The Library of Willendorf

The Library of Willendorf was located within the walled city, and Kain visited it in Blood Omen. It was large and held much information about Nosgoth's history within its rooms. Great rugs covered the floors; another indication of the city's considerable wealth.

Kain was unimpressed by the library's contents. He did not value the "dull tomes of trite accounts by pompous historians". However, with some inspection, he found something of interest. Two pieces of text caught his attention. One spoke of the genesis of the Circle, telling how new Guardians could be called in the event of a death amongst the Nine. Summarizing its contents, Kain said that "at the unlikely death of a member, the Circle remains broken for a time, until the Pillars can cull a worthy successor".

It appeared that the historian responsible for this account hadn't quite got their facts right. In Soul Reaver 2, Janos Audron stated that "the Pillars choose their guardians from birth", and Kain was born immediately after Ariel died, instantly taking her place as Balance Guardian. It seems sensible to assume that new Guardians were always born immediately after their predecessor's demise, and therefore the Circle never 'remained broken'. The only reason the Blood Omen Guardians weren't replaced was because of the Pillars' corruption.

The second text mentioned a small ancient cult, associated with tales of possession. Although their god was not identified, it is almost certain that the cultists were the worshippers of Hash'ak'gik.