Eric, also known as the Phantom of the Opera, is a fictional character from Gaston Leroux's novel "The Phantom of the Opera" and subsequent adaptations, including the famous musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The setting in which Eric, the Phantom, is depicted as living is the iconic and mysterious underground lair beneath the Paris Opera House.
The lair is situated deep below the grandiose Paris Opera House, hidden from the eyes of the general public. It is a labyrinthine network of catacombs, chambers, and passageways, creating an eerie and claustrophobic atmosphere. The lair itself is a reflection of Eric's troubled psyche, a sanctuary he has crafted for himself due to his physical deformities and his self-imposed isolation from the world.
The Phantom's dwelling is often described as a macabre and gothic place, filled with an array of peculiar objects and artifacts. Candles and dim lighting cast eerie shadows on the walls, adding to the sense of mystery and darkness. The air is heavy with an otherworldly ambiance, and the sound of water dripping and echoes reverberating through the chambers adds to the haunting atmosphere.
Within the lair, Eric has created his own private domain, including a bedroom and a workshop. The workshop is where he spends countless hours creating his elaborate stage sets, masquerade costumes, and his infamous musical compositions. It is adorned with various musical instruments, drafts of unfinished compositions, and shelves filled with books and manuscripts, showcasing his artistic genius and obsession with music.
Despite its eerie and foreboding nature, the underground lair also holds a certain allure and enchantment. It serves as a refuge for Eric, a place where he can escape the judgment and rejection of society and indulge in his passion for music and art. However, it is also a prison of his own making, trapping him in a world of solitude and unrequited love.
The setting of Eric's lair beneath the Paris Opera House has become an integral part of the Phantom of the Opera's iconic imagery, contributing to the enduring fascination and intrigue surrounding this tragic character.
What is included:
Poser/Daz ERC Figures:
Burial Chamber
Multi-item preset
Phantom Lair Full Preset
Props and Smart Props:
Structures:
Front Door
Balustrade
Living Platform Left and Right
Plank
Column Mockup
Scenic Stairs
Tombstones 4x
Furniture
Home Organ
Organ Bench
Dining Table
Chair
Carpet
Table Cloth
Chandelier Long
Chandelier Short
Candelabra Floor
Candelabra Table
Discarded Coulisses:
Court
Forest
Fortress
Garden
Chamber
Landscape
Park
Throne Room
Woods
Materials:
Iray for Daz Studio Items
PBR/Specular for Poser items with metals
superfly candle flames for poser 11 and up
ambient candle flames for older posers
iray light emmmitors candle flames for Daz studio
Lights
Chandelier Longer, Short Point Light
Candelabras Floor, Table Point Lights
(darker and lighter for Poser)
Up to 4kx4k and textures suitable for closeups, Unpacked Runtime/Library Size: 230 MB.
suitable for animations. Original Design.
Software: Poser 10 / Poser Pro 2014 +, Poser Pro 11, DAZ Studio 4 With IRAY, Poser 12, Poser 13
