Shuna is the story's protagonist. He is a prince of a poor country, fiercely devoted to his people. He would (and does) go to the ends of the earth for their sake. He is brave, selfless, athletic, strong and compassionate; he is troubled by all suffering, not only that of his clansmen. He has a good friend in his elk mount, Yakkul. (Source: shuna.ten-trees.net)