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   Ground The Ground (下界 Gekai), referred to as the Pit by the Spherites, is the surface of the world, a wasteland with a mostly toxic environment infested with Trash Beasts due to the constant downpour of trash from the Sphere. It’s inhabited by humans called Groundlings.

   History of the Ground: At least 150 years ago, a large number of humans left for the sky with the Sphere, leaving the rest of humanity on the ground. Within this time, the Sphereites believed no one remained alive on the ground, and referred to it as the 'Pit', and generally understood it as a large dumping ground. Within 150 years, the garbage that was dumped by the Sphere onto the ground eventually formed into Trash Beasts. The polluted air as well as the danger trash beasts posed pushed the residents of the ground into selected safe zones, where walls were erected, and air vents/filtration systems were built en masse to keep the safe zones clean. The level of pollution changed much of the Ground's environment. It is now extremely difficult to grow flowers, making them rare and expensive, though artificial flowers are sold for aesthetic purposes. Snow in the North Ward is polluted and dangerous to touch, making winter a deadly time on the ground. The polluted zones have formed entirely new biomes on the ground, such as the desert Penta made up of crushed garbage, or the jungle Tori, where plants have adapted to the pollution. "What happened between the Sphere and the Ground?" "What did the first Hell Guard serve?" I am conducting an independent investigation to find those answers. And based your statements, I have concluded that everything comes back to these "Gods". — Kyouka Nijiku, to Rudo Surebrec Both the Sphere and the Ground have little to no knowledge of each other, as neither have a way to access the other. Information regarding the relationship between the two on the Ground has been censored or erased. However, clues do remain to its history. Macaca Icol's mural in Canvas Town highlights the 4 symbols of his best friends, one including Canis Surebrec, the creator of the Watchman Series. Currently several loosely scattered clues left by Canis and the other Four Apostles tell the history of the Ground. Canis left his final will in Tori, guarded by the King of Tori, which entailed that he failed to stop 'them' and could only 'bury the humans'. Canis knew Kuro, who at some point begged Canis to 'not go'. Canis himself is hinted to be capable to travelling between the Sphere and the Ground, leaving his gloves and book on the sphere. Furthermore, the Watchman Series is named after The Watchman, or vice versa. The Cleaners, Hell Guard, and many other individuals, such as Mymo dedicated themselves trying to learn the truth of the World. After questioning Rudo Surebrec, Hell Guard Kyouka Nijiku speculates that answers to the gaps in history is connected to the The Ancient Rulers, or "Gods". The Hell Guard possesses many texts about the history of their organization, including a rare non-censored book titled "The Four Apostles". She and Rudo Surebrec theorizes that the Four Apostles, who served intermediaries between the humans and Gods centuries ago, and is speculated to have received power from Gods directly. They also believe that the humans and the Gods went into conflict with each other for some reason, after the Four Apostles that failed in their roles.

   Culture: Although largely unknown, the Ground uses its own unique currency - with one unit being "Galla". One cone of ice cream costs 70 galla. Information is its own form of currency - No one provides information for free, and it's usually exchanged for either money, a task, or for more information. Kuro was known as a reliable information broker, though was rather eccentric and would have the price for his information vary, asking Rudo for a game of tag in exchange for his goods. Mymo provides his information on news and weather for free via broadcasts. However, he provides it via loud mannerisms and slang, much to the annoyance of ground dwellers, but he gets information faster than most, and thus everyone watches him. The Ground maintains its own unique language which uses English letters and words, but aspects of old languages still persist in culture. Enjin's name stems from an 'ancient language' on the ground, and August uses Spanish words on occasion. There exists human trafficking, due to the lawless stats of ground, as some individuals exploit the lack of strict enforcement to abduct and exploit vulnerable people, with Amo Empool and Enjin being the noticeable example, Amo was sold by her own mother to an unstable abusive, unnamed man, while Enjin was an orphan living in an institution that later became a slave market, thanks to man who "looked like he had money". Enjin made a "connection", seemingly trying to find better funding for his orphanage, and used his newfound influence to exploit the system further, turning the orphanage into a front for trafficking. This grim reality underscores the vulnerabilities in such environments, where exploitation thrives unchecked, highlighting the urgent need for stronger oversight and protective measures to safeguard at-risk individuals from similar fates. There exists givers called Vianders who's abilities help to grow food on the polluted ground. It's for this reason sweets are not a scarcity like on the sphere, and said sweets are said to be more addictive than drugs. Similarly to the Sphere, the ground has a wealth divide. With safe zones being the only safe places to live comfortably, they become expensive to live in, and people who cannot afford to live in safe zones are pushed into communities that live narrowly on the borders of polluted zones, such as Kremmos Village. Every year the South Ward hosts the Doll Festival, where givers with doll vital instruments come from across the Ground to showcase their abilities. This event attracts thousands, and hosts many stalls of food and merchandise. Television and radio exists on the ground, though is mostly seen used for news broadcasts. As opposed to phones, Chokers are more commonly used across the ground for communication, which don't work underground. Chokers provide more private communication with those you have shared blood with, not communication with everyone across the ground, and for this reason, public communication, such as calls to the Cleaners, are done via phone. On the Ground, natural perfumes are extremely expensive, so synthetic fragrances are more commonly used. Since many places on the Ground smell bad, the people tends to seek pleasant scents. As a result, the technology for developing scented products such as fabric softeners, soaps, perfumes, and air fresheners has advanced dramatically. That said, not all people of the lower world are necessarily wrapped in pleasant smells. Wards The ground is broken up into four wards, which hold both safe and polluted zones. Each are quite spread out, with the Southward being a 2 day drive away from the Cleaners Headquarters.

   • North Ward: The only place on the ground where snow falls, and is said to be the closest to the Sphere. The snow is toxic, so winter in the North Ward is said to be dangerous. Follo Tunito was born and raised here.
   • South Ward: 2 days away from the Cleaners HQ, the South Ward is home to the No Man's Land of Tori. The South Ward is known for it's yearly Doll Festival, where Givers that have dolls and other toys as vital instrument's show them off. Includes: Kamuatari District, Shumina, Andio, Creapye, Sileia (Destroyed).
   • East Ward: Where the Cleaners Headquarters are located and Team Akuta live in their free time. Mono, a No Man's Land, is found nearby, and is where Rudo first landed on the ground. A larger region known as Genia is found in the East Ward. Includes: Cleaners Headquarters, Canvas Town, Hole Town, Genia, Kremmos Village, Klutess Town (Abandoned).
   • West Ward: Little is known about the West Ward right now, but the Hell Guard have authority there. Ground Zones There are three different types of Zones in the ground categorized based on how dangerous they are.
   • Safe Zone: This is where it's safe for humans to breathe without a mask. Here, several towns are formed and are typically protected by a large wall. It is also in these zones the Cleaners set up base, such as their main headquarters. Shops and hospitals are fully functioning in here, and the settlements have a seemingly large population. List of Locations: Canvas Town, Kamuatari District, Hole Town, Creapye, Kremmos Village, Andio.
   • Polluted Zone: The contaminated zone is the dangerous zones closest to the settlements. Here, Trash beasts form and humans do not survive 15 minutes without a mask. Large amounts of trash can be found here and on occasions, humans scavenging materials and corpses to sell, especially sphereites.
   • No Man's Land: No Man’s Land are areas that are the most dangerous and unexplored of the three, with there only being six of them. A human would die almost instantly in these zones, and the Trash beasts that form here are said to be a challenge for even givers to handle. Only three No Man's Lands have been named so far: Mono, Tori, Penta.

   Canvas Town Canvas Town (キャンバス・タウン Kanbasu Taun), also known as The City Of Graffiti (formerly known as The City Of Arts), is a city located in the East Ward of the Ground. It was specifically built to attract artists to a single location and promote the creation of art.

   As the Ground degenerated into a vast wasteland, graffiti artists became widespread, leaving artwork across various territories. Because public perception of graffiti was initially negative, the city was established under the name The City Of Arts to give artists a dedicated haven.

   • Structure & Environment: Built under a giant dome to protect residents from the constant downpour of falling trash from the Sphere. The entire city is covered in vibrant graffiti, and all forms of artistic expression are permitted within its walls, provided they are created with good intentions.
   • Special Artifact: The city houses a rare, generational Vital Instrument (Jinki) passed down through users for generations. This Jinki is used to craft protective charms for the Cleaners and safeguard the city itself.
   • Renaming: Over time, the settlement's name officially shifted from The City Of Arts to Canvas Town. Notable Inhabitants
   • Gnomulas Ridd (Leader)
   • Remlin Tysark
   • Macaca Icol (Formerly)
   • Gob (Formerly)

   Border The Border (境界 Kyōkai) is the space between clouds that separates the Ground and the Sphere. The only known being that resides there is The Watchman.

   The Border is practically an empty space in the sky, separated by two layers of clouds. It's said that the reason why people from the Ground mostly give up on getting to the Sphere, and why all of the Sphereites that fall into the Ground die, is because the majority of people die while in the Border.

   Passing the Border: Even though it is commonly believed that there is no way to pass the Border alive, a method exists. The deadly effect of the Border is seemingly non-existent or greatly weakened in Polluted Zones. All of the known people who pass the Border alive do so by falling into or flying from a Forbidden Zone.

   • People who successfully passed the Border:
     • Rudo: After his execution, he was thrown to the Ground but survived by falling into a Forbidden Zone.
     • The "Angels": Able to fly from Penta (specifically from Amo's House) to reach the Sphere. After a few months, they returned to the Ground.
   • People who failed to pass the Border:
     • Noerde: After getting sucked out from the aberrant beast, she saw The Watchman in her final moments. Wishing to warn Zodyl that going beyond the border takes away everything precious, she was killed shortly after.

   The World (世界 Sekai) is the main setting of Gachiakuta. It is divided into two main regions: the surface, called the Ground, and a floating island in the sky, called the Sphere, separated by the Border.

   The Ground is inhabited by Groundlings, while the floating Sphere is inhabited by Sphereites who live in relative comfort. Over time, the Sphere has polluted the Ground by constantly dumping trash, resulting in severe environmental hazards, Trash Beasts, and a stark contrast in living conditions between the two regions.

   History: In the past, an advanced civilization existed on the Ground, but the sudden appearance of Trash Beasts brought it to ruin. "What happened between the Sphere and the Ground?" "What did the first Hell Guard serve?" I am conducting an independent investigation to find those answers. And based your statements, I have concluded that everything comes back to these "Gods". — Kyouka Nijiku, to Rudo Surebrec While both regions shared a deep link in the past, neither currently has public knowledge of the other due to access barriers. Ground history has been heavily censored or erased. However, clues remain through Macaca Icol's mural in Canvas Town (which features the symbols of the Four Apostles: Macaca, Canis Surebrec, Ophelia Amne, and the Nameless Recorder) and Canis’s final will in Tori. Canis is hinted to have traveled between the Sphere and Ground using the Watchman Series. Hell Guard Kyouka Nijiku and Rudo speculate that history's gaps involve "Gods" (Ancient Rulers). According to rare texts like "The Four Apostles", the Apostles served as intermediaries between humans and Gods, receiving direct power before an eventual conflict erupted between humans and Gods.

   Geography and Climate:

   • Ground: Toxic and heavily polluted due to the continuous fall of trash from the Sphere.
     • Safe Zones: Protected by walls and located away from the Sphere's dumping path. Features functioning shops, hospitals, and clean air filtration. Snow falls in the North Ward but is toxic to touch.
     • Polluted Zones: Areas near settlements where humans cannot survive past 15 minutes without masks, and where Trash Beasts originate.
     • No Man's Land: Six ultra-dangerous, unexplored areas where normal humans die almost instantly and Trash Beasts are formidable even for Givers.
     • Flora & Fauna: Mutated "ground horses" pull chariots, wolves are extinct, while crows, insects, and cats still exist. Soil pollution makes agriculture nearly impossible (flowers are extremely rare), except in the Tori No Man's Land jungle.
   • Sphere: A floating, mobile island divided economically by a massive wall.
     • Slums: Deprived, densely packed area inhabited by the "Tribe folk" (descendants of criminals) who try to maintain low crime rates to clear their names.
     • Upper Class: Rich area consuming most resources, featuring mansions, clean infrastructure, and mandatory uniform white-and-gold clothing.
     • Fauna: Dogs, horses, and doves exist here.

   Society and Culture:

   • Language: Both regions use an unnamed shared language (an altered version of the English alphabet) with a written variation resembling Katakana/Hiragana often visible on Cleaners uniforms.
   • Government:
     • Ground: Main authority is the Hell Guard, focusing on suppressing criminal activity and rogue Givers.
     • Sphere: Main authority is the Apostles, responsible for maintaining order and enforcing strict laws.
   • Religion:
     • Sphere: Focuses on purity and living a faithful life, viewing Apostles as "Gods in Training." They believe pure deeds allow one to transcend into a God, creating a deep revulsion toward anything "filthy."
     • Ground: Concepts of divine beings or "God" are largely unknown to general Groundlings. However, some cult-like groups worship falling trash from the Sphere, deeming it the "Blessing of Heaven."

   Cleaners Headquarters: Cleaners Headquarters (掃除屋本部, Sōjiya Honbu), also known as Cleaners HQ, is one of the central locations in Gachiakuta. Located in the East Ward of the Ground, it is where Cleaners convene to spend their free time and receive debriefings for new missions. Overview The Cleaners HQ is a large, heavily defended building. The main structure resembles a warehouse, while the front features a slanted tower held up by stone pillars with a large slide looping around it. A prominent Cleaner symbol is displayed on the front of the tower. Inside, the floors are lined with reflective, marble-like tiles. Facilities inside the HQ include:

   • Reception Area: Manned by Semiu Grier, who takes calls, debriefs Cleaners, and examines new recruits.
   • Boss's Office: A private office for the leader of the Cleaners.
   • Living & Medical Quarters: Includes private bedrooms, a dining room, a common room, a hospital/infirmary, and bars for rest and celebrations. Plot Context Enjin brings Rudo to the Cleaners HQ to integrate him into the organization. Upon arrival, Rudo is examined by Semiu Grier. After an overwhelming walk through a room full of janitors, they attempt to meet the Boss, though he is away at the time. Semiu debriefs Rudo on his first mission at the reception desk and explains the mechanics of the Ground. Following the completion of his first task, a welcoming party is thrown for Rudo in one of the HQ's bars with many Cleaners attending.

   Amo's House (アモの家 Amo no ie), also called the Desert Altar, is a tower located in the No Man’s Land of Penta, formerly inhabited by Amo Empool. Overview Amo's House is a large, round tower. Inside, stairs loop around the outer structure, with rooms located on each floor in the center.

   • First Floor: The room on the ground level is secured and locked by heavy chains.
   • Top Floor: Houses a fancy living room filled with a vast collection of items. This top-floor room now serves as Amo's bedroom.
   • Significance: The top of the tower was originally used for a special "ceremony" and is notably recognized as being the point closest to the Sphere. Former Inhabitants
   • Amo Empool
   • Mister

   Penta (ペンタ Penta), also known as The Desert No Man's Land, is one of the six No Man's Lands located on the Ground.

   Penta is an incredibly toxic area that receives the highest concentration of waste dumped from the Sphere. Most of this waste breaks down into dust, giving the region a sandy, desert-like appearance. The dust is primarily rust-red, indicating a composition heavy in metallic waste.

   • Safety Requirements: Due to the extreme dangers, the Cleaners require a team of at least five Givers, supported by additional personnel and full-face gas masks to prevent severe body pollution.

   Environmental Dangers: The air in Penta is filled with garbage fumes, microplastics, desiccated rot, and fine metal particles.

   • Toxic Sandstorms: The sand consists of rust flakes. Continuous sandstorm-like conditions irritate lungs and eyes instantly and cause severe toxicity over longer exposure.
   • Extreme Heat: The metallic sand aggressively absorbs and radiates solar heat, resulting in elevated temperatures across the region.

   Local Trash Beasts: Penta is swarming with high-threat Trash Beasts, which are exceptionally powerful due to integrating broken electronics and heavy industrial equipment into their bodies. Because dust covers most of the surface, these creatures typically remain buried underground in massive swarms. Key Landmarks

   • Amo's House: A distinctive tower situated within Penta, formerly inhabited by Amo and Mister. Etymology The name Penta likely originates from the Greek prefix penta- (meaning "five"), suggesting its designation as the fifth of the Ground's six No Man's Lands.

   Trash Beasts: Trash Beasts (斑獣 Han-jū) are creatures that exist on the Ground. Their bodies are made of waste products brought to life through the power of Anima.

   Anima (思念 Shinen) is a mysterious power source derived from accumulated human thoughts and emotions.

   • Creation & Power Source: Trash Beasts form from trash thrown down from the Sphere, gaining life through the collective emotions (often negative or careless) attached to discarded items.
   • Contrast with Vital Instruments: While Vital Instruments are fueled by love and care to assist humans, Trash Beasts stem from carelessly abandoned items and lash out aggressively.
   • Destruction: Powered by Anima, they can only be defeated or "cleaned up" using objects that also possess Anima, such as Vital Instruments. Upon death, their structural debris crumbles and dissipates.

   Imitation Trash Beasts: A artificially engineered variant created by Zodyl Typhon during failed attempts to recreate the Watchman Series. By utilizing failed Watchman Series items as cores and feeding them other Vital Instruments as offerings, these beasts possess cores and cannot be destroyed unless their core is completely obliterated.

   Habits and Behavior:

   • Habitat: Primarily found in Polluted Zones and No Man's Lands where trash accumulates.
   • Aggression: Driven by animalistic instincts and raw, undirected emotion, they attack most humans on sight. Triggers include entering their territory, loud noises, or threat perception.
   • Form: Typically take monstrous, animalistic, or object-themed forms. Humanoid Trash Beasts are exceedingly rare, with the King of Tori being the sole known exception (which exists specifically to protect Canis Surebrec's final will).

   Notable Trash Beasts:

   • First Trash Beast: Encountered by Rudo in No Man's Land; cleaned up by Enjin.
   • Gazelle & Bull Beasts: Herds of animal-shaped beasts cleaned up by Riyo Reaper.
   • Box Cutter Trash Beast: An Imitation Trash Beast created by Zodyl using a Box Cutter Vital Instrument. It controlled steel cable hair and had blade-like snout growths; cleaned up by Riyo Reaper.
   • Scorpion Trash Beasts: Group of six scorpion-like beasts in Penta featuring electronic screen eyes and crane-hook stingers; cleaned up by Team Akuta.
   • Trash Storm Beast: A town-sized Imitation Trash Beast created by Zodyl, housing internal battle rooms. Powered by 4 Vital Instruments (including Amo's boots), it utilized storm winds to reach the Border; cleaned up by Rudo, Enjin, and Riyo.
   • Cheetah Herd: A pack of hundreds of machine-part pardine beasts encountered during a game of tag; cleaned up by Rudo.
   • King of Tori: Located in a lake in Tori, protecting Canis Surebrec's final will. Possesses a humanoid upper torso and wears Canis's cloak; cleaned up by Rudo.
   • House Trash Beast: Formed from an abandoned house in Kremmos Village, using dust and pig puppets to attack; cleaned up by Follo.
   • Reindeer Trash Beast: A deer-like beast that attacked the North Ward, featuring an organic frame built around a deer skeleton; cleaned up by a young Zanka.
   • Frog-Like Beast: The first beast seen by Follo; cleaned up by Enjin and Riyo.
   • Serpent Beast: Serpentine creature found in abandoned Klutess Town; cleaned up by Zanka. Trivia
   • Trash Beasts only form on the Ground, likely due to insufficient Anima concentration elsewhere.
   • Describing the Scorpion beasts as "dumb" implies varying degrees of baseline intelligence among different Trash Beasts.

   Anima (思念 Shinen) is a mysterious power source on the Ground. Human thoughts and emotions accumulate over time, turning into Anima energy that triggers various phenomena.

   Overview & Phenomena:

   • Trash Beasts: Hostile creatures formed when accumulated Anima gives life to waste dumped from the Sphere.
   • Vital Instruments & Givers: When a person deeply cares for an object, it accumulates Anima and transforms into a Vital Instrument. Individuals who can wield these items are known as Givers.
   • Nullification: A special iron-like material exists that can suppress a Giver's ability to use their powers. However, Gountess Knock implies that extreme power levels (such as Mymo's "Beyond Human" form) might render this material ineffective.
   • Death & Persistence: When a Giver dies, Anima typically vanishes from their Vital Instrument and its effects. Exceptionally powerful Anima can linger longer, which is especially true for items like the Watchman Series that contain divine energy.
   • Absence on the Sphere: Rudo speculates that Givers cannot develop on the Sphere, suggesting Anima does not naturally exist there. Mymo's Theories Information broker Mymo has heavily researched Anima and proposed several key theories regarding its true nature:
   • Origin: The Anima present on the Ground is actually ancient energy left behind by the "Gods".
   • Human Evolution: This ancient energy accelerates human evolution on the Ground, serving as the true catalyst for awakening Givers.
   • Bypassing Physics: Energy from the Gods is what allows Vital Instruments to bend or break physical laws through their transformations and powers.
   • External vs. Internal Source: While common belief holds that individuals cultivate internal Anima by treasuring an object, Mymo theorizes that long-term external exposure to the Ground's ambient ancient Anima is the primary trigger for becoming a Giver.

   Anima Transmission: Rudo is the only known individual capable of sharing or transmitting his Anima to another person, having done so to jumpstart Follo's awakening as a Giver.

   • Semiu's Theory: Semiu suggests this occurs because Rudo's ability weaponizes objects by flowing Anima into them, allowing him to treat Follo similarly.
   • Kyouka's Theory: Kyouka Nijiku speculates that Rudo's Watchman Series gloves contain original divine Anima—bestowed by the Gods to his ancestor, Canis Surebrec—enabling this unique transference.

   Watchman Series: The Watchman Series (番人シリーズ Bannin Shirīzu) is a collection of six of the oldest Vital Instruments in existence, holding an unlimited supply of Anima. Unlike standard Vital Instruments, the Watchman Series can be wielded by individuals other than their original creators under specific conditions.

   • Origin: The Watchman Series originated at least six generations ago and originally belonged to a single individual (Canis Surebrec).
   • Usage Requirement: Only individuals who have lost a portion of their humanity or suffered immense tragedy can safely wield them. The items contain intense, permeating Anima; attempting to use them while mentally stable drives the user to insanity due to mind-consuming mental pollution. They are best handled by those intensely obsessed with a single desire to compensate for a severe past loss.
   • Anesthetic Effect: Wielding or wearing a Watchman Series item dulls physical pain and alleviates chronic condition symptoms for its user.

   Appearance: Primarily gray, constructed from thick fabric and heavy metal. Clothing items feature black patches held together by structural belts that intersect at a central metal ring featuring the Watchman Series logo (an upside-down triangle containing a center circle and three overlapping side circles). Unlike normal Vital Instruments, they do not change form when activated, instead emitting a black aura.

   List of Watchman Series Items & Powers:

   • Gloves (3R): Current User: Rudo Surebrec. Converts discarded or used objects into temporary Vital Instruments upon contact. Can power up to three items simultaneously or concentrate power into a single item (multiplying output by 2x or 3x). Used items crumble to dust after serving their purpose.
   • Boots: Former User: Amo Empool. Generates specialized scents based on life experiences to manipulate targets' emotions and trigger specific memories, creating immersive illusions or causing targets to mistake the user for someone they love.
   • Coat: Current User: Zodyl Typhon. Mutates the user's body based on what they consume, enabling them to sprout spiky appendages or wings for flight.
   • Book: Current User: Tamsy Caines (Stolen from Regto). Possesses the power to alter or obscure memories.
   • Necklace: Former User: Gountess Knock. Fuses the user's blood with regular cords to create communication Chokers, allowing direct transmission of thoughts and emotions to connected souls.
   • Wristwatch (Time Walk): Current User: Enjin (Formerly Alto Surebrec). Projects the user as an Anima construct, distorting their perception of time ("slowing" it down) while rendering them invisible to others.

   Sensory Power Theme: The powers correspond to the human senses:

   • Gloves: Touch
   • Boots: Smell
   • Coat: Taste
   • Book: Sight
   • Necklace: Hearing
   • Wristwatch: Time perception (Kinesthetics/Proprioception)

   Vital Instrument: Vital Instruments (人器 Jinki) are objects powered by Anima. People who use Vital Instruments are called Givers.

   • Power & Origin: Powered by Anima (思念 Shinen), a mysterious power source on the Ground derived from human thoughts and emotions. Givers awaken these items by pouring their own Anima into them.
   • Recoil & Toll: Powerful or esoteric abilities often come with physical side effects or severe "recoil" for the user.
     • Examples: Momoa Rukel gets severe headaches from using Asyl; Semiu Grier risks losing her eyesight if Eyes is used at full power for too long.
     • Simple, tool-like Vital Instruments (e.g., Lovely Assistaff, The Ripper, Umbreaker) carry little to no repercussions.
   • Post-Mortem State: When a Giver dies, their Anima usually vanishes from the item. Only extraordinarily powerful Anima (such as the divine Anima in the Watchman Series) can linger long-term.

   Awakening & Quality:

   • Awakening Process: Typically achieved through pouring long-term love, care, and attachment into an object. Alternatively, another Giver can act as a catalyst to jumpstart the awakening process, though this has only been demonstrated using the Watchman Series item 3R.
   • Quality & Power: The longer an item receives care, the higher its "quality" becomes, increasing its raw power. However, the specific abilities manifested depend directly on the user's personal experiences, ideology, and understanding of the object. Naming & Output Regulation
   • Name Engraving: Awakening a Vital Instrument typically causes the user's chosen name to etch itself onto the object.
   • Restraining Power: Givers can intentionally lower their item's power output (to avoid recoil or prevent making fights too easy) by removing or concealing its engraved name. This causes the item to shrink or diminish in effect (e.g., Jabber Wonger using Mankira without its name, or Semiu restraining Eyes). Power can also be held back subconsciously due to trauma (e.g., Amo Empool).

   Types of Vital Instruments:

   • Attacker Type: Used by Givers who maximize offensive capabilities, giving the object aggressive, combat-oriented powers.
   • Defender Type: Used by Givers who prioritize preserving and protecting their object, granting non-combative, utility, or defensive abilities. Special Categories
   • Succession Type: Extremely rare items passed down through generations. Accumulated Anima from multiple past users builds up, allowing new wielders ("Natural Givers") to use full abilities instantly without long-term bonding (e.g., the Pen used by Canvas Town's Spellcasters).
   • Watchman Series: The six oldest, most powerful Vital Instruments in existence, containing an unlimited supply of Anima. Key Wielder Organizations
   • Cleaners: Public organization of ~100 Givers tasked with exterminating Trash Beasts. Squads consist of 1 Combatant and up to 4 Supporters.
   • Raiders: Rising outlaw faction of Givers opposing the Cleaners, seeking to unearth secrets regarding the Sphere and the Border.
   • Vianders: Culinary Givers who utilize their abilities to produce food and addictive sweets despite the Ground's toxic soil.

   List of Vital Instruments:

   • Watchman Series: 3R (Gloves), Boots, Mishra (Coat), Book, Connect (Necklace), Time Walk (Wristwatch).
   • Cleaners: Umbreaker, Lovely Assistaff, Eyes, Cloth, Centralian, Type: Heal, Blanket, Guita, The Ripper, Thirst Quencher, Tokushin, Hii, Alan, Twin Dolls.
   • Raiders: Snowshoes, Mankira, Manhole, Hands, Mirei, Asyl.
   • Others: Pen, Lunavis, Elenhos, Carta, Gilmero. Trivia
   • Conceptually inspired by Tsukumogami (folklore tools that acquire a soul after 100 years of service).
   • "Jinki" can be translated as "Sacred Treasure," "Vessel," "Tool," or "Human Weapon."

   Raiders: The Raiders (荒らし屋 Arashiya) are a major criminal syndicate composed of Givers operating on the Ground. Serving as one of the primary antagonist groups in Gachiakuta, their ultimate goals are to gather all pieces of the Watchman Series and destroy the Sphere.

   Overview & Strategy:

   • Evolution: Originally a small gang of ordinary thieves, the group evolved over time into a diabolical organization undertaking high-stakes criminal operations.
   • Spherite Pursuit: They actively hunt individuals dropped from the Sphere (like Rudo) to extract critical intelligence regarding the upper world and the Border.
   • Squad Composition: Members operate in small teams of 2–3 Givers carefully paired based on complementary Vital Instrument synergies.
   • Combat Edge: They exploit the fact that Cleaners are primarily trained for massive, slow Trash Beast battles, making human-on-human combat against agile Givers difficult for their opponents.

   Hierarchy & Notable Members: The organization features an elite strike squad known as the Front Line. Members of this rank receive direct orders from leader Zodyl Typhon and execute solo high-priority missions. | Role | Character | |---|---| | Leader | Zodyl Typhon | | Front Line | Jabber Wonger | | Front Line | Cthoni Andor | | Front Line | Momoa Rukel | | Front Line | Bundus Begalkeit | | Former Members | Noerde Hew Amozo, Fu Orostor, Konza | Equipment & Identification

   • Purple Lanterns: All active Raiders carry a purple torch lamp as proof of membership. If a member loses their standing or rank within the syndicate, their lantern is revoked. Notable Unnamed Operatives
   • Spade Jinki Raider: Wields a spade Vital Instrument capable of altering solid ground into liquid. She creates hundreds of fast-moving mud dolls, including complex decoys capable of human speech to deceive enemies.

   Cleaners: The Cleaners (掃除屋 Sōjiya) are a major organization on the Ground dedicated to exterminating Trash Beasts. Founded approximately 150 years ago by the "First Cleaner," the group has grown to around 100 total members across multiple wards.

   Overview & Purpose:

   • Public Role: Cleaners protect Safe Zones from Trash Beasts. Inhabitants of the Ground submit requests to HQ to clean up threatening beasts. They maintain working relations with the Hell Guard and must report any third-party casualties resulting from their missions.
   • Secret Objective: Known only to a select few within the organization, the Cleaners were secretly created to clear away the Ground's trash in order to solve the mysteries of the world. Recruitment & Requirements
   • Givers: Scouted by existing Captains, screened by HQ receptionist Semiu Grier, and approved by the boss, Arkha Corvus. There is no age requirement for Givers.
   • Supporters: Non-powered volunteers undergo combat and physiological training to assist Givers on missions. Non-Givers must be at least 18 years old to join.

   Organization & Divisions:

   • Combatants: Givers capable of destroying Trash Beasts directly, often leading teams of Supporters.
   • Sentinels: Defensive guards stationed at specific locations rather than executing field missions.
   • Supporters: Non-powered members who handle tactical equipment, logistical support, and physical tasks. Standard missions utilize up to five Supporters per Giver, though fewer are sent into forbidden zones. Teams The Cleaners maintain six primary combatant teams whose names cover letters A through F:
   • Team Akuta: Enjin (Leader), Rudo Surebrec, Zanka Nijiku, Riyo Reaper, Eishia Stilza, Shikage
   • Team Beauty: Members currently unknown
   • Team Child: Bro Santa (Supervisor), Dear Santa, Guita Hebby Fantasia
   • Team Danger: Epalte & Otto Adderoy (plus 3 unnamed members). Houses the Cleaners' strongest members, reserved for solitary fighters whose Vital Instruments or personalities prevent teamwork.
   • Team Eager: Tamsy Caines, Delmon Gates
   • Team Front: Answers directly to Arkha Corvus. Members: Semiu Grier, Amo Empool

   Base Locations:

   • Cleaners Headquarters: A multi-story fortified facility serving as the central hub, containing resting areas, a library, a medical ward, and a bar.
   • Southern Branch: Located in Creapeye within the South Ward; oversees operations in the South Ward and No Man's Land Tori. Uniform & Gear
   • Uniforms: Tailored by August Stilza. Givers receive personalized grey-and-black coats with Cleaner insignias and dual armbands. Supporters wear standardized caps, protective gloves, and utility vests.
   • Chokers: Communication devices worn around the neck or wrist. Range is limited in underground zones.
   • Cleaner Bags: Specialized backpacks containing gas masks and oxygen tanks for hazardous Polluted Zones.

   Hell Guard: The Hell Guard (獄卒 Gokusotso) serves as the primary law enforcement organization on the Ground. Founded by Ophelia Amne (one of the Four Apostles), they are tasked with suppressing human crime, particularly rogue Givers.

   Overview & Capabilities:

   • Composition: Primarily comprised of non-Giver human fighters trained at a dedicated camp in the Kamuatari District.
   • Anti-Giver Arsenal: They utilize equipment, handcuffs, and weapons made from a unique iron-like material that nullifies Giver abilities (hinted to be imbued with founder Ophelia Amne's powerful Anima). They also have rare access to traditional firearms.
   • Tactics & Reputation: Noted for their brutal tactics, interrogation via torture, and prison system.
   • Cleaner Relations: Maintain a tense relationship with the Cleaners. Cleaners must report to the Hell Guard whenever their operations cause civilian injuries.
   • Secret Objectives: Investigating historical gaps and the connection between the Ground and the Sphere, including attempting to detain Spherites like Rudo for genetic analysis.

   Organizational Structure: The Hell Guard is divided into Horn Squads, with Zanka Nijiku's mother serving as the overall HQ Commander.

   • Squad 1 (Red Horns): Led by Commander Kyouka Nijiku and Second-in-Command Goka Nijiku.
   • Precincts: Maintain multiple facilities across the Wards (e.g., the South Ward precinct located in Andio). Key Members
   • Kyouka Nijiku (Commander, Squad 1)
   • Goka Nijiku (Second-in-Command, Squad 1)
   • Hyo

   Trivia

   • Combat Specialization: While Cleaners specialize in fighting large Trash Beasts, the Hell Guard specializes strictly in human-on-human and human-on-Giver combat.
   • Logo Origin: Their emblem is modeled after traditional Japanese mon family/organization crests.

   Chokers: Chokers (チョーカーズ Chōkāzu) are the primary communication devices used throughout the Ground across various factions and the general populace.

   Origin & Creation: Vital Instrument: Created by Gountess Knock using Connect (the Watchman Series necklace).

   Manufacturing Process: Gountess mass-produces Chokers by fusing his own blood with ordinary cords, imbuing them with his power.

   User Registration: A user registers a Choker by applying their own blood to it, which mixes with Gountess's blood to establish a communication link.

   Functionality & Features: Direct Connections: To establish a connection with another person, users must exchange/share blood (typically by cutting a finger and pressing it to the other user's Choker). Privacy Exception: While treated as direct private communication by the public, Gountess can intercept and hear all transmissions sent through any active Choker. Versatility: Adjustable in size; primarily worn around the neck or wrist.

   History: Originally created by Gountess to connect with Too Lily, the technology was later monetized and distributed by Mymo after funding Gountess's heart operation. Within 20 years, Chokers spread rapidly across the Ground to become the dominant communication network.

   Masks: Masks (マスク Masuku) are essential survival gear used on the Ground to safely navigate Polluted Zones and No Man's Lands without succumbing to toxic air and environmental hazards.

   Overview & Types: Standard Half-Masks: Black metal respirators that cover the nose and mouth, featuring a prominent front circular filter and adjustable leather straps to secure the mask in place. Full-Face Masks: Enclose the wearer's entire head, offering maximum protection in severely toxic environments like No Man's Lands.

   Design & Customization: Within the Cleaners organization, all full-face masks are custom-tailored by August Stilza to suit individual Givers (such as Rudo, Enjin, Zanka, Riyo, Tamsy, and Delmon), while non-Giver Supporters wear a standardized full-face variant.

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