4th Layer

The Goblets of Giants (の) is the fourth layer of the Abyss. It is a sprawling jungle of unique, awe-inspiring and deadly fauna. This layer is characterized by a deceptive fusion of beauty and danger.

Description
It is a humid jungle of strong vines and weaving giant concave discs called Flat-creepers. The discs capture water from the air, creating shallow pools. Many creatures, such as the Orb Piercer, live in these pools. The high concentration of warm water in this region creates a high humidity environment and sometimes fog. Additionally, the light from The Force Field refracts from the water, giving the scenery of the 4th Layer a blue hue.

Every two-thousand years, the Flat-creepers' prey-trapping mechanisms wither up, leaving the ground underneath exposed to light. Unobstructed, the plants underneath compete to grow as tall and large as they possibly can, giving rise to a completely new landscape. Since the environment constantly changes, no attempts have been made to create a detailed map of its features, except for pointing out non-jungle landmarks.

In a remote area, away from the central shaft, in the upper region of the fourth layer is Nanachi's Hideout. This area is unaffected by the Curse.

At the 9,000 meters mark, exists the famous Garden of the Flowers of Resilience, an area filled with Eternal Fortunes, the iconic flower of the Abyss. The distinctive sight produced by the countless glowing flowers make the garden one of the most beautiful landscapes of the Abyss.

Here, the Curse takes the form of intense pain throughout the body and bleeding from every orifice.

Species

 * Amaranthine-Deceptor (Invasive)
 * Demonfish
 * Hammerbeak
 * Kazura Squid
 * Orb Piercer
 * Shroombear
 * Unknown Creatures

Flora

 * Eternal Fortunes
 * Flat-creeper
 * Gintoko
 * Water-shroom
 * Yellow-shining Grass
 * Zutsuugi

Individuals

 * Nanachi
 * Mitty

Artifacts

 * Blaze Reap (found marking an empty grave)
 * Fog Weave
 * Unheard Bell

Points of Interest

 * Nanachi's Hideout
 * Garden of the Flowers of Resilience