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The episode  briefly sketches some of the post-D'ni history of the Cavern: its discovery by [[John Loftin]] and [[Elias Zandi]], the attempts at reconstruction under the stewardship of the [[DRC]], and then abandonment of the project. The episode ends in [[2025 CE|2025]] with the establishment of D'ni as a [[w:World Heritage site|World Heritage site]] under the guardianship of the United Nations. [[Beatrice Lang]] and [[Zarek Mazerowski]] of UNESCO Special Projects Unit come up with a plan to protect D'ni's secret, i.e. the existence of [[Linking Book|book]]s capable of linking to other worlds.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-lost-art/season-one-episodes/473287113675268/|title=Season One: Episodes|website=''The Lost Art'' Facebook group|access-date=June 5, 2021}}</ref>
The episode  briefly sketches some of the post-D'ni history of the Cavern: its discovery by [[John Loftin]] and [[Elias Zandi]], the attempts at reconstruction under the stewardship of the [[DRC]], and then abandonment of the project. The episode ends in [[2025 CE|2025]] with the establishment of D'ni as a [[w:World Heritage site|World Heritage site]] under the guardianship of the United Nations. [[Beatrice Lang]] and [[Zarek Mazerowski]] of UNESCO Special Projects Unit come up with a plan to protect D'ni's secret, i.e. the existence of [[Linking Book|book]]s capable of linking to other worlds.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-lost-art/season-one-episodes/473287113675268/|title=Season One: Episodes|website=''The Lost Art'' Facebook group|access-date=June 5, 2021}}</ref>


=== 1: A Crackpot Idea ===
=== A Crackpot Idea ===
'''Released: July 2, 2017'''
'''Released: July 2, 2017'''


In [[2040 CE|2040]], as Earth continues to be plagued by a series of disasters of unknown origin, the UN decides to send a small team of civilians and military support personnel to the Cavern. This team, under the leadership of Colonel [[Gabriel Collins]], are tasked with finding anything that might help the increasingly dire situation on the surface.
In [[2040 CE|2040]], as Earth continues to be plagued by a series of disasters of unknown origin, the UN decides to send a small team of civilians and military support personnel to the Cavern. This team, under the leadership of Colonel [[Gabriel Collins]], are tasked with finding anything that might help the increasingly dire situation on the surface.


=== 2: Through the Looking Glass ===
=== Through the Looking Glass ===
'''Released: July 22, 2017'''
'''Released: July 22, 2017'''


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Meanwhile back in the Cavern, Lukas and Katja help [[Henry Culver|Henry]] search boxes, during which [[Katja Lenček|Katja]] expresses dismay regarding some aspects of the [[D'ni (race)|D'ni]] culture.
Meanwhile back in the Cavern, Lukas and Katja help [[Henry Culver|Henry]] search boxes, during which [[Katja Lenček|Katja]] expresses dismay regarding some aspects of the [[D'ni (race)|D'ni]] culture.


=== 3: D'ni Dreaming ===
=== D'ni Dreaming ===
'''Released: August 4, 2017'''
'''Released: August 4, 2017'''


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Meanwhile Lukas takes Morgan to one of the [[neighborhood]]s, where a strange artifact has a disturbing and long-lasting effect on them.
Meanwhile Lukas takes Morgan to one of the [[neighborhood]]s, where a strange artifact has a disturbing and long-lasting effect on them.


=== 4: The Age of Writing ===
=== The Age of Writing ===
'''Released: December 8, 2017'''
'''Released: December 8, 2017'''


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Gabe tracks them down and berates them for their 'insane' theories. Meanwhile the discoveries of a reference book and the Teledahn descriptive book prompt Alex, Thomas and Gabe to begin experimenting with the D'ni art of writing.
Gabe tracks them down and berates them for their 'insane' theories. Meanwhile the discoveries of a reference book and the Teledahn descriptive book prompt Alex, Thomas and Gabe to begin experimenting with the D'ni art of writing.


=== 5: Sorrowful Songs ===
=== Sorrowful Songs ===
'''Released: December 24, 2017'''
'''Released: December 24, 2017'''


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== Season two ==
== Season two ==
=== 6: Pieces ===
=== Pieces ===
'''Released: December 24, 2018'''
'''Released: December 24, 2018'''


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Meanwhile Alex turns out to be alive, although he isn't quite sure about the intentions of the bahro who are looking after him. Episode Six also introduces several new characters to the story: Lt [[Holly Turner]], an engineer; [[Daniel Lev|Major Lev]], a medic; and [[Annie Tayrett]], a mysterious figure who follows Henry's team home from Kadish Tolesa, and who finds her way to the Great Zero, where Thomas assumes she's an engineer that Henry sent to help him.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/groups/3947257998658308/posts/4785536974830402/|title=Season Two Episodes|website=''The Lost Art'' Facebook group|access-date=December 25, 2021}}</ref>
Meanwhile Alex turns out to be alive, although he isn't quite sure about the intentions of the bahro who are looking after him. Episode Six also introduces several new characters to the story: Lt [[Holly Turner]], an engineer; [[Daniel Lev|Major Lev]], a medic; and [[Annie Tayrett]], a mysterious figure who follows Henry's team home from Kadish Tolesa, and who finds her way to the Great Zero, where Thomas assumes she's an engineer that Henry sent to help him.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/groups/3947257998658308/posts/4785536974830402/|title=Season Two Episodes|website=''The Lost Art'' Facebook group|access-date=December 25, 2021}}</ref>


=== 7: Labyrinths ===
=== Labyrinths ===
'''Released: July 20, 2019'''
'''Released: July 20, 2019'''


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When they return to the Cavern the team discover Gabe in the company of Beatrice Lang. In the Great Zero, Thomas tries to explain to Annie his research ideas, only to be interrupted by Henry and Gabe, who spoil Thomas' budding romance with unexpected news about Annie's true nature.
When they return to the Cavern the team discover Gabe in the company of Beatrice Lang. In the Great Zero, Thomas tries to explain to Annie his research ideas, only to be interrupted by Henry and Gabe, who spoil Thomas' budding romance with unexpected news about Annie's true nature.


=== 8: Schisms ===
=== Schisms ===
'''Released: November 27, 2019'''
'''Released: November 27, 2019'''


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The team in the Cavern are divided as regards what should happen to Annie. Gabe and Henry contact [[Martin Erb]], an AI specialist back on the base. Beatrice takes a trip through a linking book with Katja and then warns Zarek that things on the surface are deteriorating. She departs with Annie, and Henry tries to bring the Colonel up-to-date with the goings on in the Cavern during his absence.  
The team in the Cavern are divided as regards what should happen to Annie. Gabe and Henry contact [[Martin Erb]], an AI specialist back on the base. Beatrice takes a trip through a linking book with Katja and then warns Zarek that things on the surface are deteriorating. She departs with Annie, and Henry tries to bring the Colonel up-to-date with the goings on in the Cavern during his absence.  


=== 9: Reflections ===
=== Reflections ===
'''Released: December 29, 2019'''
'''Released: December 29, 2019'''


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Also in a reflective mood, Katja approaches Zarek seeking permission to write the story about her experiences in D'ni. Thomas unlocks a room in the Great Zero that contains some intriguing equipment. At a round-table meeting in the conference room, Zarek tells the team that the bahro are rumoured to have special abilities, which then provokes Lukas to wonder why the team isn't asking the bahro for help.
Also in a reflective mood, Katja approaches Zarek seeking permission to write the story about her experiences in D'ni. Thomas unlocks a room in the Great Zero that contains some intriguing equipment. At a round-table meeting in the conference room, Zarek tells the team that the bahro are rumoured to have special abilities, which then provokes Lukas to wonder why the team isn't asking the bahro for help.


=== 10: Revelations ===
=== Revelations ===
'''Released: May 30, 2020'''
'''Released: May 30, 2020'''


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Determined to seek help from the humans, Tiara and Chief of the Elders link with Alex back to the cavern. Zarek has another vision of [[Yeesha]], and in concert with the appearance of Tiara and Shorty, Morgan, Zarek and Lukas simultaneously realise the truth about the alien in the Egg, a revelation that provokes Tiara and Alex into a shared hallucination.
Determined to seek help from the humans, Tiara and Chief of the Elders link with Alex back to the cavern. Zarek has another vision of [[Yeesha]], and in concert with the appearance of Tiara and Shorty, Morgan, Zarek and Lukas simultaneously realise the truth about the alien in the Egg, a revelation that provokes Tiara and Alex into a shared hallucination.


=== 11: Transmigrations ===
=== Transmigrations ===
'''Released: November 7, 2020'''
'''Released: November 7, 2020'''


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== Season three ==
== Season three ==
=== 12: States of Possession ===
=== States of Possession ===
'''Released: June 5, 2021'''
'''Released: June 5, 2021'''


=== 13: Alternatives ===
=== Alternatives ===
'''Released: January 1, 2022'''
'''Released: January 1, 2022'''


=== 14: Intermezzo ===
=== Intermezzo ===
'''Released: June 18, 2022'''
'''Released: June 18, 2022'''


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