Daughter of the Sea

The story unfolds in a contemporary setting that blends drones, submarines, and advanced AI with a mythic lineage tied to Captain Nemo. Historical echoes of 19th-century voyages inform modern conflicts over Nemo's inventions. The narrative moves between real locations and the imagined Lincoln Island as a battleground for control of Nemo's tech.

Harding-Pencroft Academy sits on a remote bluff along the southern California coast, a marine sciences boarding school. The end-of-year trials unfold on the school yacht Varuna near the fictional city of San Alejandro, before the students sail into open sea. Their journey leads them to Lincoln Island, the hidden refuge where Nemo's legacy resists oblivion and a sentient Nautilus sleeps beneath the lagoon.

🗝️ Legacy

Captain Nemo's long shadow drives the actions of both schools and individuals, framing the rivalry as a struggle over how to use his inventions. The Nautilus represents power that must be governed, not exploited. Ana, as Nemo's descendant, must decide how to unlock or safeguard these technologies for the greater good.

🧭 Leadership

Ana steps into command under grave threat, balancing courage with responsibility and ethical duty. The story emphasizes decisive action under pressure, mentorship from Hewett, and the weight of ancestral expectations guiding her choices.

⚔️ Conflict

A long-running feud between Harding-Pencroft and Land Institute erupts into full-sea warfare, including abductions and treachery. The stakes extend beyond personal glory to the fate of Nemo's technology and its impact on global power balance.

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

The Nautilus is an advanced, nearly sentient AI that challenges human control and ethics. Its presence deepens the mystery surrounding Nemo's inventions and raises questions about guardianship versus exploitation in times of crisis.