- "The London Sanctum has fallen. Only New York and Hong Kong remain now to shield us from the Dark Dimension."
- ―Ancient One to Doctor Strange[src]
The London Sanctum is one of the sanctuaries of the Masters of the Mystic Arts alongside the New York Sanctum and the Hong Kong Sanctum. It is used by them to store and secure mystical items and generate a shield around the world to protect it from mystical dangers.
History[]
Theft of the Book of Cagliostro[]
Kaecilius and the Zealots escaping the Ancient One through the London Sanctum
In 2017, Kaecilius and the Zealots went to the Kamar-Taj library with the intent of stealing a spell to bring Dormammu to Earth. The Zealots strung up the librarian and Kaecilius beheaded him with his Scythe Daggers before ripping a spell from the Book of Cagliostro which would allow them to complete their plans.
Before they could leave, the Ancient One herself appeared, warning that whatever plan Kaecilius had would bring him and his followers nothing but pain and sorrow. Instead of fighting, Kaecilius fled with his followers and teleported them to London through the London Sanctum where they ran down the streets hoping to get away from the Sorcerer Supreme, only for the Ancient One to trap them in the Mirror Dimension.[1]
Destruction[]
Kaecilius and the Zealots attacked the London Sanctum, battling and eventually killing its protector, Sol Rama before they destroyed the Sanctum, which ripped a massive explosion through Kamar-Taj and destroyed the room and pillar where the Eye of Agamotto was stored.[1] Given that the room was later restored, meaning Doctor Strange reversed the damage with the Eye of Agamotto, he may have used the Eye to restore the London Sanctum as well.[1]
Restoration of the London Sanctum[]
New Master[]
By 2024, the London Sanctum was functional and had a new Master protecting it.[2]
Trivia[]
- "Sanctum Sanctorum" is a Latin translation of the biblical term "Holy of Holies".
