Delvers
The setting makes use of different colored 'whistles' to denote rank for those who delve into the Abyss. The Delvers Guild is responsible for distributing these whistles in addition to granting a rank change. All whistles are created and distrubted by the Guild, all but for the White Whistles, which are created by a special case elaborated on in their section below.
These are the different types of whistles: Bells: While technically not a whistle, it is the first rank of whistle. It is given to novices, those who are studying to become delvers but are yet to venture into the Abyss themselves. Primarily this rank is for young children. Red: Rookie delvers earn the red whistle, they have a decent knowledge of the Abyss and have descended to its 1st layer on their own. It is the most common rank. Typically these whistles descend to a depth of 550 meters and no further, a red whistle who descends below 1350 meters is considered dead. Blue: Adept delvers earn the blue whistle, they are those who are experienced and have proven themselves either through their discoveries, multiple successful returns or treasures discovered. These whistles typically descend to the Forest of Temptation and no further. Moon (Purple): Proficient delvers earn the moon whistle, they carry an extensive knowledge of the abyss and its dangers, often becoming teachers for aspiring delvers. These whistles typically descend to the 3rd or 4th layer of the Abyss, those who have ventured further have not returned. Black: Expert delvers earn the black whistle, extremely talented, dexterous and masters of their techniques. Some black whistles work as subordinates to White whistles. These whistles typically descend to the 4th or 5th layer. White: Legends of the Abyss, less than 10 are known to exist. These delvers have made achievements that have changed the world with astonishing discoveries. White whistles earn a title, "Lord of " something relating to their achievements, due to their status, any information which derives from them is treated as truth. These whistles typically descend to the 5th layer and beyond.
White whistles as an object are unique, their creation unknown to all but those who have earned their own. These whistles are created using a Life Reverberating Stone which themselves are obtained through the death of one that holds a close connection to the one who requires the whistle within Abyss. Within the remains of the loved one, a stone around the size of a human fist can be found with form to be used as a whistle, thought to be created as a side effect of the curse. Once created, the whistle will only sound for the one who held this close connection and it will take effect on relics as well as ancient machinery.
These are the different types of whistles: Bells: While technically not a whistle, it is the first rank of whistle. It is given to novices, those who are studying to become delvers but are yet to venture into the Abyss themselves. Primarily this rank is for young children. Red: Rookie delvers earn the red whistle, they have a decent knowledge of the Abyss and have descended to its 1st layer on their own. It is the most common rank. Typically these whistles descend to a depth of 550 meters and no further, a red whistle who descends below 1350 meters is considered dead. Blue: Adept delvers earn the blue whistle, they are those who are experienced and have proven themselves either through their discoveries, multiple successful returns or treasures discovered. These whistles typically descend to the Forest of Temptation and no further. Moon (Purple): Proficient delvers earn the moon whistle, they carry an extensive knowledge of the abyss and its dangers, often becoming teachers for aspiring delvers. These whistles typically descend to the 3rd or 4th layer of the Abyss, those who have ventured further have not returned. Black: Expert delvers earn the black whistle, extremely talented, dexterous and masters of their techniques. Some black whistles work as subordinates to White whistles. These whistles typically descend to the 4th or 5th layer. White: Legends of the Abyss, less than 10 are known to exist. These delvers have made achievements that have changed the world with astonishing discoveries. White whistles earn a title, "Lord of " something relating to their achievements, due to their status, any information which derives from them is treated as truth. These whistles typically descend to the 5th layer and beyond.
White whistles as an object are unique, their creation unknown to all but those who have earned their own. These whistles are created using a Life Reverberating Stone which themselves are obtained through the death of one that holds a close connection to the one who requires the whistle within Abyss. Within the remains of the loved one, a stone around the size of a human fist can be found with form to be used as a whistle, thought to be created as a side effect of the curse. Once created, the whistle will only sound for the one who held this close connection and it will take effect on relics as well as ancient machinery.
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