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
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