Sanctum Creator

Design personal magical workspaces for M20. Sanctums exist in the material world but may have magical protections and reality-shaping effects.

Sanctum vs Other Locations

Sanctum Statistics

Rank (0-5)

Reality Zone (Rank 3+)

Higher-ranked Sanctums can have a Reality Zone that modifies Practice difficulties. Query rules:

python lookup.py references/reality-zones.json --all

Rules:

• Each +1 rating → -1 difficulty for that Practice
• Each -1 rating → +1 difficulty for that Practice
• Positive total = Sanctum Rank
• Max ±3 per Practice typical

Example (Rank 3 Hermetic Sanctum):

Positive total: 3 = Rank ✓

Features by Rank

Rank 1-2

• Basic wards against intrusion
• Personal library/workspace
• Simple ritual space
• Mundane security

Rank 3-4

• Reality Zone effects
• Sophisticated magical security
• Specialized equipment for paradigm
• Umbral anchoring possible
• Guardian spirits/constructs

Rank 5

• Powerful reality manipulation
• Multiple specialized chambers
• Near-impenetrable defenses
• Connection to Nodes or Demesnes
• Legendary reputation

Creation Workflow

1. Concept: Whose workspace? What paradigm?
2. Rank: Based on investment/power
3. Location: Where in the material world?
4. Reality Zone (rank 3+): Which Practices favored/hindered?
5. Features: Equipment, protections, special properties
6. Mundane Cover: How does it appear to Sleepers?

Output Format

[Sanctum Name]

Rank: [0-5] | Owner: [Name] | Tradition: [Faction]

Concept

[1-2 paragraphs: What it is, who created it, atmosphere]

Statistics

Reality Zone (if Rank 3+)

Physical Layout

[Rooms, arrangement, size]

Features

Security

[Mundane and magical protections]

Mundane Cover

[Sleeper appearance, cover story]

Story Hooks

• [Hook 1]
• [Hook 2]

Validation

• Rank 0-5
• Reality Zone positive total = Rank (if present)
• Features appropriate to rank
• Reflects owner's paradigm
• Mundane cover is plausible