The Sanctum

Overview

The Sanctum occupies the upper section of The Monolith, the Ordis Bastion. It is a labyrinthine library housing the collected knowledge of Asgartha.

Structure

The Sanctum is a ziggurat of tiers and intertwined platforms, connected by corridors, secret passages, stairs, air vents, and alcoves. Thousands of shelves line the walls from floor to ceiling, containing books, grimoires, scrolls, and compilations. A cohort of archivists maintains and classifies these materials.

Functional Areas

Scriptoria: Scribes record new discoveries and accounts on paper or parchment.

Consultation Halls: Vaulted halls with benches where visitors peruse requested works. Librarians assist in locating specific materials through registers and indexes.

Archives: Vertical storage sections requiring constant maintenance as archivists access books at various heights.

Technology

The Axiom have installed Kelon-powered presses in isolated rooms to assist scribes. Kelon lanterns are replacing candles. A mobile mirror complex redistributes external light to dark areas, adjusting position throughout the day. Small automatons ascend and descend shelves, allowing archivists to access high-perched books without ladders.

Research

Ordis historians and philosophers study past events and trends to understand how conflicts arose, seeking to avoid repeating mistakes and investigate the cause of The Confluence.

Relationships

• The Monolith: Ordis Bastion of which the Sanctum is the upper section
• Ordis: Faction operating the library
• Axiom: Faction providing Kelon-powered technology
• Kelon: Energy source powering presses, lanterns, and automatons