Difference between revisions of "Diem"

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 Acolentacolent, although those of very weak talent are discouraged from entering. Once a student is accepted as an Acolentacolent, they are trained in the ways of sand mastery until they are deemed worthy for Advancementadvancement 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 Advancementadvancement.{{book ref|ws1|1}}

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 Advancementadvancement from Acolentacolent. The sole criteria for Advancementadvancement 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.