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Sanctuaries

Sanctuaries

ELEMENT │ PLACE

Sanctuaries are sacred places that offer protection from outside threats. In fantasy worlds these may be areas of peaceful respite where undead and demonic forces cannot enter. In game-oriented worlds they may be locations where players can save their progress, rest, or heal. Sanctuaries may be part of a church or temple, or castle, or may be found in extensive catacombs, crypts & mausoleums, and graveyards.

Synonyms: sanctum
Example Mythonyms: Sanctum of the Calming Dawn

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