Mounts of Mayhem: Taming the Nautilus

In Episode 102 of Realm News, "The Nautilus," The Dark Lord delves into the fascinating world of both the real-life nautilus and its new Minecraft counterpart from the "Mounts of Mayhem" update. After an engaging poll time segment discussing community reactions to the latest Minecraft features, The Dark Lord explores the nautilus as a living fossil, its evolutionary history, unique biological traits, and current threats to its survival. Transitioning into the Minecraft realm, the episode covers exciting gameplay elements like the rideable nautilus, zombie nautilus, and the powerful conduit crafted from nautilus shells. Join The Dark Lord for an episode packed with intriguing facts, community insights, and Minecraft lore!patreon.com/RealmNewsWork CitedGeere, Duncan. “Nautilus Shell.” Minecraft.net, Minecraft, 16 Oct. 2023, www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/nautilus-shell. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.“Heart of the Sea – Minecraft Wiki.” Minecraft Wiki, 2023, minecraft.wiki/w/Heart_of_the_Sea. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.https://www.facebook.com/thoughtcodotcom. “Fascinating Nautilus Facts.” ThoughtCo, 2019, www.thoughtco.com/fascinating-facts-about-the-nautilus-2291853.Minecraft Survival. “Reddit - the Heart of the Internet.” Reddit.com, 2025, www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft_Survival/comments/1ns3gj7/do_you_like_mounts_of_mayhem/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button. Accessed 30 Sept. 2025.Minecraft2. “Reddit - the Heart of the Internet.” Reddit.com, 2025, www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft2/comments/1ns3hz3/do_you_like_mounts_of_mayhem/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button. Accessed 30 Sept. 2025.Monterey Bay Aquarium. “Chambered Nautilus.” Montereybayaquarium.org, 2020, www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/animals-a-to-z/chambered-nautilus.“Nautilus – Minecraft Wiki.” Minecraft Wiki, 2025, minecraft.wiki/w/Nautilus#Adult. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.“Nautilus Armor – Minecraft Wiki.” Minecraft Wiki, 2025, minecraft.wiki/w/Nautilus_Armor.NOAA Fisheries. “Chambered Nautilus | NOAA Fisheries.” Noaa.gov, 2018, www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/chambered-nautilus.Realm News. “Reddit - the Heart of the Internet.” Reddit.com, 2025, www.reddit.com/r/RealmNews/comments/1ns3fes/do_you_like_mounts_of_mayhem/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button. Accessed 30 Sept. 2025.“Save the Nautilus | A Conservation Organization.” Savethenautilus.com, 2025, savethenautilus.com. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. “What Is a Nautilus?” Noaa.gov, 2013, oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/nautilus.html.“Zombie Nautilus – Minecraft Wiki.” Minecraft Wiki, 2025, minecraft.wiki/w/Zombie_Nautilus. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.