Crucible

The Crucible (Горны) is located in The Bridge Square, on the West bank of The Gullet. It consists of three mansions surrounded by a high, gated wall.

It is home to the Kain family - Victor, Georgiy and Maria. It is the closest residence to The Polyhedron and is also located close to the family tomb, where Nina Kaina is buried. This is one of the first stops on The Bachelor's Route.

Trivia

 * In russian The Crucible is called "Горны". A «горн» is a forge, so “the Forge” would be the word-for-word translation as The Kains are forging a new reality in the depths of their mansion. The Russian term also bears semblance to the expression «мир горний», that basically means “heavens”.
 * A crucible is a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures. As such, it also refers to a place or situation in which concentrated forces interact to cause or influence change or development.