Zaemon

Unknown Narrator

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

Phorenice

Phorenice and Zaemon are fierce antagonists, each vying for control or dominance in the narrative.

Deucalion

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

The Woman

The Woman and Zaemon share a complex, manipulative dynamic, each using the other for their own ends.

Nais

Nais is caught in a tense, possibly coercive relationship with Zaemon, who may be manipulating her.

Tob

Tob and Zaemon are adversaries, with Tob likely opposing Zaemon's schemes or influence.

Tatho

Tatho and Zaemon are in opposition, likely due to conflicting loyalties or beliefs.

The Gods

The Gods and Zaemon have a manipulative, power-driven relationship, each trying to use the other.

Ro

Ro and Zaemon are enemies, with Ro likely resisting Zaemon's authority or plans.

Unknown Narrator

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

Phorenice

Phorenice and Zaemon are fierce antagonists, each vying for control or dominance in the narrative.

Tatho

Tatho and Zaemon are in opposition, likely due to conflicting loyalties or beliefs.

My Recall

Former governor deposed by Phorenice; described as flabby and a devout follower of the Gods.

Zaemon's Curse

Appears at the feast as an envoy from the Sacred Mountain, declares Phorenice deposed, and curses Captain Tarca with leprosy.

VI: The Biters of the City Walls

Mentioned as the mouthpiece of the Priests' Clan who defied Phorenice.

VII: The Biters of the Walls (Further Account)

Mentioned as Nais's relative who fights to restore authority to the Sacred Mountain, but Nais views this as another form of slavery.

VIII: The Preacher from the Mountains

Preaches to the crowd, uses the Symbol to silence a rebel, and speaks with Deucalion as a fellow priest.

IX: Phorenice, Goddess

Referenced as Ylga's father and chief minister of the Sun, whose authority is being defied.

X: A Wooing

Referenced as the source of Deucalion's secret commands from the High Council; his curse on Tarca is recalled by Phorenice.

The Burying Alive of Nais

Mentioned as having commanded Deucalion to play his part for Atlantis' good.

XV: Zaemon’s Summons

Appears as an old, feeble priest on the mountain, carrying the Symbol of the Sun. He summons the narrator to save Atlantis from Phorenice and reluctantly promises Nais as a reward.

Siege of the Sacred Mountain

Greets Deucalion with the royal sign, reveals the Gods' decree against Phorenice, and coerces Ro into delivering a message.

Nais the Regained

Prepares the earth tremors and instructs Deucalion on his mission to rescue Nais.

Storm of the Sacred Mountain

Referenced as having prophesied the destruction of Phorenice's pyramid and as a keeper of the Ark of the Mysteries.

Destruction of Atlantis

Performs the ritual to grant Deucalion dispensation, leads him to the Ark, and reveals the plan of destruction; waves the Symbol as the flood approaches.