The Sanctuary Sisters

Howdy there, partner! Seems like most places these days have themselves someone to help ya out when ya arrive all lost and confused. We got one here in Sanctuary, too. Yeah, some'uns call this place Haven. Lotsa Realms have diff'rent names. Anyways, you're a-lookin' for the Sanctuary Sisters, they'll help ya out, pal. Foller the main road here and when ya see the Big Rock, hang a left. Can' miss 'er then, big adobe abbey. Don' take the path to the right of 'er, though. That'll git'cha way outta town.

The Sanctuary Sisters

The Blessed Sisters of San Hidalgo of Sanctuary Junction, commonly known as the Sanctuary Sisters, are a charitable order of what appear to be Catholic nuns. On closer inspection, they do not wear crosses but eight-pointed stars and their Savior is a Lion-headed human male wearing a laurel crown—Hidalgo, Son of the Gods. Other than these changes, they wear the full habit of a nun, though their robes and other accoutrements are white with blue trim. Their organizational structure is brief: Novice, Sister, Sister Superior, Mother Superior. All told, they appear to number around 50, but those that try for an accurate count find it impossible. Most of the Sisters appear human or near-human.

Traveler's Aid

When someone new, and obviously lost or confused, arrives at their threshold, they are met by one of the Novices. The Novice speaks a brief prayer, offers words of kindness and welcome, and settles the traveler in a small, covered garden, rife with desert flowers, cacti, and a small bubbling fountain. One of the Sisters will be along shortly to answer their questions and see to their needs. When the Sister arrives, the traveler and the Sister take seats in the garden and she answers pertinent questions the traveler may have and takes down their story and name. It normally takes a while before the traveler even realizes they've been conversing in the traveler's native language the whole time.

Those without a place to stay are given a cot and a footlocker in one of their Travelers Dormitories which are outbuildings outside the main abbey. There is a dormitory for men, for women, for families, and for "others." Travelers may stay with the Sisters as long as they need, but must contribute to the workings of the abbey or the town or they will be asked to leave. Simple communal meals are served multiple times per day.

If a traveler wishes to stay elsewhere (such as the Inn in town), camp in the desert nearby, or be on their way, the Sisters will provide them a day's traveling meals, basic gear, directions, and/or pertinent information to their travels and their story.