# A Voyage to Arcturus — Character guide

> Key figures in A Voyage to Arcturus by David Lindsay.

- [Maskull](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/maskull.md): Protagonist who travels to the planet Tormance, undergoing transformations and encounters with various beings.
- [Krag](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/krag.md): Mysterious figure who guides Maskull on his journey and reveals the nature of Muspel.
- [Nightspore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/nightspore.md): A somber companion of Maskull on Earth and later revealed to be a facet of his soul.
- [Joiwind](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/joiwind.md): First woman Maskull meets on Tormance, embodying love and self-sacrifice.
- [Panawe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/panawe.md): Joiwind's husband who tells the story of the Shaping and guides Maskull.
- [Oceaxe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/oceaxe.md): Fierce warrior woman who becomes Maskull's lover and ally on the Lusion Plain.
- [Tydomin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/tydomin.md): Enigmatic woman who uses her will to manipulate others on Disscourn.
- [Spadevil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/spadevil.md): A stern philosopher who preaches the doctrine of suffering and duty.
- [Polecrab](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/polecrab.md): A fisherman who hosts Maskull and teaches him about the Wombflash Forest.
- [Sullenbode](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/sullenbode.md): A passionate woman who becomes Maskull's final love on Tormance.
- [Haunte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/haunte.md): A tormented being who guards the threshold of Muspel and tests Maskull.
- [Corpang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/corpang.md): A stern, joyless man who accompanies Maskull through the final regions.
- [Gleameil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/gleameil.md): A beautiful woman encountered in the Wombflash Forest who embodies illusion.
- [Crystalman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/crystalman.md): The deceptive creator of Tormance's illusory pleasures and forms.
- [Earthrid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/earthrid.md): A silent, powerful figure who appears on Swaylone's Island.
- [Broodviol](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/broodviol.md): An ancient musician who plays the instrument of sorrow on the Lusion Plain.
- [Gangnet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/gangnet.md): A guide who leads Maskull through the region of Threal.
- [Backhouse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/backhouse.md): A scientist on Earth who experiments with spiritual forces.
- [Hator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/hator.md): An ancient being who reveals the history of the Shaping.
- [Digrung](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/digrung.md): A grotesque creature encountered in the Wombflash Forest.
- [Faceny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/faceny.md): A being of pure intellect who tests Maskull on Disscourn.
- [Catice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/catice.md): A cold, beautiful woman who lives on the Lusion Plain.
- [Leehallfae](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/leehallfae.md): A wise woman who teaches Maskull about the nature of love.
- [Trent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/trent.md): A woman on Earth who hosts the séance at the story's opening.
- [Lang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/lang.md): A friend of Nightspore present at the séance.
- [Branchspell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/branchspell.md): The sun of Tormance that influences the planet's strange phenomena.
- [Dreamsinter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/dreamsinter.md): A being who creates illusions and dreams on the Lusion Plain.
- [Alppain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/alppain.md): The second sun of Tormance, associated with pain and longing.
- [Thire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/thire.md): A being of pure will who appears on Swaylone's Island.
- [Muspel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/muspel.md): The realm of ultimate reality and light beyond Tormance.
- [Swaylone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/swaylone.md): A mysterious figure who lives on an island and tests Maskull.
- [Nuclamp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/nuclamp.md): A creature encountered in the Wombflash Forest.
- [Crimtyphon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/crimtyphon.md): A monstrous being who guards the approach to Muspel.
- [Slofork](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/slofork.md): A being of pure sensation encountered on the Lusion Plain.
- [Teargeld](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/teargeld.md): A woman who weeps perpetually on the Lusion Plain.
- [Tormance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/tormance.md): The planet itself, sometimes personified as a character.
- [Sant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/sant.md): A being of pure love encountered in the final regions.
- [Sature](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/sature.md): A being of pure joy encountered on the journey.
- [Professor Halbert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/halbert.md): A scientist present at the séance on Earth.
- [Maulger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/maulger.md): A being of pure strength encountered on the Lusion Plain.
- [Barey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/barey.md): A guide who leads Maskull through the final approach to Muspel.
- [Lichstorm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/lichstorm.md): A being of pure intellect encountered on Disscourn.
- [Amfuse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/amfuse.md): A being of pure sensation encountered in the Wombflash Forest.
- [Threal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/threal.md): A being of pure will encountered on the journey.
- [Prior](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/prior.md): A being of pure duty encountered on the journey.
- [Muremaker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_voyage_to_arcturus_se/characters/muremaker.md): A being of pure sorrow encountered on the Lusion Plain.

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