Whilst Dr. Grekov and his graduate assistant Arnold begin their research on the Amusco Codex, Dr. Haas and Father Kane search for clues about a link between the Mekryats and a one missing Henry Stanley. Antonia goes to Scotland Yard in order to retrieve her beloved gun.
Whilst the Dreamlands Express speeds along the mysterious dreamscape, the Investigators are acquainted with their fellow Passengers over a formal dinner.
After awakening in a dream-like land, the Investigators follow Grekov's lead, board a mysterious dream-train, and are exposed to the strangeness and splendor it has to offer.