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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[File:H4-DidactPrometheanCryptum.png|thumb|left|250px|The Ur-Didact's combat Cryptum.]] | [[File:H4-DidactPrometheanCryptum.png|thumb|left|250px|The Ur-Didact's combat Cryptum.]] | ||
A Cryptum is a sealed capsule where a high-ranking Forerunner would enter self-imposed exile, often as punishment for failure or dishonor; it was known to be used by those in power as a means with which to silence respected individuals whose punishment otherwise might prove problematic in the eyes of the public. However, some Forerunners occasionally entered a Cryptum voluntarily, in pursuit of a higher state of awareness.{{Ref/Novel|Cry|Page=66}} When in use, a Cryptum's occupant would enter a timeless state of meditative hibernation known as ''[[xankara]]''.{{Ref/Novel|Id=c63|Cry|Page=63}} In this state, the Forerunner's mind would be wholly immersed in the [[Domain]] and they would be able to explore the immense stores of information contained therein.{{Ref/Novel|Sil|Page=255}} The Forerunner would become unaware of the physical world around them, and could remain in a state of suspended animation for thousands of years.{{Ref/Reuse|c63}} | A Cryptum is a sealed capsule where a high-ranking Forerunner would enter self-imposed exile, often as punishment for failure or dishonor; it was known to be used by those in power as a means with which to silence respected individuals whose punishment otherwise might prove problematic in the eyes of the public. However, some Forerunners occasionally entered a Cryptum voluntarily, in pursuit of a higher state of awareness.{{Ref/Novel|Cry|Page=66}} When in use, a Cryptum's occupant would enter a timeless state of meditative hibernation known as ''[[xankara]]''.{{Ref/Novel|Id=c63|Cry|Page=63}} In this state, the Forerunner's mind would be wholly immersed in the [[Domain]] and they would be able to explore the immense stores of information contained therein.{{Ref/Novel|Sil|Page=255}} The Forerunner would become unaware of the physical world around them, and could remain in a state of suspended animation for thousands of years.{{Ref/Reuse|c63}} In this state, the Forerunner's aging process would be slowed to a near halt, causing them to barely age even after a hundred thousand years in a Cryptum.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Epi9|Epi|9}} | ||
Cryptums required an extraordinary amount of force to breach once sealed. They denied access to every species except Forerunners;{{Ref/Novel|Id=c61|Cry|Page=61}} however, after being designated as [[Reclaimer]]s, [[human]]s have been shown to be capable of unsealing Cryptums.{{Ref/Game|Id=halo 4|H4}} The nature of a Cryptum was unknown to most Forerunners, including [[IsoDidact|Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]]. However, he was aware that the violation of a Cryptum invoked dire consequences, one of which was angering the powerful [[Promethean]]s.{{Ref/Novel|Cry|Page=54}} | Cryptums required an extraordinary amount of force to breach once sealed. They denied access to every species except Forerunners;{{Ref/Novel|Id=c61|Cry|Page=61}} however, after being designated as [[Reclaimer]]s, [[human]]s have been shown to be capable of unsealing Cryptums.{{Ref/Game|Id=halo 4|H4}} The nature of a Cryptum was unknown to most Forerunners, including [[IsoDidact|Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]]. However, he was aware that the violation of a Cryptum invoked dire consequences, one of which was angering the powerful [[Promethean]]s.{{Ref/Novel|Cry|Page=54}} | ||