Monday, September 8, 2008

Dantooine: Platform & Ruin

-2548 6344, elevation 16. A mortuary platform, 2,5m. above ground. The platform is oriented 50° W. While the structure is in agreement with Dantari crafts, wooden plugs underline greater crafting capabilities in Dantari culture. The platform overlooks a lake.

On the platform, a humanoid skeleton, lying on a blanket or on ashes. Toward his feet, a weapon rack.

Surrounding the platform, a large paddock with a totem. The totem is similar to the ones found at the Force Crystal Hunter's Cave and may be used to ward off passerby.

The platform's proximity from the lake may be symbolic of the passing of the soul, journeying to the netherworld. Also the number of weapons left on the rack (3) may hold a symbolic value. Finally, the construction of the totem should be taken into consideration: two bones, then four bones, then a final bone holding a makeshift leather banner. On top of the totem there's a set of two large horns.

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