Naani

The Night Land

The beloved maid whose voice the narrator hears, connecting him to his past love.

The Quiet Calling

The girl in the Lesser Redoubt who first calls out, initially claiming to be Mirdath but later revealing her true name.

The Hushing of the Voice

Speaks weakly from the Lesser Redoubt; hears the Master-Word and the message 'We are coming!' but is reassured by the Narrator.

Into the Night Land

The beloved in the Lesser Redoubt; the narrator sends the Master-Word to her and longs to rescue her.

The Way That I Did Go

The narrator sets out to succour the Maid (Naani) who is afar in the darkness of the world.

The Night Land

The Narrator dreams of her and thinks of her as the purpose of his journey.

Down the Mighty Slope

Thought of fondly as the Narrator falls asleep; his thoughts of her give him hope.

IX: The Dark Pyramid

Referenced as the Maid; her teachings about the compass guide the Narrator.

X: The Maid of the Olden Days

Weeps by a fire-hole, hears the narrator's call, and reunites with him, recognizing him as 'That One'.

The Homeward Way

Weeps with sorrow and memory, insists on rest, and gives the narrator a knife to slay her as an Evil Force approaches.

Downward of the Gorge

Carried by the Narrator, wakes from sleep, kisses him, and later prepares for rest, planning to wake early to prepare food.

Homeward by the Shore

Experiences wonder and joy at the open country and sea; shares playful and tender moments with the Narrator; shows courage by readying her knife.

On the Island

Shares dim memories of moving cities and the Sun; comforts the Narrator's jealousy.

Past the House of Silence

Reaches the top of the Slope with the Narrator, is struck unconscious by a Force from the House of Silence, and is carried by the Narrator.

In the Country of Silence

Dies in the Narrator's arms; her body is laid on the Last Rest and carried away on the moving Roadway.

The Love Days

Nurses the Narrator back to health, marries him, and shares the Love Days with him.