Gor novels 38, from Tarnsman of Gor (1966) through Treasure of Gor (2024)

Gor novels 38, from Tarnsman of Gor (1966) through Treasure of Gor (2024)

Here is a compact reference to the whole series.

Books 1–13 — Building the World of Gor

#	Book	Short summary	Main subjects / useful Gorean material
1	Tarnsman of Gor	Tarl Cabot is transported from Earth to Gor, discovers his Gorean heritage, and becomes involved in the conflict between Ko-ro-ba and Ar.	Home Stones, cities, castes, Warriors, tarns, tarnsmen, weapons, honor, Free Women, Initiates, Ar, Ko-ro-ba
2	Outlaw of Gor	Tarl returns to Gor and discovers Ko-ro-ba destroyed. His travels eventually take him to Tharna.	Tharna, Free Women, female government, silver, mines, caste structure, outlawry, Home Stones
3	Priest-Kings of Gor	Tarl enters the Sardar Mountains seeking the mysterious beings who secretly rule Gor.	Priest-Kings, Sardar, technology, Nest society, Stabilization Serums, origins/control of Gor
4	Nomads of Gor	Tarl travels among the Wagon Peoples and becomes involved in their conflicts and customs.	Wagon Peoples, Tuchuks, Kassars, Kataii, Paravaci, bosk, plains culture, warfare, customs
5	Assassin of Gor	Tarl assumes the identity of an Assassin while investigating a conspiracy involving Ar.	Assassins, caste codes, training, disguises, tarn racing, Ar, House of Cernus, slavery
6	Raiders of Gor	Tarl becomes deeply involved with Port Kar and its struggle for survival.	Port Kar, ships, sea warfare, piracy, Captains, Council of Captains, naval culture, Home Stones
7	Captive of Gor	Earth woman Elinor Brinton is brought to Gor and experiences the world largely from the perspective of an enslaved woman.	Female slavery, slave training, markets, Free Women versus slaves, daily household customs
8	Hunters of Gor	Tarl searches the northern forests for Talena and becomes caught in conflicts surrounding the region.	Northern forests, Panthers, forest travel, outlaws, hunting, wilderness, slavery
9	Marauders of Gor	Tarl travels into Torvaldsland and becomes involved with its people and warfare.	Torvaldsland, Jarls, bond-maids, halls, ships, northern customs, religion, warfare
10	Tribesmen of Gor	Tarl journeys into the Tahari while pursuing enemies and investigating political intrigue.	Tahari, desert tribes, oases, Salt Ubar, caravans, water, nomads, desert warfare
11	Slave Girl of Gor	Judy Thornton of Earth is brought to Gor and her story follows life in bondage.	Slavery, rural Gorean life, slave psychology, markets, ownership, everyday customs
12	Beasts of Gor	Tarl journeys into the far north and becomes involved in the struggle against the Kurii.	Polar North, Red Hunters, Kurii, beasts, survival, technology, Kur–Priest-King conflict
13	Explorers of Gor	Tarl travels into the unexplored regions around the Ua River searching for important information and people.	Schendi, jungles, Black tribes, river travel, exploration, trade, Ushindi, inland cultures

These first thirteen books do an enormous amount of the basic world-building used in Gorean RP. They move Tarl through very different cultures rather than keeping the story centered on one city.

Books 14–25 — Politics, War and Different Viewpoints

#	Book	Short summary	Main subjects / useful material
14	Fighting Slave of Gor	Jason Marshall, an Earth man, is brought to Gor and begins a very different journey from Tarl's.	Male slavery, training, fighting, social status, gender relationships
15	Rogue of Gor	Jason's adventures continue as he gains greater independence and becomes involved in Gorean conflicts.	Cos, Tyros, fighting, slavery, political intrigue, personal freedom
16	Guardsman of Gor	Jason's story concludes amid conflict involving Gorean cities and military forces.	Guardsmen, city warfare, Cos and Tyros, military organization, loyalty
17	Savages of Gor	Tarl travels westward into lands resembling the North American frontier.	Red Savages, Kaiila tribes, Barrens, tribal culture, trade, warfare
18	Blood Brothers of Gor	Tarl's adventures among the tribes continue, particularly his relationship with the warrior Cuwignaka.	Kaiila, tribal kinship, blood brotherhood, warfare, honor, customs
19	Kajira of Gor	Tiffany Collins is brought from Earth and becomes caught in the politics surrounding the city of Corcyrus.	Corcyrus, female slavery, queenship, political manipulation, city government
20	Players of Gor	Tarl travels disguised among entertainers while investigating political developments.	Players, actors, traveling companies, disguises, entertainment, espionage, politics
21	Mercenaries of Gor	Tarl becomes involved in the increasingly dangerous political situation surrounding Ar and Cos.	Mercenaries, military companies, Ar, Cos, warfare, politics, occupation
22	Dancer of Gor	Earth librarian Doreen Williamson is transported to Gor and eventually trained as a dancer.	Slave dancing, training, taverns, sexuality, slave culture, Earth-to-Gor transition
23	Renegades of Gor	Tarl travels during the growing war between Ar and Cos and becomes involved with the defenses of Ar's Station.	Ar's Station, inns, travel, military defense, siege warfare, Cos–Ar conflict
24	Vagabonds of Gor	The war continues, with Tarl caught among defeated forces and political betrayal.	Vagabonds, armies, Vosk region, war, refugees, military organization, betrayal
25	Magicians of Gor	Tarl enters occupied Ar and works through disguise and deception against its political rulers.	Ar, occupation, government, political intrigue, resistance, caste life, espionage

Books 21–25 are especially useful if you're interested in government, administration and city politics, because they form a substantial arc involving the Cosian war and Ar. Players, Mercenaries, Renegades, Vagabonds, and Magicians increasingly emphasize political maneuvering rather than simple exploration.

Books 26–38 — Later Gor

#	Book	Short summary	Main subjects / useful material
26	Witness of Gor	Janice, an Earth woman, experiences Gor during the aftermath of Ar's defeat.	Ar after the war, slavery, households, occupation, social hierarchy
27	Prize of Gor	Ellen, a middle-aged Earth woman, is transported to Gor and forced to adapt to an entirely different society.	Earth women on Gor, slave training, markets, Gorean social expectations
28	Kur of Gor	The story shifts unusually to the viewpoint of a Kur and expands the larger conflict beyond Gor.	Kurii, Kur society, technology, space, Steel Worlds, Priest-King/Kur conflict
29	Swordsmen of Gor	Tarl travels east to the mysterious lands of the Pani.	Pani, swordsmanship, eastern Gorean culture, warfare, honor
30	Mariners of Gor	Maritime adventures continue the Pani storyline.	Ships, mariners, sea travel, naval warfare, Pani
31	Conspirators of Gor	Allison Ashton-Baker is brought from Earth and becomes involved in events in and around Ar.	Ar, slavery, conspiracy, households, urban Gorean life
32	Smugglers of Gor	Several characters' stories intersect amid smuggling and the continuing eastern conflicts.	Smuggling, trade, shipping, Pani, commerce, Scribes, merchants
33	Rebels of Gor	Tarl's involvement in the Pani conflict develops into rebellion and warfare.	Rebellion, Pani politics, military campaigns, loyalty, eastern Gor
34	Plunder of Gor	Phyllis Robertson is brought from Earth into Gorean bondage and experiences another part of Gorean society.	Slavery, capture, training, Gorean households and society
35	Quarry of Gor	Margaret Henderson finds herself caught in a dangerous Gorean situation in which people are being hunted.	Hunting, captivity, survival, slavery, Gorean social relationships
36	Avengers of Gor	Tarl becomes involved with events surrounding the island of Daphna and an attack requiring retaliation.	Island communities, raiding, vengeance, warfare, Home Stones
37	Warriors of Gor	Tarl's later adventures again center on conflict, loyalty and Gorean warrior culture.	Warrior ethos, combat, honor, loyalty, military affairs
38	Treasure of Gor	Agnes Morrison Atherton becomes the principal viewpoint character in the most recent Gor novel.	Earth-to-Gor transition, slavery, Gorean society, relationships, later-world culture