the book describes the narf, scrunt, tartutic, and eatlon in detail, their roles identical to those in the film. the book includes details not present in the film and omits others: additional details include the description of the sensations experienced by a vessel upon its awakening and the suggestion that a narf's presence activates the lawn sprinklers. the roles of madame narf, healer, symbolist, guild and guardian are only suggested and not stated openly.