More likely the Diplomat is just that, a diplomat. A spy, to be sure, in as much as every diplomat here is. While his goals are a mystery and he keeps odd company, so too in both respects is Feducci. Presumably he does whatever is needed, and I recall in some seasonal content (Hallowmass? I vaguely recall the Diplomat interacting with a confession) he was doing…something that was seemingly in the interest of the Presbyterate. Ofc it could’ve been related to Feducci, especially were it a Hallowmass confession, which could brand the Diplomat a traitor, or Feducci as one. Or just two spies who’s missions don’t exactly align. My memory is foggy so I can’t say for sure.
I like Feducci. Nothing really to dislike. But he is, we think, a spy. In which case he either exists as a way to see how his being likeable will affect his success (especially if he’s the most directly likable candidate), or more likely we will see some surprising new info come out on him. Perhaps we initially have it confirmed he’s a spy, before more info that he’s ‘gone native’ or something
In Victorian London, a cane is not an indicator that you are disabled. Canes were fashion accessories in those times. Hey, my own character has two of the things.
He DOES feign Tomb Colony features though, like a pained gait and a hoarse whisper. That’s from spying on Feducci.
[quote=Cthonius]More likely the Diplomat is just that, a diplomat. A spy, to be sure, in as much as every diplomat here is. While his goals are a mystery and he keeps odd company, so too in both respects is Feducci. Presumably he does whatever is needed, and I recall in some seasonal content (Hallowmass? I vaguely recall the Diplomat interacting with a confession) he was doing…something that was seemingly in the interest of the Presbyterate. Ofc it could’ve been related to Feducci, especially were it a Hallowmass confession, which could brand the Diplomat a traitor, or Feducci as one. Or just two spies who’s missions don’t exactly align. My memory is foggy so I can’t say for sure.
I like Feducci. Nothing really to dislike. But he is, we think, a spy. In which case he either exists as a way to see how his being likeable will affect his success (especially if he’s the most directly likable candidate), or more likely we will see some surprising new info come out on him. Perhaps we initially have it confirmed he’s a spy, before more info that he’s ‘gone native’ or something[/quote]
They are referencing things from Sunless Sea, actually, The Avuncular Broker’s Task. There is a diplomat there that shares the portrait of the one here. He works in London, and he can have a relationship with the player.
He is a spy who has betrayed his post. A sidequest has you either save him, perhaps because you’re in a romance with him, or take him down.
In 1894 the candidate announcements provided a pretty accurate summary of each candidate’s platform. So Feducci is indeed championing a world of unrestricted and unregulated competition, supposedly on behalf of London’s poorest, but probably more for himself and his friends… Hmmm, who does this sound like?
What I find most interesting is the color of Feducci’s banners: jet and scarlet. Those were the Contrarian and Sinning Jenny’s colors during the last election. It seems that Feducci is actively borrowing from both campaigns. Like the Contrarian, Feducci is campaigning against the restrictions of the Chain and the Masters rule. Like Sinning Jenny, he is promising to better the lives of London’s less fortunate. But whereas the Contrarian called for a London of free thought and Sinning Jenny promised economic and social help for the excluded, Feducci is declaring we should do away with all limits and restrictions on individual ambition and advancement. To hell with society, all power to the individual - provided they’re bold, daring, and brazen enough. It’s worth noting though that Feducci’s message isn’t revolutionary. He doesn’t denounce the Chain itself, he just denounces not being allowed to climb it…
Feducci’s past history and his use of the word "brazen" strongly suggests he has Infernal backing. The Tomb-Colonists’ allegiance should tell us a great deal about Feducci’s reputation in Venderbight.
I say go for it, that’s pretty much what I did last year. I really liked the Contrarian, but my character never passes up an opportunity to widen the divide with Hell.
Ah, thank you for that quote. It’s been many years since I’ve played that part of Ambition: Nemesis. I distinctly remembered that Feducci is the Presbyter’s agent, but couldn’t confirm which content mentioned it explicitly.[/quote]
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Ah, thank you for that quote. It’s been many years since I’ve played that part of Ambition: Nemesis. I distinctly remembered that Feducci is the Presbyter’s agent, but couldn’t confirm which content mentioned it explicitly.[/quote]
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Ah, thank you for that quote. It’s been many years since I’ve played that part of Ambition: Nemesis. I distinctly remembered that Feducci is the Presbyter’s agent, but couldn’t confirm which content mentioned it explicitly.[/quote]
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Much obliged. "He is the Presbyter’s agent in London" - pretty definitive. Though I wouldn’t put it past Feducci to be a double or even triple agent. edited by Anne Auclair on 6/21/2017
This candidate is really interesting! I agree that he sounds like a classical economist of the 17th and 18th century. In that era government interference was not associated with welfare like it is today, but anti-competition and monopolies. Free markets and deregulation did improve mobility. So I am intrigued.
I’m glad to see I’m not the only one thinking like this! While a mayor should create better conditions for the whole London, why shouldn’t it offer benefits for the common folks like us, the players? :D
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Feducci is interesting, but I wouldn’t vote him for mayor. Let’s see what the other two will have to offer. Plus, who will I duel if he’s the Mayor? :D
[quote=shylarah]Is it treason to kill the mayor? o.o
What about if he doesn’t stay dead? edited by shylarah on 6/21/2017[/quote]
London’s taxpayers won’t have to cough up the money for a funeral. Win win.
I always did Feh-doo-chee, I assumed it was intended to be read as Italian. Though what an Italian name is doing on a Presbyterate agent is beyond me, unless it’s normal a naming convention there or it isn’t his real name edited by Cthonius on 6/22/2017
As I firmly refuse pulling my socks up, and Constables might well bleed in the gutters, I support Mister Feducci, even though he’s an unsporting rogue and cheat.
I am deeply interested in where Feducci will take his campaign, as many of the values he’s shown so far seem to go against what we know of the Presbyterate’s secular hierarchy and the restrictions on lifespan it involves.
I hope that we’ll get to see conflict between the Elder Continent and their agent at some point during the campaign.
[quote=Absintheuse][color=#cc0099][Feducci] bears the slogan: "Fair Play, Fair Game"
Promises of a chain that can be climbed has sparked hope in London’s poor. Jet and crimson banners herald Feducci’s arrival. “Away with the restrictions—,” He waves his cane for emphasis, “And in with the bold, the daring, and the brazen!”[/color][/quote]
[quote=Teaspoon]I wonder if this is a bad time to be thrown out of court?
I’m all set for an imprudent three-way, but if being in court helps with the election in some way that would be bothersome timing.[/quote]The threesome won’t remove you permanently. Just get back in time from the Tomb-Colonies and it’ll be like nothing happened.
