Sanctuarium

Sanctuarium was a city-state founded by Emperor Dinosaursaver. It is located in the North East area of Atlas.

Sanctuarium was a diarchy, ruled by Emperor Dinosaursaver and Empress Soul\_Torch. There is also a Council made up of five people, Karambit\_B, Lecaitbitz, THEKINGOFGAMING4, PhantomRaider, ConfusedPanda. The Council advises the Emperor and Empress.

<<an old photo of sanctuarium

##### Early history

Sanctuarium was founded in the close beta, and got to 16 people and 16 chunks in a small walled off area. Sanctuarium was quickly re established nearby the original site. It quickly grew to a village in the opening days and grew the size of the claim. Sanctuarium suffered many setbacks in the form of Vinovian raiders attacking and killing many citizens. The Empire of Sinnoh merged with Sanctuarium in this time. Other raids happened in the later days, although once a wall was constructed they died down. A small tavern was founded by Pantasy242 and built by Karambit\_B, called the Birch Brewery

The residential area was made on the banks of the river, and the hill leading up to the gates was filled with crops. The Palace's construction was begun by Emperor Dinosaursaver.

###### Lore

The Taishi people were a numerous people across Atlas, spreading their culture by way of integration and the sword. But the many nations of the Taishi fell in the New Flag Rebellions, with many conquered people rising up to overthrow the Taishi, leading to the massacre of many Taishi people. The last remnants of the Taishi survived, however, seeking refuge far away. The last Great Taishi King, Aaravos, was cursed to forever walk this world as a spirit, possessing the bodies of others. The new group of settlers arrived to the current site, and Aaravos showed them the Taishi culture and religion of the Fox, and the city of Sanctuarium was founded. They are the last successors to the Taishi people, rebirthing an ancient and rich culture.

**Later history**

Sanctuarium found itself under threat when the Republic of Airotnas made them an enemy after Sanctuarium's council voted not to join the United Lands of Atlas. The other nations of the ULA, however, were not as warlike as Airotnas, and after a large disagreement, Airotnas left the ULA, reforming itself into Sethya, with the intention to war the ULA. War seemed to be on the horizon, especially after Councillor Karambit\_B boated over to Airotnas and taunted them without armour, eventually being challenged to a duel by Davian. Karambit won the duel and was killed by Davian's right hand man, JesterChat. After this event Airotnas threatened to raid Sanctuarium, so Karambit mobilised the Sanctuarium citizens who were online to defend against this. However, the raid never came.

**The Decline**

After Santoria's activity as a whole started to dip, Sanctuarium started growing inactive. Most citizens had barely logged on to the server or contributed to the city, and formerly active citizens were playing less and less. Many had real-life responsibilities, and with the Christmas break over for many, they simple didn't have the time nor the motivation to play. The activity was mainly the Council, but even they were growing weary of the server.