Kwatchi Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) While the Island of Turtles was uninhabited prior to Benjamin Morgan's arrival, there were signs that the indigenous tribes inn the South Prio Sea region had travelled there to hunt or during migrations. The most obvious indication was the carved idol of a giant sea turtle found on the beach. What it signified was unclear to the colonists, but it became a familiar touchstone to the residents of Tortuga. When one benefited from a stroke of good luck, many jokingly toasted "the Great Turtle God" in thanks. A little something I finally put together after spending a week staring at the completed beach base with a blank stare while bereft of inspiration. This build will be licensed as a Small Cultural property for the colony of Tortuga. Edited August 1, 2017 by Kwatchi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacob Nion Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) Good one! Great way to use the the lore from the island description. That must be the place were the natives of the surrounding islands used to sacrifice food offers, as it was mentioned in the original island text. Also very good job on the photography. Edited July 7, 2017 by Jacob Nion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Wolf Posted July 7, 2017 Great idea, and excellent execution with that turtle statue. Good use of that radar dish piece. I am a bit disturbed by the stone skull, though. What does it mean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted July 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Capt Wolf said: Great idea, and excellent execution with that turtle statue. Good use of that radar dish piece. I am a bit disturbed by the stone skull, though. What does it mean? Human sacrifices obviously (also paganistic rituals etc etc)! Hades priests will purge them too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwatchi Posted July 7, 2017 To quote a famously bearded Austrian, "Some times a cigar is just a cigar". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacob Nion Posted July 7, 2017 12 minutes ago, Kwatchi said: To quote a famously bearded Austrian, "Some times a cigar is just a cigar". Famous Austrian? My bet's on Schwarzenegger But really, a skull does not inevitably mean something bad or destructive. Especially in indigenous cultures it can be associated with a large variety of meanings; circle of life, fertility, or just a connection to deities. It is the crux of western thinking that we project our own interpretation of symbols on any foreign culture. On the other hand... a pirate nest just needs skulls by nature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayrlego Posted July 8, 2017 A very nicely done turtle idol, and a great idea for the settlement. Good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir Posted July 8, 2017 While it's a very simple scene, it has an incredible atmosphere. Somehow it just looks so tranquil with that lone monument. Great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
