Project Throne: Throne of The Scorpion Queen

Episode 4 of Season 4 is out and this is my fourth throne.

Name: Throne of The Scorpion Queen

Regalia: Double Scimitars

Totem Animals: Scorpion (one red, one black)

Description:

Inspired by the Egyptian deity, Serket, this throne lies in the scorching land of desert sand. It is guarded by a common animal that dwells in the harsh environment of the desert - the scorpion. With its durable skin and venomous sting, the critter is an ideal animal guardian to the throne. Additionally, there are two critters protecting the throne. One lurks and patrols to ensure the safeguard of the seat. Using its predatory nature, it will attack anybody who dares to come close. Even those who manage to elude the anthropod's detection, the red scorpion hangs on top of the throne keeping a watchful eye on any trespassers. Some say that scorpion is the goddess herself. 

One must understand that Serket is the goddess of healing poisonous bites and stings. As I mentioned, in desert, scorpions and snakes roam the land. Some of the most potent venom came from these critters. Thus, Serket was reverenced as she could assist healers by absorbing the poison from unlucky passerbys. In her murals, she is depicted as a woman with a scorpion on top as a headdress.

Given the deleterious condition of the throne, one can imagine that only the most worthy one may sit on the throne. Indeed, the two adorned scimitars symbolize divinity or divine power as a reference to the goddess. Such powerful status cannot be wrongfully blessed upon those who are unworthy. Serket is very particular about who holds the power of the throne as those who sit on the throne will possess the likeness of her powers, which can be disastrous on the wrong hands. Thus, most of those venture to sit on the throne either die from poisoning or being burned by divine fire. Serket finds this somewhat amusing but it's getting dull after a few centuries.

Pieces of this set derives from Pharoah's Quest series no. 7306. Initially, I did not intend to make it Serket's throne but rather a simple desert throne. However, once I added the scorpion as a mantle, it was more fitting to dedicate the throne to her instead. The sand is real desert sand that can be bought from pet stores. I have two geckos to take care of and they need the sand. By far, I love this throne the most because it seems like the most simple yet meaningful throne I have built so far. 

With that, I have come to the end of the post. Stay tune for more thrones and my other posts in the future. 

"The Dothraki follow only the strong."