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'''Cryptums''', or '''Warrior Keeps''', were powerful objects created by the [[Prometheans]]. A Cryptum was a sealed capsule where a [[Warrior-Servant]] would enter self-imposed exile, 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.

'''Cryptums''', or '''Warrior Keeps''', were powerful 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 dishonour, 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 is 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>

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==Trivia==

*The ~~millenial~~ 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.

*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==

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-'''Cryptums''', or '''Warrior Keeps''', were powerful objects created by the [[Prometheans]]. A Cryptum was a sealed capsule where a [[Warrior-Servant]] would enter self-imposed exile, 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.
+'''Cryptums''', or '''Warrior Keeps''', were powerful 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 dishonour,  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 is 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>
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 ==Trivia==
-*The millenial 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.
+*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==