The Moon Pool · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Moon Pool by A. Merritt.
Larry O'Keefe
major
Also known as Larry, O'Keefe, Lieutenant O'Keefe, the O'Keefe
An Irish-American adventurer and central protagonist, brave and witty.
Yolara
major
Also known as XIII Yolara, O Yolara
High Priestess of the Shining One in Muria, beautiful and dangerous.
Lakla
major
A mysterious woman of the Silent Ones, ally to the protagonists.
Rador
supporting
Also known as This Rador
A warrior of Muria, conflicted between duty and loyalty.
Olaf Huldricksson
supporting
Also known as Olaf, Huldricksson, the Norseman
A stalwart Norseman and member of the expedition, fiercely loyal.
Edith Throckmartin
supporting
Also known as Throckmartin, Miss Edith
Wife of Dr. Throckmartin, vanished early in the mystery.
Lugur
supporting
A powerful and cruel Murian leader, antagonist to the heroes.
Marakinoff
supporting
Also known as Comrade Marakinoff
A Russian scientist with his own agenda in the underworld.
Dr. Walter T. Goodwin
major
Also known as Dr. Goodwin, Goodwin, Walter
The narrator and scientist, chronicling the strange events.
Dr. Charles Stanton
supporting
Also known as Stanton, Charles
A fellow scientist and member of the expedition.
Da Costa
supporting
A Portuguese sailor and trusted member of the crew.
The Shining One
major
Also known as Shining One, One
A terrifying, luminous entity worshipped in Muria.
Akka
minor
Also known as the Akka
Frog-like servant creatures of the Silent Ones.
Thora Halversen
minor
Also known as Thora
A strong-willed woman from the surface world, connected to Olaf.
The Silent Ones
supporting
Also known as Silent Ones
Ancient, mysterious beings who oppose the Shining One.
Dr. David Throckmartin
minor
Also known as Throck, Dave
The vanished scientist whose disappearance starts the adventure.
The Taithu
minor
Also known as the evil Taithu
A hostile race of beings in the underworld.
The Ancient Ones
minor
Legendary beings referenced in the lore of Muria.
The Three
minor
Three enigmatic figures central to the Silent Ones' power.
Cairill mac Cairill
minor
Also known as Cairill Swiftspear
A legendary figure from Irish myth mentioned in the story.
Songar
minor
A servant or guide in the underworld realms.
Siyana
minor
A female figure associated with the Murian court.
Nak
minor
A minor Murian character.
Sorgar
minor
A minor figure in the underworld.
The Murians
minor
The subterranean race ruled by Yolara and Lugur.
The Afyo Maie
minor
A group or entity in the Murian world.
The Chamats
minor
A type of creature or being in the underworld.
The Shadow
minor
A mysterious dark entity or phenomenon.
Moss Death
minor
Also known as Death
A deadly fungal or plant-like threat in the caves.
Kra
minor
A creature or being in the Murian bestiary.
