The Coming Race · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Coming Race by Edward Bulwer-Lytton.
The Narrator
major
Also known as Unknown, the stranger
The unnamed protagonist who discovers the subterranean Vril-ya civilization.
Zee
major
Also known as Zee
A brilliant and powerful Vril-ya woman who becomes the narrator's guide and admirer.
Taë
supporting
Also known as Taë
A young Vril-ya man, son of Aph-Lin, who befriends the narrator.
Aph-Lin
supporting
Also known as Aph, Aph - Lin
A wealthy and wise Vril-ya merchant who hosts the narrator.
Bra
minor
Also known as Bra
A Vril-ya sage and philosopher who explains their society.
Gy
minor
Also known as A Gy, a Gy, the Gy, the Gy - ei, the young Gy, the tall Gy, The young Gy
A female Vril-ya child who interacts with the narrator.
Tur
minor
Also known as Tur, the Tur, The Tur
A Vril-ya official or leader mentioned in the narrative.
Koom-Posh
minor
Also known as Koom, Koom - Posh, a Koom - Posh, the Koom - Posh
A Vril-ya title or character associated with governance.
Krek
minor
Also known as Krek
A Vril-ya individual mentioned briefly in the story.