Gremlin
Posts: 30
11/6/2014
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I'm curious about something. What meaning does your Destiny have for you?
Not the troubled glimpses of distant futures you might have imagined in a dream, not the implications of the story bits that lead up to it, but the Quality itself. The Memory, Gloom, Appetite and so on. When you look at that card, what does it say to you, personally? What sensation is invoked? Just looking at the name and the picture, what does it tell you about your character?
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Profile: Inevitable Gremlin
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babelfishwars
Administrator
Posts: 1152
11/6/2014
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Gremlin wrote:
I'm curious about something. What meaning does your Destiny have for you?
It will end horribly for me. Invoked: smug pleasure.
In-character emotion: masochistic delight. Pride. My curiosity will be rewarded with pain, but it will be rewarded.
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Mars, God of Fish; Leaning Tower of Fish
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scherzofrog
Posts: 4
11/27/2014
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(spoilers—)
It's Hester's destiny to fly with the Masters. Her motives, however, are a bit bizarre. Ultimately, she aims to unmake the Great Chain, or at the very least make it possible to move along it—but for now, there is the matter of love. She is an appreciator of the Courier's work, after a fashion (the idiot selfish thing). If it sways the heart of the Sun, then she'll use their story as an argument for allowing cross-Chain love—if it does not, if the Sun succumbs to its sorrow, she'll use their story as an argument that standing in the way of love leads only to pain. Somehow, some way, she'll find a creature of the Judgements' sphere that will listen.
But whichever way things pan out, there will still be something beautiful in the end—even if not all is as intended.
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Allanon Kisigar
Posts: 164
1/20/2015
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Passion: There will still be something beautiful
It brings hope that, someday, all manner of things may, in fact, truly be well. (Which I suppose is rather an optimistic viewpoint for someone who's also a determined Seeker)
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A Gentleman of distinct and peculiar interests.
Invites for social actions are most welcome, except for Boxed Cats, SMEN, and Affluent Photographer
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Kukapetal
Posts: 1449
11/20/2017
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Gleam-Lost in Light
Seeing it always makes me feel like Fleshy's attempts to be a better person may be beginning to pay off.
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Lady Sapho Byron
Posts: 770
11/20/2017
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If it helps, A. E., I'm sure that you are constrained by a pre-determined future. 
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http://fallenlondon.com/Profile/Lady%20Sapho%20L%20Byron
Fighting the Menace of Corsetry Since 1892.
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Aberrant Eremite
Posts: 362
11/20/2017
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Uhhh... yeah! Good! That's right! Frowns uneasily
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Hieronymus Drake: Gentleman scholar, big-game hunter, scar-faced aristocrat. Remarkably sane, all things considered.
Tanith Wyrmwood: Longshanks cat-burglar; Bohemian author; now, perhaps, something more. Bubbly, expressive, and affectionate. It’s not only still waters that run deep.
Telemachia Lee: Gentle lady by birth, brawling Docker by choice. Good company in the drunk tank.
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Parvorus
Posts: 42
11/21/2017
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Gleam - Lost in Light
Parvorus and his Revolutionary Allies will destroy the Bazaar and its tyranny in the Liberation of the Night, and from the ashes, he shall become a new light in the darkness, rebuilding a civilisation without oppressive space bats.
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Feel free to send me anything other than Photographers.
►My Profile◄
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Addis Rook
Posts: 125
11/22/2017
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Authority - Dominion will be given unto you
For Addis, I think it speaks of the new power that was forced on him, due to a mishap that happened during his visit to the Iron Republic, due to a devil getting the bright idea to use a vial of his red honey while he was there. They both greatly regret that decision.
Now, he exists as something similar to a hivemind, with his original, now comatose, body kept hidden, while he operates through his growing network of... "Agents"... recruited from the Chambers of the Heart.
He never wanted this, but now it's the only way for him to interact with London, and continue his search for his love, and their memories.
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Owen Wulf
Posts: 715
11/6/2014
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The Instrument: It will end in war.
After Owen Wulf takes his place as the greatest huntsman in this world and the next he must then confront the fires of war that he once sought to escape, even if it means charging into Hell itself. It means redemption for his past desertion, the chance for untold glory and a way to change the world for better or worse.
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edited by Owen Wulf on 11/6/2014
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 Owen Wulf's Profile  Lanzo Hoffman’s Profile  Lukas Uller’s Profile
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Rackenhammer
Posts: 354
11/6/2014
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The Revelation: Everything Will Change. For the Better?
Mathieu has come a long way since first coming to London. From mere humor and hedonism, he has dedicated himself to fully upending the social strata of the Neath. The Lost Children shall no longer die like rats, at any rate.
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"DO NOT TRUST HAPPY ENDINGS. DO NOT FEAR SAD ENDINGS... NEITHER ARE ENDINGS."
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Mathieu Psmith: The Bard of Lost Children, loving husband, and a fixture of the artistic set. Can never resist making a show of things...
Irene Psmith: Adopted Daughter of Mathieu. Specializes in Information, Acquisitions, and the Acquisition of Information.
Vaughan Montblanc: Once a frontiersman of Western Canada, he now practices medicine in London. His discretion may be absolutely trusted.
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Myke Harryson
Posts: 309
11/7/2014
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Backstage - My character has slowly gone from a hedonistic layabout to someone who believes himself shrewd and manipulative SOB.
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Gained immortality on a throne of nevercold brass
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Apollo~Fireweaver
50,000 souls - 12/31/14
3,000,000 souls 10/25/16 - 100% of goal
Connection to Hell: 15
22 souls, Connection to Hell 611, 10,000,000 brass - 1/16/17
1/7/19 - The G.O.A.T. Heptagoat is born admist a storm of Engimas
1/31/19 - The G.O.A.T. is taught the Seven-Fold knock over a snifter of Cider after my voyage NORTH
Available for Children's Parties (Midnighter)
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Ryjelsum
Posts: 6
11/9/2014
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Gleam - I intentionally got this through the Liberation of the Night branch. This is because of one thing: Ryj likes civilization - even the seedy underbelly of violent crime. If civilization falls, then she sees it as her duties to rebuild it, and in her destiny, rebuild it she shall. Her vast knowledge on the Correspondence helps this a rather large amount.
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My Fallen London Account
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Avian Overlord
Posts: 62
11/10/2014
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Corvidae - The Revelation
He is destined to do something grand. Something glorious. Something that will change the world for the better. He has faith enough in that. He doesn't expect his vision to come literally true, but views it more as a symbol. After all, in his vision he was leading devils! Devils! Clearly that's never going to happen. A trip to the mountain of light? Maybe. Although if he was going to do anything dramatic, destroying hell would probably top his priorities. But nevertheless, he will improve the world, and on his own terms. He can live with that.
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The Principled Dectective-http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Corvidae
Open for social actions of all sorts.
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lady ciel
Posts: 2548
11/10/2014
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Torment - I am a Seeker what more needs to be said but another path does call to me as well and maybe one day I will be fated to change my future. Who knows what the future might hold 
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ciel
Sorry RL means I am not a very active player at the moment. No social actions unless you are prepared to wait and definitely no sparring or other mult-action things.
No Calling Cards or boxed cats please. Will take dupes on the affluent photographers. Other social invitations welcome. Parabolan Kittens usually available, send me an in-game social action saying you want one and I will get one to you as soon as possible.
storynexus name - reveurciel
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Auguris
Posts: 5
11/11/2014
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The Oath
It started with love; this mad quest to avenge her brother's death brought her to this place beneath the earth. It will end with love; a mad race to the light, to save herself and her beloved. They will warn the Surface. They will not allow the Liberation of Night to spread further.
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http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Auguris
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Gillsing
Posts: 1203
11/6/2014
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Gremlin wrote:
The Memory, … When you look at that card, what does it say to you, personally? What sensation is invoked? Just looking at the name and the picture, what does it tell you about your character? The Rubbery Man skull of The Memory looks bizarre or foreboding to me, depending on if the Fishy Investigator is dressed to impress, or dressed to disappear. I'm quite pleased with how versatile that skull is as an accessory. 
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dragonridingsorceress
Posts: 622
11/7/2014
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DragonRidingSorceress wrote:
Gleam: Lost in Light
One last speck of hope in a world of darkness. The forlorn will look to me as a leader, hoping I will save them. I would rather not have them look to me so. I will find away to stop the darkness. The Night shall not be Liberated.
Seeker of Names wrote:
The Memory: You will change beyond all understanding, but something of you will remain.
Self-sacrifice.
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DragonRidingSorceress is an Author of good standing. Mostly good standing. She's happy to accept any social action except Photographer and Loitering, but requests warnings before duping/poisoning/etc.
Seeker of Names is a... being with an obsession. They're willing to accept all invitations.
One who seeks to know all that is and may be. One who dances in the silence of the void. One whose fantasies make the reality come alive.
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Aberrant Eremite
Posts: 362
11/20/2017
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Hieronymus Drake is The Memory: You will change beyond all understanding, but something of you will remain. Acceptance heavily tinged with melancholy. Drake has already changed a great deal in the Neath. Storm changed his eyes. Drinking the blood of a Master infused him with something powerful but alien. The Bazaar did both. I think that he will live a very long time, perhaps outliving all the friends who warn him against the terrible risks that he takes. Yet something of him, something true, will remain. Something always does.
Tanith Wyrmwood is The Curator: You will preserve. Bittersweet. Tanith wants to save everyone, but she can't. She still has some hard choices ahead of her. A lot of anguish, but a lot of joy as well.
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Hieronymus Drake: Gentleman scholar, big-game hunter, scar-faced aristocrat. Remarkably sane, all things considered.
Tanith Wyrmwood: Longshanks cat-burglar; Bohemian author; now, perhaps, something more. Bubbly, expressive, and affectionate. It’s not only still waters that run deep.
Telemachia Lee: Gentle lady by birth, brawling Docker by choice. Good company in the drunk tank.
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Lady Sapho Byron
Posts: 770
11/20/2017
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Destiny? I have one (the Curator, if you must know), but what of it? All vouchsafed foretellings needn’t be true; I cleave my own path and thank whatever gods may be for my unconquerable soul.
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http://fallenlondon.com/Profile/Lady%20Sapho%20L%20Byron
Fighting the Menace of Corsetry Since 1892.
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Aberrant Eremite
Posts: 362
11/20/2017
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Exaggerated sigh.
If you don't mind turning down the sunshine? Some of us are trying to mope over here. And quite frankly, you're making it difficult.
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Hieronymus Drake: Gentleman scholar, big-game hunter, scar-faced aristocrat. Remarkably sane, all things considered.
Tanith Wyrmwood: Longshanks cat-burglar; Bohemian author; now, perhaps, something more. Bubbly, expressive, and affectionate. It’s not only still waters that run deep.
Telemachia Lee: Gentle lady by birth, brawling Docker by choice. Good company in the drunk tank.
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Lady Eris
Posts: 162
2/5/2015
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The Memory - You will change beyond all understanding, but something of you will remain.
This was the key to Eris's backstory/character, obliquely - she is *all* about her memories. Her heart's desire, as it were, is to escape them, but to do that, she has to change - or be changed - quite fundamentally.
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Lady Eris Psmith, Society darling, devoted wife. Dangerous when crossed. Accepts most social invitations. Distributor of Parabolan Kittens. Welcomes new acquaintances, especially those who write 'in character'.
William Templeton, Viscount Manningham, newcomer, gentleman, all-round good egg - accepting absolutely all invitations.
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The Curious Watcher
Posts: 263
10/17/2017
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The Memory - You will change beyond all understanding, but something of you will remain.
Den's journey has been a fascinating one, at the very least. When he first ventured into the Neath, he usually surrounded himself with other fellow Bohemians to experience the height of hedonistic pleasures. However, as he became irrevocably drawn to the mysteries of the Neath and the vast conspiracies between factions, he has slowly drifted into becoming an insidious pawn of the Masters and the Great Game at the cost of his (metaphorical, not literal) soul. To be fair, it is far better to work for the stability of Fallen London than advancing the mutually-destructive Liberation of Night or trusting the criminals and devils that prowl the dark street allies, but Den has committed terrible acts of betrayal and brutality that shocked his core. It was by his hand that the dock workers will never gain the proper benefits that all physical laborers should be entitled to, it is by his testimony that an innocent woman is falsely convicted for a wrong he did not commit, and it is by his prattling that took away any chances for the Cheesemonger to enact the justice she so craves.
If this does not change, the future will be set in stone. He has the potential to be on that long road one day, walking along the Masters as he ponders about the future games he will participate in after he receives his payment. After all, rather than working to reach a higher existence, his main goal would be to play the Great Game for all time even if it expands into another dimension entirely. Nothing else would please him more than to exert his invisible, unescapable influence on a cosmic level, finding new opponents to engage with in a battle of wits while further adventures lie beyond him.
Will this be the future? The Judgements may have ordained it to be the case, but I believe that he will eventually pick a different path. He remains an Author (soon to be Correspondent) of epics and tragic romances rather than a formal agent of the Great Game, he has no regrets in regards to the mercy he's shown to a few others, and he has made it clear he will never sell the location of the Nadir to any faction. In time, he may meet and fall in love with a brash Seeker of the Name, and it is through this eventual loss of his love that someday, he may awaken to Passion. In that moment, he can prove not only to all of existence, but to himself as well, that love is eternal, and that as long as one has love, there will always be hope.
Now for the ultimate question: is one constrained by, Fate or does one decide one's destiny for himself.
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The Thirteenth Master of the Bazaar:
https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/The%20Thirteenth%20Master%20of%20the%20Bazaar
The Silent Vake Hunter: GONE NORTH
The Ravenous Wanderer:
https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/The%20Ravenous%20Wanderer
The Melancholic End-Bringer:
https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/The%20Melancholic%20End-Bringer
The Lethal Nightmare:
https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/The%20Lethal%20Nightmare
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Estelle Knoht
Posts: 1751
1/15/2015
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The sky will open to Estelle. She will rise with the Lorn-Flukes and the Bazaar.
In any case, she will rise to the sky one day, because she slept in at her Spire-Emporium and forgot the Bazaar is departing in the afternoon. She is so prone to inattentiveness and learn so very little during her life in the Neath.
Just looked at the first post and found out my reply completely missed the point....
Yeah, the Road is pretty fitting. I have a *long* way to go before I learn to properly read and appreciate things.
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Estelle Knoht, a juvenile, unreliable and respectable lady.
I currently do not accept any catbox, cider, suppers, calling cards or proteges.
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CatLady
Posts: 53
11/23/2017
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The Road - The Sky will open to you.
Quite literally, it means the incoming pleasureness of exploring the High-Wilderness, after London makes move to it. Can't Wait!
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http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/profile/CatLady_
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GSonderling
Posts: 6
12/11/2017
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I will ascend. Heavens will cry when they see me. Ground will tremble with the touch of my feet.
Now, I know my name. Now, they know my name. Will now my name. Now, I know my name. Now, they know my name. Will now my name. Now, I know my name. Now, they know my name. Will now my name. My name isNow, I know my name. Now, they know my name. Will now my name. Now, I know my name. Now, they know my name. Will now my name. Now, I know my name. Now, they know my name. Will now my name.
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Gul al-Ahlaam
Posts: 225
12/21/2017
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For the Hierophant, "Backstage: Your hand, secretly, on the lever that moves the world."
A thousand lines hold them in suspension. Allegiances and friendships and devotions. Every handshake a sacrament. Each bow the sting of a fishhook under skin. But each year their voyages go farther, their studies grow more comprehensive. They slide further and further from their humanity. Soon they will shed off their old skin, and molt into something new. They will grow rich and strange in the forests of Parabola, and when the cruelties and obligations of the waking world are all left behind, they will owe nothing. No students will come to them for induction into the mysteries, no administrators or Masters or debt collectors. They will be the heart and tangle of those forbidden secrets, venerated and desired. They will receive devotion, and the world will shift to the tilt of their hand.
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The Uncanny Hierophant.
The Jewel-Eyed Prince.
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Lady Karnstein
Posts: 278
11/21/2017
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Backstage - 'Your hands, secretly, on the lever that moves the world.'
Lady Karnstein has long remained in the shadows, using her charm to get her way. Often by necessity. The spotlight is bad for her, and regrettable attention brought her below to begin with.
She has agendas, and many would have little issue with them, especially in the modern mind. But enough would see her as a threat purely for who and what she is, and who and what she represents. She wants to change that from the shadows, influencing those in the light. The Neath has many opportunities, and a few new obstacles to someone used to only really dealing with humans...
Still, her destiny is heartening to her. It suggests she might win after all.
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Lady Caroline Karnstein, The Moral Hedonist (Description)
Infamous writer, artist, and courtesan. Unrepentant Invert. Hesperidean.
Paramount Presence, Correspondent, Nocturnal. Poet Laureate of the Neath, Ambassador to Arbor
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