The mini sub that appeared took my breath away. The inside was luxuriously furnished in velvets and exotic woods - and I was surprised to even find a pipe organ inside! I think that my jaw almost hit the floor I was in such shock. The man I spoke to on the telephone was not among the crew but of the sailors told me that he would greet me upon my arrival at the underwater sanctuary below. He also told me that the mini sub was named "The Nautilus 2" and the sailor at the helm informed me that it was named after a much larger vessel that my mysterious host once owned many years before. All of the sailors on the sub seemed to all be in awe of this enigmatic, secretive man that I was about to meet.
And when I met him I could understand why! He introduced himself as "Nemo" and told me that he was the owner of the vast underwater lair that I was in. He was a very striking man - tall and dark and of east Indian descent. He looked to me to be in his forties - which was odd when he told me that he knew my Great Grandfather! How could that be when he died forty years ago!?! But he assured me it was true and told me that my eyes were the "cold light blue of a glacier lake - just like his". This trip keeps getting stranger and stranger.
Nemo brought me to a beautiful sitting room filled with books and maps - all on the subject of The Lost World. He told me that he had visited this land once before long ago with my great grandfather and the journalist that was also mentioned in the journal - a Mr. Edward Malone. Apparently after my great-grandfather and Mr. Malone's initial visit to this bizarre land they returned and brought along Nemo - whom they had met along their travels.
Nemo showed me his office where he had his own journals chronicling their adventure.Then I noticed yet another beautiful pipe organ in the room and mentioned my astonishment at the one in his mini sub. Nemo smiled and told me that he had a fondness for the instrument and was very pleased when I informed him of my ability to play. He invited me to sit and I was happy to regale him with a few melodies that I had learned as a child sitting in front of the harpsichord. The handsome captain clapped and smiled - I think he enjoyed listening to someone else play although a far away look in his eye made me think that it reminded me of loved ones long lost.
I have to admit that I was truly captivated by both the man and the spectacular view through the windows of the rooms as he gave me a tour. When I mentioned how beautiful the sea life was he told me that the reason he had moved his sea base to Greenland was a mysterious creature that he believed to be related to one that had attacked his old submarine many years ago. He asked if I would like to see it and I was both thrilled and petrified at the thought. Of course I agreed to go...how could I pass up such a thrilling opportunity! I quickly changed and we headed back out on the Nautilus 2. I think that Nemo was slightly scandalized at my wetsuit - and maybe more than a little enamoured.
The diving suit that he procured for me did more than cover up any indecently exposed curves - I could barely move! He told me that it was necessary gear at this depth and that a trident was more effective against the beast he was going to show me instead of my wand and so I suited up and off we went.
The creature was petrifying! But I stayed brave (and close to Nemo) as we inspected its lair. Nemo called it a "Kraken" - naming it after the ancient maritime monster that destroyed ships and devoured sailors. By the time we got back to the ship I was shaking with fear!
Nemo served me a drink and told me that I would be facing creatures far more dangerous if I planned on continuing my journey to The Lost World. Once we docked he took me to a room filled with dioramas, terrariums and mounted trophies of the most astounding things! Dinosaurs!! He promised me that if I continued on that I would be encountering in full size what these scenes depicted in miniature. I assured him that I was up for the task. Sighing he handed me a map that directed me to the Amazon and the next step of my journey and wished me well - making me promise to come back and visit him if I were to make it out of there alive.
Green & Tan outfit - #044 Cosmic Steam
Brown Cuff Boots - #038 Rag Dgollz
Underwater Home Skybox - #035 S&S Clockworks
Library:
Victorian Pipe Couch - #005 Julia Collection
Magazines & Books - #056 Frosted Myst
Lost World Poster - #056 Frosted Myst
Ichtyosaurus & Mastodon Side Tables - #056 Frosted Myst
Lost World Geared Table Lamp - #037 {NS} Nadeau Shoppe!
Study:
Lost World Desk, Chair & Accessories - #097 Hearth & Home
Dinosaur Art Print - #097 Hearth & Home
Rug - #074 Arkenstone
Grandfather Steam Clock (tells time) - #009 Dragon Magick Wares
Steampunk Globe - #082 Bondar-Foehammer Aerosteam Co.
Pipe Organ - #082 Bondar-Foehammer Aerosteam Co.
Lost World Plaques - #048 Ankh Morpork
Krakens Lair & Trophy Room:
Steampunk Catsuit - #012 Cero Style
Staff of the Past's Future - #070 Jinxed Toys
The Lost World Terrarium - #060 Dark N Crazy
Lost World Diorama - #046 Cog & Grog
Mounted Trophy - #039 Bloodsmoore, Inc
Mesh Potted Plant - #104 Deep Blue Sea Designs
Nautilus & Scuba Gear (with Trident) - #046 Cog & Grog
The Kraken's Lair & Merbunny- #046 Cog & Grog
