atrus

Atrus is a fictional character in the Myst video game series and related works, created by Rand and Robyn Miller for Cyan Worlds. He is a master writer of the D’ni civilization who composes linking books that connect to other Ages, enabling travel between worlds.

In the Myst canon, Atrus is the son of Gehn, the husband of Catherine, and the father of Sirrus and Achenar. He dedicates himself to the preservation of knowledge and the ethical use of the linking art. The storylines depict his efforts to guide and protect his family and to repair the damage caused by the misuse of their writings.

Atrus appears as a central figure in Myst and its sequels, as well as in related novels such as The Book of Atrus, which expands on his life and the world of the D’ni. His writings and Ages form the foundation of the series’ exploration of exploration, curiosity, and responsibility.

In reception, Atrus is viewed as a pivotal figure within the Myst mythos, embodying the franchise’s core themes. The concept of linking books and Ages has become a defining element of the series, with Atrus often cited as the archetypal writer of worlds.