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| mapid = mnogogrannik ''(Pathologic)'' <br> mnogogrannik_han ''Khan's room (Pathologic)''
| residents = [[Khan]]<br>[[Dogheads]]<br>
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The '''Polyhedron''' (''Многогранник'') is a joint project of the [[Andrey Stamatin|Stamatin]] [[Peter Stamatin|architects]] and the [[The Ruling Families|Kain family]]. It is said to be a miracle—that it breaks the [[The Kin#The Law|established laws of the Earth]] and physics.

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== Description ==
{{Quote|A materialized miracle, a work of art, our game’s MacGuffin. It can include “urban decay” elements, but these should leave it open to interpretation whether it is, in fact, shabbiness—or the structure is still growing. It’s often compared to a rose. The Polyhedron is made of paper—it was built out of its own blueprints, as well as outlines and sketches of our game’s universe. Implying that a miracle can only be built out of its own idea. At night, the Polyhedron glows from the inside. The color of this glow may vary—from a cozy, “lampshadey” tone to a disquieting scarlet.|[from the game’s design documents]}}

It is located in the western part of the town on the other side of the [[The Town|Gorkhon river]]. It it a large structure, like a hornet's nest impaled on a pin. With one glance at the Polyhedron, it's obvious that it overcomes the laws of gravity. The Polyhedron is the embodiment of a miracle overcoming the inevitable. The [[Utopians]] believe it such a valuable and unique creation that they are ready to sacrifice everything for the sake of its preservation. It lies on the opposite side of the town as [[the Abattoir]] and can be considered the antithesis of the ancient structure.

Peter Stamatin, the structure’s designer, claims that the Polyhedron is "just happenstance". He is one of the only people in Town that humanizes the Polyhedron, referring to it as "his daughter".

It is said that the Polyhedron can make dreams a reality; it can take the unique feelings of childhood and allow people to relive them. [[Khan]] feels that this is why he and other children enjoy living inside it. Others, such as [[Simon Kain]], say it is capable of holding a soul.

== Creation ==
The Polyhedron was commissioned by [[The Ruling Families|the Kain family]], designed by [[Peter Stamatin]], and built by [[Andrey Stamatin]] five (''Pathologic 2'') or ten (''Pathologic'') years prior to the events of the game, after the [[Haruspex]] left the Town. It is described as a building of mirrors and reflected light, allowed to stand upright with a giant steel-woven "stem" buried deep into the earth; the spring is five-and-a-half meters in diameter and more than 300 meters long. To secure the pin in the ground, they had to mobilize [[the Kin]] at the command of [[Big Vlad]]. 

The land was punctured more deeply than ever before, and even the [[Peter Stamatin|creator]] of the tower called it a violent crime against nature. Rumors say that pools of blood sometimes well up near the base of the Polyhedron, though no one can find a reason.

The true nature of the Polyhedron is a point of contention through the story of Pathologic. Some characters believe it is possible to hold a tremendous soul and replicate immortality, such as [[Maria Kaina]] and the [[Bachelor]]. Others see it as an impossible structure that ails the earth, causing it to suffer - a belief held by the [[Haruspex]] and the [[Kin]]. The ambiguous nature of the structure allows for plenty of interpretation, both in and out of canon.

== The Republic of Children ==
[[File:Polyhedron dinural.mp3|thumb|Music that plays at the base of the Polyhedron in the Diurnal Ending of ''Pathologic 2'']]
[[File:Polyhedron nocturnal.mp3|thumb|Music that plays at the top of the Polyhedron in the Nocturnal Ending of ''Pathologic 2'']]
It is said that [[Simon Kain]] built the Polyhedron for himself, but, until it is needed, allows the children to play there. The Polyhedron houses about 700 children and still has enough space to let more people inside<ref>''Pathologic 2'' </ref>. 

Adults see Polyhedron as a glass tower, as they are not able to understand its secrets, while for all 3 healers tower appears to be made out of something like paper. On the other hand, kids claim that they don't see Polyhedron's walls at all - they're able too look right thorugh them. Only children can view the "miracles" of the tower. Children can visit the “facets”, which transport them to a notional dimension that allows them to “maintain their dream” or their “game” — their fictional universe.

[[Khan]] considers the Polyhedron the gift of his mother, [[Nina Kaina]], and his own possession. Children under his leadership call themselves Dogheads. Throughout the first outbreak of the [[The Plague|Sand Plague]], there was not a single case of infection inside the Polyhedron. Khan strictly observes the quarantine measures. According to [[Capella]], there is a device in the Polyhedron which prevents its from letting in any external evil—only hold the evil that it carries in itself. 

Capella also says, in accordance with the philosophy of the [[The Termites|Termites]], there is a price to the miracle of the Polyhedron. The wisest children left the Polyhedron—[[Notkin]] and [[Taya Tycheek]] among them. Naturally, those who remained inside did not share this view.

Children entering the Polyhedron are forbidden from bringing nuts with them, as they seem to cause dissonant resonating within the structure.

== Plot ==

=== Pathologic ===
{{Textspoilers|content=On '''Day 12''', if the player has healed all of the [[Bound]] of at least one other healer, they will receive a letter from [[The Powers That Be]] directing them to enter the Polyhedron and speak with them.}}

====Bachelor Route====
On '''Day 3''', while investigating the disappearance of [[Simon Kain|Simon Kain's]] body, the [[Bachelor]] will be able to climb the Polyhedron. At the top, he will be greeted by a [[Doghead]] who warns him against entering. If the Bachelor says he is there to see [[Khan]], he will be allowed to enter the first chamber where Khan is waiting alongside several other Dogheads. Khan refuses the Bachelor further entry and assures him that the Polyhedron is free of infection, and should anything change, he will let the Bachelor know.

On '''Day 9''', the Bachelor climbs the Polyhedron to speak with [[Khan]] at the request of [[Victor Kain]]. Khan will ask the Bachelor for 5 [[Rifles]] in exchange for permission to enter the Polyhedron. Once the Bachelor gives Khan the rifles, he can enter the Polyhedron. He will find many children inside, all of whom are healthy.

====Haruspex Route====
On '''Day 9''', the [[Haruspex]] finds that the [[Bachelor]] has gone missing from the [[Stillwater]]. [[Eva Yan]] tells him that the Bachelor went to the Polyhedron, but upon arriving at the base of the Tower, the Haruspex will be stopped by a [[Doghead]]. The Doghead tells him that they have captured and imprisoned the Bachelor somewhere in the Works.

On '''Day 10''', after helping [[Murky]] find her [[Murky's Toy|doll]], she will tell the Haruspex about seeing blood coming from the ground near the Polyhedron. If the Haruspex goes to investigate, he will be able to examine the base and obtain a vial of [[Abattoir Blood]].

On '''Day 11''', [[Capella]] will ask the Haruspex to speak with [[Khan]]. In order to enter the Polyhedron, the Haruspex requires a password which he learns from the Bachelor. At the top of the Polyhedron, the Haruspex will encounter three Dogheads who will let him in if he gives them the correct password. He is then allowed to enter into the first chamber where Khan is waiting.

====Changeling Route====
On '''Day 9''', the [[Aglaya Lilich]] asks the [[Changeling]] to investigate the Polyhedron. After talking to the [[Ruling Families|Kains]], the Changeling will be able to climb the Tower and speak to [[Khan]]. He will allow her to enter and she can make her way to the bottom of the structure.

{{Textspoilers|content=The Changeling will enter a special room once she reaches the bottom, where she will meet [[The Powers That Be]]. All Healers get the opportunity to speak with the Powers That Be on <b>Day 12,</b> after curing all of your Bound.

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=== Pathologic 2 ===
{{Quote|The tower of children. Defies the laws of physics.|[[Haruspex's]] map hover}}
=====Day 2=====
:After having received the [[List]], the [[Haruspex]] can approach the Polyhedron in hopes of finding [[Khan]], however he is turned away by [[Dogheads]] who are guarding its bridge. Access to the Polyhedron will remain blocked for the foreseeable future.
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<h5>Day 8</h5>
:The Polyhedron becomes accessible to the Haruspex on '''Day 8''', after two children at the [[Train Station]] inform him that the structure is open for him to climb. There is very little to be seen on the structure, but once he climbs it, the Haruspex notes that the world is rather beautiful.
<h5>Day 9</h5>
:On '''Day 9''', the children on [[Isidor Burakh|Isidor Burakh's]] list retreat to the Polyhedron as it is currently the only place in the Town free of infection. Khan, should he be alive, will bar the Haruspex from entering, claiming that he cannot risk the infection the Haruspex might bring inside. If Khan has since perished, [[Capella]] will stand in his place.
<h5>Day 10</h5>
:Walking to the top of the Polyhedron on '''Day 10''' or later will unlock the [[Achievements_and_Trophies|"Another Sky" achievement]].
<h5>Day 11</h5>
:Destroying the Polyhedron on '''Day 11''' will lead to the [[Endings#Diurnal_Ending|Diurnal Ending]]. Allowing the Polyhedron to remain on '''Day 11''' will lead to the [[Endings#Nocturnal_Ending|Nocturnal Ending]].
<h5>Day 12</h5>
:During the Nocturnal Ending, the Haruspex will be brought to the Polyhedron, where he will be able to speak with the new [[Mistresses]] [[Taya Tycheek]], [[Grace]], and the [[Changeling]]. Speaking with the three Mistresses will reveal that they will help lead the Town as it is taken back by the Kin. The Changeling does not acknowledge if she previously saw the Haruspex in the [[Abattoir]]. The Haruspex - or, rather, the player - can choose to walk up the Polyhedron to also speak with the [[Ice-Pick Lodge|Devisers]] of the story.}}

===Pathologic: The Marble Nest===
{{Quote|There is no death.|[[Bachelor's]] ''Pathologic: The Marble Nest'' map hover}}
The Polyhedron cannot be accessed in ''The Marble Nest'', as the bridge is barricaded and two soldiers are standing guard. If spoken to, the soldiers say there are several hundred children inside.

Interestingly, when hovering over the Polyhedron on the map, it is named "the Focus" rather than "the Polyhedron".

== Gallery ==
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Pathologic 2=
<gallery>
File:PolyhedronBase.jpg|The Base of the Polyhedron rooted in the small island in the Gorkhon river
File:PolyhedronP2.jpg|The Polyhedron during the daytime
File:PolyhedronPatho2.jpg|The Polyhedron at night
Polyhedron promo 2.jpg|The Polyhedron at dusk
File:PolyhedronStair1.jpg|The seemingly endless stairs of the Polyhedron
File:PolyhedronStair2.jpg|The seemingly endless stairs of the Polyhedron
PolyhedronStair3.jpg|The seemingly endless stairs of the Polyhedron
File:PolyhedronSkyDay.jpg|The skies over the Polyhedron
File:Polyhedron2.jpg|The top of the Polyhedron
File:Polyhedron3.jpg|The top of the Polyhedron
File:PolyhedronCrane.jpg|A small Origami Crane, marking the location for the [[Achievements|''"Whee!"'' Achievement]]
File:Polyhedron Night from the South.png|The Polyhedron at night, as viewed from the southwest corner of Bridge Square
File:Polyhedron cathedral opening.jpg|The Polyhedron and the [[Cathedral]] in the opening prologue
</gallery>
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Pathologic: The Marble Nest=
<gallery>
File:Marble nest polyhedron texture.jpg|Polyhedron in the 2016 demo of ''Pathologic: The Marble Nest''
File:Marble nest polyhedron texture3.jpg|Polyhedron in 2016 demo of ''Pathologic: The Marble Nest''
Demo screenshot 8.jpeg|Polyhedron in 2016 demo of ''Pathologic: The Marble Nest''
File:Marble nest polyhedron texture2.jpg|Polyhedron aperture in 2016 demo of ''Pathologic: The Marble Nest''
File:Polyhedron marble nest am.jpeg|Polyhedron in the 2019 ''Pathologic: The Marble Nest'' DLC
File:Polyhedron marble nest pm.jpeg|Polyhedron in the 2019 ''Pathologic: The Marble Nest'' DLC
File:Polyhedron marble nest aperture.jpeg|Polyhedron aperture in the 2019 ''Pathologic: The Marble Nest'' DLC
</gallery>
|-|
Pathologic=
<gallery>
File:Polyhedron development.jpg|Polyhedron development shot for the original ''Pathologic''
File:Polyhedron.png|Pre-release interior of the Polyhedron
File:Khan polyhedron development.png|Pre-release [[Khan]] in the Polyhedron
Alpha 2004 polyhedron.png|Polyhedron in ''Pathologic'' 2004 Alpha
Poly1.png|Polyhedron in the original ''Pathologic''
File:Poly2.jpg|Polyhedron in the original ''Pathologic''
File:Poly3.jpg|Polyhedron in the original ''Pathologic''
File:Poly4.jpg|Polyhedron in the original ''Pathologic''
File:Poly5.jpg|Polyhedron in the original ''Pathologic''
Polyhedron inside.jpg|Polyhedron interior in ''Pathologic Classic HD''
Polyhedron inside 2.jpg|Polyhedron interior in ''Pathologic Classic HD''
Polyhedron inside 3.jpg|Polyhedron interior in ''Pathologic Classic HD''
Polyhedron khan.jpg|Khan's level in the Polyhedron in ''Pathologic Classic HD''
Polyhedron ending.png|Polyhedron in the Utopian ending in ''Pathologic Classic HD''
</gallery>
</tabber>

==Official Art==
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Conceptpolyhedron1.jpg|Polyhedron concept art for the original ''Pathologic''
Conceptpolyhedron2.jpg|Polyhedron concept art for the original ''Pathologic''
Chertezh mnogogrannic.jpg|Polyhedron concept art for the original ''Pathologic''
Polyhedron concept2.jpg|Polyhedron concept art for the original ''Pathologic''
Polyhedron concept.jpg|Polyhedron concept art for the original ''Pathologic''
Steam BG Polyhedron.jpg|Official Steam profile background for ''Pathologic Classic HD''
Polyhedron Steam Badge.png|Polyhedron foil Steam badge for ''Pathologic Classic HD''
Polyhedron promo.jpg|Polyhedron concept art for ''Pathologic 2''
Polyhedron Pathologic 2 concept art.jpeg|Polyhedron concept art for ''Pathologic 2''
Polyhedron Pathologic 2 concept art bridge.jpeg|Polyhedron bridge concept art for ''Pathologic 2''
Polyhedron tabletop.jpg|Polyhedron card art in the ''Pathologic'' tabletop game
Chalk_Draws_Splatmap.png|[[Peter Stamatin|Peter Stamatin's]] sketches along the Polyhedron's walking panels from ''Pathologic 2''
Lantern_A.png|Peter Stamatin's sketches inside the Polyhedron lantern structure from ''Pathologic 2'' 
StarMap Haruspex Sky.png|The map of the stars above the Polyhedron in ''Pathologic 2''
Mnogogrannik.png|Map hover icon of the Polyhedron from ''Pathologic 2''
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==Notes==
* In ''Pathologic'' the soundtrack that plays while in the Polyhedron is called <b>Mnogorgannik</b>.
* In ''Pathologic 2'' the soundtrack that plays while in the Polyhedron is called <b>Air Castle</b>.
* There's a scrapped soundtrack called "Funeral procession coming down from the Polyhedron staircase". It is not included in game, but can be found on the original ''Pathologic'' web-site. [[File:Funeral procession coming down from the polyhedron staircase.mp3|thumb|Funeral procession coming down from the Polyhedron staircase]]
* Capella says that the initiative to collect abandoned infants from infected houses came from the Polyhedron.
* In ''Pathologic 2'', [[White Whip]] grows at the base of the Polyhedron, representing anguish and pain.


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