16. The Sunken Atlantis Coral Castle
Introduction
Submerged beneath the ocean waves, the Sunken Atlantis Coral Castle is a breathtaking aquatic metropolis built from prismarine, sea lanterns, and vibrant living coral reefs teeming with marine life.
What This Idea Means
Designed for underwater explorers, this castle thrives beneath the ocean surface. It utilizes water breathing mechanics to create a dry, breathable interior dome surrounded by glowing marine gardens.
How to Make It
- Step 1: Clear a deep ocean monument area or build a custom underwater dome using sponges and glass.
- Step 2: Construct majestic archways and columns using prismarine, dark prismarine, and sea lanterns.
- Step 3: Decorate exterior walls with fan corals, brain corals, tube corals, and sea pickles for a riot of underwater color.
- Step 4: Build grand throne rooms flooded with water or drained with conduits providing permanent Water Breathing.
- Step 5: Anchor majestic shipwrecks and sunken treasure vaults to the castle’s outer foundation.
Tips and Variations
- Lighting: Sea lanterns embedded in floors and pillars provide an enchanting blue-green marine glow.
- Wildlife: Surround the castle with schools of tropical fish and dolphins attracted by conduits.
Materials Needed
- Prismarine & Dark Prismarine
- Sea Lanterns & Conduits
- Brain, Bubble, & Tube Coral Blocks
- Sea Pickles
- Glass Domes