# Red Lightning — The Moon Maid character guide

> Red Lightning in The Moon Maid by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Lightning, Leading Red Lightning

**First appearance:** 0028-part-iii-the-red-hawk

## Snapshot

A Native American war leader whose sword arm and desert clans make him a decisive force in the resistance against the Kalkars.

## Who they are

Red Lightning commands the desert clans and fights with a ferocity that turns the tide in the chamber where Sagroth falls, his blade finding the heart of an assassin before the man can realize what has happened. He is a leader who measures himself by his honor and by the opinion of those he respects, and the word 'traitor' hurled at him by Nah-ee-lah cuts deeper than any sword. His loyalty, once given, is absolute, and his presence in the early–middle arc signals that the resistance is not one people's fight but many.

## In the story

### [VII: The Arrest of Julian 8th](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/vii-the-arrest-of-julian-8th)

The stallion Julian tames; becomes a beloved and tractable horse.

### [IX: Revolution](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/ix-revolution)

Julian's horse, used during the escape and revolt.

### [Exodus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/ii-exodus)

Red Hawk's warhorse, described as fat and sleek after the journey, trembling with anticipation before battle.

### [III: Armageddon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/iii-armageddon)

The Red Hawk's horse, responsive to his commands during combat.

### [IV: The Capital](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/iv-the-capital)

Julian's horse, used to transport him to the Kalkar capital.

### [V: The Sea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/v-the-sea)

Julian's loyal horse; carries him through the night to the sea.

### [VI: Saku the Nipon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/vi-saku-the-nipon)

The narrator's horse, noted for its lightness and agility in battle.

### [VIII: Raban](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/viii-raban)

Julian's horse, escapes during the battle and is later reported alive.

### [IX: Reunion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/ix-reunion)

Julian's red stallion; responds to Julian's whistle and is hidden at the foot of the hill.

## Links

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