Character guide

Unknown Narrator

major

Also known as today, mine, Myself, yours, your, yourself

The first-person narrator and focal character, a modern man transported to ancient Atlantis.

Phorenice

major

Also known as The Empress Phorenice, the Empress Phorenice, Empress, Goddess Phorenice, Goddess, Phorenice the Empress, the Empress

The ruthless Empress of Atlantis who declares herself a goddess and rules with iron will.

Nais

major

Also known as this same Nais, herself, myself

A noblewoman of Atlantis, loved by the narrator and caught in the empire's turmoil.

Deucalion

major

Also known as one Deucalion, the Lord Deucalion, my Lord Deucalion, The Lord Deucalion, Lord Deucalion, the great Lord Deucalion

A powerful Atlantean priest and general, a key figure in the resistance against Phorenice.

Tob

supporting

Also known as Promptly Tob, himself, myself

A loyal servant and companion to the narrator, often providing comic relief.

Zaemon

supporting

Also known as V Zaemon, XV Zaemon, Old Zaemon, old Zaemon, himself, I

An ancient and wise priest of Atlantis, a mentor figure with deep knowledge.

Tatho

supporting

Also known as This Tatho, the Tatho, Lord Tatho, the Lord Tatho, himself

A high-ranking Atlantean lord and rival to Deucalion, loyal to the Empress.

The Woman

supporting

Also known as herself, yourself, Your, hers, The woman

A mysterious woman encountered by the narrator, possibly a goddess or priestess.

Ylga

supporting

Also known as herself, yourself, Your, myself

A female character associated with the narrator's adventures in Atlantis.

Coppinger

supporting

Also known as Dr. Coppinger, himself, myself

A doctor and companion to the narrator, skeptical of the supernatural events.

A General

minor

Also known as a General, a general, myself, A general

An unnamed military leader serving under Phorenice or Deucalion.

Ro

minor

Also known as Ro bitterly, your

A minor character, possibly a servant or soldier, with brief appearances.

The Priests

minor

Also known as their, the Priests, the priests

The collective priestly class of Atlantis, often opposing Phorenice's rule.

Dason

minor

Also known as mine, myself, your

A minor character, possibly a guard or official in Atlantis.

The Gods

minor

Also known as Gods, the High Gods, The Gods, their, Their

The divine beings worshipped in Atlantis, often invoked by characters.

The Port-Captain

minor

Also known as himself, the port - captain, The port - captain

An official in charge of the port, encountered by the narrator.

A Glittering Officer

minor

Also known as yourself, a glittering officer, myself, your

A richly dressed officer in Phorenice's court, briefly seen.

Tarca

minor

Also known as yourself, your

A minor character, possibly a servant or soldier in Atlantis.

The Captain of the Gate

minor

Also known as the captain of the gate, The captain of the gate

An officer guarding the city gate, encountered by the narrator.

The Handful of Priests

minor

Also known as their, the handful of Priests

A small group of priests loyal to Zaemon, aiding the resistance.

A Priest

minor

Also known as a priest, a Priest

An unnamed priest of Atlantis, appearing in various scenes.

The Priests' Clan

minor

Also known as the Priests ’ Clan, their

A faction or family of priests in Atlantis, mentioned collectively.

The Sun

minor

Also known as Lord the Sun

A deity worshipped in Atlantis, often personified as a lord.

The Officer of the Guard

minor

Also known as The officer of the guard, the officer of the guard

A guard officer encountered by the narrator in Atlantis.

The Atlanteans

minor

The people of Atlantis, referred to collectively as a group.

Eron

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or soldier, with a single mention.