagroth)

_friendship_

Nah-ee-lah and Sagroth are close allies, with Sagroth often acting as a wise counselor or protector to Nah-ee-lah.

### [Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/characters/father)

_family_

Father and Nah-ee-lah share a familial bond, with Father acting as a protective or authoritative figure.

### [The Kalkars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/characters/the_kalkars)

_rivalry_

Nah-ee-lah is in opposition to the Kalkars, viewing them as enemies or oppressors.

### [Laythe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/characters/laythe)

_friendship_

Laythe and Nah-ee-lah are friends, sharing loyalty and mutual support.

### [Sagroth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/characters/sagroth)

_friendship_

Nah-ee-lah and Sagroth are close allies, with Sagroth often acting as a wise counselor or protector to Nah-ee-lah.

### [The Kalkars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/characters/the_kalkars)

_rivalry_

Nah-ee-lah is in opposition to the Kalkars, viewing them as enemies or oppressors.

## In the story

### [An Exodus and a Battle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/vi-an-exodus-and-a-battle)

Engages in a philosophical discussion with Julian about the nature of the universe, laughing at his explanations.

### [VII: The Moon Maid Escapes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/vii-the-moon-maid-escapes)

Moon Maid princess held for ransom; discusses Va-gas flesh with Julian, rejects Orthis's claim, and calls for Julian's help.

### [Into the Mouth of the Crater](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/viii-into-the-mouth-of-the-crater)

Leads Julian through the mountains, showing courage despite fear; nearly falls into a crater but is rescued by Julian.

### [IX: The Fight with the Kalkars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/ix-the-fight-with-the-kalkars)

Guides Julian through the tunnel, warns him about the Kalkars, and fights alongside him, refusing to abandon him.

### [X: The Kalkar City](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/x-the-kalkar-city)

Mentioned as having escaped the Kalkars; the narrator's sacrifice ensures her freedom.

### [XI: Laythe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/xi-laythe)

The Moon Maid; Julian thinks of her with deep emotion and hopes she has returned safely to Laythe.

### [XII: Ko-Tah Threatens the Princess](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/xii-ko-tah-threatens-the-princess)

Coldly ignores Julian during the presentation; her fate is threatened by Ko-tah's plot.

### [Ko-Tah Is Killed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/xiii-ko-tah-is-killed)

Proclaimed Jemadav of Laythe; refuses Orthis's marriage proposal and rallies her people to defend the city.

### [Back to "The Barsoom"](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/xiv-back-to-the-barsoom)

Flies with Julian, mourns her mother's suicide, and reciprocates Julian's love.

### [Prologue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/prologue)

Moon Maid mother of Julian 6th; survives the invasion.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/characters/nah_ee_lah
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/characters