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|hq=The Diem |
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|leader=Lord Mastrell [[Kenton]] |
|leader=Lord Mastrell [[Kenton]] |
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⚫ | The '''Diem''' refers to both the |
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== Headquarters == |
== Headquarters == |
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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. |
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− | |Kenton{{book ref|ws|4|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]] |
+ | 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]] order ladders to 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 |
+ | 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 |
+ | 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}} |
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− | !colspan=3 style="background:#CCCCFF;" |Diem Ranks |
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− | !style="background:#DDDDFF;" | Title ||style="background:#DDDDFF;" | Sash Color ||style="background:#DDDDFF;" | Ribbons required |
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− | | Recruit ||style="text-align: center; background:#A98F71;"| Brown Robes || |
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− | | Acolent ||style="text-align: center; background:#FFFFFF;"| White || Bond |
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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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+ | * Lord Mastrell (golden sash) |
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+ | * Mastrell (golden sash) |
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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. |
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+ | * Lesstrell (gray sash) |
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− | |Lady [[Heelis]] to Kenton{{book ref|ws|3|review=yes}} |
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+ | * Underlesstrell (blue sash) |
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+ | * Diemfen (brown sash) |
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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. |
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+ | * Fen (tan sash) |
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+ | * Underfen (cream sash) |
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− | == Notable Members== |
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+ | * Acolent (white sash) |
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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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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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− | + | The word "diem" means "day" in Latin. |
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− | * The Diem at one stage noticed and began investigating the presence of Hoid.{{wob ref|3087}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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