Polaris and the Goddess Glorian
The narrative follows Minos, the Sardanian king, aboard the cruiser _Minnetonka_, as he grapples with memories of his lost kingdom while journeying toward America with his bride, Lady Memene. Their voyage takes a dramatic turn when they discover a man floating on wreckage in the South Atlantic, clad in a mysterious, gleaming suit of armor. The crew rescues him, revealing he is alive despite being submerged, thanks to a peculiar breathing apparatus. As the ship faces a violent storm, the stranger's presence incites superstitions among the crew, leading to tensions and fears of disaster. Amidst the chaos, the ship suffers catastrophic damage, and the crew's situation becomes dire. The stranger, initially mute, eventually speaks, promising to save the crew as the ship sinks. He leaps into the sea, leaving the others to confront their fate. The story intertwines themes of survival, mystery, and the supernatural, as the characters navigate their perilous circumstances and the enigmatic nature of the stranger, who embodies both hope and dread. The narrative culminates in a dramatic confrontation with fate, as the crew faces the abyss, leaving their destinies uncertain.
By Charles B. Stilson · First published 1923 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 10 chapters · 90,171 words
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On the bridge of the cruiser _Minnetonka_ stood Minos, the Sardanian king, staring southward in the wake of the ship, southward where his lost, dead kingdom lay buried under the soft, cruel snows beyond the unchartered antarctic seas. Ahead of the ship, full of promise, full of hope, was America. For the _Minnetonka_ had rounded the Horn that morning and was on her long straight course for the port of home.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Charles B. Stilson
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Romance
- Length: 90,171 words
- Structure: 10 chapters, 1,618 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The story orbits around 'Polaris', a futuristic world, which indicates elements of science fiction.
- Adventure — The protagonist undertakes a journey in an alien environment, thus categorizing it as an adventure story.
- Fantasy — The book features a mystical entity named 'Goddess Glorian', signifying elements of fantasy.
- Action — Parts of the plot comprises of compelling sequences of potential violent conflict, indicating a strong action influence.
Tags
fantasy · adventure · mythology · goddess · cosmic · hero's journey · magic · celestial · quest · good vs evil · world-building · supernatural
Contents
- THE GOLDEN STRANGER
- THE LONG BLACK ROAD TO ADLAZ
- THE KING JUDGES
- "DEAD MEN ARE BEHIND US"
- WHERE THE ILLIA MEETS THE SEA
- ZOAR OF THE AMALOCS
- POLARIS MAKES HIS CHOICE
- BEL-AR HEARS THE DRUMS
- THE COMING OF THE BEASTS
- THE GODDESS GLORIAN'S DECREE