Absintheuse
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8/30/2018
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Delicious friends, the Exceptional Story for September is here!
Join an Intrepid Deacon on a deadly mission for the Church. Hunt for a missing saint, infiltrate the Brass Embassy and uncover the hidden history of Hell. What will you give up to learn the truth?
For All The Saints Who From Their Labours Rest is the first story in the Season of Celebrations, and was written by James Chew. This Season invites you to attend three new festivals within London. You can begin each from the Season of Celebrations card.
Editing, design and QA: Chris Gardiner and Olivia Wood.
Art by Paul Arendt.
EXCEPTIONAL FRIENDSHIP
In addition to a new, substantial, stand-alone story every month, Exceptional Friends enjoy:
- Access to the House of Chimes: an exclusive private members' club on the Stolen River, packed with content
- An expanded opportunity deck: of ten cards instead of six!
- A second candle: Twice the actions! 40 at once!
Finishing all three stories in the Season of Celebrations will make you eligible for an additional opportunity, to follow.
If you want to keep an Exceptional Story beyond the month it’s for, you must complete the related storylet in the current Season’s card throughout London. This will save it for you to return to another time.
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Absintheuse
Posts: 348
9/10/2018
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Jolanda Swan wrote:
Come on Failbetter... give us the Deacon's card. Who do we have to bribe? Should we invade Hell? Seduce random train people? Drink weak ta? Whatever it is, I am in!
Sorry, I am over-enthusiastic, I know, I know...
edited by Jolanda Swan on 9/8/2018
We were perhaps a bit unprepared for how much you'd all enjoy this, heh
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Jolanda Swan
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9/8/2018
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Come on Failbetter... give us the Deacon's card. Who do we have to bribe? Should we invade Hell? Seduce random train people? Drink weak ta? Whatever it is, I am in!
Sorry, I am over-enthusiastic, I know, I know...
edited by Jolanda Swan on 9/8/2018
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annalibertas
Posts: 161
8/31/2018
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Still at the beginning - rather insulted that God's Editors, <i>an organization which I am part of</i> has set me a <i>test</i>
Surely if anything should have a hidden option with a quality check....
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Jolanda Swan
Posts: 1783
9/5/2018
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*swoons*
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Hieronymus
Posts: 3
9/9/2018
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I've bothered to make a community account simply to express my love for this story. It's some of the best writing on the site outside of the destinies, or perhaps some of the Light Fingers content. I was too engrossed to notice any typos.
My only disappointment is that no ending lets you stay in the Deacon's life. In character, he would have been a fitting companion for me. I echo the many in hoping he returns in some way. In another story, maybe, where added continuity adds a few extra actions.
I also am saddened that no one in the Embassy ever recognizes I live there, but this is a perennial problem. Granted, this is a story in which lodgings and affiliations could have been used to additional effect. Perhaps in a reprise . . . ?
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PSGarak
Posts: 834
8/30/2018
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Absintheuse wrote:
uncover the hidden history of Hell.
You have my complete and undivided attention.
So, I'm one action into this story...
[spoiler]
You unlocked this with Renown: Hell 50 (you needed 41).
It is addressed to a friend of the Brass Embassy
'With great distaste, I find I must write to one such as yourself...'
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It's nice when certain aspects of your character are acknowledged. Especially that one, which has been my mantlepiece since I obtained it. Echo available at link below, although it doesn't seem so very unique.
https://beta.fallenlondon.com/profile/PSGarak/14683453
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Jolanda Swan
Posts: 1783
8/31/2018
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I second that this is not a story to leave behind. Elderfleur suggested we get letters from the Deacon as an opportunity card; I would like to at least hear from him from time to time. Or perhaps you could get a card reminding you of the hellish battlefield you walked together. This is too good and seems to have affected many players the same way.
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Saklad
Posts: 528
8/31/2018
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This is truly everything an Exceptional Story can be. Thank you for sharing this unique adventure with us.
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Tsar Koschei
Posts: 202
8/30/2018
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My main gripe, quite frankly, is the very poor editing in this story. The numerous typos take you right out of it. Someone should really do another proof-read of all the storylets.
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0bsidian Fire
Posts: 117
8/30/2018
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Echos of what happens if you speak with the Chandler yourself.
https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Kharagal%20Mierqid/14688395
https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Kharagal%20Mierqid/14688430
https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Kharagal%20Mierqid/14688437
https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Kharagal%20Mierqid/14688441
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From an OoC position, I find it hilarious that:
[spoiler]the Lucifer stand-in ultimately regrets rebelling and fleeing to Parabola and becoming part of the Is Not. And that the other demons are trying to prevent him from leaving Hell.
It looks like the war between the Hell factions was about whether to leave Hell and (try to) go back to where-ever it was the devils originally came from. And the faction that wanted to leave Hell lost.[/spoiler]
My character likes messing with the Devils more then they like helping the Church (although they don't mind doing that either), so they left the Condotierre alive and made sure the Church canonized the Chandler. At least my character now knows what to do if they get the Location of a One-Time Prince of Hell...
As for the Deacon, it looks like letting him talk to the Chandler is what gives him the most chance to side with Hell. He was in the middle in mine and while he did leave the Church, it wasn't to join Hell's faction, but to go stay with his brother, now that he knew some of what his brother had been though.
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edited by 0bsidian Fire on 2/19/2019
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Jolanda Swan
Posts: 1783
9/10/2018
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It's all right. The Deacon taught us the ways of forgiveness.
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annalibertas
Posts: 161
9/12/2018
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Absintheuse wrote:
We were perhaps a bit unprepared for how much you'd all enjoy this, heh
Honestly, I'd assumed you'd released this one while cackling & going 'oh we're gonna make them cry'
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NotaWalrus
Posts: 221
9/8/2018
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This is the best exceptional story (not named 'Lost in Reflections') yet. I absolutely adored the writing, lore revelations and the character of the deacon. Hell is one of the most interesting factions and it's great to see it get more development.
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maylee henst
Posts: 14
9/5/2018
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"The Deacon slides into the parishioner's side and faces you through the grille; he grins. "Found anything? I'm looking for God, but He seems to be elsewhere." " So cheeky.
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Greg M
Posts: 197
8/31/2018
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I blew my cover. It had to be done. (Wounds increase. Here's the Echo:
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/GregM?fromEchoId=14700797
Arcengal wrote:
Anyone brave enough to see what happens if your cover gets blown?
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0bsidian Fire
Posts: 117
9/24/2018
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Some answers...
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1. The Hell faction borrows a lot of thematic imagery from Christian ideas about Hell and the Devils. Lucifer is the fallen angel that inspired a good portion of the other angels to rebel against God. The Chandler is "Lucifer" in the sense that he is the one that organized the initial rebellion that resulted in the would-be devils fleeing to Parabola.
2. From the sound of it, the Chandler was in love with a Judgement. Whether that's romantic love or the love a servant has for a good master isn't very clear. We do know the Bazaar is interested in all forms of love, not just romantic love though.
3. The "flight through the glass" is most likely the initial rebellion against "heaven". The Devils were originally from somewhere else and then they fled to Parabola and then finally the Neith.
4. The king is most likely the Judgement the Chandler served.
5. Yup, the you is the Chandler. He seems to be telling/showing you his story with you taking the role of him in the dream/vision.
6. I don't know. It seems to be linked with the Chandler in some way.
7. That I don't know. If it's helps, there was two rebellions that happened. One was the rebelion of the devils that led to them escaping to Parabola. The other was the rebellion the Devils did against the Chandler when they dethroned him from the rulership of Hell.
The "brilliant lore" in this ES is that the Chandler (the Lucifer figure) has a very different characterization then a Lucifer figure usually does. The Chandler rebelled against a Judgement for whatever reason, but he wasn't happy to leave him in the end. I don't think I've ever seen this type of characterization for a Devil stereotype before. The Chandler actually wants to go back to being the servant of the Judgement again. However, the rest of the devils in Hell don't want this, so they rebelled against the Chandler and basically imprisoned him in Hell. Some of the Devils that took the Chandler's side have managed to escape Hell and hope he manages to rise again...
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Doc Webb
Posts: 10
8/30/2018
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Jolanda Swan wrote:
I am in love. Both with the story, and, for the first time, an NPC. The locations are even more impressive than the Ratcatcher's wastes.
Which is why I am agonizing over one of the final choices. Anyone made a decision what to do with the Condotierre?
I left him alone -- [spoiler] any instability in the ranks of Hell seems like a good thing for London! [/spoiler]
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earthbourn
Posts: 149
8/30/2018
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I could have sworn I echoed it, but seems I neglected to. Summary of my result under the cut:
[spoiler]If you choose to kill the Condotierre, there is a sword-fight and a description of a devil's death (bees, smoke from the corpse, etc.) The Deacon has no mentioned reaction. The Chandler remains intact, so you can still choose later whether to hinder or advance the Brazen Brigade's interests.[/spoiler]
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Optimatum
Posts: 3666
8/30/2018
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Regarding endings, looks like we have:
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Reveal the truth: Primeval Hint
If Deacon loyal, Church Renown; if tempted, Hell Renown
Cover up: Night-Whisper
If Deacon loyal, Society Renown; if tempted, Bohemians Renown
Alternative fete: Airag
If Deacon loyal, Church Renown; if tempted, Great Game Renown Renown
Whether you seduce him seems to change the ending text but not the results.
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Barse
Posts: 706
9/26/2018
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Just in case anyone isn't on Twitter/didn't see, James wrote a blog post about his reference points, inspirations and intentions when writing our (beloved!) Deacon. 
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annalibertas
Posts: 161
10/5/2018
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Jolanda Swan wrote:
Ah, I doubt we would get the chance to change the outcome without resetting the story. I was thinking about a card where you get letters from him, and possibly a favor either from Hell, Church or Society depending on where you led him(I am guessing the army fate would also give Society favors). It could be either a single card with several options, with the one suited to your ending unlocked, or four different cards a la The Gift. Of course I am no game designer and this is just wishful thinking.
I'd enjoy getting letters from the Deacon!
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Optimatum
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8/30/2018
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Here’s the echo for using the ticket.
[spoiler]You just get a little Scandal. It doesn’t take the ticket.[/spoiler]
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Arcengal
Posts: 196
8/30/2018
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I stupidly forgot to record the echo for it, but my deacon joined the army and I got church renown. Nothing about a broken heart for me because I didn't seduce him on the train.
I told the bishop about the alternative path.
Looking over the Echoes here, I do regret letting the Deacon do the channeling thing as it would have been more interesting, if opaque, for me to have done it myself.
I think the story was good, though if I had made different choices I'd have felt much more involved than I did.
Also, I'm playing on the Beta site and the banner artwork for the journey through Hell was EXTREMELY interesting. I saved it for future reference.
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Ixc
Posts: 365
8/31/2018
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So... who is the Archbishop of Fallen London?
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Jolanda Swan
Posts: 1783
8/30/2018
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So far, the art, the concept and the writing are superb. Onwards!
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Gonen
Posts: 817
9/24/2018
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Thank you!
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According to this interpretation, I have reached my first 'WOW': The devils are those bee like beings (that we already suspected, since long ago), but God is a judgment and us humans got it wrong with the 'devils - angels - heaven - God' and wrapped them all with our poorly understanding mind, grasping those beings as human like, walking on two, A star (judgment) as The God, our God.
(That is, if the Lord is indeed a judgment, as you wrote)
Another thing that baffles me.. If Lucifer, the Devil himself, is nicknamed The Chandler - doesn't someone know that? The Devil's other names are a hard thing to miss, especially to those who specializes in theology... Especially while that nickname was called aloud at the war of '68, banners waving and all.
How does no one recognize the (overt) nickname of the Devil himself?...
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Ginneon Thursday
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9/18/2018
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Just chiming in to say how much I loved this story, the characters, the choices, and the writing! I'm actually a fan of the Church faction and really loved seeing the Church as a backdrop and the ensuing grappling with devilish designs. Also, the most affected I've been by an outcome for a character in an ES for a good while. Bravo!
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dov
Posts: 2580
9/10/2018
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This was one of the best Exceptional Stories for me. Absolutely wonderful from start to finish. The lore, the locations, the characters, the art, the writing ("The house is shuttered, and hidden behind high walls, where it gathers its disappointments like dust."). Everything was superb.
Two very minor points:
- At one point the text refers to the Deacon's hair as being blond, which contradicts the chosen art.
- A missed opportunity early in the story, when the Deacon laments the lack of Church advancement opportunities in the Neath since there aren't many bishopric spots. This would have been a perfect place for the game to acknowledge my character's title of Bishop, earned via "The Sinking Synod" story.
It was clear to me this story is easily in the top-5 of ES, and it was difficult to give it its final ranking. Eventually, I've decided to place it just a hair below Hojotoho, just because Hojotoho had more great characters and had a followup option on a card.
Well done, James, and all others in FBG who have worked on this!
Personal ranking of all Exceptional Stories:
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Excellent:
- Lost in Reflections
- Cut with Moonlight
- Hojotoho!
- For All The Saints
- The Frequently Deceased
- The Waltz that Moved the World
- Steeped in Honey
- Flint
- All Things Must End
- Written In The Glim
- The Century Exhibition
- The Twelve-Fifteen From Moloch Street
- The Persona Engine
- Where You and I Must Go
- The Sinking Synod
- The Attendants
Good:
- The Murgatroyd Formula
- Lamentation Lock
- The Web of the Motherlings
- The Pentecost Predicament
- The Calendar Code
- The Rat-Catcher
- The Art of Murder
- The Chimney Pot Wars
- The Final Curtain
- The Bones of London
- The Heart, the Devil and the Zee
OK:
- Our Lady of Pyres
- Required Repairs
- The Clay Man's Arm
- Five Minutes to Midday
- Discernment
- The Haunting at the Marsh House
- The Pursuit of Moths
- Factory of Favours
Meh:
- Trial and Error
- The Last Dog Society
- The Seven-Day Reign
- The Court of Cats
Terrible
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Flyingfly
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9/4/2018
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Great story. Only my third one but I think I like this even more than Written in the Glim. These two both have well-written narratives. fansinating plot and a good-balanced process. But WitG only gave me a momental pleasure of vengeance, while this one, wow, it's been hours and my heart is still filled with warmth and delight and bittersweet. Thank you Failbetter.
<spoiler>At the middle of the story I was thinking of rank it as "10/10 for seduce the Deacon", then when I reach the end, I feel like that would be a little improper for such a good story and such a lovely character.
Usually when I decide whether I like a story or not, the priority goes to narratives > plot > characters. And I care more about whether the characters are well-built than if they're nice people. London is a dangerous place and I've got quite a bunch of experience about credulity and disappointment, which I guess is one of the reasons I love the Deacon so much. He, with such bravery and sincerity and knowledge and blush when got teased, is like a drop of sunshine falling into this dark corner of earth. How can I not love him.
(By the way, though I agree that the picture looks like Jude Law in some way, I realized that when I go through the story in my head, the Deacon seems to have the face of Eddie Redmayne? Which is weird because I'm not a fan of either.)
My second-favourite part of the story is when the characters are on the train, there were many paragraphs picturing the desolate scene of the battlefield waste and the station, making me feel like that I was really on a train. Wonderful narratives. "The walls are painted an orange-gold, the colour of the sun sinking into the Adriatic." I love this sentence so much that I copied it on my notes. It's a beautiful metaphor, also sorrowful when you realize you may never see the sun again.
I'd say this is a very movie-like story since the plot was rather "closed loop". It makes a balance between gaining information and making progress. And it has a proper pace, which may not be so notable but is essential for game experience.
Still there is a pity for me because I'm not very familiar with the Christian stuff. I didn't realize it was some Lucifer thing until I checked this thread... And I don't know if it's my lack of knowledge on hell, but did human and devil once faught on the wasted battlefield? Or was it devil against devil? I choose to believe it was devil-human since the Deacon's brother was injured, but is there any previous in-game information about such war? The question might be stupid but I hope someone could answer me...
However the typos WERE annoying. It wasn't one or two. It was a LOT. So many extra periods , wrong order of quotation marks, unprepared webpage, and a misspelling of "condottiere" which I remember appeared during the Deacon was singing.
But well, the story was great. Though I'm usually picky about such things, this time it didn't bother me that much. I just hope you can fix it later, or at least when it's added to the FATE page, so other players will experience the story with more perfection.
Wow this is so unnecessarily long... Last thing! I have to confess I laughed so hard when I checked the brother's wounds. The only reason is that it reminds me a Chinese idiom called "心花怒放", which means someone is so delighted that it feels like there is a flower blooming in his/her heart.
By the way, does anyone know if there are any difference in the end if you did not seduce the Deacon on the train? Will there still be a kiss or "we have a little time yet"? I'm curious.
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Jermaine Vendredi
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9/5/2018
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Actually, FB are good at fixing typos and very nice about it. I hate being thrown out of the narrative by pickable typographic nits, so I tend to take screen shots of issues as I go and send an email (or several) to Support with suggested corrections. Replies are always prompt and pleasant. After all with FL, the text is the thing! One just can't be sure the devs will pick up on typo reports here in the thread.
I'm one of those players who tend to save up stories and do them in groups later. So I can report from experience that even very belated reports of the typo kind are happily received.
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Jolanda Swan
Posts: 1783
9/5/2018
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When London first descended, the Church helmed a war with Hell. London lost horribly. The Bishop of Southwark and the Regretfull Soldier are both battle veterans. There is some Fate-Locked content which will allow you to hear more about the war... and decide what may come.
I have to say I had chosen Hellfarer when I first played the Bishop content, and I had come to regret it since this war does seem pointless by now, but... the ending I got in this story makes it seem worth it now. After all, if the Deacon will be fighting in the London army, I want to be there with him.
We are still getting floored, though. I am besotted, not stupid.
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Jolanda Swan
Posts: 1783
9/6/2018
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I am afraid none of these allies sounds either reliable, or someone you want to associate with.
Hell is and has always been. Now, human ingenuity can conquer anything and everything, but the pain the previous war brought should be warning enough.
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Nero Keller
Posts: 45
9/1/2018
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Ixc wrote:
So... who is the Archbishop of Fallen London?
I'd love to see more about them myself. I'm surprised they're mentioned now, when there hasn't been a single word about an Archbishop in the past to my knowledge.
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Socotra
Posts: 33
9/2/2018
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This story was gorgeous! I had a bit of rending in my heart for Lucifer, and I fell rather deeply for the Deacon.
Not sure if anyone has posted this combination -
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Left the Condotierre alone, as I rather sympathized with his cause, and have no particular love for the church.
Covered it up, see reasons above.
And had a rather bittersweet farewell with the Deacon (having seduced him on the train)
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I'm curious, does anyone have the echo of letting the Deacon have climactic conversation? I spoke to him myself.
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9/12/2018
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After playing this ES and thinking about it more, I really want the Playing with Soul or The Blind Pianist and the Sallow Spirifer story to continue. Why was she thrown out of the Brass Embassy.
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earthbourn
Posts: 149
9/24/2018
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Gonen wrote:
Another thing that baffles me.. If Lucifer, the Devil himself, is nicknamed The Chandler - doesn't someone know that? The Devil's other names are a hard thing to miss, especially to those who specializes in theology... Especially while that nickname was called aloud at the war of '68, banners waving and all.
How does no one recognize the (overt) nickname of the Devil himself?...
The Chandler is thematically tied to the Lucifer of Christian theology, but I don't think he holds the same status. Among the devils, the Chandler is not "the Devil" (capital D). He seems to be one of the many princes of the Hell that the devils overthrew. Similarly, he may have been one of the driving forces in the devils' flight from the High Wilderness, but likely not the only one.
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Raihan
Posts: 41
9/25/2018
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I'm very late to the party,, but I absolutely loved this one. This has to be one of the best Exceptional Stories so far, in terms of lore and writing. One issue I had with the last Season was that even though they all had exciting premises, they didn't really go to the mat with any of them (I mean I still shiver at the thought of an entire sun infested with spiders). For All the Saints absolutely did and it's delightful.
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Honeyaddict
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8/30/2018
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So far I absolutely love the story, keep up the astounding work!
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SamNorrey
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8/30/2018
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Is it just me, or does the Deacon look a lot like Jude Law?
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Honeyaddict
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8/30/2018
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Optimatum wrote:
It looks like it uses whichever of Church and Hell you have higher, so the 41 is just based on your current Church level. No clue what happens if they're the same.
As Scarlet Saint I have both at 40
They needed a Neutral observer
Edit: I found a small error in the writing
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Visit the Marchmont Estate
You ask your question. Lord Marchmont's eyes close in pain. "When we were in the trenches, we would here a cry go up for the Chandler. On the other side. Banners bearing candles, and pale riders harrying Hell's legions, charging through the no-man's land".
He pauses, and a grin spreads across his face like spilt milk. "Would you like to see my wounds before you go? They're very ghastly."
the "here" should be "hear"
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earthbourn
Posts: 149
8/30/2018
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I loved this story! By far my recent favorite. I couldn't help but love the Deacon, though I'm a bit conflicted on how he ended up.
I'd be very grateful if someone could point me to the echo of
[spoiler]choosing to speak to the Chandler yourself.[/spoiler]
And I'm also curious whether this changes the Deacon's fate. How do you lower his "infernal yearnings," and what is the result?
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Ellixer
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8/30/2018
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Rylan Singh wrote:
Link to Covering up the truth: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Rylan%20Singh?fromEchoId=14688590
Gives a night whisper and the Bishop’s Good Book.
The relevant ending from the Deacon as well (gives some society renown).
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Rylan%20Singh?fromEchoId=14688651
That's interesting. I covered up the truth myself, but got a different ending from the Deacon (Bohemian renown). Here's the echo.
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Ellixer?fromEchoId=14688830
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Eliel
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8/30/2018
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I absolutely love this story. Fantastic writing and characterization!
Link to alternative fete for the curious:
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Eliel?fromEchoId=14689139
Link to Deacon ending (high yearning, Great Game renown - it seems to relate to the highest renown you have?):
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Eliel?fromEchoId=14689172
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0bsidian Fire
Posts: 117
8/30/2018
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You have to explore the battlefields in hell and risk breaking your cover. If you do it right, your cover won't be broken.
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AlchemicalGod
Posts: 8
8/31/2018
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This has instantly become one my favourite, if not my absolute favourite Exceptional stories to date. The writing is great as is to be expected from Fallen London, and the lore given about my favourite faction is absolutely tantalizing. My only regret is not getting another trip into that glorious marvel that is Hell itself. But one cannot be too greedy.
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Jackson Shea
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8/31/2018
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Very, very good. Second still to Lost in Reflections, perhaps, but not by much at all. It inspired regret when I lost the Deacon to Hell--the meaningful rather than material kind--and a choice to try and convince him to reconsider would've been nice, even if it was inevitably fruitless, seeing as he had already lost his faith. But that's only nitpicking; this month still far surpassed my expectations. Thank you.
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Henricus
Posts: 38
8/31/2018
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So why the Chandler, of all things? Just to psych out the Seekers?
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Tsar Koschei
Posts: 202
8/30/2018
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Arcengal wrote:
Actually, yeah, there were quite a few typos. Not enough to break my suspension of disbelief but I can't recall seeing any in previous ESs.
I feel like there's one on almost every other page. A misspelled word here, an extra quotation mark there, and plenty of missing periods. For a game that lives off its writing, it's a bit shoddy.
edited by Tsar Koschei on 8/30/2018
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No chess, loitering, friendly sparring, coffee at Caligula's or Affluent Photographer, please.
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Jolanda Swan
Posts: 1783
8/30/2018
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...my heart hurts.
I need a moment.
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LordQwert
Posts: 3
9/15/2018
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earthbourn wrote:
PSGarak wrote:
Yeah, about that. There are many details in this story that whet my curiosity, and a few that really need a follow-up. This is the at the top of the latter list.
Right? The image is interesting enough, but the Condotierre's comment is really striking. The description of the violets says "glass," not mirrors, explicitly, but maybe it's possible to see Parabola through them? So maybe it could refer to a (now defunct) infernal embassy in Parabola. Potentially from before the devils settled in the Neath. Or maybe it's somewhere else entirely! It's definitely intriguing.
I connected the description to Exile's Rose and thought "That's a devil bee dressed up as a flower instead of a human", which then made me wonder if Exile's Roses are sentient. Then it came to me that if they are, there's no difference between entering a memory through gaoler's honey and entering Parabola through prisoner's honey, because you're really just entering the Exile's Rose's memory.
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Jolanda Swan
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9/26/2018
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Ah, I follow him but I missed it. Did he say anything about a follow-up, or do I have to sacrifice my Ubergoat?
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Jolanda Swan
Posts: 1783
9/27/2018
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Ah, I doubt we would get the chance to change the outcome without resetting the story. I was thinking about a card where you get letters from him, and possibly a favor either from Hell, Church or Society depending on where you led him(I am guessing the army fate would also give Society favors). It could be either a single card with several options, with the one suited to your ending unlocked, or four different cards a la The Gift. Of course I am no game designer and this is just wishful thinking.
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Vega
Posts: 150
10/7/2018
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Just wrapped up this story. I only got EFship from this July onwards, and played only the older bundle from the #weloveindies sale, but out of those few ES this has to be the best one. Compelling characters, a harrowing and atmospheric journey through Hell, and a towering climax.
The Deacon is one of the most memorable characters I've encountered in FL, up there with the Last Constable, the Cheery Man, and the Regretful Soldier for me. I also have to commend the Scarlet Condottiere -- his character is so powerfully wrought in the few scenes he gets. And that journey through Hell... all I can say is, the writing is so evocative that I was able to see construct a cinematic scene in my imagination. And I know very little about Hell's lore, so the lore revealed here was mind-blowing. Now I've so many questions about Hell's backstory. (Time to play 12:15 from Moloch Street, perhaps?)
Also, I've found the perfect theme music for the Chandler's chapel -- Movement I from "El Greco", composed by Vangelis. I think the whole El Greco album is a great soundtrack for the Deacon and the ES.
Wow, what a truly Exceptional story. Like Lost in Reflections, the story and characters and the choices I made are going to haunt me for a while.
edited by Vega on 10/7/2018
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The Shifty Spectre has departed on the final voyage. "I have gone down, down, my love..."
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Holli Scheel
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11/12/2018
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I'm incredibly late to finishing this story, but I am so glad I was able to. Honestly, I'd buy this as an actual CYOA novel, to reread and play through, multiple ways and times, if possible. This was a DELIGHT to read, the images so vivid and evocative, feeling like a nigh Lovecraftian style portion, at times, melded with images reminiscent of WW1. I loved the characters, and I suddenly need to have my darling Deacon as an option during the Feast of the Rose. If anything, I fell for him. xD
Gorgeous writing. I will DEFINITELY look forward to anything more from this writer, especially if Hell is involved.
Oh, I just noticed. I still have the Keeping Your Cover at 7, even after finishing the story. I wonder if we'll see the Scarlet Condottiere, again?
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Kharsirr Lynx
Posts: 318
2/16/2019
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My friend activated many different ES through the years, and now is a bit lost for how to start this one exactly, assuming it is in fact already activated. Could anyone remind this, please?
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Dudebro Pyro
Posts: 755
2/16/2019
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It's the one with the portrait of the Bishop of Southwark; "An Embossed Envelope", I believe.
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0bsidian Fire
Posts: 117
2/19/2019
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They brought him back! We can get the Intrepid Decon as a companion during the Feast of the Rose!
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Honeyaddict
Posts: 501
8/30/2018
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I haven't boarded the Moloch Station train yet, but so far I absolutely adore it.
I'm both a fan of Hell and the Church factions. And the The Intrepid Deacon is fantastic! And the description of the Brother's wounds if you decide to look, stunning!
Does anyone have an Echo of using a One Way Ticket on the 12:15 to Hell to board? I'm rather curious!
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pleasure to meet you.
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Rylan Singh
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8/30/2018
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Link to Covering up the truth: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Rylan%20Singh?fromEchoId=14688590
Gives a night whisper and the Bishop’s Good Book.
The relevant ending from the Deacon as well (gives some society renown).
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Rylan%20Singh?fromEchoId=14688651
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http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Rylan%20Singh
The candles are consuming. The candles do not exist. The Tenhigh Broker will not exist. The Tenhigh Broker has a hunger. The Tenhigh Broker does not have a hunger.
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earthbourn
Posts: 149
8/30/2018
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For the alternative fete, my tempted Deacon got the Hell ending, but I don't remember getting Renown of any kind. Maybe I just missed it. Material reward was an Airag.
edited by earthbourn on 8/30/2018
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Arcengal
Posts: 196
8/30/2018
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Anyone brave enough to see what happens if your cover gets blown?
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Arcengal
Posts: 196
8/31/2018
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Henricus wrote:
So why the Chandler, of all things? Just to psych out the Seekers?
While I did immediately think about he-who-shall-not-be-named, it makes sense because Chandlers were the "light-bringers" of their households.
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Honeyaddict
Posts: 501
8/31/2018
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Truly an amazing story
I had the Deacon Smirking and took the Alternative Fete
[spoiler]
, I got renown: Hell
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Truly an astounding ES of the content I love (the war between the Church and Hell)
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Sir Joseph Marlen
Posts: 575
8/31/2018
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"Started off looking for a saint, ended with a political drama and a boyfriend that left me for Hell because we snuggled too much." -official Marlen review
I honestly think this is one of my favorite ES in a while. A compelling plot, fascinating lore, and earnest humanization for all characters involved. I'd be remiss not to mention how the Deacon cemented this story as a favorite for me; he felt fleshed out like a real individual to me, with an internal struggle that altered how I chose to play and a persona that made me fall in love with him from the start. I'll admit, the ramifications for the Yearning quality could have been better elaborated during gameplay, as I sometimes felt uncertain as to what end we were working towards and if the final choice could sway him in whatever decision he made. I personally would have preferred more context as to what each outcome fully entails for the Neath and the fate of the Deacon (as I'm still uncertain whether he plans to serve the Republic of Hell or Hell's old monarchy, each meaning entirely different reactions, of dismay or satisfaction respectively, from myself and my character). Still, for what we got, I am more than satisfied. I look forward to delving deeper into the old monarchy of Hell and the lore behind them, as well as what it means for Hell as a faction. Overall, I adore this story, and I truly cannot praise enough the characterization that made me fall in love with a man treading down Hell's highway.
[spoiler]For a while, I've wondered if Fate-locked stories and ES endings will play a part in later content, whether it be a small mention during gameplay, an additional area of content built into the story, the reintroduction of characters for brief or long periods in the story, or something else entirely. While I don't know if For All the Saints's ending will play a role in content down the line (perhaps during the Bishop's invasion of Hell, whenever that happens?), if Failbetter hurts my infernal lover emotionally or physically, I will personally dismantle the company and its workers after paying the 25 Fate to fix this poor boy's life however I can.
As for the Lucifer proxy, I'm still uncertain as to his full story, though I already feel a connection of empathy to his character just from what little I know. Though, I wouldn't mind clarification of certain aspects of his tale, should anyone be so kind. If I understand correctly, he seemed to have fallen in love with some higher entity - a king of some kind, perhaps a judgement? And their love was either one sided with the king's being of a more authoritative respect, or - and this is what I find most interesting - mutually shared between them. I'm unsure as to what all that Hell's old monarchy plans for Hell and the Neath, nor do I know the Chandler's full story and the nature of his love. But I'm a sucker for lost loves and hopeless romance, so I'm sure to throw the poor lad a hand should Hell find an army of angry priests and imaginary snakes at their doorstep.[/spoiler]
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Alexus Harven - The Defiant Fatalist
Rose Reinhelm - The Respectful Revolutionary
Cappuccino - The Perfidious Spycraft
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8/30/2018
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As someone who deeply cherishes their connections to the Infernal I have to ask, when presenting your ticket on the train, does the option to present the item 'A One Way Ticket on the 12:15 to Hell' consume the ticket?
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blackmaria
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8/30/2018
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This is definitely one of my all-time favorites, and I adored the NPC. I found the ending more emotionally affecting than most Exceptional Stories--I'm still thinking about it and wondering what my character could have done to change things.
I do wish the story itself had reflected a bit more of the Deacon's Infernal Yearnings--you see that quality as a tracker, but his actions and dialogue didn't fully show his journey to where he ended up, at least not to me? But overall he was a wonderfully realized character, and both my character and I would love to see him appear again.
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Catherine Raymond
Posts: 2518
8/30/2018
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I've also noticed a small typo. In the storylet where you're invited to examine Lord Marchmont's wounds, it says at the end "This will increase your Nightmare." That should read, "Nightmares."
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Optimatum
Posts: 3666
8/30/2018
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PSGarak wrote:
Absintheuse wrote:
uncover the hidden history of Hell.
You have my complete and undivided attention.
So, I'm one action into this story...
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You unlocked this with Renown: Hell 50 (you needed 41).
It is addressed to a friend of the Brass Embassy
'With great distaste, I find I must write to one such as yourself...'
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It's nice when certain aspects of your character are acknowledged. Especially that one, which has been my mantlepiece since I obtained it. Echo available at link below, although it doesn't seem so very unique.
https://beta.fallenlondon.com/profile/PSGarak/14683453
It looks like it uses whichever of Church and Hell you have higher, so the 41 is just based on your current Church level. No clue what happens if they're the same.
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Ragnar Degenhand
Posts: 197
8/30/2018
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The ideas for HEM's celebrations are hilarious. They also give the quality Airs of the Unctuous Official's Late Night Inspirations. Love to know if it does anything...
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Skinnyman
Posts: 2133
9/26/2018
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Tick... Tock... Tick... Tock... Tick... Tock... Tick... Tock... Tick... Tock... Tick... Tock... Tick... Tock...
~26 hours left to unlock this story if you haven't!
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ESs items and quality requirements sheet. Please check if there are errors or if something is missing
Achievement list if you're feeling bored!
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Kukapetal
Posts: 1449
9/21/2018
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It's been a long time since I played an Exceptional Story that had a character I cared about. This one did, and as a result, I was more invested in this story than I had been in an ES for a long time.
So of COURSE it ended horribly. An agent for the Brass Embassy? That's probably the absolute LAST thing Fleshy would have wanted for that sweet little deacon. Think it'll be a long time before he talks in all caps again.
God DAMN it.
*salutes the writers*
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Jolanda Swan
Posts: 1783
9/13/2018
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annalibertas wrote:
Absintheuse wrote:
We were perhaps a bit unprepared for how much you'd all enjoy this, heh
Honestly, I'd assumed you'd released this one while cackling & going 'oh we're gonna make them cry'
...and beg!
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stebuu
Posts: 6
9/13/2018
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This is very not Fallen Londonish, but the Intrepid Deacon totally looks like Ewan McGregor to me, so that's the Intrepid Deacon's voice in my head.
edited by stebuu on 9/13/2018
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Lady Karnstein
Posts: 278
9/13/2018
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I (and Caroline) really enjoyed this one. Despite being intensely anti-Hell, she did not take an oppertunity to screw over a devil, something she almost never does. I really had to think about the ending, and it put me into a situation where what I would do and what Caroline would do were very much at odds, so good on them. It is absolutely one of my favorites.
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Nepeta
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9/14/2018
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Okay, I don’t think this has been echoed yet, but I sided with the Church and against that devil as much as I could without blowing my cover. I did commit violence against the devil at the end, which had a strong effect on our deacon friend.
Echo for our deacon’s new profession here: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Nepeta
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Arcengal
Posts: 196
9/3/2018
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Socotra wrote:
I'm curious, does anyone have the echo of letting the Deacon have climactic conversation? I spoke to him myself.
I let him have it. Echos onwards from http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Arcengal?fromEchoId=14686956
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Magpie Dandy
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9/3/2018
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I hope I see him again.
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9/1/2018
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My my. I'd almost forgotten how much I enjoy seducing clergymen. And visits to hell!
...I rather wonder what that says about me...
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Book of All Hours 9:99: Journey's end in lover's meeting. Progress is ascendancy.
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Pnakotic
Posts: 266
9/1/2018
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Optimatum wrote:
Regarding endings, looks like we have:
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Reveal the truth: Primeval Hint
If Deacon loyal, Church Renown; if tempted, Hell Renown
Cover up: Night-Whisper
If Deacon loyal, Society Renown; if tempted, Bohemians Renown
Alternative fete: Airag
If Deacon loyal, Church Renown; if tempted, Great Game Renown Renown
Whether you seduce him seems to change the ending text but not the results.
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edited by Optimatum on 8/31/2018
So interestingly, I went with the alternate ending, but got renown Hell.
And a rather affectionate farewell.
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Book of All Hours 9:99: Journey's end in lover's meeting. Progress is ascendancy.
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Skinnyman
Posts: 2133
9/1/2018
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PSGarak wrote:
So, I'm one action into this story...
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You unlocked this with Renown: Hell 50 (you needed 41).
It is addressed to a friend of the Brass Embassy
'With great distaste, I find I must write to one such as yourself...'
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It's nice when certain aspects of your character are acknowledged. Especially that one, which has been my mantlepiece since I obtained it. Echo available at link below, although it doesn't seem so very unique.
https://beta.fallenlondon.com/profile/PSGarak/14683453
An action with level 41 renown requirement? Frigging great, mate!
But... where do you put that eye?
Optimatum wrote:
It looks like it uses whichever of Church and Hell you have higher, so the 41 is just based on your current Church level. No clue what happens if they're the same. Still waiting for this while scouring this thread without reading too many spoilers.
SamNorrey wrote:
Is it just me, or does the Deacon look a lot like Jude Law?
Yup, pretty much; even found a picture with a similar angle!
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HarperMargrave
Posts: 23
9/7/2018
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Skinnyman wrote:
Optimatum wrote:
It looks like it uses whichever of Church and Hell you have higher, so the 41 is just based on your current Church level. No clue what happens if they're the same. Still waiting for this while scouring this thread without reading too many spoilers.
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Harper%20Margrave?fromEchoId=14715294
That's with both Hell and Church at 40. The difference is subtle, just a reference to needing a neutral party.
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Open to many social actions; please no Photographers, Loitering, or cats in boxes.
An investigative sort with a flair for danger and a dark, vengeful streak. Courier's Footprint, Poet-Laureate of the Neath, seeking their Nemesis.
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A skulker, cunning and guileful. Seeking...that which should not be Sought.
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earthbourn
Posts: 149
9/7/2018
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PSGarak wrote:
Yeah, about that. There are many details in this story that whet my curiosity, and a few that really need a follow-up. This is the at the top of the latter list.
Right? The image is interesting enough, but the Condotierre's comment is really striking. The description of the violets says "glass," not mirrors, explicitly, but maybe it's possible to see Parabola through them? So maybe it could refer to a (now defunct) infernal embassy in Parabola. Potentially from before the devils settled in the Neath. Or maybe it's somewhere else entirely! It's definitely intriguing.
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Sir Joseph Marlen
Posts: 575
9/6/2018
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Jolanda Swan wrote:
We are still getting floored, though. I am besotted, not stupid.
You say that, but there are strange powers at work in the Neath. A war with just humans at the helm would surely be crushed. Fortunately, ties run deeper than they did 30 years ago. Fingerkings pinning Hell on both sides; an inner cell within Hell's ranks; whispers of a bridge to the afterlife supplying fresh recruits from Styx's shores; the possible backing of other human civilizations (I doubt the Khanate would be willing to help, the first and third cities are mostly dead, and the second city is little more than a lost memory in Parabola, but alliances with the Elder Continent may change with Feducci's potential marriage and the future of the Dilmun storyline). I won't say it wouldn't be bloody or hard, but at this point? A war may be more evenly matched, given the right circumstances with the right alliances.
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