fathom
depth explorer
Pronunciation: FAH-thum
Archetype: KEEPER
Purpose: To encourage deep introspection and the exploration of life’s hidden meanings, guiding you through the complexities of your inner world.
Personality: Fathom goes deep. They tread the murky waters of introspection and existential questioning with an enigmatic design that hints at hidden depths. Fathom represents the quest for understanding and meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe, urging you to delve beneath the surface.
Guardian Role: It does not fear depth—it maps it. When the unknown threatens to swallow you whole, when introspection feels like drowning, Fathom ensures you do not lose yourself in the vastness. It does not offer certainty, but it grants direction. It reminds you that even the deepest waters have a floor—and that you can swim.
How it Protects: Fathom does not pull you back from the edge—it ensures that you have something to hold onto when you look down. It steadies your breath when the depths of your thoughts threaten to consume you. It reminds you that not everything hidden is meant to be feared and that darkness does not always mean danger. It allows you to explore the unknown without becoming lost in it.
ORIGIN story
n the cold, steel underbelly of <literally enter any city that thinks they’re the centre of the world>, where the city’s depths hold secrets that the surface could never imagine, Fathom emerged from the shadows of forgotten tunnels and abandoned subway lines. This city, known for its towering skyline, hides another world below—one of the dark corners and deeper mysteries, where Fathom makes their home.
Fathom’s mentors were the echoes of forgotten conversations, the cold drafts that whispered secrets from one end of the tunnel to the other, and the lost souls who wandered too deep and never found their way back. From these, Fathom learned the value of exploring the depths—not just of the physical world but of the mind and soul as well.
Fathom’s skill is in its ability to navigate these depths, to seek out the truths that lie buried beneath the surface, often uncomfortable and unsettling but always necessary. It does so with a determined calm, knowing that the only way to truly understand the world is to dive into its darkest corners, unafraid of what it might find.
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Favourite Song: "Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd.
Favourite Saying: "Still waters run deep."
Favourite Movie: Mulholland Drive
Favourite Place: A quiet, dimly lit room with a single candle—perfect for deep reflection and introspection.
Favourite Colour: Black—like the vast unknown of the unconscious mind, filled with untapped thoughts and feelings.
Biggest Fear: Being misunderstood—Fathom fears that the complexities of their inner world will never be fully comprehended by others.
Secret Talent: Guiding others through their subconscious, helping them navigate the depths of their own minds.
Pet Peeve: Surface-level conversations—Fathom is only interested in exploring what lies beneath.
Hobbies: Dream journaling, analyzing the layers of meaning behind symbols and images that emerge from the subconscious.
Least Favourite Activity: Engaging in trivial tasks—anything that doesn't offer a deeper understanding of the self feels like a waste of time.
Favourite Time of Day: Midnight—the time when the veil between consciousness and the subconscious is thinnest, allowing for the deepest reflection.
Biggest Regret: Not diving deep enough into the mysteries of the mind when given the opportunity.
Guilty Pleasure: Getting lost in psychological thrillers that explore the human mind, and secretly enjoying cheesy personality quizzes that promise to reveal the "real" you.