# The Three — The Moon Pool character guide

> The Three in The Moon Pool by A. Merritt.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0027-xxv-the-three-silent-ones

## Who they are

Three enigmatic figures central to the Silent Ones' power.

## Relationships

### [Lakla](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/lakla)

_family_

The Three are the silent, ancient guardians who are spiritually connected to Lakla.

### [The Shining One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/the_shining_one)

_rivalry_

The Shining One and The Three are ancient, opposing cosmic forces in eternal conflict.

### [Lakla](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/lakla)

_family_

The Three are the silent, ancient guardians who are spiritually connected to Lakla.

### [The Shining One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/the_shining_one)

_rivalry_

The Shining One and The Three are ancient, opposing cosmic forces in eternal conflict.

### [The Shining One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/the_shining_one)

_rivalry_

The Shining One and The Three are ancient, opposing cosmic forces in eternal conflict.

## In the story

### [The Wooing of Lakla](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_pool_se/chapters/xxvi-the-wooing-of-lakla)

Discussed by Larry and Goodwin; Larry believes they are the Tuatha Dé and capable of love and justice.

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