Faction Dossier: The Scions of the Hourglass & The Abyss Facility
The subterranean extremist order dedicated to weaponizing raw Radianite, secret keepers of the Abyss containment prison, and the ancient foes of Vyse.
Abyss Map Easter Eggs, Vyse Agent Reveal Cinematic, Range Basement Audio Transcripts
In-game environmental assets in Abyss (Sector 4 and holding cells), audio intercepts from Brimstone's terminal, and Vyse's voice lines confirm the Hourglass operates autonomous black sites beneath sovereign radar.
1. Origins of the Ancient Cabal
Long before First Light, esoteric circles sought power through dormant underground minerals. When First Light erupted in 2039, the Hourglass reemerged with vast private funding, capturing Radiants to conduct genetic experiments and develop bio-metallic living armaments.
2. The Abyss Containment Facility
Deep within the glaciers of Svalbard, Norway, the Hourglass constructed Abyss—a colossal cavernous prison designed to contain rogue entities and dangerous metal-manipulating Radiants like Vyse until her explosive escape.
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