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. When in use, a Cryptum’s occupant would enter a timeless state of meditative hibernation known as xankara. 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. The Forerunner would become unaware of the physical world around them, and could remain in a state of suspended animation for thousands of years.
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