The Warlord of Mars · Character

Carthoris

Son of John Carter and Dejah Thoris, raised to a throne he never expected while his parents are lost beyond the polar ice.

supporting

Also known as Carthoris of Helium, Jeddak of Helium

First appearance: v on the kaolian road

As a supporting figure in The Warlord of Mars, Carthoris is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Recipient of John Carter's message; instructed to gather warriors and ships, and to bring Tars Tarkas if possible.

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With his father refusing the crown and his grandparents presumed dead, Carthoris is named Jeddak of Helium by acclamation, a young man handed a nation in the middle of a crisis. He is the reason Carter cannot simply vanish into the north: every risk Carter takes is weighed against the son left governing in his stead. His presence in the early chapters grounds the adventure in family stakes rather than pure conquest.

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Rivalry
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Character groups

Primary characters and antagonists
Protagonist
Heliumite nobles and reformed antagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Kulan Tith
friendship · positive
Carthoris, son of John Carter, and Kulan Tith are allies and friends, working together in… How this plays out →
Salensus Oll
rivalry · negative
Salensus Oll
rivalry · negative
Salensus Oll
rivalry · negative

Kulan Tith
Carthoris, son of John Carter, and Kulan Tith are allies and friends, working together in the conflict.
Salensus Oll
Carthoris opposes Salensus Oll as part of the effort to rescue his mother Dejah Thoris.
Salensus Oll
Carthoris opposes Salensus Oll as part of the effort to rescue his mother Dejah Thoris.
Salensus Oll
Carthoris opposes Salensus Oll as part of the effort to rescue his mother Dejah Thoris.

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Carthoris appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Through the Carrion Caves
Recipient of John Carter's message; instructed to gather warriors and ships, and to bring Tars Tarkas if possible.
With the Yellow Men
Son of Dejah Thoris; his long absence prompted the expedition to the north.
The New Ruler
Prince of Helium and son of John Carter, he is present in the audience chamber and later seen with Thuvia in the garden, hinting at a romantic connection.

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