The Enceladus Mines have existed for over one million Earth years. Under the cap of ice that’s picked up on satellite, beyond the plumes that freeze in the air from the sub degree surface-temperatures, you will find a world that can be traversed in a day. About the distance from Philadelphia to Chicago, is the distance traveled, to reach Minerva’s Point. The gems found here are only second to the quantities of gold. Intricate caves have been drilled out, and accidents occur on the daily. The material is designed for imminent collapse, however, the bounty is too valuable to discard.
And so, you can imagine, the inhabitants responsible for mining this zone pray to the spirits that watch over the region. If you pray, and offer a tenth of what you extract as a form of tithing, it seems your chances of survival greatly increase. The gems you see remain there for a reason.
No one dares touch them.
Survive for three years in these conditions, and you’ll be transferred to the clammy side of Merc…