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{{Sky_Location|image1 = whitewell.png|caption1 = Where the wind blows. Art from Sunless Skies.|region = [[The Blue Kingdom]]|allegiance = [[The Sapphir'd King]]<br>The Graven (The Court)<br>The Widows (Wellmouth)|notable_inhabitants = The Jewelled Judge<br>The Carious Official<br>The Exacting Ombudsman|music = [https://soundcloud.com/plausible-albatross/resonating-dead Resonating Dead]}}''"Here, a prison of the Blue Kingdom, reserved for punishment of the erroneous dead."''<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies. | {{Sky_Location|image1 = whitewell.png|caption1 = Where the wind blows. Art from Sunless Skies.|region = [[The Blue Kingdom]]|allegiance = [[The Sapphir'd King]]<br>The Graven (The Court)<br>The Widows (Wellmouth)|notable_inhabitants = The Jewelled Judge<br>The Carious Official<br>The Exacting Ombudsman|music = [https://soundcloud.com/plausible-albatross/resonating-dead Resonating Dead]}}''"Here, a prison of the Blue Kingdom, reserved for punishment of the erroneous dead."''<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/Wellmouth|Log Entries|Sunless Skies}}</ref> | ||
'''The White Well''' is the frozen sky-well of [[the Blue Kingdom]]. The Well consists of two parts: '''the Stone-Faced Court''' and '''Wellmouth'''. | '''The White Well''' is the frozen sky-well of [[the Blue Kingdom]]. The Well consists of two parts: '''the Stone-Faced Court''' and '''Wellmouth'''.__FORCETOC__ | ||
==The Stone-Faced Court== | ==The Stone-Faced Court== | ||
''"Half-ziggurat, half-fortress, the Court is where spirits go to face judgement before they meet their end. A meek little city has sprung up around it almost by default."''<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies. | ''"Half-ziggurat, half-fortress, the Court is where spirits go to face judgement before they meet their end. A meek little city has sprung up around it almost by default."''<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/The_White_Well|The Stone-Faced Court|Sunless Skies}}</ref> | ||
'''The Stone-Faced Court''' is a massive ziggurat built near the White Well, where the dead are judged by the administration of the Blue Kingdom. Due to the large number of spirits and the slow nature of the process, the waiting line to enter the court has become so long that a town named '''Urd''' was established around it.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies. | '''The Stone-Faced Court''' is a massive ziggurat built near the White Well, where the dead are judged by the administration of the Blue Kingdom. Due to the large number of spirits and the slow nature of the process, the waiting line to enter the court has become so long that a town named '''Urd''' was established around it.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/The_White_Well|Urd|Sunless Skies}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/The_White_Well|Seek entry to the Stone-Faced Court|Sunless Skies}}</ref> | ||
Those determined dead are passed on to [[Death's Door]];<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies. | Those determined dead are passed on to [[Death's Door]];<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/The_Stone-Faced_Court|Watch the Trials of the Dead|Sunless Skies}}</ref> those deemed to be '''Failed Dead''' are sentenced to be thrown into the Well. Failed Dead are typically people who've dabbled in immortality, since their attempts have altered their spirits and souls.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/The_Trials_of_the_Dead|Intercede on the Failed Dead's behalf|Sunless Skies}}</ref> | ||
Yoked beings are not permitted to enter the Court. This is most certainly not an effort to hide corruption within...<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies. | Yoked beings are not permitted to enter the Court. This is most certainly not an effort to hide corruption within...<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/The_White_Well|Enter the Stone-Faced Court|Sunless Skies}}</ref> | ||
===The Graven=== | ===The Graven=== | ||
[[File:Jewelledjudge.png|thumb|One of the Graven, the Jewelled Judge]]The Court is managed by the '''Graven'''. These bejeweled individuals have had all flesh above their collarbone carved out, and their exposed skulls adorned with gemstones. Their rank determines the number and size of the jewels in their skulls.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies. | [[File:Jewelledjudge.png|thumb|One of the Graven, the Jewelled Judge]]The Court is managed by the '''Graven'''. These bejeweled individuals have had all flesh above their collarbone carved out, and their exposed skulls adorned with gemstones. Their rank determines the number and size of the jewels in their skulls.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/The_White_Well|Enter the Stone-Faced Court|Sunless Skies}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/The_White_Well|A Bit of a Wait|Sunless Skies}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/The_Stone-Faced_Court|The Stone-Faced Court|Sunless Skies}}</ref> | ||
Despite their deathly appearance, the Graven are not actually dead; [[the Sapphir'd King]] gave them an exemption from the law of death as a reward for their service.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies. | Despite their deathly appearance, the Graven are not actually dead; [[the Sapphir'd King]] gave them an exemption from the law of death as a reward for their service.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/The_Stone-Faced_Court|Buy your crew a few rounds at the tavern|Sunless Skies}}</ref> | ||
Just because the Graven are still alive doesn't mean they're in great shape, though; their work is notoriously mentally taxing. Many that aren't satisfied with their position ''grow their faces back,'' then leave the Blue Kingdom to "enjoy life", much to the bafflement of the other Graven.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies. | Just because the Graven are still alive doesn't mean they're in great shape, though; their work is notoriously mentally taxing. Many that aren't satisfied with their position ''grow their faces back,'' then leave the Blue Kingdom to "enjoy life", much to the bafflement of the other Graven.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/The_Stone-Faced_Court|Write a Port Report|Sunless Skies}}</ref> | ||
==Wellmouth== | ==Wellmouth== | ||
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|allegiance=The Widows | |allegiance=The Widows | ||
|notable_inhabitants = The Matronly Relict | |notable_inhabitants = The Matronly Relict | ||
}}''"A smattering of dark cottages at the White Well's edge. It is surrounded by endless rows of tumbled and broken statues, mere specks against the snow."''<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies. | }}''"A smattering of dark cottages at the White Well's edge. It is surrounded by endless rows of tumbled and broken statues, mere specks against the snow."''<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/Wellmouth|Wellmouth|Sunless Skies}}</ref> | ||
'''Wellmouth''' is a small village built at the very edge of the White Well. It is infested with spiders, both [[sorrow-spiders]] and the more common variant.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies. | '''Wellmouth''' is a small village built at the very edge of the White Well. It is infested with spiders, both [[sorrow-spiders]] and the more common variant.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/Wellmouth|The Dressing of the Well|Sunless Skies}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/A_Web_of_Intrigue|A Web of Intrigue|Sunless Skies}}</ref> | ||
The village is inhabited by a group of old women called '''the Widows'''. Led by the impossibly colossal '''Matronly Relict''', their job is to throw the Failed Dead into the Well. They are known to be very fierce, to the point that even the Graven fear them. Those who seek to linger or even live at Wellmouth are advised to ask for their permission.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies. | The village is inhabited by a group of old women called '''the Widows'''. Led by the impossibly colossal '''Matronly Relict''', their job is to throw the Failed Dead into the Well. They are known to be very fierce, to the point that even the Graven fear them. Those who seek to linger or even live at Wellmouth are advised to ask for their permission.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/Wellmouth|Watch the Widows inter one of the Failed Dead|Sunless Skies}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/Wellmouth|Speak to the Widows|Sunless Skies}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/Wellmouth|The Matronly Relict|Sunless Skies}}</ref> | ||
Because the White Well is frozen, some Failed Dead can simply climb the Well's depths to escape. To prevent this, some Yoked souls have been assigned the task of being '''spider-sweepers'''. Spider-sweepers descend into the Well and use broomsticks to sweep off any Failed Dead climbing the walls. Unfortunately, more recently, the Widows and the Graven have forgotten about the existence of this necessary task...<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies. | Because the White Well is frozen, some Failed Dead can simply climb the Well's depths to escape. To prevent this, some Yoked souls have been assigned the task of being '''spider-sweepers'''. Spider-sweepers descend into the Well and use broomsticks to sweep off any Failed Dead climbing the walls. Unfortunately, more recently, the Widows and the Graven have forgotten about the existence of this necessary task...<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/Wellmouth|Ask to become the Spider-Sweeper|Sunless Skies}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/Wellmouth|Fulfil your duties as the Spider-Sweeper|Sunless Skies}}</ref> | ||
==The Improbable Collusion of Two Unrelated Perils== | ==The Improbable Collusion of Two Unrelated Perils== | ||
{{Major spoiler small}} | {{Major spoiler small}} | ||
''"The gods' grim humour. An unlikely conspiracy of wrongs. Trouble."''<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies. | ''"The gods' grim humour. An unlikely conspiracy of wrongs. Trouble."''<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/The_Improbable_Collusion_of_Two_Unrelated_Perils|The Improbable Collusion of Two Unrelated Perils|Sunless Skies}}</ref> | ||
The Widows of the Wellmouth aren't what they seem- their actual loyalty lies not with the [[Blue Kingdom]], but with [[Sorrow-spiders#A Web Hung Between the Stars|the spider-senate]] trapped inside the Well.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies. | The Widows of the Wellmouth aren't what they seem- their actual loyalty lies not with the [[Blue Kingdom]], but with [[Sorrow-spiders#A Web Hung Between the Stars|the spider-senate]] trapped inside the Well.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/Wellmouth|The Dressing of the Well|Sunless Skies}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/Wellmouth|Forsake your current rite|Sunless Skies}}</ref> Not only that, but the Widows aren't even remotely human- they simply "wear" human-like bodies to disguise themselves.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/A_voice_in_your_head...#wellmouth_desc|speak_widows|Sunless Skies}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/A_voice_in_your_head...#wellmouth_desc|speak_widows2|Sunless Skies}}</ref> The Matronly Relict is actually an enormous spider-like creature called '''The Weaver of Roads and Doors''', hidden behind a humanoid illusion.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/A_voice_in_your_head...#wellmouth_desc|relicts_cottage|Sunless Skies}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/A_voice_in_your_head...#wellmouth_desc|visit_relict|Sunless Skies}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/A_voice_in_your_head...#wellmouth_desc|wedlock_commentary2|Sunless Skies}}</ref> | ||
The imposters' collective name is "the Widows". There's an ancient Rite of Wedlock that can be performed here,<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies. | The imposters' collective name is "the Widows". There's an ancient Rite of Wedlock that can be performed here,<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/Wellmouth|Enact the Rite of Wedlock|Sunless Skies}}</ref> and [[Sorrow-spiders#A Web Hung Between the Stars|the Spider-Senate]] refers to The Weavers affectionately.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/A_voice_in_your_head...#wellmouth_desc|visit_relict|Sunless Skies}}</ref> All of these facts seem to imply a spousal relationship between the two hiveminds. The Widows mourn their companion's imprisonment and send the Failed Dead down the Well, so that [[Sorrow-spiders#A Web Hung Between the Stars|the Spider-Senate]] can use their endlessly regrowing flesh and eyes to grow in strength and number.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/A_voice_in_your_head...#wellmouth_desc|speak_widows2|Sunless Skies}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://sunlessskies.miraheze.org/wiki/A_voice_in_your_head...#wellmouth_desc|failed_dead2|Sunless Skies}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:The High Wilderness]] | [[Category:The High Wilderness]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:57, 5 February 2025
"Here, a prison of the Blue Kingdom, reserved for punishment of the erroneous dead."[1]
The White Well is the frozen sky-well of the Blue Kingdom. The Well consists of two parts: the Stone-Faced Court and Wellmouth.
The Stone-Faced Court[edit]
"Half-ziggurat, half-fortress, the Court is where spirits go to face judgement before they meet their end. A meek little city has sprung up around it almost by default."[2]
The Stone-Faced Court is a massive ziggurat built near the White Well, where the dead are judged by the administration of the Blue Kingdom. Due to the large number of spirits and the slow nature of the process, the waiting line to enter the court has become so long that a town named Urd was established around it.[3][4]
Those determined dead are passed on to Death's Door;[5] those deemed to be Failed Dead are sentenced to be thrown into the Well. Failed Dead are typically people who've dabbled in immortality, since their attempts have altered their spirits and souls.[6]
Yoked beings are not permitted to enter the Court. This is most certainly not an effort to hide corruption within...[7]
The Graven[edit]
The Court is managed by the Graven. These bejeweled individuals have had all flesh above their collarbone carved out, and their exposed skulls adorned with gemstones. Their rank determines the number and size of the jewels in their skulls.[8][9][10]
Despite their deathly appearance, the Graven are not actually dead; the Sapphir'd King gave them an exemption from the law of death as a reward for their service.[11]
Just because the Graven are still alive doesn't mean they're in great shape, though; their work is notoriously mentally taxing. Many that aren't satisfied with their position grow their faces back, then leave the Blue Kingdom to "enjoy life", much to the bafflement of the other Graven.[12]
Wellmouth[edit]
"A smattering of dark cottages at the White Well's edge. It is surrounded by endless rows of tumbled and broken statues, mere specks against the snow."[13]
Wellmouth is a small village built at the very edge of the White Well. It is infested with spiders, both sorrow-spiders and the more common variant.[14][15]
The village is inhabited by a group of old women called the Widows. Led by the impossibly colossal Matronly Relict, their job is to throw the Failed Dead into the Well. They are known to be very fierce, to the point that even the Graven fear them. Those who seek to linger or even live at Wellmouth are advised to ask for their permission.[16][17][18]
Because the White Well is frozen, some Failed Dead can simply climb the Well's depths to escape. To prevent this, some Yoked souls have been assigned the task of being spider-sweepers. Spider-sweepers descend into the Well and use broomsticks to sweep off any Failed Dead climbing the walls. Unfortunately, more recently, the Widows and the Graven have forgotten about the existence of this necessary task...[19][20]
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"The gods' grim humour. An unlikely conspiracy of wrongs. Trouble."[21]
The Widows of the Wellmouth aren't what they seem- their actual loyalty lies not with the Blue Kingdom, but with the spider-senate trapped inside the Well.[22][23] Not only that, but the Widows aren't even remotely human- they simply "wear" human-like bodies to disguise themselves.[24][25] The Matronly Relict is actually an enormous spider-like creature called The Weaver of Roads and Doors, hidden behind a humanoid illusion.[26][27][28]
The imposters' collective name is "the Widows". There's an ancient Rite of Wedlock that can be performed here,[29] and the Spider-Senate refers to The Weavers affectionately.[30] All of these facts seem to imply a spousal relationship between the two hiveminds. The Widows mourn their companion's imprisonment and send the Failed Dead down the Well, so that the Spider-Senate can use their endlessly regrowing flesh and eyes to grow in strength and number.[31][32]
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