Jernau Morat Gurgeh is a fictional character from the science fiction series "The Culture" by author Iain M. Banks. He is a highly skilled and talented individual, known for his exceptional abilities in various games and sports, reflecting the advanced and leisure-oriented society of the Culture. Gurgeh becomes disillusioned with his life of ease and seeks new challenges. His journey leads him to participate in a complex and dangerous game on a distant planet, where he confronts moral dilemmas and the darker aspects of civilization. This experience ultimately shapes his understanding of himself and the universe around him.