# Tars Tarkas — The Warlord of Mars character guide

> Tars Tarkas in The Warlord of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Tarkas

**First appearance:** 0014-xv-rewards

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [A Hero in Kaol](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/chapters/vi-a-hero-in-kaol)

Mentioned in John Carter's memory of past battles fought together.

### [Through the Carrion Caves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/chapters/viii-through-the-carrion-caves)

Mentioned in John Carter's note as someone he hopes to fight alongside again.

### [The Magnet Switch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warlord_of_mars_se/chapters/xiii-the-magnet-switch)

Seen leading the Tharkian charge across the plaza before the palace.

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