Odrun Fell

The Emberfold Sanctum is the spiritual heart of the Barrows. It's not like a traditional temple or a shrine. This sanctum is a place of mourning, reflection, and gentle rites of farewell. The Sanctum was once a burrower nursery before being sanctified by the survivors of a devastating delve in the early years of the city's founding. Over time, the site grew into a sacred refuge for grief-stricken delvers and family members of those who have suffered from losing family members to the greatclub tunnels or the Shroud. It now serves as a neutral ground where all faiths are welcome, but it is quietly understood that Sarneth’s presence is what keeps the Emberfold from fading into irrelevance. The Emberfold houses an archive of fallen names, a wall of chitin etched with the sigils and likenesses gathered from recovered remains. It also provides a space where the wounds of the mind and soul are tended, occasionally alongside the wounds of the flesh if delvers seek Sarneth for aid.

A hollowed beetle shell glowing softly, with layered chitin altars and flickering votive fires. Silken streamers with names of the dead hang overhead, and a central hearth of glowing ash serves as the focal point for ceremonies.