This idea began at d20pfsrd where it says "A Grotto is a naturally or artificially shaped cave in which people can live. Compared to a standard cave, a Grotto will usually boast features that make habitation more pleasant, such as door-sized openings, access to neighboring caves or water, … ."
The idea for the Liches Lair being on the back of a sea turtle is so that the phylactery can be in the middle of the ocean without needing to be at the bottom of the ocean. After all trying to find a tiny object, even a magical one, in the vast ocean would be near impossible. The lich trying to do rebuild its spellbook, wardrobe, and magical accoutrements underwater is almost as difficult.
That is why having a mobile stronghold would be preferable. Having an obvious wizards tower on the back of a sea turtle sort of negates the phylactery being near impossible to find.
The idea of Zaratans having trees and rocks on their shells is not new nor uncommon. Most pictures of Zaratans show greenery upon its shell. In such an area of natural growth, the idea of an artificially created cave to contain the rooms is not unrealistic.
Also, the artificially created caves would provide a great way to camouflage the some of the rooms. Some things, like the dock, would not need to be camouflaged. The dock because it is going to be temporary and the others because... See Part 3!
The other reason for the grotto build is so that the rooms are water-tight if the Zaratan decides to submerge itself. Especially for the forge, repositories, storage, and woodworking station.
Note: I will do my best to post the Liches Lair every Thursday.
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