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Tars Tarkas

Jeddak of Thark, a green Martian ally of John Carter.

minor

Also known as Tarkas

First appearance: xv rewards

Tars Tarkas shows up with force in A Hero in Kaol. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in John Carter's memory of past battles fought together.
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In A Hero in Kaol: Mentioned in John Carter's memory of past battles fought together. Later, in Through the Carrion Caves: Mentioned in…

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13 connections

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JCJohn CarterTMTardos MorsTATaluTHThuviaCACarthorisTTTars Tarkas

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Allies and antagonists from various factions
  • Primary characters and antagonists
  • Heliumite nobles and reformed antagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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