Deucalion

Unknown Narrator

Deucalion acts as a loyal ally and companion to the narrator, offering support and camaraderie.

Zaemon

Deucalion and Zaemon are at odds, with conflicting goals or loyalties driving their antagonism.

Phorenice

Deucalion and Phorenice are direct enemies, often in conflict over power or principles.

Phorenice

Deucalion and Phorenice are direct enemies, often in conflict over power or principles.

Unknown Narrator

Deucalion acts as a loyal ally and companion to the narrator, offering support and camaraderie.

Zaemon

Deucalion and Zaemon are at odds, with conflicting goals or loyalties driving their antagonism.

Zaemon

Deucalion and Zaemon are at odds, with conflicting goals or loyalties driving their antagonism.

Phorenice

Deucalion and Phorenice are direct enemies, often in conflict over power or principles.

Unknown Narrator

Deucalion acts as a loyal ally and companion to the narrator, offering support and camaraderie.

Prefatory

Revealed as the author of the manuscript, an Atlantean priest or general.

My Recall

Governor of Yucatan, being recalled to Atlantis; skeptical of Phorenice's rule and the changes in Atlantis.

Back to Atlantis

Reflects on his governance of Yucatan and his departure, maintaining his principles of austerity and justice.

A Rival Navy

Narrates the chapter; remains calm and philosophical, trusting the Gods; praises Tob's fighting skill and promises gratitude.

The Welcome of Phorenice

Arrives in Atlantis and is honored by Phorenice; observes the city's poverty and learns of the rebellion.

Zaemon's Curse

Struggles with divided loyalties between the Priests' Clan and Empress Phorenice; attends the feast and witnesses Zaemon's curse.

VI: The Biters of the City Walls

Returns to Atlantis, reflects on political choices, tours the city, and rescues a woman from the gate captain's tigers.

VII: The Biters of the Walls (Further Account)

Engages in debate with Nais about tyranny and authority; argues for the necessity of leadership and order; is imprisoned after an earthquake.

VIII: The Preacher from the Mountains

Identified by Zaemon as a priest and the last hope against Phorenice; enters the capital via a secret passage.

IX: Phorenice, Goddess

Addressed by Ro as a fellow priest; the narrator is mistaken for Deucalion.

X: A Wooing

Refuses to worship Phorenice as a goddess, stands alone in the circle, and later negotiates a political marriage while concealing his true allegiance to the Priests' Council.

An Affair with the Barbarous Fishers

Agrees to obey Phorenice's wishes; rides in her litter; fights alongside Phorenice against the fishers; rescues Phorenice from a turtle and paddles the escape boat.

The Drug of Our Lady the Moon

Protagonist and priest of the Seven, navigating the pyramid and executing a plan to save Nais.

The Burying Alive of Nais

Forced to marry Phorenice and personally entomb Nais, struggling with his duty and his love for Nais.

Again the Gods Make Change

Pleads with Tob not to abandon the old gods; later escapes with Ylga's help and chooses to be left ashore in the Dangerous Lands.

Siege of the Sacred Mountain

Returns to the Sacred Mountain, is hailed as King, insists on rescuing Nais, surveys defenses, and takes a solemn oath.

Nais the Regained

Descends from the Sacred Mountain, retrieves Nais from the throne, and escapes with her through the ruined city.

Storm of the Sacred Mountain

Tends to Nais, shaves his beard, dons a kingly robe, and leads the defense of the Sacred Mountain; asserts his kingship and parleys with Tatho.

Destruction of Atlantis

Reluctantly obeys the Three's command to leave the battle and join Nais in the Ark, sealing himself inside as Atlantis is destroyed.