The Loyalty of the Otak Hoeg

The bond between Ged and the silent, fiercely loyal otak that accompanied him through many trials.

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Finding Hoeg

The Wild Creature The Shelter Ged found a small otak curled up in his cloak for warmth. It was a rare, fierce beast, but it took to him. He called it by its true name, Hoeg. The Unspoken Bond The otak had no voice, but it was loyal. It rode on Ged's shoulder and hunted for him. It was a silent companion, a comfort in his solitude.

Hoeg's Loyalty at Roke

The Familiar The Unfriendly Beast Hoeg was wary of others, but it stayed with Ged. It was said that a man favored by a wild beast might hear the Old Powers speak. The otak was a sign of Ged's connection to nature. The Rescue from the Dead After Ged's attempt to heal Ioeth, the otak licked his face and hands, slowly bringing him back to consciousness. Its instinctive loyalty saved his life.

The Death of Hoeg

The Sacrifice The Dead Otak When Ged escaped the Court, he found Hoeg's body in the snow, killed by the shadow or the Stone's servants. The otak had been killed while trying to protect him. The Grief Ged mourned the otak deeply. He picked up the body and felt the coldness. The loss of his silent companion was a bitter blow. It hardened his resolve to end the shadow.

during Ged's journey from the Isolate Tower, winter

during Ged's years at Roke

outside the Court of the Terrenon