Reg's Awakening and Memory Loss

Lore & Background

Reg is introduced as an amnesiac child found at the edge of Orth, possessing a mechanical arm and an uncanny ability to heal. His memory loss is not merely a plot device but a protective mechanism or a consequence of a traumatic event involving the Abyss's Curse. As he descends deeper with Riko and Nanachi, fragments of his past begin to surface, revealing that he was once a human who underwent a radical transformation. The discovery of his true name and the nature of his artificial limb points toward a connection with the legendary White Whistle bearers from centuries ago.

In Their Own Story

The silence of the third layer is heavy, broken only by the rhythmic dripping of water against stone. Reg sits alone on a mossy rock, staring at his silver hand. It feels foreign, cold metal against warm skin, yet it moves with a fluidity that defies logic. A sudden headache pierces his skull, a sharp spike of pain that brings not clarity, but a fleeting image: a woman's face, weeping, and the sound of a bell tolling in a city made of light. He clutches his head, gasping for air as the memory dissolves into mist, leaving him alone once more with the terrifying realization that he does not know who he was before the Abyss took him.

Reader's Guide

The narrative arc begins with Reg's introduction as an amnesiac companion to Riko. Initially, he is defined solely by his lack of past and his mechanical arm, serving as a mysterious protector within the group. As the expedition descends into the deeper layers, specifically the Fourth Layer (City of Sand) and beyond, Reg begins to experience physical reactions to specific locations or objects. These moments hint at a suppressed history involving the Abyss's ancient technology and its most famous explorers. The turning point occurs when Reg encounters Nanachi, who recognizes something familiar in him. This interaction triggers deeper flashbacks, eventually revealing that Reg was once an adult named Reg, transformed by the Curse to become a child again. The arc culminates in the revelation of his connection to Lyza the Annihilator and the White Whistle lineage. This storyline advances the central mystery by linking the modern expedition to the ancient history of the Abyss, suggesting that the Curse is not just a penalty but part of a larger, cyclical mechanism involving the White Whistles.

Did You Know?

• Reg's artificial arm is made from materials found within the Abyss itself, hinting at advanced technology lost to time.
• The reason for Reg's memory loss is tied directly to the effects of the Curse and his transformation process.
• Reg's true identity is linked to one of the most legendary figures in Abyss history, a White Whistle bearer.
• Unlike other amnesiacs in fiction, Reg retains his combat skills despite having no memory of learning them.