[Continues an intermittent series of renders loosely based on Stephen Hunt's Jackelian series of novels. Except for a few references, the series is not directly from the novels, but the images might evoke some characters and some events.] "My steamman friend and I are seeking passage to the dark isle." "You've picked the mortal right boat then. Welcome aboard, good sirs. We're waiting on one more passenger and cargo but we'll be underway by midnight." This render moves the story along but the brighter lighting of the lanterns is meant to overshadow the more dimly lit greeting in the foreground. The Commodore, an imposing figure, is the center of attention, but he is the subject of many rumors and we can't help but notice the armed and watchful crew. The gentleman is SAV Lynn with the Regency outfit and Jai Hair from DAZ.. The steamman is built from the RDNA Steam armor, the Arcebus Torpedo, and Jonnte's Steampunk Protective Mask and Steampunk Hat. The rifle is Cybertenko's Lewis Rifle. The Commodore is Thomas, dialed up to add some weight, M4 Beard Plus, and Jai Hair, all from DAZ, and the Marlon Brando cap from Vanishing Point. The outfit is from ADH3D's American Revolution Soldiers and the sword from the US Cavalry Pack. The crew members are Q-Girl with Q-Hair (Slide3D) in Jonnte's Mrs. Solo outfit and Mateo (WildDesigns) the Master Skull Cap hair and Mr. Solo outfit, both armed with my Pepperbox pistol. The oil lamps are from Cybertenko's Legendary Lanterns. The u-boat is my Privateer. The buildings in the background are from Roland58's Old Quay. Zoe is now and forever the Millennium Cat.