Character guide

Sir Henry Curtis

major

Also known as Harry, poor Harry, Curtis, Henry, Henry Curtis

A brave English nobleman and adventurer, one of the main party exploring Zu-Vendis.

Nyleptha

major

Also known as Queen, the fair Nyleptha, the Queen Nyleptha

One of the twin queens of Zu-Vendis, known for her beauty and gentle nature.

Umslopogaas

major

Also known as V Umslopogaas, old Umslopogaas, the great Zulu, Zulu, the fierce old Zulu

A fierce Zulu warrior and loyal companion to Allan Quatermain, wielding a legendary axe.

Sorais

major

Also known as Queen Sorais, the Queen Sorais, O Sorais, Sorais of the Night

The dark and ambitious twin queen of Zu-Vendis, rival to her sister Nyleptha.

Alphonse

supporting

Also known as IV Alphonse, Unfortunately Alphonse, poor Alphonse, the wretched Alphonse, Poor Alphonse

A comical French cook and servant who accompanies the expedition.

Captain Good

supporting

Also known as Captain John Good, Good, Master Good, Poor Good, poor Good

A British naval officer and member of the expedition, known for his monocle and charm.

Mr. Mackenzie

supporting

Also known as Mackenzie

A missionary living in a remote station with his family, who aids the adventurers.

Agon

supporting

Also known as O Agon, old Agon

A high priest of the Zu-Vendi temple, hostile to the outsiders.

Flossie

minor

Also known as Goodbye . Flossie, little Flossie, Poor Flossie, dear little Flossie, Miss Flossie

The young daughter of Mr. Mackenzie, who befriends the explorers.

Allan Quatermain

major

Also known as Quatermain, Allan, dear old Quatermain, Mr. Quatermain

The narrator and famous hunter, leading the expedition into unknown Africa.

Macumazahn

minor

Also known as Koos, Baba, father, old hunter, the Lord Macumazahn

The Zulu praise-name for Allan Quatermain, meaning 'watchful one'.

Bougwan

minor

Also known as poor Bougwan, the Lord Bougwan, my Lord Bougwan

The Zulu name for Captain Good, meaning 'glass eye' due to his monocle.

Nasta

supporting

Also known as the great lord Nasta, the black-bearded Nasta, the struggling Nasta

A powerful Zu-Vendi lord and commander, loyal to Sorais.

The Masai

minor

Also known as Masai, Elmoran, Masai Elmoran, the Elmoran

A group of fierce warriors encountered by the expedition.

Inkosi-kaas

minor

A Zulu title used for Sir Henry Curtis, meaning 'chief' or 'lord'.

Kara

minor

A Zu-Vendi character, possibly a servant or minor noble.

Rademas

minor

Also known as King Rademas

A legendary ancient king of Zu-Vendis, mentioned in their history.

Zu-Vendi People

minor

Also known as the Zu-Vendi, Zu-Vendi, The Zu-Vendi

The native people of the hidden kingdom of Zu-Vendis.

The Priests

minor

Also known as the priests, the priest

The religious caste of Zu-Vendis, serving in the Flower Temple.

Lygonani

minor

Also known as the Lygonani, the Masai Lygonani

A subgroup of the Masai encountered by the expedition.

Mrs. Mackenzie

minor

The wife of Mr. Mackenzie, living at the mission station.

Annette

minor

Alphonse's beloved, a French woman he hopes to marry.

Incubu

minor

The Zulu name for Sir Henry Curtis, meaning 'elephant'.

Wakwafi Askari

minor

Also known as The Wakwafi, the Wakwafi Askari, Askari, the Askari

Native soldiers serving as guards for the expedition.

Kenia

minor

A Zu-Vendi character, possibly a minor noble or servant.

Monsieur

minor

A French title used for Alphonse in a formal context.

Jutson

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or crew member.

Daylight

minor

Also known as Poor Daylight, poor Daylight

A horse belonging to the expedition, noted for its endurance.

Solomon

minor

Also known as King Solomon

The biblical king, referenced in connection to the mines.

George Curtis

minor

Also known as George, George Curtis Esq

Sir Henry's brother, who appears in the framing narrative.

Death

minor

Personified death, referenced in poetic or philosophical passages.

Providence

minor

Divine providence, referenced as a guiding force.

The Divinity

minor

A generic term for a god or divine being in Zu-Vendi religion.

The Mackenzies

minor

The Mackenzie family collectively.

O Queens

minor

Also known as the Queens

A collective address for the twin queens Nyleptha and Sorais.