The Cave of a Thousand Guardians is a cave formation found in the desert continent of Samarkand, located to the east of the green lands of Albion. The cave is a spiritual resting place, popular among the monks of Samarkand for meditation. It is lined with statues of the one thousand Heroes of Samarkand's long history, each depicted performing their greatest deed for good or ill. The cave is also decorated with centuries-old murals that still maintain their colour and a massive golden door at the entrance.