# Berbrix — The Maracot Deep character guide

> Berbrix in The Maracot Deep by Arthur Conan Doyle.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Old Berbrix

**First appearance:** 0003-iv

## Snapshot

An aged Atlantean elder whose quiet authority and command of ancient knowledge guide the strangers through a civilization that has outlived the surface world.

## Who they are

Old Berbrix belongs to the ruling circle of Atlantis, where rank follows wisdom rather than wealth, and he helps preside over the great hall where Maracot projects the tale of the Stratford's voyage. He embodies the deep patience of a people who have watched the upper world forget them, weighing the newcomers with a curiosity that is neither wholly trustful nor hostile. His willingness to let the earth-men speak for themselves opens the way for the expedition's fragile place among the Atlanteans.

## Relationships

### [Bill Scanlan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maracot_deep_se/characters/bill_scanlan)

_rivalry_

Berbrix, a sinister Atlantean priest, is hostile and antagonistic toward Bill Scanlan.

### [Bo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maracot_deep_se/characters/bo)

_rivalry_

Berbrix is an enemy to Bo, representing the hostile Atlantean priesthood opposing the outsiders.

### [Bill Scanlan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maracot_deep_se/characters/bill_scanlan)

_rivalry_

Berbrix, a sinister Atlantean priest, is hostile and antagonistic toward Bill Scanlan.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maracot_deep_se/chapters/v)

Scanlan's friend and confidant, helps demonstrate the radio receiver and is described as fat and jovial.

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