One of the massive pumps that kept the Samson Pit in #SanktAndreasberg - once the deepest mine in the world - free of water.

Since learning more about historical #mining , I have come to the conclusion that the typical "old mine" dungeon complex in #DnD and other #ttrpg don't give enough thought on how to keep the water out.

#history #engineering #Harz
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It's all fun and games until the party wizard accidentally dispels the thousand-year-old waterproofing spells.

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