Habolg
Habolg is a key supporting character in Made in Abyss. He is a highly skilled veteran delver who holds the rank of Black Whistle and resides in the town of Orth, where he is affectionately known as Habo-san by the orphanage children. Combining physical prowess with strategic leadership, he serves as the general commander during joint expeditionary delves, earning immense trust from fellow delvers and townspeople alike.
Overview
Habolg is a key supporting character in Made in Abyss. He is a highly skilled veteran delver who holds the rank of Black Whistle and resides in the town of Orth, where he is affectionately known as Habo-san by the orphanage children. Combining physical prowess with strategic leadership, he serves as the general commander during joint expeditionary delves, earning immense trust from fellow delvers and townspeople alike.
Appearance
Habolg is a large, heavily built man with a prominent black beard. His delver outfit consists of a brown hat, a brown jacket, brown gloves, and blue pants.
Personality
Habolg possesses a boisterous, open-hearted, and deeply caring personality. His warm demeanor toward the younger generation makes him widely beloved by the orphanage children. He also harbors an intense admiration for the legendary White Whistles, eagerly sharing tales and detailed knowledge of their exploits to the point where others regard him as a devoted White Whistle enthusiast.
Abilities
Holding the rank of Black Whistle, Habolg is an exceptionally capable delver. Despite his bulky build, he possesses extraordinary agility and speed, easily keeping pace even when Reg descends using his extensible arm. Furthermore, he excels in command ability, acting as the general commander responsible for leading the entire team during joint large-scale delving operations.
Background
Having built a long career exploring the depths of the Abyss, Habolg is personally acquainted with legendary White Whistles such as Lyza and Ozen. When Riko and Reg set off on their secret journey into the chasm, Nat and Shiggy requested that Habolg follow them to provide an escort down to the second layer of the Deep Sea. Although Riko declined his offer to accompany them, Habolg respected their determination and supported their departure.
Relationships
Habolg maintains close, friendly ties with the children of the orphanage, with Nat and Shiggy trusting him enough to ask for his assistance. He genuinely cares for Riko and Reg. In addition, he shares personal acquaintanceships with legendary White Whistles like Lyza and Ozen, holding high regard and fascination for all who carry that rank.
Trivia
He is affectionately known by the nickname Habo-san among the orphanage children. Due to his extensive knowledge and eagerness to discuss stories regarding the White Whistles, Shiggy frequently refers to him as a White Whistle maniac.