Eli Shane is the series main protagonist who is the current protector of the SlugTerra.
Eli grew up on the surface, always hoping of the day his father would take him down to Slugterra to become The Shane - a slugslinging hero who protects this amazing underground world from bad guys! When Will Shane goes missing, it's up to Eli to make the drop down to SlugTerra by himself on his 15th birthday, and learn how to become the greatest slugslinger of all. Despite his young age, his natural ability means Eli is the hottest new slugslinger in town.