1st Layer

The Edge of the Abyss (アビスの) is the first layer of The Abyss. It's fairly tame, compared to the deeper, more alien levels. The 1st Layer is the only part of The Abyss that could be considered, in some form, "safe". Delvers typically access this layer via the Gate to the Netherworld, but it may be illegally accessed from The Wharf.

Description
The 1st Layer occupies the most shallow section of The Abyss, right below the town of Orth. A gondola system, which is part of The Grand Pier, was built at approximately 50 meters below the surface, to quicken the descent into The Abyss, which goes down 580 meters, to what Riko presumed to be the Stone Ark, a rocky protrusion at approximately 600 meters.

At a depth of 300 meters is a Burial Tower where hundreds of skeletons, estimated to be 2,000-6,000 years old, lie with their hands clasped in prayer.

The environment doesn't really change and wildlife consists of mostly harmless animals. Though, occasionally, predators from the 2nd Layer and the 3rd Layer ascend in search of food. There are not many treasures nor Artifacts to be found, but there is a considerable number of Praying Skeletons.

Since its danger level is mild, inexperienced Delvers, such as Red Whistle Delvers, often go down into the 1st Layer to search for Artifacts.

It was here that Reg was found unconscious by Riko, after using his Incinerator to save her from a displaced Crimson Splitjaw. Riko then took Reg back to Belchero Orphanage.

Here, the Curse takes the form of mild dizziness and nausea.

250 Years Ago
A sealed envelope containing rare abyssal knowledge, purportedly from the 7th Layer, was found in The Edge of the Abyss.

Species

 * Crimson Splitjaw (Migrating)
 * Demonfish
 * Hammerbeak
 * Sakawatari (Hunting)
 * Silkfang
 * Unknown Creatures

Flora

 * Eternal Fortunes
 * Sainona

Individuals

 * Praying Skeletons

Artifacts

 * Princess Bosom
 * Rock Top
 * Star Compass
 * Sun Sphere

Points of Interest

 * Burial Tower
 * Gate to the Netherworld