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The asylum resembles a prison more than a mental hospital. In addition to the insane, prisoners with unique medical or environmental requirements are often incarcerated here rather than Stonegate Penitentiary. For instance, Arkham is the only local penal facility that can provide a strongly refrigerated cell necessary to hold Mr. Freeze. | The asylum resembles a prison more than a mental hospital. In addition to the insane, prisoners with unique medical or environmental requirements are often incarcerated here rather than Stonegate Penitentiary. For instance, Arkham is the only local penal facility that can provide a strongly refrigerated cell necessary to hold Mr. Freeze. | ||
| − | Arkham Asylum houses many of Gotham's greatest foes, and is reputed to have both airtight security and some of the world's best psychological experts on staff. However, over time, both of these claims have come to be highly suspect. In addition to few improvements in patients' conditions, inmates are constantly escaping, and at least one staff member (Dr. Harleen Quinzel) is known to have been driven insane and later become an inmate herself. | + | Arkham Asylum houses many of Gotham's greatest foes, and is reputed to have both airtight security and some of the world's best psychological experts on staff. However, over time, both of these claims have come to be highly suspect. In addition to few improvements in patients' conditions, inmates are constantly escaping, and at least one staff member ([[Harley_Quinn|Dr. Harleen Quinzel]]) is known to have been driven insane and later become an inmate herself. |
The structure is built on top of a large underground cavern, and takes its water from a river flowing beneath it. | The structure is built on top of a large underground cavern, and takes its water from a river flowing beneath it. | ||
