# Unknown Narrator — The Lost Continent character guide

> Unknown Narrator in The Lost Continent by C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** today, mine, Myself, yours, your, yourself

**First appearance:** 0001-i-my-recall

## Snapshot

A disciplined Atlantean lord recalled from governing Yucatan, he narrates his collision with an empire whose new Empress has already chosen him as her prize.

## Who they are

He returns home expecting routine obedience to a royal summons, only to find Atlantis transformed by Phorenice's self-deifying rule and his own fame turned into a dangerous commodity. His loyalty to the old Priestly Clan and his growing bond with Nais pull against the Empress's demand that he serve her will. His outsider's ignorance of court intrigue makes him both vulnerable and useful as the story's eyes.

## Relationships

### [Zaemon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/zaemon)

_psychological_

The narrator is deeply entangled with Zaemon, who seems to exert a powerful, possibly manipulative influence over them.

### [Phorenice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/phorenice)

_rivalry_

Phorenice and the narrator are locked in a tense adversarial dynamic, often clashing over power or ideology.

### [Deucalion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/deucalion)

_friendship_

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

### [Nais](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/nais)

_romantic_

Nais shares a tender, romantic bond with the narrator, marked by affection and emotional intimacy.

### [The Woman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/the_woman)

_psychological_

The Woman has a mysterious, possibly obsessive hold over the narrator, creating an uneasy psychological pull.

### [Tob](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/tob)

_friendship_

Tob is a steadfast friend to the narrator, providing practical help and loyalty.

### [Tatho](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/tatho)

_friendship_

Tatho is a companion to the narrator, sharing in their journey and offering occasional aid.

### [Ylga](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/ylga)

_social_

The narrator and Ylga have a passing acquaintance, interacting within the broader social circle.

### [The Gods](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/the_gods)

_psychological_

The Gods loom over the narrator as distant, manipulative forces, inspiring both awe and fear.

### [Ro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/ro)

_friendship_

Ro is a friendly ally to the narrator, offering companionship and support.

### [Zaemon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/zaemon)

_psychological_

The narrator is deeply entangled with Zaemon, who seems to exert a powerful, possibly manipulative influence over them.

### [Phorenice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/phorenice)

_rivalry_

Phorenice and the narrator are locked in a tense adversarial dynamic, often clashing over power or ideology.

## In the story

### [Prefatory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/chapters/prefatory)

The narrator discovers the manuscript with Coppinger and later corresponds with him about its ownership.

### [IX: Phorenice, Goddess](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/chapters/ix-phorenice-goddess)

The narrator, a member of the Seven Priests, travels through secret passages and observes the city's excitement.

### [XV: Zaemon’s Summons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/chapters/xv-zaemon-s-summons)

Describes his harsh exile in the volcanic lands, his physical suffering, and his longing for Nais. He negotiates with Zaemon for Nais's safety in exchange for his service.

### [XX: On the Bosom of the Deep](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/chapters/xx-on-the-bosom-of-the-deep)

The narrator describes the journey in the Ark, his destruction of the sacred writings, and his rewriting of Atlantis's history.

## Links

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- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters