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{{Disambig header|the artifacts|the novel|Halo: Cryptum}} | {{Disambig header|the artifacts|the novel|Halo: Cryptum}} | ||
'''Cryptums''', or '''Warrior Keeps''', were | '''Cryptums''', or '''Warrior Keeps''', were [[Forerunner]] objects created by the [[Prometheans]]. A Cryptum was a sealed capsule where a high-ranking [[Warrior-Servant]] would enter self-imposed exile as punishment for failure or dishonor, involving a state of meditative hibernation known as "timeless [[xankara]]". During this time, the Forerunner would become unaware of the physical world around him, and could remain in a state of suspended animation for thousands of years. Cryptums required an extraordinary amount of force to breach once sealed. They denied access to every species except Forerunners. | ||
While the Cryptum preserved the consciousness of the Forerunner inside for an indefinite period, the Forerunner's physical body would still deteriorate, albeit at a significantly reduced rate, in a process similar to natural mummification. The body would shrivel and loose most of its moisture. Removing a Forerunner from a Cryptum almost never happened, and the procedure is complicated. Once the Forerunner | ==Background== | ||
While the Cryptum preserved the consciousness of the Forerunner inside for an indefinite period, the Forerunner's physical body would still deteriorate, albeit at a significantly reduced rate, in a process similar to natural mummification. The body would shrivel and loose most of its moisture. Removing a Forerunner from a Cryptum almost never happened, and the procedure is complicated. Once the Forerunner wais removed from the Cryptum, the body must be placed in a restorative bath, and the body's supply of electrolytes, nutrients and other essentials replenished. The body's muscle structure must then be regenerated, a process requiring several days. | |||
The nature of a Cryptum was unknown to most [[Forerunners]], including [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]]. However, he was aware that the violation of a Cryptum invoked dire consequences, one of which was angering the powerful Prometheans.<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', "Chapter 2"</ref> | The nature of a Cryptum was unknown to most [[Forerunners]], including [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]]. However, he was aware that the violation of a Cryptum invoked dire consequences, one of which was angering the powerful Prometheans.<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', "Chapter 2"</ref> | ||
A Cryptum was discovered in [[Djamonkin Crater]] by the young Forerunner [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]], containing the meditating [[Didact]]. | A Cryptum was discovered in [[Djamonkin Crater]] by the young Forerunner [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]], containing the meditating [[Didact]]. The millennial seal on the Didact's Cryptum was sealed by two forces known as "The [[Wisdom of Harbou]]" and "[[Strength of Lang]]". Who or what Harbou and Lang were is unknown. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== |