Polypan

"Polypans are hairy, ape-like beings..."

- Doran

Polypans are monkey-like creatures found in Deltora and Dorne. They are valued because of their strength, work ethics and little means of pay. They are not common in Deltora or Dorne, and are usually associated with unscrupulous owners.

Arrival in Deltora
Polypans arrived in Deltora on ships from foreign ports and were either sold to Deltorans or abandoned their ships.

The Maze of the Beast
Barda believed he saw a Polypan in Rithmere, collecting money for a woman playing violin.

The Captain of the River Queen owned a Polypan named Chett. He sent him from the River Queen to the shore of the River Tor in a rowboat to pick up Lief, Barda, and Dain when they asked for passage on the boat. Aboard the River Queen, Chett performed basic tasks like weighing anchor and lighting lanterns. When pirates raided the boat, they took Chett with them.

The Valley of the Lost
Chett followed Dain when Lief, Barda and Jasmine rescued him from the burning pirate ship. Dain claimed Chett had gone mad and set the boat on fire. The Polypan took the oars from Lief and Barda and rowed the craft to the riverbank amid the raging waters, but abandoned the four companions as soon as the boat reached the shore, leaving them to be swept away by the current.

Shadowgate
Zerry of the Masked Ones wore the mask of a Polypan. His mask reflected his person, because he was an expert thief and pickpocket.

Shadows of the Master
Captain Gripp owns a Polypan named Bosun. Bosun makes tea and runs errands for Gripp.

Anatomy
Polypans are small, furry creatures, not much taller than a 10-year-old child. They have large feet and hands, long arms and an ape-like face. Despite their small size, Polypans have great strength.

Behaviour
Polypans are sneaky, hard workers and are skilled pick-pockets. They are also dangerous, selfish, and will not hesitate to abandon their owners at the first sign of danger or if their supply of chewing toffee runs out. They cannot speak, but understand simple instructions. Polypans can be loving and loyal companions to people who treat them well. Polypans are strong and can handle oars expertly.

Diet
Whilst a Polypan's full diet is unknown, most Polypans become addicted to chewing toffee while young.

Deltora Quest 1

 * The Maze of the Beast
 * The Valley of the Lost

Deltora Quest 3

 * Shadowgate

The Three Doors

 * The Golden Door

Star of Deltora

 * Shadows of the Master

Supplementary books

 * Tales of Deltora
 * Secrets of Deltora

Trivia

 * Chett and Bosun are the only known named Polypans.