"The grootslang, which features in South African mythology, is a type of gigantic serpent with the trunk, tusks, and ears of an elephant. These monsters are believed to have been created by the gods themselves at the beginning of the world. However, the gods realized they made a terrible mistake by making something so vicious, strong, and insatiably hungry. They decided to split the grootslangs into two separate creatures: the elephant and the snake. One grootslang escaped and is said to live in Richtersveld in South Africa, deep within a cave filled with diamonds and jewels."
It would've been more realistic if I colored all the gems the same or similar, but I often feel compelled to use more variety than that. Still, looking back, I wish I'd used a different color than bright yellow for that one cluster.