The Project

The Last Sanctum is a richly crafted fantasy world, inspired by decades of experience with classic RPG titles such as Ultima, Bard’s Tale, Baldur’s Gate, Icewind Dale, Neverwinter Nights, and many others. Since its inception in 1998, this world has been carefully nurtured and refined into the mystical realm we see taking shape today.

The original concepts for its quests and story arcs were first envisioned in the early 1990s for tabletop adventures like Dungeons & Dragons. Over the years, several attempts were made to bring these ideas into a digital format, including Minecraft. Despite numerous challenges, the dream persisted—and now, thanks to Hypixel Studios’ upcoming title Hytale, that vision is finally coming to life.

The Last Sanctum

To truly understand The Last Sanctum, one must first uncover the origins of its world. During an excavation deep within an ancient underground complex in the southwestern reaches of the Storm Mountains, a weathered tome was unearthed. Its author—a historian known as Atham—recorded the earliest chronicles of this realm. Within its pages, he writes:

"The world we inhabit is cloaked in mystery—a realm both wild and breathtaking, yet fragile at its core. Wondrous creatures roam every corner, but a shadow looms over all: the relentless threat of the Void. Its insidious influence has sown seeds of greed within mankind, disrupting the delicate balance of existence and shaking the very foundations of the ethereal plane.

The consequences of this imbalance are evident across the land. Twisted abominations, driven by destruction, breach our reality. Entire regions lie corrupted, plagued by disease and decay—a grim testament to the Void’s growing power.

A creature from the void.

In the beginning, there was Asubah and Arael — Light and Darkness, Life and Death. These two primal forces, titan gods of unimaginable power, forged the universe through their love and pursuit of balance. From their union sprang an ever-expanding cosmos, entrusted to their children: Lazael, Ava, Talasas, and Taar—the elemental gods—charged with nurturing and safeguarding creation.

Thus was born Aranel, our home. But harmony is fragile. Over time, tensions grew between the titan gods, and from their discord emerged a malignant force—a shroud of corrupted energy we now call the Void.

Both the primal and elemental gods form the very foundation of existence. Without their essence, chaos would reign. Across Aranel, vast temples and monuments were raised in their honor, and in return, the gods bestowed mana upon their most devoted followers—the power to shape and command this mystical energy. Six sacred sites became the focal points of this divine communion, known throughout history as the Ethereal Sanctums.

Surviving in the vast plains of Aranel.

Centuries of war and strife, fueled by the insidious power of the Void, brought ruin upon the six Ethereal Sanctums. One by one, these sacred bastions fell, and with their fall, the divine connection between our world and the gods was severed. Life began to wither—forests turned to ash, rivers and oceans receded, and the very essence of Aranel trembled under the weight of encroaching darkness.

Yet, whispers endure. Legends speak of a Seventh Sanctum—a final gateway to the ethereal plane. Its location remains shrouded in mystery, for should this last sanctum succumb to the Void, the fragile thread that binds our world will snap… and existence itself will unravel."

What is Hytale?

Hytale is a voxel sandbox game, currently in development at HyPixel Studios. It combines the scope of a sandbox with the depth of a roleplaying game, immersing players in a procedurally generated world where teetering towers and deep dungeons promise rich rewards. Hytale supports everything from block-by-block construction to scripting and minigame creation, delivered using easy to use and powerful tools.