Project Throne: Mariana Throne

(Note: Sorry for the delay of the Throne Project post. I was too busy forgetting to write it last week so I will feature two thrones this week. We will start out with this one first,  Mariana Throne.)




Name: Mariana Throne


Regalia: Trident


Totem Animal: Clam






Description:

Just looking at its name, you know this throne based on undersea theme. Deep in the trenches of the vast ocean, the Mariana Throne lays there in its majestic structure. Enough sunlight from the surface world gleams on the golden ornaments of the throne. It is also just enough for a few marine flora to decorate the seat, giving the throne a sense of serenity as the plants sway along with the light ocean current.

In spite of its calm tranquility, this throne beckons a powerful relic - the Trident. This regalia is more than a decorative item. Those who possess this control the ocean. This includes the animals and plants living in it, the ability to control water current and the ability to summon a devastating typhoon or cyclone, you name it.

To illustrate its power, just observe the throne itself. It's filled with remnants of past disasters. From the skull of inquisitive diver who stumbled upon the royal seat to the ship's wheel above the throne that was once a piece of a sturdy cruiser, the throne is an epitome of unimaginable power of the seven seas. The Greek pillars at the top divulge its origin. Some surmise it's the legacy of the God, Poseidon. Hence, it explains the trident and the power.

For the totem animal, a simple clam was chosen. While there is not much sight to behold, the bivalve is an indicator of the throne's durability and strength. It can withstand severe environment and yet grow tremendously in size. Given its sturdy characteristics, it sits there idly like the throne and waits for those brave enough to find it. The thing is, underneath the throne, there is a pile of treasure, rummaged from all those sunken pirate ships. As a metaphor to the throne, only those who are strong to pry it open deserves the pearl inside,

In the process of coming up with something to build, I came across my old ship parts. This part is the stern of a really old LEGO set and not wanting to waste a potentially good piece, I started putting stuff on it to see what it will turn out.

It slowly turned into a beautiful throne so I decided to turn it into a piece for my Throne project.


Lastly, "We Do Not Sow" - House Greyjoy.