Kukapetal
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7/28/2016
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7. She loathes the Traitor-Empress with a deep and abiding hatred, considering her a murderer for presiding over the taking of Irish food to England while Irish people were starving to death. She's not really much of a killer by inclination, but she probably would kill the Empress if she could get away with it.
Flesh-Stick: WELL, MAYBE SIOBHAN'S NOT ALL BAD...
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ClearFavourite
Posts: 50
7/30/2016
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Aylen Saqui, the Boisterous Detective!
1: Her prized revolver is completely and utterly ordinary. It is, however, a very good weapon; an 1878 produced Colt Single Action Army, imported from the Surface at some cost and then lost in a drinking contest with the young lady.
2: In spite of never having served in any military, and would indeed likely be too young to, she introduces herself as Lieutenant Saqui; this is because she was a Lieutenant in the Regiment, and still clings to that rank.
3: Her name is Mapuche, and means "Clear Favourite". Or "Happiness Favourite", depending, but Clear Favourite is a lot more fun a name.
4: In spite of her Native American name, she's actually the bastard child of someone from the Presbyterate. Likely an envoy or a diplomat. Or a spy, but that's basically the same thing.
5: She got the significant scarring on her face by falling out of the Flit and onto a fire. How exactly this happened she isn't sure, but it was definitely not a fun time.
6: She only does detective work on crimes she deems "dishonest". Like spirifage, cannibalising, and the other darker sides of crime. Nothing like stealing from rich people, smuggling jade, or vandalism.
7: Her detective skills are basically gut instinct and punching people until they tell her the truth. Maybe not the best detective in London.
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The Absurd Rogue
Posts: 1049
7/30/2016
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Aylen Saqui, the Boisterous Detective!
1: Her prized revolver is completely and utterly ordinary. It is, however, a very good weapon; an 1878 produced Colt Single Action Army, imported from the Surface at some cost and then lost in a drinking contest with the young lady
6 bullets! More than enough to kill anything that moves!
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Vavakx Nonexus
Posts: 892
7/31/2016
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7 Only-Half-Lies about yours truly, the Deranged Solicitor:
1) They play a strange instrument, called a 'Hurdy Gurdy', which they got from a friend (or a 'friend') at the Iron Republic.
2) They had a different name, back at the Surface. It is, most probably, lost to the ages.
3) The Solicitor knows not what the Republic changed within them, but speak of 'Impulce' and 'Momentum' London lacks in comparison.
4) Their eyesight is damaged, and they must resort to cleverly placed lenses in their mask to improve their sight.
5) Half their regular revenue comes from Illegally trading souls. The other half? Accusing others of illegally trading souls.
6) They have tasted almost everything there is to taste down here. Laudanum? 77 bottles in their home. Sunlight? They boast a slight and uneven tan. Honey? Do you even need to ask?
7) They Do Not Seek, Will Never Seek, And Have Never Sought. They Do Not Support This Senseless Endeavor.
edited by Vavakx Nonexus on 7/31/2016
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Amets Estibariz, the Moulting Eidolon: Cradled by a sun all their own.
Blabbing, the Hobo Everyone Knows: The One Who Pulls The Strings. A Clarity In The Darkness.
Charlotte and the Caretaker: A family?
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Hark DeGaul
Posts: 208
7/31/2016
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Seven Facts about Hark DeGaul (I'll do my various alts later):
1) Hark DeGaul is actually their real name. Parents sometimes hate either convention or their children or both.
2) Hark was born on a lightship near the Empire of Hands. As such they have never seen the Surface and spent most of their formative years fending off zee beasts, soul-hungry monkeys and unscrupulous dockers.
3) Hark is a firm patriot and a believer in the power of light to overcome darkness. As a firm supporter of the Dawn Machine, Hark sees London as it currently is as a shadow of what it could be and its various defenders as corrupt or too weak to escape the pocket of the Masters/devils/Khanate. They dream of one day bringing about new dawn and giving Britain dominance of the zee as well as the sea.
4) Hark really likes cats, the savager the better. A few cats can almost always be found nestling under their cloak. Starvelings make painful companions but excellent thrown weapons.
5) Hark has a cousin called Rhea who was recently freed from imprisonment with the aid of a number of friends and a dismissive protege. The whole process became very convoluted, but a round of applause to all involved!
6) A meta one, but Hark was actually not my first character. I began playing with my alt Hebediah, but I had an easier time characterising Hark and a number of trips to the Cave of Nadir with Hebediah left him lagging behind Hark in stats. And over time Hark became my favoured account.
7) Hark's eyes glow in dark. This is perfectly normal.
edited by Hark DeGaul on 7/31/2016
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That Vicar Who Ruined the Royal Wedding for Everyone (including himself): http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Hebediah%20Fix
The Dreaded Relative: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Your%20Aunt
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Ami Miljkovich
Posts: 98
7/31/2016
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Soran:
1) Came from a rather wealthy family on the surface, until they were disowned in the wake of some major scandal during their late teens.
2) Their most popular literary work is a Gothic romance called Wings Above Hathaway Castle, a semi-autobiographical story about a noble woman who turns into a huge bat creature each night, and is treated like a monster by her family even though she never really hurts anyone.
3) They're pretty firmly loyal to the ruthless Masters, despite being one of my most Magnanimous characters. Why? Bats, that's why.
4) They've sold their soul on four separate occasions, all in the space of one month (though by now the poor good samaritans that kept returning it seem to have figured out that it's never going to stay put).
5) Their favourite pet is Cecil the Sulky Bat, who's been with them since the very first day they came to London. Soran loves Cecil unconditionally, despite the fact that he hates their guts (actually, Cecil kind of hates everything).
6) They're the biggest party animal of all my characters (Hedonist 15). They've pretty much been like this their whole life, hence the whole disownment thing.
7) Their Exceptional Hat was given to them by the most delightficent Mr. Pages. They never take it off if they can help it.
Zero:
1) He came to London to avenge the death of his older brother, Jason. His brother was kind of an asshole, honestly, but he was all Zero had.
2) Even before his brother's death, they both lost their parents to ruthless criminals when they were younger. Those deaths were avenged long ago.
3) Ever since his "vacation" to the Iron Republic, he'll sometimes lapse into strange, oddly prophetic speech. When this happens, he gets creepy fox eyes.
4) Between the changes the Iron Republic wrought in him and his career as a Glassman, my other characters often turn to him whenever they're in need of secrets or advice that can't be found otherwise (basically, whenever I check the wiki for something, I imagine it's just Zero doing his thing).
5) Has written a twenty-two book series of pulpy adventure novels, all about the intrepid hero John Fox as he quests for the fabled Mountain of Youth.
6) He's half-Indian, being the product of an English father and an Indian mother (hence why a few of his pets have Indian names, like Shakti, Asha, and Chandra).
7) About as gay as they come.
Cairn:
1) Only ever uses false names. No one knows their real name.
2) Was a big-time criminal on the surface, until a certain nosey, bat-loving smarty pants knocked them down a few hundred pegs.
3) Has a huge crush on Soran, despite their less-than-pleasant history.
4) They have over 5000 weasels. Why? Who knows; it's just one of life's greatest mysteries.
5) They also like to hoard gems and other shiny objects, as befitting their title as "the Magpie."
6) Only a few people know what the Magpie actually looks like.
7) Would sell your soul to Satan for half a corn chip (though preferably for money or jewels).
Thysania:
1) Named after a genus of moths.
2) If it's alive, she probably wants it dead.
3) Wants to die, and strives to suffer.
4) Actually pretty intelligent, even if she doesn't use that intellect for anything productive.
5) The only one of my characters she actually kind of trusts is Zero, who she sometimes goes to for help and advice.
6) She has a scar across her mouth, and many more hidden on her body.
7) She's been my only character reckless enough to be advancing the Liberation of Night.
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The Secret-Hungry Bat ~ "I have my bats and my works, and endless secrets and pleasures at my disposal; what need have I of a soul?"
The Dangerously-Charming Fox ~ "Let's go stab each other and then get drunk together! That's what friends do around here, right?"
The Ever-Scheming Magpie ~ "All I'm after is a fresh start... And maybe a little profit on the side..."
The Blood-Thirsty Moth ~ "This floor isn't red enough. I need to fix that. Come closer."
Meet the families.
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Kukapetal
Posts: 1449
7/31/2016
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I'm starting to think we should form a support group for characters who can't remember their original name :P
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Shadowcthuhlu
Posts: 1557
7/31/2016
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Hey, a few of us purposefully chose to change our names - but they aren't forgotten.
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https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Dirae%20Erinyes. Closed to calling cards, but open for all other social action. I also love to roleplay.
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Vavakx Nonexus
Posts: 892
7/31/2016
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Hey, a certain individual in these ranks had to hide from several alliances of professional spies. A name change is helpful sometimes, you know.
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Amets Estibariz, the Moulting Eidolon: Cradled by a sun all their own.
Blabbing, the Hobo Everyone Knows: The One Who Pulls The Strings. A Clarity In The Darkness.
Charlotte and the Caretaker: A family?
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Kukapetal
Posts: 1449
7/31/2016
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I wasn't talking about characters who had to change their names, I was talking about the characters who don't even remember their original name. I was surprised to find my character in esteemed company here :P
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Lord Vaustus
Posts: 201
7/31/2016
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Hey, Some of us don't have names.
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http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Lord~Ivastus
The heartbroken hedonist
Pronounced "Lord vow-Stis".
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Mr. Zone
Posts: 9
7/31/2016
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Mr. Zone
-Escaped a world of pain and fell into a deep depression where darkness is his only comfort.
-Won a game of tiles for a yacht in one try with only a 41% chance.
-Has a deep fondness for Rubbery men and wouldn't terribly mind Fallen London repopulated entirely with Rubbery men.
-Secretly acquired enough blood from Mr. Pages to complete a transfusion that replaced his blood entirely.
-Is not aware of how much he knows.
-Successfully found his fathers bones across the Unterzee and buried them.
-Befriended all masters sans Mr. Eaton whom he plans to destroy and replace... with ourselves.
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I'll come for you... later
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Sara Hysaro
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Posts: 4514
7/31/2016
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Sara Hysaro:
1. Can't remember anything prior to her arrival in the Neath some years ago beyond a strange forest and a mysterious Temple
2. Fiercely opposed to all forms of anarchy, especially the Liberation of Night, and will be uncharacteristically open about her disapproval
3. Possesses a rather excessive wines collection, and is prone to troublesome headaches. The former is commonly blamed for the latter by those who know of her
4. Runs the Betrayers' Club around Hallowmas, and gets incredibly excited about it starting right after the end of the Fruits of the Zee Festival
5. Gets slightly agitated around Christmas decorations
6. Loyal only to the Masters, though she's also fond of the Church, Constables, and the Great Game
7. Fond of white and red clothing, and wears a necklace with a small green crystal
Meta 8th fact - Sara Hysaro is named after a Final Fantasy 1 White Mage character I made up as a teenager. She's been paradoxed out of existence in her home world, and of course deprived of her magic.
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Passionario
Posts: 777
8/1/2016
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Kukapetal wrote:
I wasn't talking about characters who had to change their names, I was talking about the characters who don't even remember their original name. I was surprised to find my character in esteemed company here :P
The combination of irrigo and red honey can do funny things to one's memory. Passionario has overlapping memories of the Surface wherein he is called by over a dozen different names. Maybe one of them is real, maybe none are.
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Passionario: Profile, Story, Ending
Passion: Profile, Appearance
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ClearFavourite
Posts: 50
8/4/2016
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The Absurd Rogue wrote:
6 bullets! More than enough to kill anything that moves!
The greatest handgun ever made!
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Eglantine-Fox
Posts: 872
8/10/2016
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Seven more facts about Siobhan O'Malley:
1. When rendered completely in the Gaelic, her name is Siobhán Ní Mháille. Completely Anglicised, it would be Joan O'Malley, but she resists this corruption of her name fiercely. Siobhan O'Malley is the compromise. (It's pronounced shi-vawn or shi-vahn, pretty much, for those who don't know.)
2. Her pet Sulky Bat is named Grumpelstiltskin. She thinks this is funny. The bat just puts up with it.
3. She has been known to work for the Cheery Man on occasion, and spends a lot of time in criminal company. She considers them more reliable as allies, and they consider her surprisingly useful - that sweet, guileless smile can deflect a lot of suspicion.
4. She has a small gold harp pin, usually kept hidden, that's one of her most prized possessions, and a reminder of home.
5. Learned a lot of practical, if menial-seeming, skills growing up. There are interesting gaps in her knowledge - she can knit, and darn, but cannot manage more than the most rudimentary embroidery. And she can deliver a lamb or calf, but working out upper-crust table etiquette is the subject of many catch-up lessons in the Neath so that she can venture into fancy company - politeness at dinner, yes, learned since childhood, the more intricate customs of titled folks, no. ("What in God's name do they need all those forks for?")
6. She thought she had a decent grasp of cursing. Then she came to London. Now, exposure to urchins and criminals has ensured that her knowledge of obscenity is much broader than it was.
7. Some members of her family know where she's gone, and why. Some don't. Her mother is under the impression she went to France to avoid any more trouble with English authorities.
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Eglantine Fox, the charming and androgynous Correspondent, teetering between hobbies of seduction and self-destruction.
Siobhan O'Malley, Irish patriot (or 'bl__dy Fenian' if you're impolite).
Isidore Day, an up-and-coming London gentleman. All allegations of wrongdoing are categorically denied.
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