The Lost Continent · Character

The Gods

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

minor

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

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Invoked by Deucalion as the arbiters of fate; the Sun is said to shine on the battle.

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With Unknown Narrator (psychological): The Gods loom over the narrator as distant, manipulative forces, inspiring both awe and fear. With Zaemon (psychological): The Gods and Zaemon have a manipulative, power-driven…

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Relationship types

Psychological
Other

Character groups

Major Atlantean Figures
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Unknown Narrator
psychological · ambivalent
The Gods loom over the narrator as distant, manipulative forces, inspiring both awe and… How this plays out →
Zaemon
psychological · ambivalent
Unknown Narrator
psychological · ambivalent
The Gods loom over the narrator as distant, manipulative forces, inspiring both awe and… How this plays out →
Zaemon
psychological · ambivalent
Zaemon
psychological · ambivalent

Unknown Narrator
The Gods loom over the narrator as distant, manipulative forces, inspiring both awe and fear.
Zaemon
The Gods and Zaemon have a manipulative, power-driven relationship, each trying to use the other.
Unknown Narrator
The Gods loom over the narrator as distant, manipulative forces, inspiring both awe and fear.
Zaemon
The Gods and Zaemon have a manipulative, power-driven relationship, each trying to use the other.
Zaemon
The Gods and Zaemon have a manipulative, power-driven relationship, each trying to use the other.

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The Gods appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

A Rival Navy
Invoked by Deucalion as the arbiters of fate; the Sun is said to shine on the battle.
IX: Phorenice, Goddess
The old gods are being defied by Phorenice's declaration and the people's neglect.
The Drug of Our Lady the Moon
High Gods who send an omen via a wave to guide Deucalion.
XV: Zaemon’s Summons
Invoked as the High Gods and Lord the Sun, whose Symbol Zaemon carries. The narrator trusts in their fostering care during his exile.
Siege of the Sacred Mountain
The High Gods decree Phorenice's death and approve Deucalion's oath.
XX: On the Bosom of the Deep
The High Gods are credited with guiding the Ark and controlling the fate of the survivors.

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