# Zaemon — The Lost Continent character guide > Zaemon in The Lost Continent by C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** V Zaemon, XV Zaemon, Old Zaemon, old Zaemon, himself, I **First appearance:** 0004-iv-the-welcome-of-phorenice ## Snapshot An old priest of the Sacred Mountain who fights with brain and soul to restore the ancient priestly authority over Atlantis. ## Who they are Father of both Nais and the Empress's creature Ylga, he is caught between two daughters on opposite sides of the empire's fracture. He opposes Phorenice not from love of the people but from conviction that the old law and the priests' Clan must rule again. His stubborn traditionalism makes him a rival cause rather than a simple ally, sharpening the novel's question of whose order deserves to win. ## Relationships ### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/unknown_narrator) _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 Zaemon are fierce antagonists, each vying for control or dominance in the narrative. ### [Deucalion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/deucalion) _rivalry_ Deucalion and Zaemon are at odds, with conflicting goals or loyalties driving their antagonism. ### [The Woman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/the_woman) _psychological_ The Woman and Zaemon share a complex, manipulative dynamic, each using the other for their own ends. ### [Nais](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/nais) _psychological_ Nais is caught in a tense, possibly coercive relationship with Zaemon, who may be manipulating her. ### [Tob](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/tob) _rivalry_ Tob and Zaemon are adversaries, with Tob likely opposing Zaemon's schemes or influence. ### [Tatho](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/tatho) _rivalry_ Tatho and Zaemon are in opposition, likely due to conflicting loyalties or beliefs. ### [The Gods](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/the_gods) _psychological_ The Gods and Zaemon have a manipulative, power-driven relationship, each trying to use the other. ### [Ro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/ro) _rivalry_ Ro and Zaemon are enemies, with Ro likely resisting Zaemon's authority or plans. ### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/unknown_narrator) _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 Zaemon are fierce antagonists, each vying for control or dominance in the narrative. ### [Tatho](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/tatho) _rivalry_ Tatho and Zaemon are in opposition, likely due to conflicting loyalties or beliefs. ## In the story ### [My Recall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/chapters/i-my-recall) Former governor deposed by Phorenice; described as flabby and a devout follower of the Gods. ### [Zaemon's Curse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/chapters/v-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/chapters/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)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/chapters/ix-phorenice-goddess) Referenced as Ylga's father and chief minister of the Sun, whose authority is being defied. ### [X: A Wooing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/chapters/xiii-the-burying-alive-of-nais) Mentioned as having commanded Deucalion to play his part for Atlantis' good. ### [XV: Zaemon’s Summons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/chapters/xvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/chapters/xvii-nais-the-regained) Prepares the earth tremors and instructs Deucalion on his mission to rescue Nais. ### [Storm of the Sacred Mountain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/chapters/xviii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/chapters/xix-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. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters/zaemon - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_continent_se/characters