Maretas
Role
A prince of the Accala Indians and the key to the expedition's escape.
Secrets
He knows the secret route through the caves that leads to the outside world.
Dialogue
Fluent and eloquent in his own tongue; uses expressive sign language to communicate with the explorers.
Appearance
A young, clean-limbed red fellow with skin like polished bronze. He has the front of his head shaved and dark, flashing eyes. He carries himself with great pride and dignity.
Background
The son of the Accala chief; he was captured by ape-men and rescued by the expedition.
Identified
true
Motivations
To repay his debt to the white men by providing them with the means to leave the plateau.
Personality
Proud, high-spirited, and courageous; he is grateful to his rescuers and shows his gratitude by helping them escape.
Competencies
Leadership and eloquent oratory; skilled in the use of primitive weapons and navigation of the plateau's caves.
Plot Relevance
He provides the explorers with a bark map of the cave system, which is their only way off the plateau.
First Appearance
The ape-man city clearing
Timeline
Rescue from Execution
Saved from being thrown off the cliff by the intervention of Roxton and Malone's rifles.
The War Speech
Delivers a spirited harangue to his tribe, convincing them to attack the ape-men immediately.
Victory
Leads his warriors in the final destruction of the ape-man city.
The Secret Map
Secretly delivers a bark map to Malone, showing the cave route that leads through the cliffs.
