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   This takes place in the setting of Made in Abyss, created by artist and illustrator Akihito Tsukushi. Tags: #Adventure #Fantasy #Seinen #Dark Fantasy #Mystery #Psychological Horror

3. #3[☰] World Setting [☰]constantselective

   <world_setting> The world of Made in Abyss is a dark fantasy civilization built around an enormous and largely unexplored vertical chasm known as the Abyss. Although nations and ordinary societies exist beyond it, the Abyss contains ecosystems, ancient ruins, impossible artifacts, and physical phenomena found nowhere else in the known world.

   Exploration is both a profession and a cultural obsession. The deeper one descends, the stranger and more hostile reality becomes, while returning to the surface becomes increasingly dangerous because of the Curse of the Abyss.

   Geography & Major Locations The Abyss lies on an island in the southern seas of Beoluska and descends more than 20,000 meters beneath the surface.

   • Orth: A large city built around the rim of the Abyss. Its economy, culture, education, and international importance depend heavily on Delvers and the relic trade.
   • First Layer — Edge of the Abyss: The shallowest and safest region, containing grassy cliffs, ruins, fossils, and comparatively manageable wildlife.
   • Second Layer — Forest of Temptation: A dense and increasingly dangerous forest containing the inverted forest and Seeker Camp.
   • Third Layer — Great Fault: A vast vertical shaft surrounded by caves and populated by dangerous aerial predators.
   • Fourth Layer — Goblets of Giants: A humid jungle dominated by enormous cup-shaped vegetation, powerful predators, and unusual ecosystems.
   • Fifth Layer — Sea of Corpses: A broad underground sea and the deepest region from which humans can ordinarily return without permanent transformation.
   • Sixth Layer — Capital of the Unreturned: An ancient ruin-filled region beyond the normal point of return, where ascending causes death or loss of humanity.
   • Seventh Layer — Final Maelstrom: The deepest confirmed layer, whose geography and inhabitants remain largely unknown.

   The Abyss may extend considerably farther than the currently mapped layers.

   Metaphysical Foundation: The Force Field & Curse The Abyss is permeated by an invisible Force Field that becomes denser toward its central shaft and deeper regions.

   The Force Field carries light and nutrients, shapes the Abyss's ecosystems, and can be perceived by certain native creatures.

   Descending through it is comparatively harmless.

   Ascending through it produces the Curse of the Abyss, also called the Strains of Ascension. Rising roughly ten meters is enough to trigger its effects.

   The Curse becomes progressively more severe with depth, beginning with dizziness and nausea in the upper layers and escalating into hallucinations, intense pain, bleeding, sensory loss, permanent transformation, and eventually death.

   Rare locations contain weak or absent Force Fields, but conventional equipment cannot simply negate the Curse.

   The deeper regions also experience abnormal time flow. Time passes increasingly slowly relative to the surface, becoming particularly extreme in the lowest layers.

   Delvers & Whistles Professional explorers of the Abyss are called Delvers or Cave Raiders.

   The Delver Guild in Orth regulates exploration, records discoveries, evaluates recovered relics, and assigns Whistle ranks according to skill and experience.

   The recognized hierarchy is:

   Bell → Red Whistle → Blue Whistle → Moon Whistle → Black Whistle → White Whistle.

   Each rank determines how deeply a Delver is normally permitted to explore.

   White Whistles are legendary explorers granted unrestricted depth access. Their discoveries can influence nations, technology, and humanity's understanding of the Abyss.

   Descending beyond the Fifth Layer is known as a Last Dive because ordinary humans cannot return from the Sixth Layer intact.

   Relics Relics are artifacts of unknown ancient civilizations found throughout the Abyss.

   Their technology frequently exceeds humanity's ability to understand or reproduce it. Relics may provide light, manipulate physical forces, preserve life, create extraordinary weapons, or perform effects that seem impossible by normal scientific standards.

   They are officially classified from Fourth Grade through Third, Second, First, and Special Grade.

   Lower-grade relics are valuable commodities. First-Grade relics can alter the military balance between nations, while Special-Grade relics are potentially world-changing.

   The international value of these artifacts makes Orth economically important and also attracts foreign governments, illegal Delvers, smugglers, and pirates.

   Abyssal Ecology The Abyss contains a unique ecosystem of plants and animals adapted to its supernatural environment.

   Creatures become increasingly dangerous in deeper layers. Many possess extreme predatory adaptations, unusual senses, venom, armor, camouflage, or the ability to perceive disturbances in the Force Field.

   Native creatures are not simply ordinary animals made larger. Their biology and behavior have developed specifically around the Abyss.

   Survival therefore requires knowledge of individual species, terrain, food sources, weather, and the Force Field rather than raw combat ability alone.

   Society & Technology Civilization outside the Abyss possesses a fantasy-industrial character rather than a purely medieval one.

   Orth contains docks, windmills, workshops, firearms, mechanical equipment, large ships, and access to airships, while international merchant fleets travel to the island to trade.

   Relics recovered from the Abyss supplement conventional technology. Some are incorporated into Orth's infrastructure and everyday life despite humanity being incapable of recreating the underlying technology.

   This creates an unusual society where relatively ordinary mechanical engineering exists beside devices inherited from a civilization far more advanced than the present one.

   History & Mystery The Abyss was officially discovered approximately 1,900 years ago. Explorers and treasure seekers gathered around it until their camps eventually developed into the city of Orth.

   However, the Abyss itself is vastly older.

   Ruins, unknown languages, ancient machinery, and human remains occur throughout its layers. Groups of mysterious "Praying Skeletons" have been found dating to periods thousands of years apart, suggesting repeated events or civilizations connected to the Abyss.

   Its true origin, deepest point, ancient inhabitants, relic technology, Force Field, and apparent relationship with recurring historical events remain unresolved mysteries. </world_setting>

   <important_to_world_setting> Important to the Setting:

   The Curse is caused by ascending through the Abyss's Force Field. Simply descending deeper does not trigger the same effects.

   The severity of the Curse depends on depth. A character cannot ascend from a deep layer and receive only the mild symptoms associated with the surface.

   From the Sixth Layer onward, ordinary human ascent results in death or the loss of humanity. Descending that far is therefore effectively a one-way journey.

   The Force Field is an actual environmental phenomenon, not an intelligent supernatural entity that warns or guides explorers.

   The Abyss's creatures are adapted to their environment. Many can exploit terrain or perceive phenomena that humans cannot, making experienced wildlife knowledge essential for survival.

   Delver Whistle ranks are professional certifications with depth restrictions. They do not function as numerical combat levels.

   Relics have specific functions and limitations. Characters cannot assume what an unknown relic does simply from its appearance.

   Modern civilization cannot freely reproduce high-grade relic technology. Recovering a powerful relic can therefore have enormous economic or geopolitical consequences.

   Information becomes increasingly unreliable with depth. Most ordinary people know the upper layers through maps and Delver reports, while knowledge of the deepest regions is limited to rare expeditions, recovered records, rumors, and White Whistle testimony.

   Time passes differently in the deeper Abyss. A relatively short expedition below can correspond to a much longer period on the surface.

   The Abyss is not merely a dungeon filled with progressively stronger enemies. It is an ecosystem, archaeological mystery, natural disaster, economic resource, religious fascination, and geographical anomaly simultaneously.

   Injury and survival should remain physically consequential. Poison, starvation, blood loss, infection, damaged equipment, environmental exposure, and inadequate supplies can be as dangerous as the creatures themselves. </important_to_world_setting>

4. #4[☰] Writing Style [☰]constantselective

   <writing_style> <akihito.tsukushi.writing_style> The writing style of Made in Abyss, created by Akihito Tsukushi, is defined by its collision of childlike wonder, ecological fantasy, and increasingly severe psychological and body horror. Rather than presenting exploration as uncomplicated adventure, the writing makes curiosity itself dangerous: every discovery promises beauty, knowledge, or relics while simultaneously drawing characters deeper into environments that become more hostile, alien, and irreversible. The Abyss is written as both a place of fascination and a mechanism of punishment, with ascent itself becoming progressively more physically devastating through the Curse.

   1. Wonder and Horror as the Same Narrative Impulse Tsukushi rarely separates beauty from danger. The same landscapes, creatures, and mysteries that inspire awe can also produce mutilation, loss, or terror.

   Curiosity as Forward Momentum: The writing continually rewards characters with new environments, relics, creatures, and unanswered questions, making exploration feel intoxicating even when it is obviously unsafe. Mystery is not simply a puzzle to solve; it is the emotional force that keeps the narrative descending.

   Beauty Before Brutality: Dangerous situations are often framed through lush scenery, strange ecosystems, or moments of childlike fascination before their lethal implications become clear. This tonal contrast makes the horror more disturbing because it emerges from places that first appeared wondrous rather than conventionally sinister.

   2. Irreversible Descent and Physical Consequence The narrative treats movement deeper into the Abyss as a commitment rather than a temporary excursion.

   Progress as Loss of Return: Each layer increases not only environmental danger but the cost of turning back. The Curse of the Abyss escalates from nausea and sensory disruption to deformation, loss of humanity, and alleged certain death at the deepest levels, making descent structurally equivalent to sacrificing future safety.

   Bodies as Narrative Stakes: Injury, transformation, hunger, exhaustion, disease, and mutilation are not abstract threats. The writing frequently forces the body itself to become the site where consequences are expressed, turning survival into something visceral rather than heroic in the conventional sense.

   3. Ecological Mystery and Moral Unease Tsukushi writes the Abyss less like a dungeon and more like a living, partially incomprehensible ecosystem with its own rules, history, and forms of value.

   Worldbuilding Through Discovery: Creatures, relics, force-field behavior, ancient ruins, and environmental anomalies are introduced as things to observe and interpret rather than immediately explain. Even powerful Artifacts retain uncertain origins and hidden functions, reinforcing the sense that the world contains systems far beyond current understanding.

   Human Cruelty Beside Natural Horror: The Abyss itself is dangerous without malice, but people often make it worse. Scientific curiosity, survival, obsession, sacrifice, and love can all become morally disturbing when pushed far enough, allowing human decisions to rival monsters and natural phenomena in their capacity for horror.

   Summary of How It Is Described Akihito Tsukushi's Made in Abyss is best characterized as a dark exploration fantasy where wonder and suffering are deliberately inseparable. Its writing favors irreversible choices, environmental storytelling, bodily consequence, and mysteries that deepen as they are approached, creating a style in which beauty constantly invites characters forward even when every step makes survival, return, and innocence less likely. </akihito.tsukushi.writing_style> </writing_style>

5. #5═══════[World]═══════selective

   Keys: World, World Map, Region, Civilization, Civilizations, Nation, World Setting, Territory, Geography, Nations, Continent, Environment, Continents, Earth, Regions, Territories, Environments, Worldscape, Worlds

   Definition The World of Made in Abyss consists of numerous nations, cultures, and civilizations whose economies, technologies, and societies are heavily influenced by the Abyss, a mysterious giant chasm.

   Geography

   • The Abyss is located on an island in the southern seas of Beoluska.
   • Beoluska is a major geopolitical power divided into East and West Beoluska.
   • Foreign lands include Sereny, a frozen northern region, and Jisweku.
   • The world contains diverse climates, territories, and cultures beyond the Abyss.

   Politics and Economy

   • Beoluska regulates access to the Abyss through officially licensed Delvers.
   • Relics recovered from the Abyss are valuable international commodities.
   • Relic trading contributes to global wealth and technological advancement.
   • Control over the Abyss provides considerable political and economic influence.

   Orth

   • Orth is a major city constructed around the rim of the Abyss.
   • Its architecture features steep streets, vertical buildings, ladders, and narrow pathways.
   • Cold air rising from the Abyss gives the tropical island a relatively cool climate.
   • Relic-based energy supports parts of the city's infrastructure.

   Technology

   • Technology combines industrial machinery with highly advanced ancient relics.
   • Airships, cargo vessels, elevators, motorized pulleys, and electrical devices exist.
   • Advanced equipment is often specialized or dependent on relics.
   • Communication and recordkeeping remain largely analog, relying on maps, written messages, and messenger balloons.
   • Modern computers and digital communication networks are absent.

   Society and Culture

   • The Abyss is both a source of wealth and an object of deep cultural reverence.
   • Delvers receive recognition and authority according to their Whistle ranks.
   • Public celebrations honor accomplished Delvers and their discoveries.
   • Exploration is considered a prestigious and sometimes sacred pursuit.
   • Children, including orphans, may be trained to explore the Abyss despite its dangers.
6. #6[🌏︎] Planet [🌏︎]selective

   Keys: Planetary, Universe, Realm, Universal, Multiverse, Cosmology, Universes, Timeline, Space, Timelines, Dimension, Multiverses, Setting, Dimensions, Outer Space, Realms, Planes, Cosmos, Plane, Settings, Planet

   Definition The Planet of Made in Abyss is a vast world of diverse landmasses, harsh environments, and ancient ecosystems. Its atmosphere combines extraordinary natural beauty with constant danger, particularly around the Abyss.

   Planetary Geography

   • A massive, winding landmass appears to stretch between the polar regions.
   • The planet is depicted with an unusually tilted orientation.
   • Its continents contain diverse climates, landscapes, and ecosystems.
   • The Abyss is a colossal vertical chasm that profoundly influences its surrounding environment.

   Climate and Atmosphere

   • Powerful updrafts rise from the Abyss, influencing local air currents.
   • The Abyss's surroundings are often cool, windy, and humid despite their tropical location.
   • Light behaves unusually within the Abyss due to its mysterious force field.
   • The environment frequently features mist, filtered sunlight, and atmospheric haze.

   Natural Environment

   • Lush forests, enormous trees, waterfalls, cliffs, and ancient rock formations dominate the landscape.
   • Strange flora and fauna inhabit highly specialized ecosystems.
   • Ancient ruins lie buried beneath vegetation and geological formations.
   • Beautiful environments conceal dangerous predators and natural hazards.

   Ecology

   • Organisms possess specialized adaptations for surviving hostile environments.
   • Some creatures within the Abyss can perceive and exploit its invisible force field.
   • Predation, camouflage, and environmental adaptation are central to survival.
   • The Abyss contains increasingly unfamiliar ecosystems at greater depths.

   Sensory Atmosphere

   • Visuals: Dense greenery, immense vertical drops, ancient ruins, and unusual vegetation.
   • Sounds: Howling winds, flowing water, wildlife, and distant echoes.
   • Sensations: Cold air, humidity, vertigo, and overwhelming environmental scale.
   • Mood: Beautiful, mysterious, ancient, oppressive, and unforgiving.

   Unconfirmed Planetary Theories

   • An ancient celestial collision may explain the planet's apparent axial tilt.
   • Gravity may differ from Earth's, potentially influencing biological evolution.
   • The Abyss may connect to deep planetary processes, although its true origin remains mysterious.
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8. #8[🌐︎] Serenyselective

   Keys: Sereny Territory, Sereny, Northern Sereny, Northern Country, Sereny Country, セレニの地, Sereni no Chi, Sereny Nation, Northern Nation, Sereny no Chi, Land of Sereny

   Definition Sereny is the most powerful nation in the world's northern territories, characterized by its freezing climate, imposing fortresses, industrial infrastructure, and impoverished settlements.

   Geography and Climate

   • Located in the snowy northern regions, far from Orth and the Abyss.
   • Harsh winters and freezing temperatures make survival difficult.

   Architecture and Infrastructure

   • Massive fortresses dominate the landscape.
   • Impoverished settlements exist at the bases of these fortresses.
   • Slums contain sprawling labyrinths of industrial pipes and tunnels.
   • Living conditions in these areas are cramped and harsh.

   Society

   • Despite the nation's political power, severe poverty exists within its slums.
   • Numerous orphaned children struggle to survive without adequate shelter or food.
   • Orphans often resort to stealing, street performances, or scavenging for necessities.
   • Poor living conditions leave vulnerable inhabitants susceptible to exploitation.

   Notable Events

   • Nanachi grew up in Sereny's slums, surviving by scavenging garbage for food.
   • Bondrewd recruited impoverished orphans with promises of a better life at the Abyss.
   • These children were subsequently exploited in his experiments.
9. #9[🌐︎] Orthselective

   Keys: Orth City, City of the Giant Pit, Delver City, Oana no Machi, Ōana no Machi, Central District, Abyss City, City of the Abyss, East District, 大穴の街, West District, Cave Raider City, South District, Osu, Orth, Abyss Town, City Around the Abyss, Ōsu, Giant Pit City, North District, オース, Abyss-Side City

   Definition Orth, also known as the City of the Giant Pit, is a large city built around the edge of the Abyss on an island in the southern seas of Beoluska. It serves as the primary settlement and operational center for Delvers exploring the Abyss.

   History

   • An ancient Abyss Tribe inhabited the island before modern settlement, developing a culture centered on the Abyss.
   • The Abyss was rediscovered approximately 1,900 years before the story.
   • Explorers established camps around the pit, eventually developing them into the city of Orth.
   • The city grew through exploration, relic discoveries, and trade.

   Geography and Climate

   • Built around the rim of the Abyss, with densely packed buildings and limited space.
   • Located near the Equator, but cooled by air rising from the Abyss.
   • Numerous waterfalls provide opportunities for hydroelectric power generation.
   • Accessible by airships and seafaring vessels, although surrounding waters can be dangerous.

   Districts

   • Central District: Grand Pier and Gate to the Netherworld.
   • North District: Orth Windmills.
   • West District: Belchero Orphanage.
   • South District: The Wharf.
   • East District: Delver Guild Headquarters.

   Infrastructure and Technology

   • Relics positioned throughout the city provide energy for everyday use.
   • Hydroelectric turbines generate electricity from surrounding waterfalls.
   • Windmills are primarily used for milling grain rather than generating electricity.
   • Heat-generating relics replace open flames for cooking due to densely packed buildings.
   • Ships and airships transport people and goods between Orth and foreign territories.

   Economy and Trade

   • The city's economy revolves around Abyss exploration and the recovery of valuable relics.
   • Commercial caravan ships transport goods and relics between Orth and other regions.
   • Merchant vessels require escorts because pirates frequently target relic shipments.
   • Profits from relic sales support infrastructure development and engineering.
   • The local currency is called Orth.

   Society and Culture

   • Delvers play a central role in the city's economy and identity.
   • The city attracts explorers seeking wealth, discovery, and adventure.
   • The local writing system uses Nether Glyphs.
   • Orphanages such as Belchero train children for future exploration.
   • The Abyss strongly influences local traditions, occupations, and daily life.

   Notable Locations

   • Grand Pier.
   • Gate to the Netherworld.
   • Belchero Orphanage.
   • Delver Guild Headquarters.
   • The Wharf.
   • Orth Windmills.
   • Laffi's Shop.
   • Tumble Tavern.
10. #10[🌐︎] Beoluskaselective

    Keys: West Beoluska, Beorusuka, Beoluska Archipelago, Beoluska Nation, Beoluska Nation-State, Béorusca, Beoluskan State, Beoluskan Archipelago, Beoluska Country, East Beoluska, Beolsk, ベオルスカ, Beoluska, Беолуска, Beoluskan Nation

    Definition Beoluska is a large and powerful archipelago nation that governs Orth and the Abyss, exercising political authority over its surrounding islands and territories.

    Geography

    • Consists of numerous islands, isolated settlements, and coastal territories.
    • Its territory extends into portions of the nearest continent.
    • Orth and the Abyss are located in its southern seas.

    Political Structure

    • Historical events divided Beoluska into East Beoluska and West Beoluska.
    • Both regions maintain economic connections with Orth.
    • Beoluska exercises sovereign authority over the Abyss and its surrounding territory.

    Economy and Trade

    • East and West Beoluska export rice, exotic foods, and other goods to Orth.
    • The Abyss provides access to valuable relics that attract international interest.
    • Trade and resource control contribute to Beoluska's geopolitical importance.

    Government and Regulation

    • Protects Orth and the Abyss from exploitation by foreign nations.
    • Regulates access to the Abyss through an official Delver licensing system.
    • Requires Delvers to earn Whistles representing their authorized exploration ranks.
    • Maintains political control over one of the world's most valuable and mysterious locations.
11. #11[🌐︎] Jiswekuselective

    Keys: Western Country, Jisweku, Children of the Shadows, Jisweku Nation, Jeseku, Jisueku, Jisuekuu, Remote Western Country, Child of the Shadows, Jisweku Kingdom, Jisuekū, Moon Outfit, Jisweku Country, ジスェクー

    Definition Jisweku is a remote western country outside Orth, known for its royal traditions and the mysterious Children of the Shadows.

    Geography

    • Located in a distant western region, far from Orth and the Abyss.
    • Its precise geography and climate remain largely unknown.

    Royal Family

    • Governed by a royal family with longstanding traditions.
    • Certain royal children are occasionally born as Children of the Shadows.
    • Marulk and his father formerly belonged to Jisweku's royal household.

    Children of the Shadows

    • Rare children born into the royal family with extreme sensitivity to sunlight.
    • Traditionally believed to survive no longer than ten years.
    • Ancient texts warn that three thousand suns will eliminate a Child of the Shadows.

    Traditions

    • The Moon Outfit is traditional protective clothing worn by Children of the Shadows.
    • It conceals their bodies from sunlight.
    • Marulk's distinctive clothing is associated with this tradition.

    Technology and Transportation

    • Airships are used for long-distance travel.
    • Marulk and his father traveled from Jisweku toward the Abyss aboard an airship.
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13. #13[⚲] Ancient Orthselective

    Keys: Ancient, Old, Early Orth, Archaic, Early, Ancient Orth, Old Orth · Secondary: Orth Civilization, Orth, Early Orth, Ancient Orth, Old Orth, Orth Settlement, City of Orth

    <ancient_orth> Definition Ancient Orth refers to the civilization that inhabited the island surrounding the Abyss thousands of years before the founding of modern Orth, approximately 4,500 years before Riko's journey.

    History

    • The island was inhabited by the Abyss Tribe long before modern explorers arrived.
    • The tribe developed a distinct culture centered on the Abyss.
    • The Ganja expedition encountered the tribe before descending into the Abyss.
    • The tribe's eventual fate remains unknown.

    Language

    • The tribe spoke a unique language associated with the ancient Glyphs found within the Abyss.
    • Their language differed considerably from those spoken by foreign explorers.
    • Belaf of the Ganja expedition possessed enough linguistic knowledge to interpret parts of their speech.

    Culture and Religion

    • The Abyss was regarded as sacred and central to tribal identity.
    • The tribe revered the legendary Golden City believed to exist deep within the Abyss.
    • Tattoos and markings imitated the mythical inhabitants of the Golden City.
    • Body markings also reflected cultural beliefs and individual social roles.

    Traditions

    • Fertility was considered important to the tribe's survival.
    • Children deemed infertile could be branded as cursed and rejected.
    • The Ink of Sacrifice marked individuals offered to the Abyss.
    • Irumyuui was abandoned because of her infertility and later encountered the Ganja expedition.

    Foreign Relations

    • The tribe was distrustful of outsiders due to previous encounters with hostile visitors.
    • Foreign explorers were treated with suspicion.
    • The tribe was reluctant to share information about the Abyss.

    Disappearance

    • The tribe's fate after the Ganja expedition descended remains unknown.
    • No confirmed explanation establishes why the civilization disappeared before modern Orth developed.
    • A possible connection to the Abyss's mysterious 2,000-year cycle remains speculative. </ancient_orth>
14. #14[⚲] Modern Orthselective

    Keys: Contemporary, Modern Orth, Modern, Current, Modern City of Orth, Post-Discovery, Current Orth, Modern-Day, Present, Present-Day Orth, Contemporary Orth, Present-Day · Secondary: Orth City, Crater-City, Crater City, Abyss City, Orth, Modern Orth, Modern City of Orth, Current Orth, Abyssal City, Present-Day Orth, Contemporary Orth, City of Orth

    <modern_orth> Definition Modern Orth is a bustling city built around the Abyss, serving as the center of Delver exploration, relic trading, and Abyss-related culture.

    History

    • Founded approximately 1,900 years before Riko's journey.
    • Early explorers discovered the Abyss and established temporary camps around its rim.
    • The promise of wealth, ancient relics, and unexplored mysteries attracted increasing numbers of adventurers.
    • These settlements eventually developed into the modern city of Orth.

    Geography and Architecture

    • Constructed around the enormous opening of the Abyss.
    • Dense buildings, steep streets, and vertical structures accommodate the city's limited space.
    • Ports and wharves connect Orth to international shipping routes.
    • Commercial districts, residential neighborhoods, and Delver facilities surround the pit.

    Economy

    • Relic recovery and trade form the foundation of the city's economy.
    • Delvers retrieve artifacts that are appraised, traded, and exported.
    • The Delver Guild regulates exploration and supports the relic industry.
    • Merchants, transport fleets, and specialized businesses depend heavily on Abyss exploration.

    Society

    • Delvers possess considerable social influence and prestige.
    • Whistle ranks determine a Delver's permitted exploration depth and professional standing.
    • Red Whistles are beginners restricted to shallow exploration.
    • Blue and Moon Whistles represent increasingly experienced Delvers.
    • Black Whistles are highly skilled veterans.
    • White Whistles are legendary explorers celebrated throughout society.

    Culture and Religion

    • The Abyss is regarded as both a source of prosperity and a sacred destination.
    • Exploration, discovery, and personal sacrifice are deeply respected.
    • Citizens believe the souls of the dead return to the depths of the Abyss.
    • Legendary Delvers receive widespread admiration and public recognition.
    • A Last Dive represents a permanent descent beyond the point of safe return.

    Characteristics

    • Urban life revolves around the Abyss and its mysteries.
    • Children may begin training as Delvers through local orphanages.
    • Advanced relics coexist with conventional industrial technology.
    • Exploration is simultaneously an occupation, cultural tradition, and spiritual pursuit. </modern_orth>
15. #15[⚲] Orth Central Districtselective

    Keys: Orth Central District, Inner, Inner Rim, Abyss Rim, Orth, Central Quarter, Central Ward, Central, Central District · Secondary: Quarter, Orth Central District, Sector, Exploration District, Central Quarter, Central District, Zone, Central Ward, City District, Ward, District, Borough

    <central_district> Definition The Central District is a major district of Orth located along the inner rim of the Abyss, serving as a principal gateway for authorized exploration and expeditions.

    Geography and Architecture

    • Situated near the steep inner edge of the Abyss.
    • Features densely built structures overlooking the enormous chasm.
    • Contains elevated platforms, mechanical lifts, and pathways connecting the city to the pit.

    Grand Pier

    • A large industrial lift station overlooking the Abyss.
    • Houses the Big Gondola, a mechanical lift used for expeditions.
    • Facilitates the transportation of Delvers, equipment, and supplies.
    • Serves as a gathering place for departures and returning expedition teams.

    Gate to the Netherworld

    • An ancient stone gateway located in the southwestern part of the district.
    • Surrounded by vegetation and overlooking the Abyss.
    • Marks an official entrance used by Delvers.
    • Access is guarded and regulated by city authorities.

    Exploration and Security

    • Serves as a major departure point for licensed Delvers.
    • Provides infrastructure for organized descents into the Abyss.
    • Authorities oversee access to designated exploration routes.

    Environmental Characteristics

    • Exposed to winds and air currents rising from the Abyss.
    • Overlooks the First Layer and its dangerous terrain.
    • Lies near the boundary of the Abyss's mysterious force field.
    • Descending into the First Layer exposes explorers to the initial effects of the Curse of the Abyss. </central_district>
16. #16[⚲] Orth North Districtselective

    Keys: North, Northern · Secondary: オース, Ōsu, Osu, Orth

    <north_district> Definition The North District is a scenic, commercial, and agricultural district of Orth, situated along the upper outer slopes of the Abyss.

    Geography

    • Located on relatively stable, elevated terrain away from the inner rim.
    • Contains flatter land suitable for farming, commerce, and development.
    • Offers scenic views of the Abyss and surrounding landscape.

    Orth Windmills

    • Home to the city's distinctive windmills.
    • Windmills harness powerful air currents rising from the Abyss.
    • Primarily used for milling grain and supporting local industries.

    Agriculture

    • Contains farmland used for growing crops and producing food.
    • Supplements food supplies imported from Beoluska.
    • Provides valuable agricultural space on an island with limited arable land.

    Commerce and Tourism

    • Features shops, markets, and merchant stalls.
    • Attracts tourists and visiting traders.
    • Serves as a commercial passage offering access to scenic viewpoints. </north_district>
17. #17[⚲] Orth West Districtselective

    Keys: West, Western · Secondary: オース, Ōsu, Osu, Orth

    <west_district> Definition The West District is a residential and educational district of Orth, located along the upper western slopes of the Abyss.

    Geography and Architecture

    • Situated on relatively stable, elevated terrain away from the inner rim.
    • Features stone houses, winding cobblestone streets, and residential neighborhoods.
    • Provides a quieter environment than the city's industrial and exploration districts.
    • Offers scenic views of the Abyss and surrounding landscape.

    Residential Life

    • Home to ordinary families, local shopkeepers, and off-duty Delvers.
    • Serves as a center of everyday community life.
    • Contains residential facilities and services for local inhabitants.

    Belchero Orphanage

    • A prominent orphanage housing children whose parents are absent or deceased.
    • Overseen by Director Belchero, with Jiruo serving as an instructor and caretaker.
    • Provides education, shelter, and training for aspiring Delvers.
    • Children train as Red Whistles and recover relics from the shallow regions of the Abyss.
    • Notable residents include Riko, Nat, Shiggy, and Kiyui.

    Medical Services

    • Associated with Mio's medical work and treatment of local residents.
    • Medical care includes investigating mysterious illnesses such as the Birthday Disease.

    Atmosphere

    • Generally quieter and more residential than central Orth.
    • Elevated neighborhoods provide relatively comfortable living conditions.
    • Combines ordinary family life with the dangers and traditions of Abyss exploration. </west_district>
18. #18[⚲] Orth South Districtselective

    Keys: Southern, South · Secondary: オース, Ōsu, Osu, Orth

    <south_district> Definition The South District is Orth's coastal transportation, commercial, and security district, connecting the city to the outside world through its harbor.

    Geography and Infrastructure

    • Located along the southern edge of Orth, facing the open ocean.
    • Houses the Wharf, a major harbor for maritime transportation.
    • Contains docks, warehouses, trading facilities, and sailors' quarters.

    Maritime Trade

    • Receives food, supplies, and commercial shipments from Beoluska and foreign territories.
    • Serves as a departure point for vessels transporting relics and other goods.
    • Distributes imported resources throughout the city.

    Military and Security

    • Coastal defenses protect the harbor against pirates and foreign threats.
    • Guards monitor maritime traffic and unauthorized entry.
    • Security personnel investigate smuggling and illegal relic transportation.
    • Checkpoints regulate access to sensitive port facilities.

    Commerce

    • Features busy markets, merchant stalls, and supply warehouses.
    • Supports sailors, traders, transport crews, and visiting merchants.
    • Functions as a major center for importing, storing, and distributing goods.

    Atmosphere

    • A crowded, noisy waterfront filled with commercial and maritime activity.
    • Combines industrial facilities, trading establishments, and security infrastructure. </south_district>
19. #19[⚲] Orth East Districtselective

    Keys: East, Eastern · Secondary: オース, Ōsu, Osu, Orth

    <east_district> Definition The East District is the administrative, financial, and commercial center of Orth, located along the upper eastern rim of the Abyss.

    Geography and Architecture

    • Situated on elevated terrain overlooking the Abyss.
    • Contains administrative buildings, commercial establishments, and upscale residences.
    • Features organized streets and secure facilities supporting the relic industry.

    Delver Guild Headquarters

    • Houses the main administrative center of the Delver Guild.
    • Oversees Delver registration, licensing, and official records.
    • Manages relic appraisal, purchasing, and preparation for export.
    • Regulates exploration activities and distributes operational funding.

    Commerce

    • Serves as a major center for relic-related financial transactions.
    • Supports merchants and businesses supplying professional Delvers.
    • Specialized shops provide exploration equipment, weapons, climbing tools, and provisions.
    • Laffi's Shop is a notable equipment supplier, although its exact district location is unconfirmed.

    Residential Areas

    • Associated with wealthy merchants, influential officials, and experienced Delvers.
    • Contains upscale residences and properties with greater security and amenities.

    Security and Administration

    • Guild personnel and local authorities maintain order.
    • Security measures protect valuable relics and commercial assets.
    • Authorities oversee trade regulations and investigate theft or smuggling.

    Atmosphere

    • A prosperous, orderly district dominated by administration and commerce.
    • Characterized by professional activity, regulated trade, and the wealth generated by Abyss exploration. </east_district>
20. #20[⚲] Belaf's Houseselective

    Keys: Belaf's Abode, Belaf's Residence, Belaf Abode, House of Belaf, Belaf Dwelling, Belaf's Dwelling, Belaf's House, Belaf's Home, Belaf’s Home, Home of Belaf, ベラフのおうち, Belaf Lair, Berafu no Ouchi, Belaf Residence, Belaf House

    <belafs_house> Definition Belaf's House is a residence located in an unknown district of the Village of Iruburu within the Abyss.

    Structure

    • A large, cavernous interior built upon a natural foundation.
    • Features various structures suspended from the ceiling.
    • Vegetation grows throughout parts of the building.
    • The entrance appears to open automatically for visitors.

    Inhabitants

    • Belaf: Primary resident.
    • Several smaller Narehate reside alongside Belaf.
    • Mitty: Kept within the residence.
    • Nanachi: Temporarily stayed within the residence. </belafs_house>
21. #21[⚲] Belchero Orphanageselective

    Keys: Belchero, Bercello, Beruchero, Belchero Orphanage, ベルチェロ, ベルチェロ孤児院, Beruchero Kojiin · Secondary: Kojiin, 孤児院, Kōjiin, Orphanage, Children's Home, Delver School, School, Belchero Orphanage, ベルチェロ孤児院, Orphan School, Beruchero Kojiin

    <belchero_orphanage> Definition Belchero Orphanage is an orphanage and Delver training school located in the West District of Orth.

    Management

    • Belchero: Head of the orphanage.
    • Jiruo: Assists with supervision and education.

    Education and Activities

    • Children receive training to become Delvers.
    • Red Whistle orphans explore the Abyss's 1st Layer to retrieve Artifacts.
    • Recovered Artifacts are sold overseas to financially support the orphanage.
    • Additional duties include delivering letters, assisting theatrical performances, and guiding tourists.

    Daily Life

    • Blue Whistle Delvers supply much of the orphanage's meat through hunting.
    • Children participate in chores, exploration, and institutional activities.
    • The annual Birth Festival celebrates every orphan's birthday on a single day, since many do not know their actual birth dates.
    • Children help prepare the festival and gather ingredients for its feast. </belchero_orphanage>
22. #22[⚲] Burial Towerselective

    Keys: Tomb, Mortuary, Burial Tower, Maisōtō, Funerary, 埋葬, Maisō, Sepulchral, 埋葬塔, Burial, Maiso, Grave · Secondary: Tomb, Structure, Tower, Crypt, To, Burial Tower, Maisōtō, Spire, 塔, 埋葬塔, Tō, Monument

    <burial_tower> Definition The Burial Tower is an ancient structure located 300 meters below the surface in the Abyss's 1st Layer.

    Structure

    • Contains hundreds of Praying Skeletons with their hands clasped in prayer.
    • An underground tomb contains additional skeletons.
    • A secondary tomb lies deeper beneath the first.

    Historical Significance

    • Tower skeletons are approximately 2,000 years old.
    • First underground tomb contains skeletons approximately 4,000 years old.
    • Second underground tomb contains skeletons approximately 6,000 years old.
    • The remains suggest recurring mass-death events at roughly 2,000-year intervals.

    Mystery

    • The cause of these recurring deaths remains unknown.
    • The Birthday-Death Disease is suspected to be connected to the phenomenon. </burial_tower>
23. #23[⚲] Camp Number 5selective

    Keys: Sixth Layer Outpost, Fifth Camp, Zekkai Daigo Kyanpu, Hail Hex Outpost, Hail Hex Forward Camp, Camp No. 5, Zekkai Dai Go Kyanpu, Zekkai Dai-go-kyanpu, Quinto Campamento Más Allá del Borde, Fifth Boundary Camp, Camp 5, Absolute Boundary Camp Number 5, Camp No 5, Sixth Layer Forward Base, Camp Number 5, Absolute Boundary Camp 5, Hail Hex Base, Hail Hex Camp, Absolute Boundary Fifth Camp, 絶界第五キャンプ, Number 5 Camp

    <camp_number_5> Definition Camp Number 5, also known as Absolute Boundary, Camp Number 5, is an outpost used by Hail Hex for operations in the Abyss's 6th Layer.

    Location

    • Situated approximately 15,200 meters below the surface.
    • Located in an isolated region of the 6th Layer.
    • Positioned roughly 300 meters above the entrance to the 7th Layer.

    Structure

    • Constructed from various sections of ancient ruins.
    • Water flows in front of the outpost.
    • Accessible through a liftable entrance section.
    • Extends into a cliffside.
    • Features a massive balcony overlooking the entrance to the 7th Layer.

    Facilities

    • Contains equipment used by Hail Hex.
    • Includes an interior dining area. </camp_number_5>
24. #24[⚲] Caravan Fleetselective

    Keys: Trade Fleet, Caravana de Barcos, Sendan Kyaraban, Merchant Fleet, Trading Fleet, Caravan Ship, Caravan Fleet, Commercial Fleet, Caravan Ships, 船団キャラバン · Secondary: Merchant Caravan Fleet, Commercial Caravan, Maritime Caravan, Trading Caravan, Caravan Flotilla, Trade Flotilla, Merchant Flotilla, Sea Caravan

    <caravan_fleet> Definition The Caravan Fleet is a group of foreign merchant ships anchored in the bay off the coast of Orth, near the Abyss.

    Activities

    • Travels between countries to trade rare goods unavailable in Orth.
    • Transports exports from West Beoluska.
    • Operates as part of an international maritime trade network.

    Medical Ship

    • A rusted medical vessel equipped with treatment tools.
    • Includes a smaller boat for easier access.
    • Currently used by Mio.

    Characteristics

    • Commercial fleets visiting Orth are commonly called Caravan Ships.
    • Merchant ships travel with escorts for protection.
    • Pirate attacks frequently target valuable relic shipments. </caravan_fleet>
25. #25[⚲] Delver Guild HQselective

    Keys: Delver Guild, Guild, 探窟組合, Explorer, Tankutsu Kumiai, Delving, Exploration, Delver Guild HQ, Delver Guild Headquarters, Delver · Secondary: Central Office, Headquarters, Administration, Head Office, 本部, HQ, Bureau, Delver Guild HQ, Honbu, Delver Guild Headquarters, Main Office

    <delver_guild_hq> Definition The Delver Guild HQ is the headquarters of the organization responsible for regulating Abyss exploration, managing Delvers, and classifying recovered Artifacts.

    Location

    • Located in the East District of Orth.
    • Accessible by a small bridge.

    Architecture

    • Consists of multiple interconnected, tower-like structures.
    • Features a vertically arranged interior adorned with hanging gondolas.
    • Its architecture reflects Orth's industrial and vertical construction.

    Artifact Management

    • Officially names, catalogs, and classifies excavated Artifacts.
    • Assigns Artifact grades according to their value and significance.
    • Oversees the processing of recovered relics.

    Information Management

    • Receives and analyzes information sent from the Abyss.
    • Processes exploration reports, discoveries, and recovered records.
    • Serves as a central authority for information concerning the Abyss.

    Delver Administration

    • Manages registered Delvers and their achievements.
    • Assigns and advances Whistle ranks based on accomplishments.
    • Regulates exploration activities and expedition permissions.
    • Oversees compliance with delving regulations.

    Inhabitants

    • Guild staff responsible for administration, classification, and exploration management. </delver_guild_hq>
26. #26[⚲] Doguupuselective

    Keys: ドグープ, Within the Depths of the Eye, Eye Cave, Eye Depths, Eye Interior, Doguupu, 目の奥, Interior of the Eye, Dogūpu, Inner Eye Cavern, Depths of the Eye, Within the Eye, Me no Oku

    Definition Doguupu, also known as Within the Eye, is a cave system filled with tunnels located at the edge of the Village of Iruburu in the Abyss's 6th Layer.

    Structure

    • Consists of interconnected tunnels and underground passages.
    • The ground is sticky and covered with substances used in the Iruburu Balancing.
    • Originally formed from Irumyuui's head after her transformation into the village.

    Characteristics

    • Village inhabitants instinctively avoid entering, feeling overwhelmed or "beaten down" when approaching.
    • Contains the deepest connection to Irumyuui's consciousness.
    • Serves as the location where Vueko was imprisoned.

    Inhabitants

    • Vueko: Formerly imprisoned within the cave system.
    • Irumyuui's Children: Their souls manifest as entities involved in the Balancing.

    Significance

    • Vueko could sense faint signals from Irumyuui during her captivity.
    • The Balancing entities represent the souls of Irumyuui's Children, including those who died and those not yet born.
27. #27[⚲] Flowers of Fortitudeselective

    Keys: Resilience Garden, Fukutsu no Hanazono, Fortitude Flower Garden, Eternal Fortune Garden, Abyss Flower Garden, Eternal Fortunes, Lyza's Grave, Garden of Fortitude, Fourth Layer Flower Garden, Flowers of Fortitude, Garden of the Flowers of Fortitude, Garden of Resilience, 不屈の花園, Fortitude Garden, Flowers of Resilience

    <garden_of_the_flowers_of_fortitude> Definition The Garden of the Flowers of Fortitude is a vast flower field located approximately 9,000 meters deep in the Abyss's 4th Layer, renowned as one of the most beautiful places in the Abyss.

    Environment

    • An expansive natural garden filled with Eternal Fortunes.
    • Dense fields of flowers create a breathtaking landscape.
    • The garden is celebrated for its beauty and peaceful atmosphere.
    • Its natural splendor contrasts with the dangerous surroundings of the Abyss.

    Historical Significance

    • The garden was one of Lyza's favorite places in the Abyss.
    • A mysterious grave associated with Lyza is located within the flower field.
    • Ozen discovered Lyza's White Whistle and Blaze Reap at the grave, although no body was present. </garden_of_the_flowers_of_fortitude>
28. #28[⚲] Gate to the Netherworldselective

    Keys: Narakumon, 奈落, Netherworld Gate, Abyss, Abyssal, 奈落門, Netherworld, Gate to the Netherworld, Naraku · Secondary: Gateway, Narakumon, Portal, Netherworld Gate, Gate to the Netherworld, 奈落門, 門, Entrance, Gate, Archway, Arch, Mon

    <gate_to_the_netherworld> Definition The Gate to the Netherworld is a stone archway located in the Central District of Orth, serving as a primary entrance to the Abyss's 1st Layer.

    Location

    • Situated in the southwestern area of Orth.
    • Located between the Grand Pier and the Wharf.
    • Positioned counterclockwise from Belchero Orphanage.

    Structure

    • An ancient-looking stone archway overgrown with vegetation.
    • Provides access to multiple descent routes into the Abyss.

    Access and Security

    • Guards monitor the entrance to prevent unauthorized access.
    • Delvers enter through designated routes depending on their objectives.
    • Routes include general exploration, climbing, and rope-assisted descents.

    Depth and Significance

    • Symbolically marks the beginning of the Abyss's 1st Layer.
    • Marks the threshold where the Curse of the Abyss begins taking effect.
    • Official depth measurements use sea level rather than the Gate's elevation.
    • The Gate may stand approximately 50 meters above sea level, although this measurement is not confirmed. </gate_to_the_netherworld>
29. #29[⚲] The Grand Pierselective

    Keys: Grand Gondola Station, Stone Ark, Great Pier, Abyss Descent Station, Abyss Gondola Station, Grand Wharf, 大桟橋, Grand Pier, Oosanbashi, Grand Embarcadère, Abyss Cascading Gondola, Grand Landing, Gondola Station, Osanbashi, Cascading Gondola System, Delver Return Station, Ōsanbashi, Great Wharf, The Grand Pier, Le Grand Embarcadère

    <the_grand_pier> Definition The Grand Pier is an ornate gondola station located in the lowest area of Orth's West District, primarily used for the triumphant return of Delver teams.

    Location

    • Situated approximately 55 meters below the surface.
    • Its gondola system descends roughly 580 meters into the Abyss.
    • Connects to an area believed to be the Stone Ark, near a depth of 600 meters.

    Structure

    • Features large gondola platforms secured by massive bolts.
    • Contains lookout platforms, signal lights, and a Mail Balloon mooring station.
    • Equipped with transmission devices, gondola reversal controls, and arrival and departure bells.

    Transportation

    • Uses mechanical gears, winches, and water wheels to operate gondolas.
    • Most gondolas are powered by water wheels near waterfalls.
    • A special electrically powered gondola is reserved for triumphant returns.

    Cultural Significance

    • Serves as a major transportation hub between Orth and the Abyss.
    • Returning Delver teams are often welcomed by large crowds.
    • Triumphant returns celebrate the achievements of accomplished Delvers. </the_grand_pier>
30. #30[⚲] Ido Frontselective

    Keys: Frontline, Ido Front, Forward, イドフロント, Bondrewd, Ido, Idofuronto, Forward Operating Base, 前線 · Secondary: Headquarters, Ido Front, Research Station, Forward Base, Operating Base, Kichi, Front, Zensenkichi, Forward Operating Base, 基地, Station, Facility, Base

    <ido_front> Definition Ido Front is a research station and former ritual site located 13,000 meters below the surface, at the bottom of the Abyss's 5th Layer.

    Purpose

    • Serves as the gateway to the 6th Layer.
    • Marks the deepest point from which ordinary humans can still survive returning.
    • Functions as the starting point for White Whistle Delvers undertaking their Last Dive.
    • Operates as Bondrewd's primary research facility.

    Structure

    • Contains the Altar of the Absolute Boundary, an elevator connecting the 5th and 6th Layers.
    • The Altar can only be activated by a White Whistle.
    • A massive pillar of frost called the Water Bastion is suspended above the facility by the Force Field.
    • The site possesses self-regenerating structures that produce crystalline residue.

    History

    • Originally served as an ancient ritual site associated with mysterious ceremonies.
    • At least one ritual involved the creation of Your Worth.
    • Bondrewd established his research base here approximately 10 years before the story.
    • Experiments conducted here developed methods of combating the Curse of the Abyss at tremendous human cost.

    Research

    • Bondrewd experimented on children and other subjects to study the Curse and Blessing.
    • Nanachi and Mitty were transformed into Narehate through experiments involving the Miniature Garden of Dawn.
    • Prushka was transformed into a Cartridge and subsequently a Life-reverberating Stone.

    Inhabitants

    • Bondrewd: Leader and chief researcher.
    • Umbra Hands: Assistants and personnel serving Bondrewd.
    • Failed Umbra Hands: Additional inhabitants.

    Transportation

    • A Transportation Vessel supplies the station through a direct route from Orth.

    Mysteries

    • Ancient rituals may have involved obtaining the Blessing.
    • The methods used by the site's original inhabitants remain unknown. </ido_front>
31. #31[⚲] Iruburu Market of Valueselective

    Keys: Value Bazaar, Gaume's Stall, Barter Market of Value, Narehate Restaurant, Narehate Market, Kachi Market, Iruburu Bazaar, 価値の市場, Narehate Bazaar, Village Market of Value, Iruburu Market, Value Exchange Market, Iruburu Trading Market, Market of Value, Enbelietz's Stall, Value Market, Iruburu's Market of Value, Kachi no Ichiba, Iruburu Value Market, Village of Iruburu Market, Iruburu Market of Value

    <iruburus_market_of_value> Definition Iruburu's Market of Value is a marketplace located in the East District of the Village of Iruburu, where inhabitants barter goods and possessions according to their personal Value.

    Trading System

    • Transactions require exchanging something of equivalent Value.
    • Payment can include possessions, valuable objects, or parts of one's own body.
    • An item's worth depends on the Value assigned to it.
    • Touching valuable merchandise without permission is prohibited.

    Goods and Services

    • Ancient Delver equipment and rare documents.
    • Living creatures sold as pets, food, or other purposes.
    • Unusual merchandise reflecting individual vendors' desires.
    • Restaurants serving distinctive Narehate cuisine.

    Notable Vendors

    • Gaume: Sells old Delver equipment and rare documents, including a page from Lyza's Notes.
    • Enbelietz: Sells small creatures, including live Hermit-Dwellers.
    • Sabassa: Values having tubes pass through their body.
    • Miskeso: Values tearing apart others' bodies.
    • Moogie: Operates a restaurant serving unusual dishes, including Moogie Bomb.

    Characteristics

    • Commerce revolves around personal desires rather than conventional currency.
    • Merchandise and services reflect the unusual values of Iruburu's inhabitants.
    • Trading can involve significant personal sacrifice. </iruburus_market_of_value>
32. #32[⚲] Iruburuselective

    Keys: Hollow, Narehate, Narehate Village, イルぶる, Iruburu Village, Sixth Layer, Iruburu, Village of Iruburu, Value · Secondary: City, Village, Settlement, Balancing, Iruburu Village, Narehate Village, Market, Village of Iruburu, Community, Luring, Value

    <village_of_iruburu> Definition The Village of Iruburu was a settlement in the Abyss's 6th Layer, created by the Three Sages and inhabited entirely by Narehate. The village was eventually destroyed.

    Characteristics

    • The village was formed from Irumyuui's transformed body.
    • Its inhabitants took forms reflecting their deepest desires.
    • Residents received the village's protection but could not leave.
    • The Abyss's Force Field and Curse were absent within its boundaries.
    • The village contained markets, restaurants, inns, and workshops.

    Society and Economy

    • Society revolved around Value, determined by how deeply someone cherished something.
    • Residents exchanged possessions and services according to their Value.
    • Value could be sacrificed to create or recreate desired things.
    • Human children possessed exceptionally high Value.
    • The Balancing punished theft, damage, or unfair exchanges by confiscating possessions, destroying property, or physically harming offenders.

    History

    • Founded by the Ganja expedition after becoming stranded in the 6th Layer.
    • Contaminated drinking water caused a deadly parasitic illness among the expedition.
    • Irumyuui received Cradles of Desire, gradually transforming into the village itself.
    • Surviving Ganja members became Narehate bound to the settlement.
    • Faputa was born from Irumyuui's remaining desires but could not enter the village.
    • The village existed for approximately 150 years before its destruction.
    • Its protective boundary was damaged during Reg's confrontation with Juroimoh.
    • Faputa ultimately absorbed the village's remaining Value, causing its complete collapse.

    The Luring

    • A hunting event used to attract creatures from the 6th Layer into the village.
    • Residents exploited the Balancing to weaken and destroy dangerous prey.
    • Hunting increased the village's total Value.
    • Some creatures managed to escape before being fully consumed.

    Notable Locations

    • Central District: Pillar-like structure.
    • North District: Mepopohon's Inn.
    • West District: Poriyon's Workshop.
    • South District: Village entrance.
    • East District: Market of Value and Narehate Restaurant.
    • Other Locations: Belaf's House and Doguupu.

    Notable Inhabitants

    • Three Sages: Wazukyan, Belaf, and Juroimoh.
    • Vueko: Former Ganja member confined within the village.
    • Majikaja, Moogie, Maaa, and numerous other Narehate.
    • All known inhabitants are deceased following the village's destruction. </village_of_iruburu>
33. #33[⚲] Joint Delving Siteselective

    Keys: Cooperative Exploration Site, Combined Delving Site, Joint Diving Site, Combined Expedition Site, Pentagonal Site, Joint Delving Area, Joint Expedition Site, Shared Delving Site, Shared Expedition Site, Inverted Forest Excavation Site, Cooperative Delving Site, Joint Dive Site, Pentagonal Delving Site, Delver Joint Site, Joint Exploration Area, Joint Exploration Site, Delver Excavation Site, Joint Delving Site, Pentagonal Excavation Site

    <joint_delving_site> Definition The Joint Delving Site is a previously unexplored area at the lowest point of the Inverted Forest in the Abyss's 2nd Layer.

    Structure

    • An enormous underground site with a distinctive pentagonal entrance.
    • The entrance is suspected to be artificially constructed.
    • Numerous Second-Grade Artifacts called Forgetters line its entrance.
    • A mysterious spherical object hangs from the ceiling deep inside.

    Discoveries

    • The Forward Expedition Party discovered large quantities of Second-Grade Artifacts.
    • The site may have once contained First-Grade and Special-Grade Artifacts.
    • Mysterious Funeral Tickets have been discovered within the area.
    • The suspended object was considered significant enough to warrant Ozen's immediate assistance.

    Exploration

    • Hablog led the Forward Expedition Party's investigation.
    • Cravagli and Tepaste are believed to have visited the site previously.
    • The discovery attracted considerable attention from scholars of the Abyss.
    • Hablog considered restricting access following the discovery of the mysterious object.

    Mysteries

    • The origin and purpose of the pentagonal entrance remain unknown.
    • The nature of the suspended object has not been established.
    • A possible connection exists between the site, Cravagli, and the Song of Hariyomari. </joint_delving_site>
34. #34[⚲] Laffi's Shopselective

    Keys: ラフィーの店, Laffi's Store, Laffi's General Store, Rafi no Mise, Laffi Shop, Laffi's Spice Shop, Laffi Store, Laffi's Supply Shop, Laffi's Supply House, Rafī no Mise, Laffi's Provision Shop, Laffi's Shop, Laffi's Goods Store, Laffi's Supply Store

    <laffis_shop> Definition Laffi's Shop is a small store and residence located in an unknown district of Orth, owned by Laffi.

    Structure

    • A modest house with a red roof and plain-colored walls.
    • Contains a telescope overlooking the Abyss.

    Services

    • Sells various spices and supplies.
    • Serves prepared meals, including Laffi's Special Lunch and Mustard Steamed Buns.

    Residents

    • Laffi: Owner and shopkeeper.
    • Hablog: Resides here when not exploring the Abyss.

    Notable Details

    • Popular gathering place for children from Belchero Orphanage.
    • Riko frequently used the shop's telescope to observe the Abyss.
    • Reg particularly enjoys Laffi's Mustard Steamed Buns. </laffis_shop>
35. #35[⚲] Mepopohon's Innselective

    Keys: Mepopohon Inn, メポポホンの宿, Mepopohon's Guesthouse, Mepopohon Tavern Inn, Mepopohon's Lodge, Mepopohon no Yado, Mepopohon Boarding House, Village of Iruburu Inn, Mepopohon Hotel, Mepopohon Lodging House, Mepopohons Inn, Iruburu Inn, Mepopohon Lodge, Mepopohon Guesthouse, Northwest Iruburu Inn, Mepopohon's Inn, Mepopohon's Hotel

    <mepopohons_inn> Definition Mepopohon's Inn is a lodging establishment located in the Northwest District of the Village of Iruburu, operated by Mepopohon.

    Services

    • Guests can rent rooms using the village's low-Value currency.
    • Meals can be prepared and provided upon request.

    Interior

    • Guest rooms feature unusual lighting and simple sleeping arrangements.
    • The room rented by Riko's Party contained one large bed.
    • The toilet area was infested with flying insects.
    • At least one toilet is a living employee of the inn.

    Inhabitants

    • Mepopohon: Owner and operator.
    • Various minor residents and employees. </mepopohons_inn>
36. #36[⚲] Miniature Garden Of Dawnselective

    Keys: Garden Of Dawn, Miniature Garden of Daybreak, Narehate Disposal Cavern, Dawn's Miniature Garden, Miniature Garden Of Dawn, 黎明の箱庭, Bondrewd's Testing Cavern, Reimei Hakoniwa, Experimental Cavern, Miniature Garden of Dawn, Dawn Garden, Garden of Dawn, Reimei no Hakoniwa, Ido Front Testing Ground, Daybreak Garden, Dawn Cavern, Miniature Dawn Garden

    <miniature_garden_of_dawn> Definition The Miniature Garden of Dawn is a dead-end cavern in the Abyss's 6th Layer, located beneath Ido Front and used by Bondrewd for experimentation.

    Purpose

    • Serves as a testing ground for experiments involving the Curse of the Abyss.
    • Used to study methods of avoiding or mitigating the Curse.
    • Functions as a disposal site for Narehate created by these experiments.

    Characteristics

    • An enclosed cavern connected to the lower sections of Ido Front.
    • Contains discarded Narehate and experimental specimens.
    • Its location within the 6th Layer makes it suitable for experiments involving the Curse.

    Notable Events

    • Nanachi and Mitty were transformed into Narehate here.
    • Reg's Incinerator breached the cavern during his battle with Bondrewd.
    • The breach caused numerous breeding-section specimens to fall into the cavern.
    • The corpse of the Umbra Hand Suumama was last seen here.

    Notable Specimens

    • Shakko.
    • Etan.
    • Sumiko.
    • Puel. </miniature_garden_of_dawn>
37. #37[⚲] Nanachi's Hideoutselective

    Keys: Nanachi's Hut, Ajito, Nanachi's Hideout, ナナチのアジト, Fourth Layer Hideout, Nanachi's Home, Nanachi no Ajito, Nanachi Hideout, Nanachi's Cabin, Fourth Layer Hut, Nanachi Home, Hidden Hot Spring of Old Animals, Nanachi's Safehouse, Eternal Fortunes, Mitty and Nanachi's Home, Nanachi's Base, Nanachi's Refuge, Nanachi Hut, Nanachi's Shelter

    <nanachis_hideout> Definition Nanachi's Hideout is a secluded hut located 7,100 meters below the surface in the Abyss's 4th Layer, formerly inhabited by Nanachi and Mitty.

    Location

    • Situated far from the Abyss's central vertical shaft.
    • The Force Field is extremely weak or absent, providing protection from the Curse of the Abyss.
    • Originally used as a mushroom farm.

    Surroundings

    • A field of Eternal Fortunes grows behind the hut.
    • A nearby river and several gravestones occupy the surrounding area.
    • The Hidden Hot Spring of Old Animals lies northwest of the hideout.

    History

    • Nanachi established the hideout after escaping Ido Front with Mitty.
    • Nanachi experimented with poisons on mortally injured Delvers, seeking a way to end Mitty's suffering.
    • Deceased experimental subjects were buried behind the hut.
    • These experiments led to the development of medicines and antidotes using Mitty's poison-neutralizing blood.

    Inhabitants

    • Nanachi and Mitty: Former permanent residents.
    • Riko and Reg: Temporary visitors. </nanachis_hideout>
38. #38[⚲] Narehate Restaurantselective

    Keys: Iruburu Diner, Narehate Restaurant, 成れ果て食堂, Iruburu Eatery, Narehate Food Hall, Moogie's Eatery, Narehate Diner, Narehate Shokudo, Iruburu Restaurant, Narehate Shokudō, Moogie Bomb, Moogie's Restaurant, Narehate Eatery, Moogie Pie, Moogie Restaurant

    <narehate_restaurant> Definition The Narehate Restaurant is a food establishment owned by Moogie, located in an unknown district of the Village of Iruburu.

    Management

    • Moogie: Owner and primary cook.
    • Two assistants help operate the restaurant.

    Food and Services

    • Serves a wide variety of dishes suited to the diverse tastes of Narehate.
    • Moogie can recreate virtually any flavor or texture requested by customers.
    • Moogie Bomb: A specialty dish made from roasted testicles, served exclusively at the restaurant.
    • Moogie Pie: Another available specialty.
    • Spicy condiments are provided for customers.

    Characteristics

    • Popular among villagers who place high value on food.
    • Offers highly customizable meals.
    • Many customers are unable to read the restaurant's menu. </narehate_restaurant>
39. #39[⚲] Poriyon's Workshopselective

    Keys: Poriyon's Jewelry Workshop, Poriyon's Store, Poriyon's Workshop, White Whistle Workshop, Poriyōn no Kōbō, Poriyon's Forge, Poriyon's Atelier, Poriyon no Kobo, Poriyon's Artisan Workshop, Poriyon's Craftshop, Iruburu Workshop, Workshop of Poriyon, Poriyon no Kōbō, Poriyon Atelier, ポリヨーンの工房, Poriyon Workshop, Poriyon Store, Poriyōn no Kobo

    <poriyons_workshop> Definition Poriyon's Workshop is a store located in the West District of the Village of Iruburu, where objects are fashioned to bring out their Value.

    Structure

    • Walls are lined with shelves containing various objects.
    • Some items are stored inside globules that function like drawers.
    • The workshop itself is Poriyon's physical body.

    Functions

    • Shapes and embellishes objects to bring out their Value.
    • Can refine White Whistles into their final forms.
    • Poriyon refined Prushka's White Whistle.

    Characteristics

    • Poriyon is a jeweler who cannot leave his workshop.
    • He can manifest as a giant emerging from the workshop, as demonstrated during his fight against Fuzosheppu.

    Inhabitant

    • Poriyon: The workshop's owner and physical embodiment. </poriyons_workshop>
40. #40[⚲] Ring of the Essenceselective

    Keys: Ring of Essence, Suki no Wa, Mysterious Ring of Light, Essence Ring, Seventh Layer Ring, Essence Circle, Mysterious Ring, Seventh Layer Light Ring, Luminous Ring, 枢機の輪, Ring of Light, Radiant Ring, Sūki no Wa, Abyssal Ring, 7th Layer Ring, Ring of the Essence

    <ring_of_the_essence> Definition The Ring of the Essence is a mysterious ring of light located within the 7th Layer of the Abyss.

    Characteristics

    • Its appearance resembles a large, luminous ring.
    • Only a few White Whistle Delvers are said to have witnessed it.
    • Its true nature, purpose, and properties remain unknown.

    Significance

    • Ozen describes it as one of the mysteries of the 7th Layer.
    • According to Doni, the soul inhabiting Lyza's White Whistle, someone connected to Reg is waiting at the ring.
    • The identity of this individual remains unknown. </ring_of_the_essence>
41. #41[⚲] Seeker Campselective

    Keys: Observation Station, Monitoring Station, Seeker Camp, Inverted Forest Camp, Seeker Base, Abyss Watch Base, Seeker's Camp, Poruta no Taiboku, Watchtower Camp, ポルタの大木, Monitoring Base, 監視基地, Delver Relay Camp, シーカーキャンプ, Seeker Station, Great Tree of Porta, Inverted Forest Base, Shiikā Kyanpu, Seeker Camp Telescope, Observation Base, Watch Base, Delver Rest Camp, Observation Camp, Watch Camp, Kanshi Kichi, Shiika Kyanpu

    <seeker_camp> Definition Seeker Camp is an observation and relay station located 2,540 meters deep in the Inverted Forest of the Abyss's 2nd Layer.

    Structure

    • Built within the Great Tree of Porta, an enormous tree in the Inverted Forest.
    • Features a large telescope for observation and surveillance.
    • Equipped with adjustable, high-output Glowstone lanterns.
    • Interior construction and expansion remain ongoing.

    Location

    • Situated far from the Abyss's central shaft.
    • The Curse of the Abyss is weaker in this area.
    • Provides a relatively safe resting point before descending into the 3rd Layer.

    Functions

    • Serves as a resting and preparation station for Delvers.
    • Acts as a relay point along routes circling the Inverted Forest.
    • Functions as a watchtower to prevent unauthorized exploration of standard routes.
    • Operates as the headquarters of Ozen and the Subterranean Bandits.

    Inhabitants

    • Ozen: White Whistle Delver and leader.
    • Marulk: Ozen's apprentice.
    • Simred, Yelme, and Zapo: Members of the Subterranean Bandits.

    Notable Features

    • The Great Tree of Porta may draw nutrients from the
42. #42[⚲] The Golden Cityselective

    Keys: 黄金郷, Golden Civilization, Ōgon-kyō, Golden Metropolis, Ougon-kyou, Golden City Civilization, Lost Golden City, Gold City, True Golden City, Fabled Golden City, Golden Settlement, Legendary Golden City, Golden Land, Ogon-kyo, City of Gold, The Golden City, Golden City, Ancient Golden City, City at the Bottom of the World, Golden Realm, Ougon Kyou

    <the_golden_city> Definition The Golden City is a legendary ancient civilization believed to exist deep within the Abyss. Its exact location, inhabitants, and history remain unknown.

    Location

    • Said to exist somewhere in the depths of the Abyss.
    • The 6th Layer is sometimes called the Golden City, though its identity as the legendary civilization remains unconfirmed.

    History

    • Legends of the Golden City have persisted since ancient times.
    • An ancient Abyss Tribe imitated its inhabitants through distinctive body markings.
    • The Ganja expedition discovered an abandoned, ruined city beneath the Absolute Boundary in the 6th Layer.
    • Wazukyan declared these ruins the expedition's new home.

    Mysteries

    • It is unknown whether the ruins in the 6th Layer belonged to the original Golden City.
    • The true civilization may exist even deeper within the Abyss.
    • Its inhabitants, culture, and ultimate fate remain mysterious.
    • Vueko speculated that Reg might be a true resident of the Golden City. </the_golden_city>
43. #43[⚲] Tumble Tavernselective

    Keys: Tumble-Tavern, Cave Raider Drinking House, Cave Raider Pub, Tumble Tavern, Cave Raider Tavern, Katsuraku Tei, Plummet Pub, Delver Pub, 滑落亭, Raider Pub, Delver Drinking House, Delver Tavern, Katsuraku-tei, Raider Tavern, Plummet Tavern

    <tumble_tavern> Definition Tumble Tavern is a Delver tavern and informal information exchange located in an unknown district of Orth, operated by a retired Delver.

    Purpose

    • Serves food and drinks to Delvers before and after expeditions.
    • Provides a gathering place for exchanging rumors and information.
    • Gossip is unofficially confidential but often spreads among local Delvers.

    Staff

    • Owner: Retired Delver.
    • Kitchen: Former expedition cooks and aspiring culinary trainees.
    • Wait Staff: Blue Whistle Delvers supplementing their income.

    Characteristics

    • Its ominous name reflects the belief that visiting an unlucky place brings good fortune during cave raids.
    • Its slogan promises Delvers the food they most desire before meeting their ends.
    • Tourists are seated separately from Delvers.
    • The tavern emphasizes the distinctive culture and adventurous spirit of cave raiders.

    Cuisine

    • Serves various meals favored by Delvers.
    • Hamoroge Bowl is one of its known dishes. </tumble_tavern>
44. #44[⚲] The Wharfselective

    Keys: 岩壁街, Steep Quarter, Cliff Quarter, Wharf, Wharf Neighbourhood, Cliff District, Cliffside Quarter, Ganpekigai, 岸壁街, Wharf District, Les Quartiers Escarpés, Wharf Quarter, The Wharf, Wharf Neighborhood, Orth Wharf, South Wharf, South District Wharf

    <the_wharf> Definition The Wharf is a densely populated quarter in the South District of Orth, originally established by illegal cave raiders.

    Location and Structure

    • Situated along the cliffs surrounding the Abyss.
    • Buildings expanded as the population grew, gradually encroaching upon the Abyss.
    • Developed into a settlement associated with illegal Delvers and impoverished residents.

    History

    • Founded by individuals conducting unauthorized cave raids.
    • Nat and his sister formerly lived here, scavenging to survive.
    • After his sister's death, Nat was taken into Belchero Orphanage.
    • Nat later guided Riko, Reg, and Shiggy through the quarter.

    Notable Events

    • Ozen and Jiruo visited the Wharf to investigate an incident involving Sherumi and Menae.
    • The incident was connected to the Curse of the Abyss spilling into Orth.
    • A survivor of the accident remained in the quarter.

    Notable Inhabitants

    • Nat and his sister: Former residents.
    • Sherumi and Menae: A deceased pair of twins.
    • Accident Survivor and Slums Sentry. </the_wharf>
45. #45═══════[Abyss]═══════selective

    Keys: Great Pit, Great Chasm, 大穴, Giant Pit, Netherworld, Naraku, Abyssal Chasm, Great Abyss, Deep Chasm, Great Vertical Chasm, L'Abysse, Bottomless Abyss, Abyssal Depths, Netherworld Chasm, Abyss, El Abismo, Abisu, Shinso, 深層, Great Hole, Colossal Pit, Бездна, The Abyss, Vertical Chasm, Endless Chasm, Depths, Depths of the Netherworld, Netherworld Pit, アビス, Oana, 奈落, Bottomless Pit, Bezdna, Ōana, Shinsō, Abyssal Pit, Vertical Pit

    Definition The Abyss is a colossal vertical chasm located on an island in the southern seas of Beoluska. Discovered approximately 1,900 years ago, it measures around 1,000 meters across and is believed to exceed 20,000 meters in depth.

    Characteristics

    • Contains unique ecosystems, dangerous creatures, ancient ruins, and valuable relics.
    • Divided into seven known layers with increasingly hostile environments.
    • Many regions remain unexplored, including its deepest point.
    • The city of Orth was established around its entrance.
    • Delvers explore its depths in search of treasures, discoveries, and lost civilizations.

    Force Field

    • An invisible phenomenon permeating the Abyss and sustaining its ecosystems.
    • Transports light and nutrients into the depths.
    • Distorts visibility and responds to the movements and consciousness of living beings.
    • Becomes more concentrated toward the central shaft.
    • Causes the Curse of the Abyss when living beings ascend through it.
    • Some creatures can perceive and exploit its movements.

    Curse of the Abyss

    • Also called the Strains of Ascension.
    • Triggered by ascending approximately 10 meters within the Abyss.
    • Effects become increasingly severe at greater depths.
    • Cannot be avoided through conventional means.
    • Affects living creatures differently depending on their biology.

    Layers

    • 1st Layer, Edge of the Abyss (0–1,350 m): Grassy cliffs, petrified trees, and relatively harmless wildlife. Curse causes dizziness and nausea.
    • 2nd Layer, Forest of Temptation (1,350–2,600 m): Dangerous forests, inverted trees, and powerful updrafts. Curse causes intense nausea, headaches, and limb numbness.
    • 3rd Layer, Great Fault (2,600–7,000 m): Enormous vertical cliffs, cave networks, and aerial predators. Curse causes vertigo and hallucinations.
    • 4th Layer, Goblets of Giants (7,000–12,000 m): Humid jungles, giant water-catching vegetation, and dangerous beasts. Curse causes severe pain and bleeding.
    • 5th Layer, Sea of Corpses (12,000–13,000 m): Vast underground sea and crystallized terrain. Curse causes sensory deprivation, confusion, and self-harming behavior.
    • 6th Layer, Capital of the Unreturned (13,000–15,500 m): Ancient city ruins, deadly creatures, and extreme environmental hazards. Ascension causes loss of humanity or death.
    • 7th Layer, Final Maelstrom (15,500 m onward): A largely unexplored region associated with mysterious entities and rumored structures. Ascension is believed to cause certain death.

    Rare Phenomena

    • Blessing of the Abyss: Under exceptional circumstances, one person bears another's Curse, allowing the other to undergo a transformation granting enhanced abilities.
    • Time Distortion: Time appears to pass differently at greater depths, with extreme differences reported between the lower layers and surface.
    • Birthday-Death Disease: A mysterious phenomenon associated with the Abyss.
    • Netherworld Locks: Another unusual phenomenon linked to the Abyss.

    Civilization and Religion

    • Ancient ruins and Praying Skeletons suggest the existence of forgotten civilizations.
    • Abyss Faith worships the Abyss itself rather than a conventional deity.
    • Followers believe the souls of those who die within the Abyss return to its depths and eventually begin new lives.
    • Relic discoveries and exploration strongly influence Orth's economy and culture.

    Notable Locations

    • Orth: City surrounding the Abyss's entrance.
    • Seeker Camp: Delver outpost in the 2nd Layer.
    • Garden of the Flowers of Fortitude: Flower field in the 4th Layer.
    • Ido Front: Research outpost and gateway to the 6th Layer.
    • Iruburu: Village inhabited by Narehate in the 6th Layer.

    Unsolved Mysteries

    • The true origin and purpose of the Abyss.
    • The nature of its Force Field and connection to souls.
    • The fate of its ancient civilizations.
    • The full extent of its time distortion.
    • The existence and nature of its deepest point.
46. #46[⏣] Force Field [⏣]selective

    Keys: Abyssal Field, Invisible Abyss Field, Abyssal Force Field, Invisible Field, Living Force Field, Abyss Forcefield, Energy Field, The Blood of the Abyss, Abyss Life Field, The Force Field, Curse of the Abyss, Thorn-like Field, Abyss Force Field, Nutrient Field, Blood of the Abyss, Force Field, Inverted Thorn Field, Strains of Ascension, Abyss Energy Field, Abyssal Energy Field, Field of the Abyss, Forcefield

    <force_field> Definition The Force Field is an invisible, mysterious phenomenon permeating the Abyss, sustaining its ecosystems and causing the Curse of the Abyss.

    Characteristics

    • Exists throughout the Abyss, becoming stronger toward the central shaft.
    • Carries light and nutrients into the depths, sustaining life.
    • Obstructs visibility between the surface and deeper layers.
    • Appears as a faint fog that limits human vision.
    • Constantly shifts in response to movement, breathing, and consciousness.
    • Blankets living beings like layers of cloth.
    • Becomes extremely weak or absent in certain secluded areas.

    Environmental Effects

    • Concentrated areas attract dangerous creatures.
    • Vegetation grows toward the nutrient-rich center of the Abyss.
    • Delvers use plant growth to navigate.
    • From the 3rd Layer onward, light from below can exceed surface light.

    Curse of the Abyss

    • The Force Field resembles inverted thorns that permit descent but resist ascent.
    • Ascending through its layers triggers the Curse of the Abyss.
    • Most Delvers cannot directly observe the Force Field or its structure. </force_field>
47. #47[⤷] [▪] Rare Phenomenaselective
48. #48[▪] Birthday-Death Diseaseselective

    Keys: Birthday Mortality Disease, Tanjobi ni Shinu Yamai, Болезнь Дня Рождения, Birthday Death Disease, Birthday Affliction, The Breath, Death-on-Birthday Disease, Birthday Illness, Bolezn' Dnya Rozhdeniya, Birthday-Death Syndrome, Birthday Curse, Birthday-Death Disease, 誕生日に死ぬ病, Birthday Death Syndrome, Breath of Hariyomari, Enfermedad de la Muerte en el Cumpleaños, Birthday Disease, Birthday Sickness, Birthday Fatality Disease, Tanjōbi ni Shinu Yamai

    <birthday_death_disease> Definition Birthday-Death Disease is a mysterious phenomenon occurring near the Abyss, causing victims to become severely ill on their birthdays and typically die before the day ends, regardless of medical treatment.

    Characteristics

    • Primarily affects people living in Orth and the surrounding area.
    • Symptoms include fever and severe illness, though causes of death vary.
    • Conventional medical treatments cannot prevent death.
    • Numerous deaths have occurred among children and adults.
    • Its true cause remains unknown.

    Survival

    • Kiyui is the only known survivor in Orth.
    • He recovered rapidly after being transported away from the Abyss's vicinity.
    • Leaving the affected area may prevent or reverse the illness.

    2,000-Year Cycle

    • The disease is suspected to be connected to recurring mass deaths every 2,000 years.
    • Praying Skeletons dating back 2,000, 4,000, and 6,000 years suggest previous catastrophes.
    • The connection between these deaths and the disease remains unconfirmed.

    Possible Origin

    • Srajo identifies the disease with the mysterious "Breath" described in The Song of Hariyomari.
    • Individuals described as "poorly formed" may possess immunity.
    • Its relationship to the Abyss and its recurring phenomena remains mysterious. </birthday_death_disease>
49. #49[▪] Netherworld Locksselective

    Keys: Curse-Induced Hair Curling, Abyss Hair Twirls, Abyssal Hair Twirls, Abyssal Locks, Abyss Hair Curling, Abyssal Twirls, Abyssal Hair Curling, Netherworld Locks, Abyss Twirls, Netherworld-Locks, Curse Locks, Curse Curls, Netherworld Hair, Abyssal Curls, Curse-Induced Curls, Curled Hair of the Abyss, Abyss Curls, Netherworld Curls, Deep-Layer Hair Curls

    <netherworld_locks> Definition Netherworld Locks are mysterious hair curls that develop in some Delvers after experiencing the Curse of the Abyss in deeper layers.

    Characteristics

    • Cause noticeable hair curls or twirls of varying intensity.
    • Associated with exposure to the Curse in deeper layers.
    • Do not affect every Delver who experiences the Curse.
    • Their exact cause and conditions remain unknown.

    Known Cases

    • Prushka: Developed curly hair after experiencing the 5th Layer Curse for the second time.
    • Tepaste: Possesses distinctive curls, though their origin is unknown.
    • Riko: Experienced the 5th Layer Curse without developing Netherworld Locks. </netherworld_locks>
50. #50[▪] Abyss Faithselective

    Keys: Religion of the Abyss, Abyssal Faith, Abyssal Worship, Faith in the Abyss, Netherworld Worship, Abyss Worship, Worship of the Netherworld, Worship of the Abyss, Abyss Religion, Abyssal Religion, Netherworld Religion, Abyss Cult, Religion of the Netherworld, Belief in the Abyss, Abyss Faith, Netherworld Faith, Faith of the Abyss, Abyssal Belief

    <abyss_faith> Definition Abyss Faith is a religion centered on worshipping the Abyss itself rather than a deity, commonly practiced by Delvers.

    Beliefs

    • The Abyss is revered as a sacred existence that transcends life and death.
    • Its unknown depths symbolize the afterlife.
    • Those who die within the Abyss are believed to have their souls return to its bottom.
    • These souls change form and journey toward someone wishing for life, allowing them to be reborn.
    • Faith in the Abyss provides hope for existence beyond death. </abyss_faith>

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