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Plot Summary

Discover the lost island of Atlantis.

Sean Steifel is a junior accountant living a quiet life in San Francisco, California. But when his adventurous sister, Maggie, disappears and is presumed dead, Sean leaves the life he knows behind to uncover the truth about her disappearance. Along with a man with a mysterious past, an archaeologist who studies lost languages, and his two best friends, Sean discovers Maggie traveled back in time to Atlantis using an ancient device called the Eye of Trileon.

Together, the five embark on a treacherous journey across the world and to the time of Atlantis on a quest to find Maggie and bring her home, all while attempting to evade the ruthless Dmitri Pavlov, who wishes to use the knowledge of Atlantis to increase his own wealth and power. To make matters worse, Sean has a mere twenty-eight days to find his sister and return home before Atlantis vanishes into legend.

The Eye of Trileon explores a young man's epic journey as he and his friends travel 3,500 years into the past to search bronze-age Greece and the mythical island of Atlantis. What begins as a quest to locate his sister quickly becomes a struggle to survive in an unfamiliar world with danger lurking around every corner. With the assistance of Airlea, a headstrong Atlantean priestess with seemingly mystical powers, Sean discovers who he truly is and what is important in his life.

Character Biographies

Sean Steifel is a 24 year old junior accountant living in San Francisco, California. His best friends are Chloe Elson and Jasper Emerson. He happily lives a quiet life devoid of adventure. He is a hard worker who cares a great deal for his family and friends. His sister, Maggie, disappeared nine months ago and he has been searching and attempting to find out her last whereabouts. He soon embarks on a quest through time to the lost island of Atlantis to locate her, where he discovers who he is and what is truly important in his life.

Chloe is the best friend of Sean and Jasper. Somewhat of a bookworm, she is currently in a university program that combines a law degree with a doctorate in psychology. She chose this degree path in order to keep her career options open. She is warm and friendly, and will do anything for her friends. She fears going to Atlantis, but wants to help Sean if she can.

Jasper is the best friend of Sean and Chloe. He loves sports, especially basketball, which he has played the majority of his life. He makes jokes constantly, often at the expense of his friends or those he meets. His is lighthearted and rarely allows things to get him down. He relishes the idea of risking life and limb to travel to Atlantis, and jumps at the opportunity to join Sean.

At 27, Maggie is the older sister of Sean. She is a thrill-seeker and adventurer who travels the world in search of artifacts and treasure, oftentimes by less than legal means. She has dedicated her life to discovering previously unknown ancient history. Maggie finds joy and humor in the little things, and laughs often. She is dating Chase Fiore, whom she met nine years earlier. She and Chase were last seen in Antarctica, where they used the Eye of Trileon.

Chase is dating Maggie, who took him away from a promising career in electrical engineering after he met her nine years ago. He dropped out of his graduate program to travel around the world with her. He is willing to protect Maggie with his life as they search for adventure and ancient artifacts. He and Maggie were last seen in Antarctica with the Eye of Trileon.

Thomas is a wealthy scholar and archaeologist living in Savannah, Georgia. He studies lost and obscure languages. He graciously accepts Sean and his friends into his home and assists them with the translation of documents that once belonged to Maggie.


Airlea is an Atlantean. She is an innkeeper and priestess with seemingly mystical powers who helps Sean with his quest. She is headstrong, yet kindhearted, with nearly as many secrets as she seems to have enemies. She will rarely back down from a fight, which can get her into trouble.

Referred to only as Sinclair, he has a mysterious past with potential ties to Dmitri Pavlov. Maggie hired him to protect them in Antarctica, and he later helps Sean on his quest. Sinclair's true agenda is not known and it is uncertain if he can be trusted.

Dmitri is ruthless, wealthy and powerful. He has hired a team of mercenaries to help him reach Atlantis, and he will not hesitate to kill anyone who stands in his way. Through Atlantis, he wants to obtain more wealth and power.

Sofia is a deadly ex-Russian intelligence agent who was recruited by Dmitri. She is Dmitri's right hand and assists him with his most vital tasks.

Cleobis is Airlea's brother. He is a Royal Guard in the main city of Atlantis who ensures the safely of the kings, priests and politicians.

What is
The Eye of Trileon?

The Eye of Trileon is an ancient device built in Atlantis. When used in a specific location in the world and on the correct day of the year, the Eye of Trileon can transport its user back 3,500 years to the lost island of Atlantis, but at a great cost. The Eye must be surrendered upon one’s arrival or Atlantis will be destroyed in twenty-eight days. However, without it, there is no way to return home and the traveler will be trapped in 1,500 BCE.
The Eye of Trileon is a round, silver-colored disk with a deep blue crystal in the center’s opening. Both sides of the disk can spin around the axis and small lines are etched one centimeter apart on either side of the seam. Two lines, which are slightly longer than the others, must be aligned before it can be utilized. Atlantean writing is engraved on both sides of the device explaining how to use it.

Translation of the top:
Trileon is a place of peace and knowledge. The map will show the city. The heat will reveal the path. Using the key will bring Atlantis to the traveler, and the traveler to Atlantis.

Translation of the bottom:
To discover Atlantis, use this key. When aligned, the face must follow the sun five times. It must then follow the path less traveled three times. Follow the sun twice more and the light will be revealed.

The Eye is the only artifact known to exist from Atlantis and it demonstrates the knowledge and skills of her people.

The Kings of
Atlantis

According to the Dialogue of Critias, Poseidon, the god of the sea, married a mortal woman, named Cleito. Together, they birthed five sets of twin sons. The first born, named Atlas, was given the entire island of Atlantis. Each subsequent child was given a smaller section of land, and they all became the kings of Atlantis.
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When deliberating, Atlas was given the majority vote. This rule continued down the line of descendants. The original kings of Atlantis are listed below by sets of twins:
Atlas Amperes Mneseus Elasippus Azaes
Eumelus Evaemon Autochthon Mestor Diaprepes
In The Eye of Trileon, Atlantis has existed for four thousand, eight hundred years. Each of the current kings rules an equal portion of the main city, in addition to the outlying lands. Each king is represented by a different color and animal crest. Although the descendant of Atlas still has more power than any individual king, his identity is unknown to any except for the kings. In private meetings and decisions, he has a stronger vote than any of the other kings.

In no known relation to the above kings, the current kings are listed below with their crest and color:
Androcles Bull Sage Kleon Fox Brown
Nikodemos Mammoth Light Blue Pyrrhus Boar Red
Neleus Lion Dark Blue Hermokrates Crane Yellow
Iobates Snake Grey Aesop Bear Orange
Porfinio Crocodile Purple Trileon Wolf Dark Green