Maestros de la arena
| Maestros de la arena | |
|---|---|
| Líder | Lord Mastrell |
| Cuartel General | The Diem |
| Mundo de origen | Taldain |
The sand masters are a guild of those able to use sand mastery and one of the eight recognized Lossandin Professions. They are also known as the Diem of the Sand or simply the Diem, a metonym that arose from their ancient headquarters the Diem.
Organization
Lossandin children who wish to 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 Acolent, although those of very weak talent are discouraged from entering. Once a student is accepted as an Acolent, they are trained in the ways of sand mastery until they are deemed worthy for Advancement 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 Advancement.[1]
The sand masters maintain a strict hierarchy of ranks. All sand masters wear a colored sash at their waist indicating their rank, and once promoted, the rank is permanent and one may never again advance in rank. The sole criteria for Advancement is one's ability in sand mastery.[1]
The sand master ranks are:
- Mastrell (Golden sash)
- Undermastrell (Yellow sash)
- Lesstrell (Gray sash)
- Underlesstrell (Dark blue sash)
- Diemfen (Brown sash)
- Fen (Tan sash)
- Underfen (Cream sash)
- Acolent (White sash)