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14 – A Priestess But Yet a Woman
In chapter 14 of "Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar," La, despite her conflicted feelings, finds herself relying on and falling deeper in love with Tarzan during their perilous journey through the jungle. Her complex emotions towards Tarzan oscillate between love and the desire for vengeance, embodying her nature as both a priestess and a passionate woman. When confronted by Tantor, Tarzan’s strength ensures their safety, cementing La’s admiration for him. Upon safely reaching the ground, La's fears of…-
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12 – La Seeks Vengeance
Upon his return through the jungle, Tarzan, unaware of impending peril, revels in his primal existence, oblivious to the orchestrated pursuit by La, the High Priestess of the Flaming God from Opar, and her fifty grotesque priests. Motivated by the theft of the sacred sacrificial knife, an artifact of immense significance and power inherited from her ancient Atlantean ancestors, La ventures beyond Opar's ruins for the first time. The knife's loss compels her to act, its absence equating to profound…-
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In Chapter 11 of Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar, the narrative dives into a thrilling and pivotal moment in Tarzan’s life, emphasizing his innate connection with the jungle and the creatures within it. The chapter initiates with an intense scene where Werper, harboring malicious intentions towards the sleeping Tarzan, hesitates at the crucial moment, allowing fear of the potent repercussions to deter him. This hesitation saves Tarzan, as Werper flees into the night, fearing retribution not just from…
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10 – Achmet Zek Sees the Jewels
Achmet Zek awaits the return of his lieutenant, Albert Werper, after capturing Jane Clayton. Mugambi, injured but driven by vengeance, has trailed the raiders back to their camp. Jane, unaware of her fate, clings to hope, trusting in Tarzan's ability to rescue her. Meanwhile, Werper, fleeing through the jungle, returns to the camp and reports to Achmet Zek about the treasure buried by the Waziri. Planning to sell Jane in the north, Achmet Zek decides to split his forces, sending Werper with Jane to…-
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9 – The Theft of the Jewels
For two days, Werper searched for his party in the dense jungles, only to discover the mutilated bodies of three non-slave members of his group, evidence of a deadly uprising by the enslaved party members seeking freedom from their cruel Arab master. This grim discovery displayed the volatile and deadly nature of their environment, leaving Werper unnerved but thankful for his narrow escape. Meanwhile, Tarzan, stripped of recent civilizing influences by a tragic blow to his head, reverted to the primal…-
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8 – The Escape from Opar
In "The Escape from Opar," the tension and mystery around Tarzan's identity and the conflicting intentions of the characters involved deepen. Werper, astounded by the wild and primal demeanor of Tarzan, begins to recognize the gravity of Tarzan's amnesia. He contemplates leveraging the situation for his own benefit, a plan formulated while under threat in La's temple. Despite his savage appearance, Tarzan's noble essence surfaces as he questions La's motives and decides against her sacrificial plan,…-
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7 – The Jewel-Room of Opar
For some time, Tarzan, recovering from a severe blow to the head, finds himself in the depths of a treasure chamber beneath Opar's ruins, disoriented and bleeding. Amidst the darkness, guided by instinct more than memory, he begins to explore his surroundings, driven by a vague sense that something significant is missing. His quest within the encroaching darkness ultimately leads him to rediscover his trusty war spear, rekindling a sense of purpose and identity. Venturing further, Tarzan stumbles upon…-
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6 – The Arab Raid
Following the devastation of an earthquake, Basuli and his warriors, after initially fleeing in terror, return to search for their missing master, Tarzan, and two of their comrades. Their efforts to clear the passage prove futile when they uncover a fellow warrior's body, leading them to reluctantly conclude that Tarzan and the other Waziri are also dead. Mourning, they retrieve the gold intended for their master's wife and embark on a sorrowful journey back to their distant home, unaware of the imminent…-
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5 – The Altar of the Flaming God
In Chapter 5 of "Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar," titled "The Altar of the Flaming God," Tarzan's pursuit of the outer world is abruptly halted by a sudden earthquake that traps him inside a treasure room. As he regains consciousness, he finds himself amidst untold wealth but is more concerned with escaping. Meanwhile, Werper, a Belgian, also survives the quake unharmed and begins a desperate search for an exit, fearing for his safety amid the chaos and darkness. Werper discovers Tarzan unconscious,…-
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4 – Prophecy and Fulfillment
In "Prophecy and Fulfillment," the chapter from "Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar," Tarzan exhibits a mixture of savage instinct and a softening influence of civilization. Upon defeating Numa, the lion, not to save the dying Negro witch-doctor but out of revenge, Tarzan experiences a rare touch of pity. He tends to the old man, revealing himself as Tarzan of the Apes, a title he bears with pride. The witch-doctor, recognizing Tarzan as the feared "forest god," predicts dire times ahead for him, advising him…-
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