# The Coming Race — Character guide

> Key figures in The Coming Race by Edward Bulwer-Lytton.

- [The Narrator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_coming_race_se/characters/narrator.md): The unnamed protagonist who discovers the subterranean Vril-ya civilization.
- [Zee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_coming_race_se/characters/zee.md): A brilliant and powerful Vril-ya woman who becomes the narrator's guide and admirer.
- [Taë](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_coming_race_se/characters/tae.md): A young Vril-ya man, son of Aph-Lin, who befriends the narrator.
- [Aph-Lin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_coming_race_se/characters/aph_lin.md): A wealthy and wise Vril-ya merchant who hosts the narrator.
- [Bra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_coming_race_se/characters/bra.md): A Vril-ya sage and philosopher who explains their society.
- [Gy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_coming_race_se/characters/gy.md): A female Vril-ya child who interacts with the narrator.
- [Tur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_coming_race_se/characters/tur.md): A Vril-ya official or leader mentioned in the narrative.
- [Koom-Posh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_coming_race_se/characters/koom_posh.md): A Vril-ya title or character associated with governance.
- [Krek](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_coming_race_se/characters/krek.md): A Vril-ya individual mentioned briefly in the story.

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