The Night Land · Character

Master Monstruwacan

The wise leader of the Last Redoubt who sends the Home-Call into the Night Land and counsels the narrator with steady judgment.

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Also known as the Monstruwacan, a Monstruwacan, the dear Master Monstruwacan, himself

First appearance: II: The Last Redoubt

As a supporting figure in The Night Land, Master Monstruwacan is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The wise leader of the Great Redoubt who explains the nature of the Night Land to the narrator.

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The Master Monstruwacan governs the Last Redoubt and speaks with the great Voice of the Home-Call, urging lost youths to return before the House of Silence claims them. He watches the Instruments for signs of the Forces at work in the Land, and reports their ceasing when the Influence is cut off. His counsel and authority give the narrator a framework of hope and warning as he prepares to venture out.

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The Beast-Man
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The Humpt Men
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The Night Land
The wise leader of the Great Redoubt who explains the nature of the Night Land to the narrator.
II: The Last Redoubt
Referenced as the Watchmen (Monstruwacans) who look out from the tower atop the Last Redoubt.
The Quiet Calling
The head of the Tower of Observation, a close friend and mentor to the narrator, who appoints him to a post there.
The Hushing of the Voice
Awakens the Narrator to listen for the Master-Word; later sends the Home-Call and signals to the Ten Thousand to beware of the Hump.
Into the Night Land
The wise leader who refuses to use the Home-Call prematurely and later honors the narrator's departure.
The Way That I Did Go
The narrator salutes Master Monstruwacan, who is in the Tower of Observation, and feels gratitude for his support.
The Night Land
Sends brain-speech warning the Narrator about the Great Grey Man's movements.
In the Country of Silence
Commends Naani unto Eternity and holds up the Narrator during the funeral.
The Love Days
Agrees with the Master Doctor on the marriage and officiates the wedding.

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