# Rador — The Moon Pool character guide > Rador in The Moon Pool by A. Merritt. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** This Rador **First appearance:** 0016-xiv-the-justice-of-lora ## Snapshot A green dwarf warrior of Muria whose quick blade and quicker wit are matched only by the impossible loyalties he must choose between. ## Who they are Rador is a soldier of the ebon pit caught between obedience to Yolara's Council and a growing bond with the strangers he is ordered to deliver. He kills a fellow guard to save them, then flies the corial through the collapsing Shadow, proving his loyalty is to something beyond rank. His knowledge of Muria's history and his willingness to risk everything for Lakla make him the protagonists' most valuable ally and a man whose divided heart mirrors the story's central conflict. ## Relationships ### [Yolara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/yolara) _social_ Rador serves as a subordinate and occasional confidant to the priestess Yolara. ### [Lakla](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/lakla) _friendship_ Lakla and Rador are close allies, working together to protect their people and Larry. ### [Lugur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/lugur) _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) _social_ Rador serves as a subordinate and occasional confidant to the priestess Yolara. ### [Lakla](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/lakla) _friendship_ Lakla and Rador are close allies, working together to protect their people and Larry. ### [Lugur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/lugur) _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) _social_ Rador serves as a subordinate and occasional confidant to the priestess Yolara. ### [Lugur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/lugur) _rivalry_ Lugur and Rador are hostile rivals, with Rador often opposing Lugur's cruel schemes. ### [Lakla](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/lakla) _friendship_ Lakla and Rador are close allies, working together to protect their people and Larry. ## In the story ### [XIII: Yolara, Priestess of the Shining One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xiii-yolara-priestess-of-the-shining-one) The green dwarf who greets the party, escorts them through the city, and warns them not to touch the blackness; he shows a mix of courtesy and mocking gaiety. ### [XIV: The Justice of Lora](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xiv-the-justice-of-lora) The green dwarf who brought the strangers; explains their lack of fluency in the local tongue and confirms the door's disappearance. ### [XV: The Angry, Whispering Globe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xv-the-angry-whispering-globe) Hosts Larry and Goodwin, explains Murian social hierarchy, warns them about mentioning Lakla to Yolara. ### [XVI: Yolara of Muria vs. the O’Keefe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xvi-yolara-of-muria-vs-the-o-keefe) Green dwarf; swims with O'Keefe, guides them to Yolara, answers Goodwin's questions about the Veil. ### [The Leprechaun](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xvii-the-leprechaun) Called by Yolara to escort Larry and Goodwin; accompanies Goodwin into the ladala dwelling; saved from a poisoned dart by Goodwin. ### [XVIII: The Amphitheatre of Jet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xviii-the-amphitheatre-of-jet) Leads Goodwin and O'Keefe to the amphitheatre, instructs them in the ritual preparations, and shows pity for Olaf. ### [The Madness of Olaf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xix-the-madness-of-olaf) Holds Goodwin back during the chaos, shows incredulous hope, and later swears loyalty to Larry and Olaf, giving Larry a poniard. ### [XXI: Larry’s Defiance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xxi-larry-s-defiance) Reluctantly follows orders to guard the group but later helps by bringing Larry's uniform and reporting on the Council's plans. ### [XXII: The Casting of the Shadow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xxii-the-casting-of-the-shadow) Tricks Serku, kills him, and leads the escape through the Shadow portal, navigating the damaged corial and finding a hidden passage. ### [XXIII: Dragon Worm and Moss Death](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xxiii-dragon-worm-and-moss-death) Guides the group through hidden ways, reveals his niece is Lakla, and warns of the dragon worm and moss death. ### [The Crimson Sea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xxiv-the-crimson-sea) Walks with Lakla; comments on the strange light that struck Larry and suspects Marakinoff's involvement. ### [XXV: The Three Silent Ones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xxv-the-three-silent-ones) Offers to carry Larry but is set aside by Olaf; shows fear but obeys Lakla; kneels with the others. ### [The Wooing of Lakla](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xxvi-the-wooing-of-lakla) Leads Goodwin to a scenic embrasure and announces Lakla's arrival. ### [XXVIII: In the Lair of the Dweller](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xxviii-in-the-lair-of-the-dweller) Mentioned as staying with Olaf while the others journey. ### [Larry and the Frog-Men](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xxxi-larry-and-the-frog-men) Provides intelligence on Yolara's forces (80,000 men) and the Akka's numbers (200,000); participates in battle planning. ### [The Meeting of Titans](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xxxiii-the-meeting-of-titans) Leaps to defend the path with sword in hand but is quickly overwhelmed and struggles under a heap of Lugur's men. ### [The Coming of the Shining One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xxxiv-the-coming-of-the-shining-one) Brought to the castle wounded but alive, receiving care from Lakla. ### [XXXV: “Larry—Farewell!”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xxxv-larry-farewell) Wounded and carried in a litter after the battle. ### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/endnotes) Mentioned as an exception among soldiers for his reverence for the Ancient Ones. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/rador - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters