The Theory of the Isolated Plateau
Plot & Structure
Events
- •Summerlee delivers a lecture confirming the plateau's prehistoric ecosystem.
- •Malone reveals that names and locations have been altered in the published accounts to prevent followers.
- •Lord John Roxton reveals the plateau's volcanic vents contain blue clay and diamonds.
Origin
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Tension
- •The risk of a second expedition being motivated by greed rather than science.
External
- •The threat of prospectors and hunters 'vulgarizing' the plateau.
Internal
- •The explorers' conflict between scientific transparency and the desire to protect their 'dreamland'.
Sequence
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Worldbuilding
- •The plateau's geological nature as a 'volcanic vent' is linked to the presence of diamonds.
Status Changes
- •The plateau is transformed from a scientific mystery to a potential 'De Beers' style treasure trove.
Narrative Summary
The theory is proven correct beyond all doubt, but the explorers decide to obscure the plateau's location to protect it. They alter names and coordinates to ensure the 'dreamland' remains isolated from modern vulgarization.
Timeline Event Ids
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Affected Entity Ids
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