NoSmoky Mountains

Located several miles from Cape Suzette, the NoSmoky Mountains are a series of isolated rock columns separated by forested valleys. Many, many years ago, the NoSmoky region was heavy with volcanic activity, concentrated mainly in the tallest peaks of the mountain range. Fortunately, all of the active volcanoes in the area have since shut down, allowing the NoSmoky region to develop lush forest growth.

The peacefulness and solitude of the NoSmoky Mountains makes it the perfect spot for quiet thinking. Khan Industries inventor Buzz has taken advantage of the NoSmokies' tranquility to construct his own private "thinking spot" within one of the area's now-dormant volcanoes. Outfitted with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, Buzz's cavern retreat allows him to escape the pressures of Khan Tower and concentrate solely on his inventions. To guarantee his privacy, the forest around Buzz's secret retreat is riddled with elaborate automated boobytraps designed by Buzz himself.

The appearance of a giant bear trap or mechanized hands armed with a huge tennis racquet means that you have just stumbled into the vicinity of Professor Buzz's secret retreat in the NoSmoky Mountains. Familiar with the area for a long time, Buzz found the calming atmosphere of the NoSmokies the ideal cure for frazzled nerves and jumbled thoughts. When he reached the position of Khan Industries' chief inventor, Buzz planted his very own private laboratory in the center of a burned-out volcanic peak — a thinking spot where he could unwind and dream up new inventions, free from workplace hassles.


Right: One of Professor Buzz's sophisticated security devices.

Determined to keep snoops and spies from disrupting his top-secret work, Buzz has placed automated defenses in the forest floor and tree canopy to drive away troublemakers. So effective are these robotic traps that Buzz pays visitors virtually no heed, but he will disarm the devices if he expects company.

A tunnel entrance to Buzz's secluded laboratory lies beneath a camouflage mat within the trap zone; unwitting persons may stumble upon the opening by accident and unceremoniously drop in for a visit. Other, less painful means of entry are also available, known to invited guests and Buzz himself.

The chimney-like central cavern of the mountain, opening to the sky, serves as the main work area. Buzz stores scientific equipment, castoff inventions, and miscellaneous junk in the numerous caves adjoining the spacious laboratory chamber. In seclusion, Buzz tinkers with devices and scribbles down thoughts and inspirations; the professor claims that some of his best ideas came to him during vacations here, away from Khan Tower.

Left: Buzz, conjuring up new ideas in his NoSmoky Mountain getaway.

Below: Some of the assorted clutter occupying Buzz's workshop.