# Lugur — The Moon Pool character guide

> Lugur in The Moon Pool by A. Merritt.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0016-xiv-the-justice-of-lora

## Snapshot

A Murian leader whose cold authority and cruelty make him a dangerous power in the hidden world beneath the Moon Pool.

## Who they are

Lugur belongs to the ruling caste of Muria, a realm where ancient science and moon-driven forces shape daily life. His authority is absolute and his methods are merciless, which puts him at odds with anyone who questions the established order or threatens Murian secrets. As the heroes descend into the underworld, Lugur becomes the human face of its menace — a reminder that the deadliest dangers below may be those who wield power with calculation rather than mere brute force.

## Relationships

### [Yolara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/yolara)

_rivalry_

Lugur is a jealous and ambitious rival to Yolara, vying for power in their society.

### [Rador](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/rador)

_rivalry_

Lugur and Rador are hostile rivals, with Rador often opposing Lugur's cruel schemes.

### [Yolara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/yolara)

_rivalry_

Lugur is a jealous and ambitious rival to Yolara, vying for power in their society.

### [Rador](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/rador)

_rivalry_

Lugur and Rador are hostile rivals, with Rador often opposing Lugur's cruel schemes.

### [Rador](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/rador)

_rivalry_

Lugur and Rador are hostile rivals, with Rador often opposing Lugur's cruel schemes.

### [Yolara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/yolara)

_rivalry_

Lugur is a jealous and ambitious rival to Yolara, vying for power in their society.

## In the story

### [XIV: The Justice of Lora](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xiv-the-justice-of-lora)

The red dwarf called 'the Voice'; displays immense strength and ambition; claims Olaf for his own purposes and mocks him with the promise of reuniting with his family.

### [XV: The Angry, Whispering Globe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xv-the-angry-whispering-globe)

Mentioned as the Voice and one who dislikes Lakla; signals Marakinoff using the name Thanaroa.

### [The Leprechaun](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xvii-the-leprechaun)

Present at the interrogation; keeps information from Yolara; watches with amusement, knowing Marakinoff has told him about the girl of the rosy wall.

### [XVIII: The Amphitheatre of Jet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xviii-the-amphitheatre-of-jet)

Stands on the dais opposite Yolara, crowned and bare-bodied, guarding the approach.

### [The Madness of Olaf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xix-the-madness-of-olaf)

Enraged by the disruption, he attempts to use a Keth cone against Olaf but is stopped by Larry's pistol; he later rages that the men shall dance.

### [XX: The Tempting of Larry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xx-the-tempting-of-larry)

Enraged by Yolara's claim on Larry, but is silenced by Marakinoff's influence.

### [XXI: Larry’s Defiance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xxi-larry-s-defiance)

Demands the death of all three prisoners and is hot for conquest, planning to use the Shining One to rule the surface world.

### [XXII: The Casting of the Shadow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xxii-the-casting-of-the-shadow)

Leads the pursuit of the escapees, seen in a pursuing shell scanning the slopes.

### [XXIII: Dragon Worm and Moss Death](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xxiii-dragon-worm-and-moss-death)

Pursues the group through the Portal, laughs wickedly, and orders the attack that results in Larry being struck.

### [XXX: The Building of the Moon Pool](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xxx-the-building-of-the-moon-pool)

Mentioned alongside Yolara as co-conspirator in the plan to unleash the Shining One upon the surface.

### [XXXII: “Your Love; Your Lives; Your Souls!”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xxxii-your-love-your-lives-your-souls)

Mentioned as part of the attacking host alongside Yolara.

### [The Meeting of Titans](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xxxiii-the-meeting-of-titans)

Leads a surprise attack up the path, ordering his men to capture Lakla and Larry but to slay others. He engages Olaf in a brutal hand-to-hand fight.

## Links

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