SkekUng

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SkekUng is the general of the Skeksis in the film The Dark Crystal. He commands the Garthim which fight and hunt for the decadent Skeksis, so he's better known as the Garthim Master. A stern, massive, sneering presence, skekUng is a natural leader for creatures such as the Skeksis, who value anger and brute strength.

In the pre-production notes for the film, the Garthim Master is identified by the sound of his spurs striking on the castle floors and his complete lack of subtlety. The Garthim Master enjoys tearing apart soft Gelflings for sport, for instance. The puppet used to portray the Garthim Master in the film is identifiable amongst the Skeksis for its rattling armor, yellow fangs, and bellowing voice.

Upon the death of the Skeksis Emperor skekSo, the Garthim Master feels confident that his violent strength will earn him the throne. He enjoys the support of the Skeksis' most cold hearted members, skekTek and skekNa. SkekUng's alter ego amongst the gentle and wise urRu of the planet is urIm, the Healer.

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