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Prisoner Cages

Prisoner Cages

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Prisoner cages are small enclosed pens meant to contain a person or being. Often they are constructed of metal, but other sturdy material such as stone or wood may be more world-appropriate. Fictional prisoner cages are often found in locations like dungeons or affixed to vehicles like wagons. These cages can be locked and may require a key to open. They are home to captured royalty, criminals, and skeletal remains.

Synonyms: cells
Example Mythonyms: iron cells

Archetypes

Hanging Cages
Dungeon Cells

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