Even in Made in Abyss, the White Whistle "Lord of Dawn, New Bondrewd" is a character whose extraordinary nature is astonishing. This time, we'll introduce Bondrewd's true identity and abilities, including spoilers.
About Bondrewd
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— たに (@tani_3) November 23, 2017
This White Whistle resides at the "Ido Front" in the "Sea of Dead Dead," the fifth layer of the Abyss. He's a mysterious figure who always wears a mask and suit. In just 10 years, he seems to have advanced stagnant Abyss technology, pioneering routes no one else had been able to break through and securing bases for operations deep in the Abyss. While this may sound like a heroic figure, White Whistle Ozen calls him a "hardcore scoundrel." Habolg, a White Whistle enthusiast, also spoke vividly of his first encounter with Bondrewd.
I've encountered some mind-blowing creatures and some crazy cave explorers, but the impression I got when I met Bondrewd was different. It was like some mysterious masked entity pretending to be human. If there really are monsters in the Abyss, that's probably what they'd say.
I'm curious to know what kind of person he is. Let's dig deeper into Bondrewd from here!
The Origin of the Lord of Dawn
#お前の絵柄に絶対合うのに何で描かないのってキャラをフォロワーさんが教えてくれる タグでご提案いただいたメイドインアビスのボンドルドです pic.twitter.com/e4M7UBAVh4
— chabo𝗘𝗫 (@chaboEX) November 9, 2017
The White Whistle, nicknamed "Lord of Dawn," is "New Bondrewd." It's said that his name comes from the fact that he "tramples on all good traditions and explorers' pride to bring about the dawn." Despite his many glories and glories, his methods were unprecedented. Bondrewd ruthlessly sets fire to any plants or animals that get in the way of his exploration route, regardless of who's around. He arbitrarily trades relics and information from the depths to obtain vast sums of money, and repeatedly conducts human experiments. Bondrewd has no qualms about going against humanity for the sake of the Abyss. Perhaps due to this personality, he is apparently wanted overseas for some reason. However, the fact that every person who approaches him in pursuit of the bounty has disappeared speaks volumes about his eerie nature.
Bondold's Character
Bondold is a gentlemanly man who speaks very politely and never raises his voice. However, at heart, he is a mad scientist who will even sacrifice human life to achieve his goals. Bondrewd himself seems to be doing these things solely out of a desire to "contribute to the advancement of humanity," but his lack of hesitation in engaging in human experimentation, environmental destruction, and other inhumane methods makes him truly insane.
Bondrewd's Strength Comes from Relic Equipment
Bondrewd, who has left behind many anecdotes, is apparently quite strong. Here we introduce Bondrewd's armament, which could be said to be the source of his strength.
Cursed Needle (Shaker)
Needles fired from a device attached to the back of the hand. They are crafted from "Cursed Steel," an artifact of unknown quality.
Cursed Steel is an artifact that increases stress depending on the mass of the object it touches. The Cursed Needle can also inflict stress on the opponent. Being stabbed by the Cursed Needle exerts a force equivalent to three layers of the Abyss. Bondold says it's "enough power to slightly upset your internal organs," but it's still a terrifyingly powerful weapon.
Climbing the Star (Gangway)
A beam of light emanates from the gaps in Bondold's mask. It appears to only inflict damage on those who are aware of it. Bondold's mask is made from a modified "Stairs of Light," an artifact of unknown rank.
Light Returned to the Cardinal (Sparragmos)
A beam of light fired from Bondold's elbow. It has properties similar to Reg's Cremation Cannon. It has the power to disintegrate and destroy anything it touches. This weapon possesses special powers, such as the attack power to instantly take down a flock of lancetidbits, sever the highly durable arm of Reg, and burn Mitty's eyes, which regenerate with normal attacks. However, it explodes rapidly in water, making it virtually useless.
Touching the Moon (Farcares)
Tentacles are launched from the device on the arm. It is made from a second-class relic called "Farcaress." The tentacles that emerge from the device are made from parts of a protozoan, making this relic quite difficult to handle, and Bondrewd has had to lose several of his "selves" to become accustomed to handling it.
Bondold's Cave Exploration Team: The Umbra Hands
Bondold's cave exploration team is called the "Umbra Hands." While their appearances and styles may vary, they all wear masks and suits.
Immortal Bondrewd
私はボンドルド、アビスの探窟家『白笛』です。 pic.twitter.com/AXiqsunZAW
— Gスロット (@geimu7) November 23, 2017
In fact, Bondrewd is killed once by the protagonists in the story. However, afterwards, a nearby Umbra Hand puts on Bondrewd's mask, and he is resurrected as a new Bondrewd. It seems that Bondrewd can transfer his personality and consciousness to the Umbra Hand on a regular basis. This makes the curse of the Abyss irrelevant.
The Secret to His Immortality is His Zoaholic Mind Slave
Bondold's secret to his immortality is a special-grade relic called a Zoaholic. It allows him to implant himself into others and increase his own consciousness, but it seems that mixing or increasing his consciousness will drive the user insane. Bondrewd, who can already be described as insane, has made good use of this relic, achieving immortality. In the depths of the Abyss, where death is always close by, it is no exaggeration to say that being "immortal" is the most powerful thing. White Whistles are only permitted to possess first-class relics, so it makes sense that Bondrewd would hide this device.
Where is the original Bondrewd?
While the White Whistle can be made from humans, Bondrewd used himself as an offering to create the White Whistle.
Normally, Bondrewd's existence would disappear at this point, but he overcame this with Zoaholic. Even if it was to obtain the White Whistle, it's typical of Bondrewd to use any means necessary.
Bondrewd's Mask as a Symbol
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— にじめん -サブ- (@nijimen_edit) November 27, 2017
Through the Mind Slaving Machine, all prayers can be considered Bondrewd himself, but it seems that only the prayer wearing Bondrewd's mask can become Bondrewd at any given moment.
Bondold's beloved daughter, Prushka
Bondold's body is no longer with us, but his daughter, Prushka, appears. Although Bondrewd's sense of ethics deviates from that of ordinary people, Prushka adores him and calls him "Dad," and we learn that Bondrewd himself adores his daughter.
Even his beloved daughter is a tool for experiments
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It is said that those who are cursed by the 6th layer of the Abyss will surely die. However, Bondrewd believes that the Abyss has another effect hidden within the powerful curse. He calls this effect the Blessing of the Abyss. Bondrewd says that to receive the Blessing of the Abyss, one must have a deep spiritual connection with another person, strong enough to love each other. Ultimately, Bondrewd's care for Prushka was all about receiving the Blessing of the Abyss.
Bondold Receives the Blessing of the Abyss
In order to receive the blessing of the Abyss, Bondrewd appears to have had parent-child-like relationships with many children other than Prushka. By sacrificing these children, Bondrewd himself finally receives the blessing of the Abyss. Many children die in the process. Bondrewd's love for them is so strong that he even remembers the names and dreams of children he doesn't even know if they're alive or dead, revealing his insanity.
After receiving the blessing, Bondrewd no longer possesses a human form, but he also gains immense power.
Summary
So far, we've introduced Bondrewd's true identity and characteristics. While Bondrewd's insanity is repulsive, it's undoubtedly one of the elements that makes Made in Abyss so fascinating.
