Fighting superstition was not their challenge. The Fontonajo geologists were well educated, knowing as much as any other
scholar that there are no such things as sea serpents.

Prospecting at the rocky cliffs of the island they called "La Sombra", in direct vicinity to the newly founded settlement of Trador,
lead by brave MAESTRO pioneers, was not an easy task. The salt and moist air made their job tough, yet they expected to
find some massively interesting ores. No doubt this was one of the more creative ways. In the Fontonajo Mining Headquarters
they had already started about how to setup a real mine at the cliffs.

Yet still they had to find some rare minerals first, to make those efforts even worth considering. At least the large northern bay
of LaSombra where Trador was located as well gave them some protection from the weather.

 

 

 

Island #: 13 Claimed by Eslandola
Nickname: The Shadow
Geographical Features: This Island has a natural bay ideal for a trading post. The island is well guarded by steep rocky coasts
on most sides, and the water is deep.
Rumors: More than one sailor has independently reported seeing a massive black shadow in the sea circling around the island. The
more suspicious of sailors suspect this is a sea monster, or sea monsters, lurking beneath the foam to swallow their ships whole, while
the more academic postulate this could be a school of fish, indicating good fishing waters, or even a pod of whales, drawn to this island
for unknown reasons. Nevertheless, sailors, and the natives, have avoided this island.

Edited October 19, 20168 yr by Elostirion

Fine MOC!
 

That is one crazy mining method! Good luck to their endeavors. 
I am really impressed with how the water turned out. The black plate under the clear gives it a nice look especially per the islands description.

That is a wild way to prospect, but I like it! I love the lowered platform. Great water effect with the shadow, and good rock wall as well. Great build! 

Of course sea serpents don't exist. At least no sane eye witnesses have survived to tell the tale...

Somehow I'm waiting for something to burst out of that lovely water and devour the prospectors whole.....

Good Luck!!!