# The Narrator — At the Mountains of Madness character guide

> The Narrator in At the Mountains of Madness by H. P. Lovecraft.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Unknown, I, me, my, myself, mine

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A Miskatonic geologist who leads the Antarctic expedition and must weigh scientific ambition against the sanity-shattering truths buried in the ice.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_mountains_of_madness_se/chapters/i)

The geologist leading the expedition, reluctantly speaking out against further Antarctic exploration.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_mountains_of_madness_se/chapters/ii)

Remains at the base with Pabodie and five men, receiving and reacting to Lake's wireless reports.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_mountains_of_madness_se/chapters/iii)

Describes the flight, the mirage, and the discovery of the massacre at Lake's camp.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_mountains_of_madness_se/chapters/vii)

Relays the deciphered history of the Old Ones from the murals.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_mountains_of_madness_se/chapters/viii)

Dyer studies the decadent carvings and reflects on the ancient history and the looming threat of the unknown mountains.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_mountains_of_madness_se/chapters/ix)

Leads the decision to explore the abyss tunnel and later to follow the trail to the circular tower; describes the group's sensory discoveries and internal debate.

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_mountains_of_madness_se/chapters/x)

Leads the exploration into the abyss, driven by scientific curiosity despite the dangers.

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