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The third chapter of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars" titled "Treachery" unfolds amidst a backdrop of intrigue and imminent diplomacy following the abduction of Thuvia of Ptarth, stirring suspicion towards the Prince of Helium, Carthoris. Amidst the gathering of Martian nobility, including Tardos Mors and John Carter, the Warlord of Mars, the consensus is clear: prevent war between Helium and Ptarth and reassure Thuvan Dihn of Carthoris's innocence. John Carter mandates Carthoris to personally dispel these…-
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When Thuvia of Ptarth awakens on the craft of her abductors, she notices a transformation in their attire, now bearing the insignia of Helium rather than Dusar, sparking hope for her safety under the presumed custody of Carthoris of Helium. Despite her inquiries, her captors remain secretive about their intentions. They arrive at a deserted Martians city, hinting at the clandestine nature of their mission. Thuvia is familiar with such ruins, having encountered them in her past adventures. Held in a…
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In Chapter V of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," Carthoris of Helium finds himself navigating through a dark tunnel, followed closely by a dangerous creature known as a banth. After a tense encounter, he emerges into a stunningly beautiful yet mysterious valley unknown to him. There he encounters strange events and uncanny battles involving green Martians and a fierce race of bowmen, alongside their lion-like companions. Amidst the chaos, he reunites with Thuvia of Ptarth, who was abducted earlier. Suspicions arise…
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In Chapter VI of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars" titled "The Jeddak of Lothar," Carthoris and Thuvia encounter the enigmatic city of Lothar and its inhabitants led by Tario, Lothar's ruler. Initially skeptical of their surroundings, they witness thousands of warrior apparitions who mysteriously vanish after defending them against a common enemy. Despite Thuvia's unique control over fierce creatures known as banths, both are unsettled by the city's inexplicable occurrences and decide to seek refuge and answers…
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And with that, he was gone, leaving Jav with his brows drawn down in puzzled contemplation of his act. He could not understand. Neither could he know that Carthoris had gleaned from the things Jav had let drop hints which he had not intended to impart in the hope that they might lead the Heliumite to act precisely as he had acted. Enveloped in a scenario of illusion versus reality, Chapter VII of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars" titled "The Phantom Bowmen" embarks on an intense confrontation at the Lotharian…
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Chapter VIII of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars" titled "The Hall of Doom," unfolds with Thuvia witnessing Carthoris's departure, leaving her with Tario, the jeddak of Lothar. Tario's solicitation and subsequent confession that he perceives Thuvia as a real woman, rather than an ethereal creation, mark the beginning of an unsettling encounter. Thuvia, strong-willed and defiant, rejects Tario's advances and assertions about her origin and essence. Tario's fascination turns into obsession, leading to an attempt to…
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In Chapter IX of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," Carthoris, Thuvia, and Jav fall into a pit as a result of Tario's anger but emerge unscathed. Inside the chamber they find themselves in, they face threats including Komal, believed by Jav to be a deity set to devour them. However, Thuvia tames Komal, revealing the creature to be just a giant banth (a Martian beast) and not a divine entity. They proceed to escape the chamber through a series of corridors and into a plain where they anticipate confrontation from…
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In Chapter X of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "Kar Komak, The Bowman," Carthoris and Thuvia, hand in hand, move silently through the Martian forest towards the distant cliffs, enchased in a mutual reliance. Thuvia, mysteriously silent throughout their journey, suddenly vanishes at the moment Carthoris decides to break their silence. It dawns upon Carthoris that Jav has deceived him into believing Thuvia was with him, whereas she was actually detained. Realizing the trickery, Carthoris rushes back towards…
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In Chapter XI of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," Carthoris, the son of John Carter, finds himself embroiled in an intense series of challenges as he strives to rescue Thuvia from her captors. After a ferocious encounter leaves him unconscious, he awakens alone amongst the dead on an alien landscape, gravely weakened and with Thuvia and Kar Komak missing. Determinedly, he journeys toward Aaanthor, driven by a dire need for water and resolution to find Thuvia. His venture leads him into the remnants of a…
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In Chapter XIII of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "Turjun, the Panthan," Carthoris, son of John Carter, finds himself embroiled in the intricacies of interplanetary politics and warfare. The chapter encapsulates Carthoris's inner turmoil upon discovering Helium is at war with Dusar, a realization that throws him into the ranks of his adversaries due to the whims of fate. His identity temporarily obscured, he adopts the guise of "Turjun," maneuvering through enemy ranks with the hope of turning his…
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