whats a vault?

[goodyman8]

ive come across people mentioning vaults n stuff but...
this is no fallout and i dont think the vaults in this game got tons of food and computers and whatnot.
whats a vault or vault god

[dagon420]

From what I understand, a vault is a heavily fortified location (usually on a small island) where a (or several) character's hearth fires are located. I'm guessing this is associated with those that commit crimes often, as it keeps them safe from someone force-summoning them at their HF via scents.

There are some stipulations - namely, that there must be enough space on the island for a ram to be built. In other words, it has to be POSSIBLE to bash your way in.

This should also answer your other thread, about what the 'moose heads' are - they are village claims.