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The '''Diem''' refers to both the [[Lossand#Politics|Profession]] of [[sand mastery|sand master]]s, known formally as the '''Diem of the Sand''', and the building used as their headquarters. The Diem of the Sand is one of the eight recognized [[Lossand]]in Professions. The [[Kerztian]] word for sand master is '''Ry'Kensha'''. It is led by the [[Taishin#The Lord Mastrell|Lord Mastrell]]. The current Lord Mastrell is [[Kenton]].
  
The '''Diem''' refers to both the [[Lossand#Politics|Profession]] of [[sand mastery|sand master]]s, known formally as the '''Diem of the Sand''', and the building used as their headquarters. The Diem of the Sand is one of the eight recognized [[Lossand]]in Professions. The [[Kerztian]] word for sand master is '''Ry'Kensha'''. It is led by the [[Taishin#The Lord Mastrell|Lord Mastrell]]. The current Lord Mastrell is [[Kenton]].
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|This building has always been an enigma. Older than the sand masters, formed of a single block of white sandstone that can never be worn down.
  
|This building has always been an enigma. Older than the sand masters, formed of a single block of white sandstone that can never be worn down.
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The Diem of the Sand is headquartered in a building also known as the Diem. The building itself predates the existence of the sand masters. It is made of a single block of white sandstone that is thought to be eternal and everlasting.{{book ref|ws|4|review=yes}}
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The Diem of the Sand is headquartered in a building also known as the Diem. The building itself predates the existence of the sand masters. It is made of a single block of white sandstone that is thought to be eternal and everlasting.{{book ref|ws1|4}}
   
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The Diem is located on the outskirts of [[Kezare]]. It includes housing for all members of the guild. With no stairs, the upper levels were only accessible by use of sand mastery until Lord Mastrell [[Kenton]]'s order that ladders be set up.{{book ref|ws|6|review=yes}}
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The Diem is located on the outskirts of [[Kezare]]. It includes housing for all members of the guild. With no stairs, the upper levels were only accessible by use of sand mastery until Lord Mastrell [[Kenton]]'s order that ladders be set up.{{book ref|ws1|6}}
   
 
== Guild recruitment ==
  
== Guild recruitment ==
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Lossandin children who wish to gain entry into the Diem of the Sand and become sand masters are subjected to a demanding entrance exam. Those who display any talent at all are entitled by law to enter the guild with the rank of acolent, although those of very weak talent are discouraged from entering. Once a student is accepted as an acolent, they are trained in the ways of sand mastery until they are deemed worthy for advancement into one of the seven permanent sand master ranks by the Lord Mastrell. It takes approximately four years for a child to graduate into the permanent ranks, although it may take longer for those who are weak or who refuse the initial advancement.{{book ref|ws|1|review=yes}}
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Lossandin children who wish to gain entry into the Diem of the Sand and become sand masters are subjected to a demanding entrance exam. Those who display any talent at all are entitled by law to enter the guild with the rank of acolent, although those of very weak talent are discouraged from entering. Once a student is accepted as an acolent, they are trained in the ways of sand mastery until they are deemed worthy for advancement into one of the seven permanent sand master ranks by the Lord Mastrell. It takes approximately four years for a child to graduate into the permanent ranks, although it may take longer for those who are weak or who refuse the initial advancement.{{book ref|ws1|1}}
   
 
== Organization ==
  
== Organization ==
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The sand masters maintain a strict hierarchy of ranks. All sand masters wear a colored sash at their waist indicating their rank. Ranks are permanent upon advancement from acolent. The sole criteria for advancement is one's ability in sand mastery, typically categorized by how many ribbons they can control.{{book ref|ws|part=ars}} The Lord Mastrell, himself a mastrell, leads the Diem and serves as [[Taisha]] for the Sand Profession. Recruits seeking acceptance into the Diem wear brown robes and sashes.{{book ref|ws|part=ars}}
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The sand masters maintain a strict hierarchy of ranks. All sand masters wear a colored sash at their waist indicating their rank. Ranks are permanent upon advancement from acolent. The sole criteria for advancement is one's ability in sand mastery.{{book ref|ws1|1}} The Lord Mastrell, himself a mastrell, leads the Diem and serves as [[Taisha]] for the Sand Profession.
   
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The Diem's ranks are:
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* Mastrell (golden sash)
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* Undermastrell (yellow sash)
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* Lesstrell (gray sash)
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!style="background:#DDDDFF;" | Title ||style="background:#DDDDFF;" | Sash Color ||style="background:#DDDDFF;" | Ribbons required
  
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* Underlesstrell (blue sash)
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* Diemfen (brown sash)
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| Recruit ||style="text-align: center; background:#A98F71;"| Brown Robes ||
 
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* Fen (tan sash)
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* Underfen (cream sash)
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| Acolent ||style="text-align: center; background:#FFFFFF;"| White || Bond
  
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* Acolent (white sash)
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| Underfen ||style="text-align: center; background:#CCCCCC;"| Gray || 1
  
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| Fen ||style="text-align: center; background:#457B57;"| Green || 2-5
  
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| Diemfen ||style="text-align: center; background:#5F889E;"| Blue || 4-7
  
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| Underlestrell ||style="text-align: center; background:#65506F;"| Purple || 6-10
  
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| Lestrell ||style="text-align: center; background:#AA3B28;"| Red || 9-12
  
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| Undermastrell ||style="text-align: center; background:#FF9933;"| Orange || 11-14
  
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| Mastrell ||style="text-align: center; background:#CC9933;"| Gold || 15 or greater
  
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| Lord Mastrell ||style="text-align: center; background:#CC9933;"| Gold || Election
  
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== The Diem's Future ==
  
== The Diem's Future ==
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|The Diem is not well liked here. It is in debt and, from what I have seen, you will have a difficult time bringing the other sand masters to heel.
 
|The Diem is not well liked here. It is in debt and, from what I have seen, you will have a difficult time bringing the other sand masters to heel.
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|Lady [[Heelis]] to Kenton{{book ref|ws|3|review=yes}}
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|Lady [[Heelis]] to Kenton{{book ref|ws1|3}}
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Public opinion of the Diem is currently very poor. The sand masters are known for being prideful and arrogant. The Diem has also taken on a significant amount of debt while producing little of value for society in quite some time. These complaints have led the [[Taishin]] to vote in favor of permanently disbanding the Diem's official status in Lossand. The vote was declared void and delayed for two weeks as Kenton, the acting Lord Mastrell, was not properly informed beforehand.
  
Public opinion of the Diem is currently very poor. The sand masters are known for being prideful and arrogant. The Diem has also taken on a significant amount of debt while producing little of value for society in quite some time. These complaints have led the [[Taishin]] to vote in favor of permanently disbanding the Diem's official status in Lossand. The vote was declared void and delayed for two weeks as Kenton, the acting Lord Mastrell, was not properly informed beforehand.
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== Notable Members==
  
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*[[Kenton]]: Current Lord Mastrell
  
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*[[Praxton]]: Lord Mastrell before Kenton
  
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*[[Drile]]: Undermastrell
  
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*[[Elorin]]: Undermastrell who betrayed the Diem
  
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*[[Dirin]]: Undermastrell, Kenton's Friend
  
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