The Warlord of Mars · Character

Thuvia

Princess of Ptarth, held captive by therns and First Born alike, whose gentleness has earned her the loyalty of beasts fiercer than her jailers.

supporting

Also known as Thuvia of Ptarth

First appearance: v on the kaolian road

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

Red girl of Ptarth; remembered for leaping forward to prevent Phaidor's attack on Dejah Thoris.

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Thuvia is a prisoner through much of the story, passed between therns and First Born, but she is never merely a hostage. Her kindness toward the banths of the Golden Cliffs has made them her devoted guardians, a loyalty that pays off when Carter needs them to spare Woola. She is also the woman whose dagger-stopping leap once saved Dejah Thoris, tying her fate to Carter's quest for reasons deeper than politics.

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Friendship
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Primary characters and antagonists
Minor allies and loyal companion
Protagonist

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Dejah Thoris
friendship · positive
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On the River Iss
Red girl of Ptarth; remembered for leaping forward to prevent Phaidor's attack on Dejah Thoris.
The Secret Tower
Captive on the balcony; uses her power to command the banths to spare Carter and Woola.
New Allies
Daughter of Thuvan Dihn, held as a prisoner alongside Dejah Thoris; her captivity is the catalyst for Thuvan Dihn's alliance with John Carter.
X: In Durance
Daughter of Thuvan Dihn; also rejects her father; attempts to aid Dejah Thoris against Thurid.
The New Ruler
Daughter of Thuvan Dihn, she is rescued from the dungeons and embraces Dejah Thoris, showing her loyalty and love.

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