# The Moon Pool — Character guide

> Key figures in The Moon Pool by A. Merritt.

- [Larry O'Keefe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/larry_okeefe.md): An Irish-American adventurer and central protagonist, brave and witty.
- [Yolara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/yolara.md): High Priestess of the Shining One in Muria, beautiful and dangerous.
- [Lakla](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/lakla.md): A mysterious woman of the Silent Ones, ally to the protagonists.
- [Rador](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/rador.md): A warrior of Muria, conflicted between duty and loyalty.
- [Olaf Huldricksson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/olaf_huldricksson.md): A stalwart Norseman and member of the expedition, fiercely loyal.
- [Edith Throckmartin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/edith_throckmartin.md): Wife of Dr. Throckmartin, vanished early in the mystery.
- [Lugur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/lugur.md): A powerful and cruel Murian leader, antagonist to the heroes.
- [Marakinoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/marakinoff.md): A Russian scientist with his own agenda in the underworld.
- [Dr. Walter T. Goodwin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/dr_walter_goodwin.md): The narrator and scientist, chronicling the strange events.
- [Dr. Charles Stanton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/dr_charles_stanton.md): A fellow scientist and member of the expedition.
- [Da Costa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/da_costa.md): A Portuguese sailor and trusted member of the crew.
- [The Shining One](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/the_shining_one.md): A terrifying, luminous entity worshipped in Muria.
- [Akka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/akka.md): Frog-like servant creatures of the Silent Ones.
- [Thora Halversen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/thora_halversen.md): A strong-willed woman from the surface world, connected to Olaf.
- [The Silent Ones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/the_silent_ones.md): Ancient, mysterious beings who oppose the Shining One.
- [Dr. David Throckmartin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/dr_david_throckmartin.md): The vanished scientist whose disappearance starts the adventure.
- [The Taithu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/the_taithu.md): A hostile race of beings in the underworld.
- [The Ancient Ones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/the_ancient_ones.md): Legendary beings referenced in the lore of Muria.
- [The Three](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/the_three.md): Three enigmatic figures central to the Silent Ones' power.
- [Cairill mac Cairill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/cairill_mac_cairill.md): A legendary figure from Irish myth mentioned in the story.
- [Songar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/songar.md): A servant or guide in the underworld realms.
- [Siyana](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/siyana.md): A female figure associated with the Murian court.
- [The Murians](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/the_murians.md): The subterranean race ruled by Yolara and Lugur.
- [The Chamats](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/the_chamats.md): A type of creature or being in the underworld.
- [Moss Death](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/moss_death.md): A deadly fungal or plant-like threat in the caves.
- [Kra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_pool_se/characters/kra.md): A creature or being in the Murian bestiary.

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