Character guide

Humphrey Arbuthnot

major

Also known as Arbuthnot, the Rev. Humphrey Arbuthnot, Humphrey, dearest Humphrey, O Humphrey, poor Arbuthnot, Mr. Arbuthnot

The narrator and protagonist, a clergyman who travels to a mysterious island.

Mr. Bastin

major

Also known as Bastin, Mrs. Bastin, the late Mrs. Bastin, old Bastin, Old Bastin, poor Bastin, the industrious Bastin, dear old Bastin, the Rev. Basil Bastin, Basil Bastin, Basil, old Basil

A fellow clergyman and friend of Arbuthnot, often argumentative and devout.

J. R. Bickley

major

Also known as Bickley, Ultimately Bickley, the exasperated Bickley, the enraged Bickley, O Bickley, Here Bickley, the unfeeling Bickley, The Accident Bickley

A skeptical medical doctor and friend of Arbuthnot, rational and pragmatic.

Oro

major

Also known as Lord Oro, the Lord Oro, old Oro, Moreover Oro, The Lord Oro, Sleeper, The Sleeper, the awakened Sleeper, Sleeper Oro, Spirit of Oro, XIII Oro

An ancient being resurrected from a tomb, possessing immense knowledge and power.

Yva

major

Also known as Lady Yva, The Lady Yva, the Lady Yva, Fate Yva, Daughter Yva, Daughter

A beautiful ancient woman who awakens with Oro, central to the story's romance.

Tommy

supporting

Also known as Poor little Tommy, the spaniel Tommy

Arbuthnot's loyal spaniel who accompanies the expedition.

Marama

supporting

Also known as Presently Marama, the chief Marama

Chief of the Orofenans, the island's native people.

Natalie

supporting

Also known as III Natalie

Arbuthnot's deceased love, whose memory haunts him.

Jacobsen

minor

Also known as the Danish mate Jacobsen, Jacob, Jacob Jacobsen, the poor Dane, Dane, That cursed Dane

The Danish mate of the ship, who later causes trouble.

Captain Astley

minor

Also known as Astley

Captain of the ship that carries the protagonists to the island.

The Glittering Lady

minor

Also known as Glittering Lady

A mysterious, radiant female figure encountered in the underworld.

The Bellower

minor

Also known as Bellower

A fearsome creature or entity that guards the temple.

Earl Curzon of Kedleston

minor

Also known as Curzon

A historical figure mentioned as a contemporary authority.

Sir Alfred Upton

minor

Also known as Sir Alfred

A friend or acquaintance of Arbuthnot mentioned in passing.

Sarah

minor

Also known as Sour Sal, Solomon

A minor character, possibly a servant or local.

Widow Jenkins

minor

A widow mentioned in Arbuthnot's parish.

Poor Old Enfield

minor

A minor character referenced in the narrative.

Nyo

minor

An Orofenan native, possibly a guide or attendant.

Mrs. Arbuthnot

minor

Humphrey Arbuthnot's mother, mentioned briefly.