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Sanctum of Penitence
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The Sanctum of Penitence is one of six Sanctums scattered across the continent of Pywel in Crimson Desert. Like all Sanctums, it is described as a place imbued with spiritual power, reportedly created in the ancient past to restore the world and its providence. The Antumbra revere Sanctums as sacred ground because of the immense power they hold.
The Sanctum of Penitence is associated with the Seventh Edict, which declares: "Should the thought of abandoning your faith arise, repent at once and purify your heart."
The Sanctum of Penitence is one of three Sanctums recommended for early completion before accepting the Witch of Wisdom quest, as it can be cleansed as soon as the Sanctum system is unlocked.
The Sanctum of Penitence is located in the Hernand region. The ruins are set among rocky terrain with several connected rooms and a central main structure. An Abyss Nexus nearby provides a fast travel point for reaching the area.
Sanctums become accessible after White Crow the Witch is unlocked as an NPC merchant during Chapter 5 of the main story. Once unlocked, she assigns a quest to cleanse all six Sanctums throughout the world. Players can track any Sanctum by setting a waypoint through their quest journal.
Antumbra worshippers guard the Sanctum of Penitence. Upon arrival, players must defeat all enemies occupying the ruins until the green liberation bar is emptied. The enemies are standard Antumbra foot soldiers and do not include a dedicated boss fight.
The Sanctum of Penitence puzzle involves recovering a missing cube from a broken room and restoring a damaged pillar using the standard Sanctum restoration mechanics.
Clear the area of all Antumbra worshippers. Use your attack skills or summon companions to speed up the process. The puzzle components only become interactive after the liberation bar is emptied.
Head to the south side of the Sanctum. A broken room here contains the missing power cube. Use Axiom Force to grab the cube and seal it inside the Kuku Pot for transport.
Carry the cube to the broken pillar at the main Sanctum structure. Unseal it from the Kuku Pot and place it at the base of the damaged pillar. Use a jumping Force Palm to push it into position. Once the cube is secured and the pillar is restored, the Sanctum of Penitence is cleansed.
Cleansing the Sanctum of Penitence rewards Kuku weapon blueprints. Completing all six Sanctums fulfills the Witch's cleansing quest and provides access to powerful Abyss-related equipment and lore rewards.
After cleansing, White Crow the Witch visits the player at the Sanctum and discusses the Seventh Edict's warning about abandoning faith, providing additional context for the Antumbra's belief system.
