# The Kalkars — The Moon Maid character guide

> The Kalkars in The Moon Maid by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Kalkars, The Kalkars, the accursed Kalkars, the hated Kalkars

**First appearance:** 0002-i-the-flight-of-the-barsoom

## Who they are

A relentless lunar race that spreads like ants across the Earth, grinding down resistance through sheer numbers and centuries of unbroken occupation.

## Relationships

### [Nah-ee-lah](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/characters/nah_ee_lah)

_rivalry_

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

### [Nah-ee-lah](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/characters/nah_ee_lah)

_rivalry_

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

### [Nah-ee-lah](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/characters/nah_ee_lah)

_rivalry_

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

## In the story

### [V: A Lunar Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/v-a-lunar-storm)

Mentioned as enemies of the No-vans; the tribe avoids attack during the storm due to mutual fear of Zo-al.

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

Mentioned as the historical enemies who pursued the founders of Laythe, forcing them to hide the city.

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

A group of hostile Kalkars ambush Julian and Nah-ee-lah in the cave, intending to enslave them.

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

Delegations visit Ko-tah; allied with him against Laythe.

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

Allied with Orthis; besiege Laythe with advanced artillery.

### [Part II: The Moon Men](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/part-ii-the-moon-men)

The invading Moon Men, the primary antagonists in this part.

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

Alien race transported from the Moon to conquer Earth.

### [Brother General Or-Tis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/iii-brother-general-or-tis)

Oppressive ruling class; described as parasitic, ignorant, and cruel.

### [Part III: The Red Hawk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/part-iii-the-red-hawk)

The oppressive alien rulers that the Red Hawk fights against.

### [I: The Desert Clans](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/i-the-desert-clans)

The Kalkars are the ancestral enemies of the Julians, who brought hatred and suspicion to the world and are now confined to the valley.

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

The enemy force, caught by surprise but fighting fiercely; their leaders are targeted.

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

The enemy force that captures Julian and brings him to their capital camp.

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

Captors and enemy; guards are overpowered during the escape.

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

Oppressors who have been fought off by the Nipons; a Kalkar warrior is killed in combat.

### [VII: Bethelda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/vii-bethelda)

Referenced as the enemy; Bethelda is mistaken for a Kalkar but denies it.

### [Peace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/x-peace)

The enemy driven into the sea and defeated, fleeing westward in canoes.

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