# Master Monstruwacan — The Night Land character guide

> Master Monstruwacan in The Night Land by William Hope Hodgson.

**Role:** supporting

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

**First appearance:** 0003-ii-the-last-redoubt

## Snapshot

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

## Who they are

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.

## Relationships

### [The Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_night_land_se/characters/the_narrator)

_professional_

Master Monstruwacan is the wise and authoritative leader of the Last Redoubt, guiding the Narrator with knowledge and strategic counsel.

### [The Beast-Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_night_land_se/characters/the_beast_man)

_professional_

Master Monstruwacan views the Beast-Man as a useful and loyal asset, communicating with him to aid the Narrator's mission.

### [The Humpt Men](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_night_land_se/characters/the_humpt_men)

_rivalry_

Master Monstruwacan regards the Humpt Men as a persistent threat to the Last Redoubt and the Narrator.

## In the story

### [The Night Land](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_night_land_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_night_land_se/chapters/ii-the-last-redoubt)

Referenced as the Watchmen (Monstruwacans) who look out from the tower atop the Last Redoubt.

### [The Quiet Calling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_night_land_se/chapters/iii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_night_land_se/chapters/iv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_night_land_se/chapters/v-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_night_land_se/chapters/vi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_night_land_se/chapters/vii-the-night-land)

Sends brain-speech warning the Narrator about the Great Grey Man's movements.

### [In the Country of Silence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_night_land_se/chapters/xvi-in-the-country-of-silence)

Commends Naani unto Eternity and holds up the Narrator during the funeral.

### [The Love Days](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_night_land_se/chapters/xvii-the-love-days)

Agrees with the Master Doctor on the marriage and officiates the wedding.

## Links

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