weak connection, and so delay the eventual time when the Oversoul loses control of the people of Harmony. Characters The characters listed here are those whose primary role is in The Call of Earth. For other characters, see Homecoming Saga. General Vozmuzhalnoy Vozmozhno: Better known as Moozh, a leader of the army of the Imperator (a godlike figure). He engineers a takeover of Basilica, freeing it from the lordship of the remains of Gaballufix's men but surreptitiously advancing his own control. Although this starts Basilica on the path to loss of its traditional female-dominated structure, it ends up bringing stability in the short term. Moozh is sensitive to the Oversoul's communication and inducement of "stupidity", though he believes such sensations to come from God. Since he stubbornly sets himself against "God's plans", the Oversoul learns the tactic of reverse psychology and pushes Moozh to forget those things that it actually wants him to act on. Thirsty: A holy woman of the desert, and the mother of Hushidh and Luet. She too hears the Oversoul's commands clearly, and follows them faithfully even as she rages against their unfairness. After leaving her daughters with Rasa, she is left alone by the Oversoul for many years, during which she marries and raises a family. The Oversoul then orders her back to Basilica to reveal the identity of Hushidh's and Luet's father, and deliver the announcement that seals the Oversoul's plan for the city. General Plodorodnuy: "Plod", Moozh's 'best friend' and closest confidant. Actually a spy sent to watch him and report his actions to the Imperator, Moozh has him killed and utilizes his death to advance his own ambitions. Smelost: A Basilican guard. Sent to Moozh's camp to recruit the help of the Gorayni, he ends up faithfully believing in Moozh's strategy - which involves his own death. Smelost takes the blame for the murder of Plod, shouting "For Gaballufix! Death to the Imperator!" This sets up the Gorayni to oppose Gaballufix. External links About the novel The Call of Earth from Card's website 1992 American novels Novels by Orson Scott Card 1992 science fiction novels Mormon fiction Tor Books books