But what are they?” Annie asked.“ An omphalos, probably, ” said Jacob.“A what, dear?” Melinda asked.“ A bellybutton of the world.”“ I didn’t know it had one.

Caleb Crain
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Omphalos is a Greek word describing the navel or umbilicus (or belly button) of the Earth. As such, it is often used in role-playing games and fantasy fiction. In the world of Dungeons and Dragons, an omphalos is a place where a magical portal can be found. It can be used to transport characters and objects between different worlds and times.

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