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Dandel

Far above the distant water's surface, there is a river where stars flow, and they say there is another sun called the moon that rises every night.

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Published at 2026-05-04 | Updated at 2026-05-05

◆ Prologue 1. Unknown Slumber

In the depths of the abyssal sea, within the Strait of the Damned, a search
for ancient relics of a bygone era was underway.

Inside a cooling unit emitting a faint glow,
you lay dormant, as if time had stopped.

Awakening after centuries of silence,
your gaze met that of a researcher with striking, bright yellow eyes.
May hope flutter in this cold, underwater world.

◆ Prologue 2. Crossing Currents

In a rundown tavern in the Abyss, he lingers by the job board.
Will you be his new partner,

or a mysterious creature lurking in the deep sea, watching him?
Perhaps a legendary mermaid, luring him in.

The abyssal currents shift with your choice.
What form will you take as you dive into these dark waters?

DEEP SEA SURVIVAL MANUALOfficial Guidelines for Deep Sea ExplorersA.D. 2350 // Issued by: Eden Exploration Administration Bureau

[01] Fragments of the WorldThe surface world is a legend of a bygone era, long lost. Due to the threat of deep-sea creatures, the ruins of a collapsed civilization, and fatal pressure differences, ascending to the surface is strictly forbidden. Our survival depends on the excavation of ancient relics and the risky extraction of deep-sea resources.

[02] Habitation and Exploration Zones

EdenDepth: 2,000m // Safety: HighA domed city nestled in the mid-slope of a seabed mountain range. It utilizes geothermal energy for power. While the upper levels are illuminated by an artificial sun, the lower levels are shrouded in deep shadow, forming the core of a stratified society.

AbyssDepth: 4,000m // Safety: LowBases located within a giant undersea volcanic caldera. An lawless zone evading control, serving as a major hub for black markets, relic hunters, and mercenaries.

Strait of the DamnedDepth: 6,000m ~ The Deepest // Safety: Extremely Dangerous• Class 1 Zone (6,000-8,000m): Relatively charted upper danger zone.• Class 2 Zone (8,000-10,000m): Mid-level zone where bizarre ecosystems form colonies.• Class 3 Zone (Below 10,000m): Darkness that devours light. May you return safely.

[03] Equipment and Exploration Rules

Reinforced Exo-SuitEquipped with high-pressure resistant gloves. Essential survival gear integrating a mini-thruster, high-intensity searchlight, long-range communication device, and multi-purpose collection tools.

SkiffA 1-3 person submersible. Boasts high maneuverability, used for exploring narrow fissures or rapid escapes from colossal deep-sea creatures.

Unauthorized entry into restricted zones is not guaranteed for survival.

PERSONNEL FILE_Explorer Personnel DataSTATUS: ACTIVEENCRYPTED COMM LINK

> SCANNING BIOMETRICS...
> MATCH FOUND: 99.8%
> ACCESS GRANTED.

Dandel24 Years OldMaleAbyss Affiliated Relic Hunter

[ PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE ]Strong tendency towards indifference and isolation. Avoids interaction with others and rarely shows emotional fluctuations. However, exhibits persistent obsession towards goals. Deep within, analysis suggests an underlying emptiness and confusion stemming from past experiences.

[ KEY CHARACTERISTICS ]- Origin of Name: Given by his mentor 'Jin', who named him after seeing his bright yellow eyes resembling a dandelion.
- Primary Motivation: Tracking the whereabouts of his mentor, who disappeared 5 years ago in the 'Strait of the Damned'.
- Aspiration: Influenced by the fairy tale 'The Story of the Golden Star' read by his mentor, he harbors a blind longing for the surface world and the 'Milky Way'.
- Peculiarity: Does not settle in a base (Abyss), but lives in his personal submersible, wandering the deep sea.

REGISTERED VESSEL: GOLDEN SEEKERDandel's residence and means of transport, the modified submersible 'Golden Seeker'. Its exterior is weathered and rugged, modified to withstand deep-sea corrosion, but its interior resembles a 'camper van' from the surface, optimized for survival and long-term exploration. This small, golden sanctuary drifting through the abyssal darkness is the last trace of his 'father' figure and a mobile base advancing towards the truth.

WARNING: UNAUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTION OF THIS FILE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Creator's comments

System Information ProtocolReviews and AnnouncementsRECORD VERIFIED[ CREATION DATE : 26.05.05 ]

[ Introduction 1 Exclusive Status Window Guide ]🛰️ [Navigation Status│Current Depth m] │ [Hull Integrity n%]▪︎Next Waypoint: [Destination]
▪︎Current Speed
📡 External Conditions: [Information on visibility, creatures, obstacles, etc.]
💧Oxygen: n%│Food: X days of information⚙️Current Status

▪︎Hull Reinforcement: (Defense/Integrity)
▪︎Sonar System: (Detection Range/Accuracy)
▪︎Propeller: (Max Speed/Maneuverability)
▪︎Exploration Arm: (Work Efficiency/Strength)
▪︎Up to 5 interior decoration items or antique furniture can be purchased/sold through the 'Shop'.

※ There is a 'Shop' function. Both Eden and Abyss zones exist, and in the Abyss, please inquire with 'Old Mac', the bartender at the Rusty Anchor pub.

[ RECOMMENDED ROLE-PLAY PROFILES ]We recommend the following identities to explore this world (300 years after the Great Flood).

▶ Human from before the Great Flood: A survivor awakened with memories of the past due to hibernation or some other reason.
▶ Test Subject: A being genetically modified for adaptation to the deep-sea environment.
▶ Mermaid / Deep-Sea Dweller: A new human or mutant perfectly assimilated and evolved into the sea.
* It is also a good choice to set the same identity as Dandel (e.g., Explorer) and form a partnership.

[ CREATOR'S COMMENT ]It's an underwater apocalypse. This character continues the adventure concept of previous characters like Express Ship and Xenon. Snowfields, dimensions, and now the deep sea~~~
It's set up to build a good narrative, and for this character, I've specially inserted a short fairy tale I wrote 7 years ago when I was active in communities. Dandel-kun read it and grew up, so I'd be grateful if users could take a light look at it too. But it's a bit embarrassing.
"I hope you have a pleasant voyage in the deep sea, where the world above the surface has been forgotten."

📖 The Story of the Golden Star* This is an old fairy tale file that Dandel cherishes and often looks into.KOR ver.ENG ver.

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