Voodoo Planet · Character

Medic Tau

The Solar Queen's medic, whose quiet psi power lets him meet a Khatkan witch doctor's illusions with laughter, fire, and a will that refuses to break.

major

Also known as Tau, Medic

First appearance: I

As a major figure in Voodoo Planet, Medic Tau is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Skilled in the study of magic; agrees to help Asaki investigate the killing magic.

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With Dane Thorson (friendship): Dane and Tau share a close, trusting friendship built on mutual respect and shared experiences aboard the Solar Queen. With Chief Ranger Asaki (friendship): Asaki and Tau develop a strong alliance and mutual respect, often collaborating to solve problems. With Captain Jellico (professional): Jellico and Tau have a professional bond as captain and ship's medic, with Tau often acting as a trusted advisor.

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Character Web

6 connections

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Relationship types

Friendship
Professional
Other

Character groups

Khatkan expedition team
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Dane Thorson
friendship · positive
Dane and Tau share a close, trusting friendship built on mutual respect and shared… How this plays out →
Chief Ranger Asaki
friendship · positive
Captain Jellico
professional · positive
Nymani
friendship · positive
Sindbad
friendship · positive
Chief Ranger Asaki
friendship · positive
Dane Thorson
friendship · positive
Dane and Tau share a close, trusting friendship built on mutual respect and shared… How this plays out →
Captain Jellico
professional · positive
Chief Ranger Asaki
friendship · positive
Captain Jellico
professional · positive
Nymani
friendship · positive
Dane Thorson
friendship · positive
Dane and Tau share a close, trusting friendship built on mutual respect and shared… How this plays out →

Dane Thorson
Dane and Tau share a close, trusting friendship built on mutual respect and shared experiences aboard the Solar Queen.
Chief Ranger Asaki
Asaki and Tau develop a strong alliance and mutual respect, often collaborating to solve problems.
Captain Jellico
Jellico and Tau have a professional bond as captain and ship's medic, with Tau often acting as a trusted advisor.
Nymani
Tau and Nymani share a warm, supportive friendship, with Tau often offering medical and personal advice.
Sindbad
Tau is fond of Sindbad and often interacts with him in a friendly, caring manner.
Chief Ranger Asaki
Asaki and Tau develop a strong alliance and mutual respect, often collaborating to solve problems.
Dane Thorson
Dane and Tau share a close, trusting friendship built on mutual respect and shared experiences aboard the Solar Queen.
Captain Jellico
Jellico and Tau have a professional bond as captain and ship's medic, with Tau often acting as a trusted advisor.
Chief Ranger Asaki
Asaki and Tau develop a strong alliance and mutual respect, often collaborating to solve problems.
Captain Jellico
Jellico and Tau have a professional bond as captain and ship's medic, with Tau often acting as a trusted advisor.
Nymani
Tau and Nymani share a warm, supportive friendship, with Tau often offering medical and personal advice.
Dane Thorson
Dane and Tau share a close, trusting friendship built on mutual respect and shared experiences aboard the Solar Queen.

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In the story

Medic Tau appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I
Skilled in the study of magic; agrees to help Asaki investigate the killing magic.
II
Engages in a magical duel with Lumbrilo, summoning an elephant shadow and challenging the witch doctor's authority.
III
Reveals he used Lumbrilo's own power to show Asaki a vision of an elephant, and openly accuses Asaki of using him as a weapon against Lumbrilo.
IV
Observes the finger rock and questions its color; treats fire-wasp stings with native remedy; comments bitterly on the ordeal.
V
Analyzes the water purifier and discovers it has been tampered with to cause hallucinations. Explains the mechanics of Lumbrilo's magic and warns that the unreal can kill believers. Collapses from exhaustion after the second phantom rock ape attack.
VI
Warns against drinking swamp water due to hallucination risks, struggles through the swamp, and identifies the blaster as Patrol issue.
VII
Explains the apparition as a psychological weapon and plans to draw out Lumbrilo.
VIII
Engages in a psychic duel with Lumbrilo, transforming into a gorilla and summoning shadow lions; collapses from exhaustion afterward.

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