The Sanctum

The Sanctum was an oasis of solace built right off the main square of Whiterun. It served as a place of peace for the citizens of Tamriel right up until the day it was mysteriously transported. A magical gateway has been established to the Sanctum's current resting place - a location of shadow and beauty.

Yes, I know, all this community needs is another player home, but bear with me for a moment. I, like many of you, have tried many players homes. Quite a few of them are stunning, both visually, and creatively. But aside from walking their halls like a gawking tourist, sometimes staying for awhile, I never committed to leaving Breezehome for one simple reason - PLAYABILITY. For my tastes, many of these homes are in isolated or out of the way locations, making loot drop offs or shopping trips a chore. Some were too small, making me feel cramped, others so large they didn't feel like a home (this is just my opinion of course). In many mods, crafting stations and item storage are often located in a unfriendly, scattered manner, requiring a good pair of running shoes. I wanted an alternative to Breezehome, something that not only looked amazing, but kept (and improved upon) what I liked about it so much.

The Sanctum was designed with this in mind. After a month of play-testing the bugs are squashed (fingers crossed), the lights are adjusted just right, and I find no reason to go back to Breezehome. Listed below are the design concepts I kept in mind while the Sanctum was under construction. If they sound appealing, give the mod a spin. If not, happy adventuring!

Location- Just off the main square of Whiterun with all the benefits that provides. Friendly Crafting- Centrally located crafting and material storage. Why make crafting a chore? Beautiful- A pleasure to see from the first time to the thousandth time. Original Design- No grid-snapping cookie cutter layout here. Meticulously hand crafted. Custom Travel- Activate the Sanctum's light travel system for fast travel throughout Tamriel. Custom Music- A couple of soundscape music tracks to enhance the mood. Easter Eggs- Just simple stuff like books and secret doors to create a little history. Size- Plenty of room for you and some followers, but not an empty castle. Storage- Lots of custom named storage containers for all of your organizing requirements. Vendors- Two vendors inside to buy and sell goods with. Displays- Alright, mannequins and display cases are basically expected. Mood- Beautiful but somber. This isn't for people who require bright lights. Layout- Straight forward. No mazes and winding hallways to waste time in. NO LOAD DOORS! Just one to get in and one to get out. NONE inside. (I hate them) Cleaned- Mod fully cleaned with TES5V edit to delete "