Abyss

Abyss The tunnels of Abyss.

Chapter(s) Part I, Part II, Cindered Shadows Country None Appearance(s) Three Houses

Abyss (pronounced /⁠əbɪs⁠/^[key]; Japanese: アビス Abyss) was introduced as a part of the downloadable content of Fire Emblem: Three Houses. It's located beneath Garreg Mach Monastery at the center of Fódlan, and it's a safe haven for those who have been shunned by the people on the surface of Fódlan.

History

Abyss was created in agreement with the Church of Seiros to be a place where people can take refuge if they so need it. Some time before the events of the game, Aelfric created the Ashen Wolves house, the unofficial fourth house that is not recognized by the Officers Academy. In the Cindered Shadows side story, it is explained that Aelfric created the Ashen Wolves to gather those who bear the Crests of the Four Apostles, in order to resurrect Byleth's mother, Sitri, by performing a ritual known as the Rite of Rising. The ritual goes wrong, and Aelfric fuses with Sitri's corpse to form an Umbral Beast, and once the beast is slain, Archbishop Rhea disbands the Ashen Wolf house, and its members are freed from the confines of Abyss.

Characters residing in Abyss

Character	Description	Appears in
Yuri Leclerc	Former member of the Blue Lions and the adopted son of Count Rowe.	Three Houses
Constance von Nuvelle	The former heir to the fallen Imperial house, House Nuvelle.	Three Houses
Balthus von Albrecht	A minor Alliance noble who relinquished his title. Former student at the Officers Academy.	Three Houses
Hapi	A commoner from a hidden village in Faerghus.	Three Houses
Aelfric	Cardinal of the Church of Seiros, founder of the Ashen Wolves.	Three Houses

Facilities and Locations

Chrysalis Row

Scrap Heap

Collect a variety of discarded items once per month.

Wayseer

Improve supports and connect fates between two characters, in exchange for renown.

Service	Renown Cost	Description	Effect
Strengthen Bonds	500 pts	Spend renown to deepend the bond between the selected pair.	• Increases support points between both characters. • Cannot be used if the pair has an unlocked and unseen support.
Connect Fates	10000 pts	Spend renown to entwine the destinies of the selected pair.	Ensures the selected pair will have a shared ending after clearing the final chapter.

Dormitories

The dormitories for the four members of the Ashen Wolves. Yuri and Balthus's room is directly across from the Wayseer, while Constance and Hapi's room is across from the scrap heap.

Wilted Rose Inn

Mysterious Teacher

A judge for how well your students have grown. He rates each of your student's stats from one to five stars, and each stat can be highlighted blue, red, or no highlighting at all, which represents high, low, or average expected growth, respectively.

Pagan Altar

The statue of a pagan goddess, where you can exchange storehouse items for renown, or exchange renown for weapons and items.

Offer Renown

Weapons Items

	Name	Stock	Price
	Brave Sword	Limited: 3	800
	Killing Edge	∞	600
	Levin Sword	Limited: 3	600
	Rapier	Limited: 3	600
	Devil Sword	Limited: 3	600
	Wo Dao	Limited: 3	900
	Venin Edge	∞	400
	Iron Sword+	∞	400
	Steel Sword+	∞	600
	Silver Sword+	∞	800
	Training Sword+	∞	300
	Brave Lance	Limited: 3	800
	Killer Lance	∞	700
	Spear	Limited: 3	800
	Blessed Lance	Limited: 3	600
	Venin Lance	∞	400
	Iron Lance+	∞	500
	Steel Lance+	∞	600
	Silver Lance+	∞	800
	Training Lance+	∞	400
	Brave Axe	Limited: 3	800
	Killer Axe	∞	700
	Bolt Axe	Limited: 3	700
	Tomahawk	Limited: 3	900
	Devil Axe	Limited: 3	600
	Venin Axe	∞	400
	Iron Axe+	∞	500
	Steel Axe+	∞	600
	Silver Axe+	∞	800
	Training Axe+	∞	400
	Brave Bow	Limited: 3	800
	Killer Bow	∞	700
	Magic Bow	Limited: 3	700
	Longbow	Limited: 3	800
	Blessed Bow	Limited: 3	600
	Venin Bow	∞	400
	Iron Bow+	∞	500
	Steel Bow+	∞	600
	Silver Bow+	∞	800
	Training Bow+	∞	400
	Dragon Claws	Limited: 3	1,000
	Killer Knuckles	∞	1,000
	Aura Knuckles	Limited: 3	1,000
	Iron Gauntlets+	∞	400
	Steel Gauntlets+	∞	500
	Silver Gauntlets+	∞	600
	Training Gauntlets+	∞	300

	Name	Stock	Price
	Talisman Shield	Limited: 1	2,000
	Hexlock Shield	Limited: 1	2,000
	Accuracy Ring	Limited: 1	2,000
	Critical Ring	Limited: 1	2,000
	Evasion Ring	Limited: 1	2,000
	Speed Ring	Limited: 1	2,000
	Goddess Ring	Limited: 1	2,000
	Prayer Ring	Limited: 1	2,000
	Magic Staff	Limited: 1	2,000
	Healing Staff	Limited: 1	2,000
	Beginner Seal	∞	200
	Intermediate Seal	∞	300
	Advanced Seal	∞	500
	Master Seal	Limited: 5	1,000
	Abyssian Exam Pass	∞	750
	Door Key	∞	100
	Chest Key	∞	100
	Master Key	∞	200

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Ashen Wolves Classroom

The classroom for the Ashen Wolf house. It has much of the same decor as the other classrooms on the surface.

Influencer

Inspires influence in exchange for renown. Used in order to unlock new facilities in Abyss.

List of Undertakings

Undertaking	Renown Cost	Effect	Notes
Inspire Workship	5000 pts	Unlocks the Pagan Altar.	N/A
Encourage Recycling	1000 pts	Unlocks the Scrap Heap.	N/A
Reduce Inn Prices	2000 pts	Unlocks the quest "Learning to Teach", which is required to access the Mysterious Teacher.	N/A
Summon the Wayseer	4000 pts	Unlocks the quest "Divining Destinies", which is required to access the Wayseer.	Available from Part II onwards.
Organize the Shadow Library	6000 pts	Unlocks the quest "Banned Books", which is required to read books in the Shadow Library.	Available from Part II onwards.

Shadow Library

A collection of books deemed unworthy by the Church—primarily by Seteth—to have in the library at the monastery.

Mysteries of the Calendar, Vol. 2

Much time has passed since the Imperial calendar was adopted. In the prior calendar, the year began with what we now call the Guardian Moon and ended with the Ethereal Moon. Back then, the 12 lunar phases were exclusively referred to as months. They came to be known as moons with our current calendar system. Though the prior names of the months are lost, it is known that Guardian Moon was often shortened to the number one, Pegasus Moon to the number two, and so on until Ethereal Moon, the twelfth and final month. Though inelegant, this was a practical system that apparently served the people of the time well. There is no way of knowing when the old calendar was created. Any attempt to trace its origins leads only to the era of the gods and more unanswered questions. All we know for certain is that the calendar has existed for a nearly incomprehensible length of time. To change a civilization's calendar would inevitably cause great confusion and unrest. Why, then, did Emperor Wilhelm—the first leader of Adrestia—choose to abandon the original calendar in favor of the Imperial calendar? Historians have identified several possible reasons for such a drastic measure. 1. The Influence of the Church of Seiros The names of the Imperial calendar's moons, and the associated lore behind them, are intimately related to the tenets and saints of the Church of Seiros. It is highly probable that basing the new calendar on the teachings of Seiros was Emperor Wilhelm's attempt to spread those beliefs on a much wider scale and help legitimize the church. If this is the case, it is further proof that the Adrestian Empire had close ties to the Church of Seiros from the very moment of its inception. Alternatively, it has been posited that the goddess herself wished to change the calendar and voiced this desire through the prophet Seiros. This would mean that Emperor Wilhelm simply implemented the change rather than originating it. 2. Asserting authority Calendars represent the flow of time, and so creating a new one is akin to claiming dominion over time itself. Shortly after its founding, the Empire used its influence to establish a new calendar and retroactively proclaim its founding year as Year 1. Amid the unification of Fódlan, this move increased Imperial authority and heralded the start of a new era.

Fragments of a Forgotten Memoir

___/15 - Ailell Forest It has been several months since King Nemesis was defeated, and the tides of war have turned from bad to worse. I have received news that my friend Daphnel has fallen as well. Those zealots are after our heads, and those of our leaders. All that is left for us is to disappear into the muddy waters Seiros has created. My long life may soon come to an end... ___/2 - Itha Plains I somehow escaped with my life, but I fear the end is near. Most of my clan has already surrendered to the Empire. To my surprise, I am told their safety was guaranteed. I, however, am a different matter. My life, along with my sacred weapon, will unquestionably be forfeit. My dear son and daughter... I hope you can forgive me one day. ___/5 ___ Why does Seiros despise us so? What did King Nemesis do to incur such unyielding wrath? Perhaps it was a mistake to accept his offer. In any case, that is all in the distant past now... ______and before this body falls to ash, the evil... (The paper is so tattered the rest is illegible.)

The Truth of the Heroes' Relics

I, a priest of______the findings of my investigation___ When a Crest Stone was removed while its Relic was being wielded by a______all movement within the Relic ceased. When the stone was returned, the Relic once again___ It is beyond question that Crest Stones supply their associated Relic with power of some kind. And the impetus of said power is clearly related to the Crests that certain humans possess... ...Based on the composition of___it can be surmised that______likely a massive creature akin to a wyvern. However___strength is beyond compare to that of wyvern bones. They are more durable than all materials other than crucible steel, making them ideal for crafting weaponry, and absolutley______inhabiting___difficult to conceive, but one theory___ Is it possible that______the goddess’s___have potentially... ...Heroes’ Relics have been found that are not linked to the 10 Elites. ______the 10 Elites______ Could it be that others were gifted this power by the goddess as well? Perhaps the disturbing___that the Relics were not gifts from the goddess___ Additionally______the same Crest Stones_____ Many of my hypotheses______I am desperate to find the truth of it all. The time has come. I must discard______I daresay the goddess would not wish for me to learn more than I already have. (The pages are old and worn, so most of the text is illegible.)

Romance of the World's Perdition

In the land of Thinis, where the old gods are said to live, the False God has awakened. Its looming, heteromorphic vessel was resurrected to sink the world to the depths of the ocean. It will bring extinction to all children of men, and salvation to all beasts of the land, sky, and sea. For the children of men who spilled too much of the blood of life, it promises only cruel retribution. The False God must be defeated before the world sinks into a watery grave. To this end, the children of men have erected pillars of light upon the land. Thinis, Malum, Septen, and Llium were utterly destroyed. Those lands have vanished from this world. Yet even still, the False God stands. And soon, a flood aptly named Despair will drown this world. The children of men fled to the depths of the earth, beyond the sight of the False God, beyond the embrace of the sacred sun, and beyond the reach of the waters of Despair. They swore a fervent oath of revenge against the surface world, ruled by beasts, and against their tormentor, the False God.

Encyclopedia of Fódlan's Insects

(This book's title does not match its contents, suggesting a false cover. It seems to be a catalog of some kind.) • Distance Viewer (Based on Glasses) By combining glasses lenses, one can view great distances with enhanced clarity. Crafting such a tool was forbidden by decree of the archbishop for the following reasons: 1. The ease of locating enemy camps would escalate wartime violence. 2. It would be too easy to snipe from afar. 3. It would lessen the mystery of the goddess, who watches from above. • Flammable Black Water A sticky black liquid was discovered in northern Faerghus. It burns fiercely and emits a highly toxic gas. The use of this wicked substance was forbidden by decree of the archbishop for the following reasons: 1. Misuse could result in accidental death. 2. It could be used tactically by those lacking magical ability. 3. Competition for it could cause strife. • Metal-Mold Printing Machine Though initially lauded as a practical replacement for woodblock printing, after careful consideration, the archbishop deemed it taboo for many reasons, particularly the following: 1. Risk of mass circulation of misinformation and malevolent rumors. 2. It is useless to illiterate commoners. 3. Risk of intensifying disparity between church branches. • Human Autopsies (Especially Involving Head or Chest Incisions) Though it is widely believed that this is medically relevant, such actions upon a corpse are considered desecration of the dead. Since white magic can be used to a similar end, autopsies were deemed taboo. A notable cardinal asserted that if medical science were to excel over faith-based white magic, it would destabilize the foundation of the church.

Burnt Remnants of a Report

(Burned papers that resemble a report of some sort. A few passages survived the fire and are still legible.) Item 18, Part 5 ...the Faerghus Rebellion. I harbor doubts about the army Loog has raised. How did he recruit soldiers without raising suspicions in the Empire? How did he acquire those mysterious weapons, so like Heroes' Relics? What is the true identity of Pan, the tactician rumored to have been integral to Loog's victories? And Those Who Slither in the Dark... Item 22, Part 2 The shadowed order of the Knights of Seiros believes that King Klaus I of Faerghus was assassinated... Everyone believes that his will, which demands the territory be divided among the three princes and fails to name a successor, is a fake. The purpose was likely to involve the Leicester region and display a greater military force than the Empire... Item 49, Part 18 ...the Tragedy of Duscur, after which more members of the Western Church are strongly criticizing the Central Church. Among them are those who claim the incident in Duscur was the work of the shadowed order of the Knights of Seiros. It seems a confrontation over the dogma's legitimacy is inevitable. Soon, the child of House Gaspard... Item 51, Part 6 ...son of the Alliance's leader, Duke Oswald Riegan, has died in an accident. This follows an incident involving the previous successor, and even the Knights of Seiros suspect it was at Count Gloucester's command, though it seems too conspicuous. There is some concern that this could spark a war. With Duke Riegan gravely ill, the situation is...

Words of Love

Table of Contents • How to Compliment a Lover • The Art of Seduction • The Myth of True Love's Singularity • Gifting Saint Cethleann's Love Garland • Alone Time and Greeting the Dawn (The date of removal and Seteth's signature follow. It seems this was briefly part of the monastery's library, but all pages are missing save the table of contents.)

The Feast of Decadence

The Seventh Song ...banquet celebrating the marriage of the young Emperor Lycaon III continued until the full moon waned to a half moon. The wait staff scurried about the castle refilling golden glasses. All present savored the taste of the fine bacchus from Boramas, as well as the screams of the northern swordsmen as they were torn apart by wild beasts during the... ...the countless dishes on the banquet tables were each overflowing with spectacular offerings. Treats themed after the Four Saints graced massive platters, just waiting for our greedy fingers to snatch them up. In honor of Saint Cichol, guardian of the land, prime Gronder wheat was used to bake endless loaves of delectable bread. In honor of Saint Cethleann, savory fish was presented, a dish she is believed to have loved... ...when the clown dressed as Saint Seiros decapitated the criminal dressed as Nemesis with a single swing, the spectators cheered with unbridled enthusiasm. A young man, staring at Emperor Wilhelm as he caught the saint and pulled her into a close embrace, suddenly beckoned me. He pressed his lips to my ear and whispered sweet nothings, mirroring Emperor Wilhelm and Saint Seiros upon the stage... (The date of removal and Seteth's signature follow. It appears to be a novel set in the Adrestian Empire. It has sustained great damage, so nothing else is legible.)

An Antiquated Note

(A scrap of paper is stuck between the pages of a book. It appears to be incredibly old.) • Moose Meat Albinean moose is preferable. If unavailable, beef or horse meat may be substituted, though the dish's unique flavor will be somewhat altered. • Goddess Messenger Be sure to skin, gut, and clean the fish before use. • Zanado Treasure Fruit While difficult to obtain, it is well worth the effort. If necessary, boa fruit may be substituted. • Seasoning and Spices Adrestian rock salt, herbs of Faerghus, and honey of Leicester are strongly recommended. This is a special dish prepared for the new emperor at ceremonies. Though its ingredients are extremely rare, making it rather expensive, chefs must restrain themselves from sneaking bites during preparation!

Letter to a Mysterious Noble

My Beloved... You were right. It seems he would not hesitate to divide the house. What's more, I hear he's considering taking his half of the territory and joining the Kingdom. I can't believe he would even consider dragging another region into this, not to mention stirring up trouble over his inheritance, at a time when the Alliance desperately needs to unite. He's clearly out of his mind. Though he bears a Major Crest and you a Minor Crest, your father was wise in his attempt to declare you his heir. As it were, I can't help but wonder what your intentions with me are. I am drowning in letters proposing marriage to that...beast. He may share your face, but the resemblance ends there. I refuse to marry such a foul creature. If you don't come to me soon, I am going to you. Don't forget that my father's blessing could be revoked at any moment... I will depart Derdriu at the end of the Lone Moon. You had better be prepared for my arrival. I wish to marry you beneath the Garland Moon. Why? Well, I am a woman, after all, and even I harbor dreams of being a Garland Bride. Understood? Great. Make it so. -Claudia, Second Daughter of House Riegan

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Abyss	An abyss is a deep or vast space, similar to a bottomless pit; abyss derives from the Ancient Greek ἄβυσσος ábyssos, meaning "bottomless". In the Bible, the abyss could refer to the waters from which the world was formed, or to Hell, particularly as a prison for demons.
Japanese	アビス	Abyss
Spanish	Abismo	Abyss
French	Abysse	Abyss
German	Abyssus	"Abyss" in Latin.
Italian	Abisso	Abyss
Portuguese	Abyss	Used in Heroes.
Korean	어비스	Abyss
Simplified Chinese	阿比斯	Abyss
Traditional Chinese	阿比斯	Abyss

See Also

• Garreg Mach