# The Lost Continent — Character guide

> Key figures in The Lost Continent by C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne.

- [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/unknown_narrator.md): The first-person narrator and focal character, a modern man transported to ancient Atlantis.
- [Phorenice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/phorenice.md): The ruthless Empress of Atlantis who declares herself a goddess and rules with iron will.
- [Nais](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/nais.md): A noblewoman of Atlantis, loved by the narrator and caught in the empire's turmoil.
- [Deucalion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/deucalion.md): A powerful Atlantean priest and general, a key figure in the resistance against Phorenice.
- [Tob](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/tob.md): A loyal servant and companion to the narrator, often providing comic relief.
- [Zaemon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/zaemon.md): An ancient and wise priest of Atlantis, a mentor figure with deep knowledge.
- [Tatho](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/tatho.md): A high-ranking Atlantean lord and rival to Deucalion, loyal to the Empress.
- [The Woman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/the_woman.md): A mysterious woman encountered by the narrator, possibly a goddess or priestess.
- [Ylga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/ylga.md): A female character associated with the narrator's adventures in Atlantis.
- [Coppinger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/coppinger.md): A doctor and companion to the narrator, skeptical of the supernatural events.
- [A General](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/a_general.md): An unnamed military leader serving under Phorenice or Deucalion.
- [Ro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/ro.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or soldier, with brief appearances.
- [The Priests](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/the_priests.md): The collective priestly class of Atlantis, often opposing Phorenice's rule.
- [Dason](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/dason.md): A minor character, possibly a guard or official in Atlantis.
- [The Gods](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/the_gods.md): The divine beings worshipped in Atlantis, often invoked by characters.
- [The Port-Captain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/the_port_captain.md): An official in charge of the port, encountered by the narrator.
- [A Glittering Officer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/a_glittering_officer.md): A richly dressed officer in Phorenice's court, briefly seen.
- [Tarca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/tarca.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or soldier in Atlantis.
- [The Captain of the Gate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/the_captain_of_the_gate.md): An officer guarding the city gate, encountered by the narrator.
- [The Handful of Priests](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/the_handful_of_priests.md): A small group of priests loyal to Zaemon, aiding the resistance.
- [A Priest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/a_priest.md): An unnamed priest of Atlantis, appearing in various scenes.
- [The Priests' Clan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/the_priests_clan.md): A faction or family of priests in Atlantis, mentioned collectively.
- [The Sun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/the_sun.md): A deity worshipped in Atlantis, often personified as a lord.
- [The Officer of the Guard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/the_officer_of_the_guard.md): A guard officer encountered by the narrator in Atlantis.
- [The Atlanteans](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/the_atlanteans.md): The people of Atlantis, referred to collectively as a group.
- [Eron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/eron.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or soldier, with a single mention.

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