The Recurring Cast
Earthsea book 2 · 1971

The Tombs of Atuan

Tenar was taken as a small child to serve as high priestess of the ancient Tombs of Atuan. In the dark labyrinth beneath the tombs, she finds a thief, a wizard from the west.

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Book facts

Author
Ursula K. Le Guin
Series
Earthsea, book 2 of 6
Published
1971
Setting
Set in Earthsea
Characters charted
2
Chart confidence
High

Who is in The Tombs of Atuan

2 recurring or key characters from Ursula K. Le Guin’s chart. Introduces Tenar.

Lead 1

  • TenarFirst appearancePriestess of the Tombs, later a farmer's widow

Major 1

  • GedWizard known as Sparrowhawk, later Archmage

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