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The (unnamed) Shrine is a notable structure seen repeatedly in Soul Reaver 2.

Raziel would encounter the unnamed shrine in all three of the eras he visited (Pre-Blood Omen era, Post-Blood Omen era and Nosgoth's early history) in Soul Reaver 2. The shrine was located in the minor 'wilderness' between the Sarafan Stronghold and the Pillars, alongside one of the many tributaries of the Great Southern Lake. The shrine itself and it surrounding area, subtly changed depending upon the era.

In the Pre-Blood Omen era, the Shrine was largely quiet, with few inhabitants (though it was decorated liberally with Vampire corpses). This era showed perhaps the most use of the location, with the 'cups' of the structure notably stained and several symbols apparently highlighted.

Raziel would again encounter the structure in the Demon-infested Post-Blood Omen era. Here, the structure was more populated, with several Demon hunters (and the first Demon hunter attack Dogs and Gas demons) nearby, but perhaps seemed to be least utilised in this era, with several of the surrounding features 'ruined' and the shrine itself seemingly abandoned, despite several fires lit around the structure.

Raziel encountered the shrine again in Nosgoth's early history. Once again, the Shrine-area was populated, with several Sarafan troops patrolling nearby. The Shrine in this era was much cleaner (perhaps suggesting a recent construction) and displayed evidence of usage; though the area was also decorated with Vampire corpses.