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</gallery>|caption1 = Care for some honey? Art from FL.|location = [[Fallen London]]|alias = Covent Garden|allegiance = [[London]]|notable_inhabitants = [[The Repentant Forger]]<br>The Ambassador|music = [https://failbettergames.bandcamp.com/track/carnival-at-midnight Carnival at Midnight]}} | |||
<blockquote>''"What do they say about Veilgarden? A haunt of poets, prostitutes and other low types, and location of the notorious Singing Mandrake. Elderwick is famous for its booksellers. Hollow Street offers the best honey-dens in the city."''</blockquote> | <blockquote>''"What do they say about Veilgarden? A haunt of poets, prostitutes and other low types, and location of the notorious Singing Mandrake. Elderwick is famous for its booksellers. Hollow Street offers the best honey-dens in the city."''</blockquote> | ||
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== Wine, Song, and Pleasure == | == Wine, Song, and Pleasure == | ||
One can find many scandalous delights in Veilgarden, from illicit affairs to honey-dens to pawns in [[ | One can find many scandalous delights in Veilgarden, from illicit affairs to honey-dens to pawns in the [[Great Game]]. Given the typical bohemian penchant for artistic pursuits, this is also the district for aspiring writers. | ||
Although [[Spite]] is much more infamous for its pickpockets, one would be well-advised to keep their purse close about their person – especially while admiring the street performers that dot the district. | Although [[Spite]] is much more infamous for its pickpockets, one would be well-advised to keep their purse close about their person – especially while admiring the street performers that dot the district. | ||
==Notable Locations== | ==Notable Locations== | ||
=== The Singing Mandrake === | |||
A lively tavern and the central attraction of Veilgarden, the Mandrake is a honey-fueled home to locals of all social strata who mingle to fuel their passion for art.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Singing_Mandrake|The Singing Mandrake|Fallen London|}} ''"This pub is the sticky-floored local for bohemians and socialites, musicians and writers. Even poets take up occupation, fuelling their stanzas with copious quantities of the local intoxicants."''</ref> | |||
=== Elderwick (née Aldwych) === | |||
Known for its bookshops.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Veilgarden|Veilgarden|Fallen London|}} ''"Elderwick is famous for its booksellers. "''</ref> | |||
=== Hollow Street === | |||
A haven of honey-dens.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Veilgarden|Veilgarden|Fallen London|}} ''"Hollow Street offers the best honey-dens in the city."''</ref> | |||
=== The Garden Embassy === | |||
Decorated with Surface flora and thus a magnet for local wildlife,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Garden_Embassy|The Garden Embassy|Fallen London|}} ''"The bird clucks happily as you scatter crumbs. [...] "From that new Embassy they're setting up in Veilgarden. They've got flowers and everything! It ain't natural."'' "</ref> the Embassy represents the interests of the [[Empress]]'s colonies on the [[Surface]].<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Garden_Embassy|The Garden Embassy|Fallen London|}}''"You are invited to the grand opening of the Garden Embassy. The embassy will represent the interests of a number of Her Enduring Majesty's colonies. A ball is to be held to celebrate the occasion. The invitation is signed by the Decorated Ambassador herself."''</ref> | |||
== References == | |||
[[Category:Places]] | [[Category:Places]] | ||
[[Category:London]] | [[Category:London]] | ||
[[Category:The Neath]] | [[Category:The Neath]] | ||
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"What do they say about Veilgarden? A haunt of poets, prostitutes and other low types, and location of the notorious Singing Mandrake. Elderwick is famous for its booksellers. Hollow Street offers the best honey-dens in the city."
Veilgarden is a district in central London best known for its bohemian leanings.
Wine, Song, and Pleasure[edit]
One can find many scandalous delights in Veilgarden, from illicit affairs to honey-dens to pawns in the Great Game. Given the typical bohemian penchant for artistic pursuits, this is also the district for aspiring writers.
Although Spite is much more infamous for its pickpockets, one would be well-advised to keep their purse close about their person – especially while admiring the street performers that dot the district.
Notable Locations[edit]
The Singing Mandrake[edit]
A lively tavern and the central attraction of Veilgarden, the Mandrake is a honey-fueled home to locals of all social strata who mingle to fuel their passion for art.[1]
Elderwick (née Aldwych)[edit]
Known for its bookshops.[2]
Hollow Street[edit]
A haven of honey-dens.[3]
The Garden Embassy[edit]
Decorated with Surface flora and thus a magnet for local wildlife,[4] the Embassy represents the interests of the Empress's colonies on the Surface.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ The Singing Mandrake, Fallen London "This pub is the sticky-floored local for bohemians and socialites, musicians and writers. Even poets take up occupation, fuelling their stanzas with copious quantities of the local intoxicants."
- ↑ Veilgarden, Fallen London "Elderwick is famous for its booksellers. "
- ↑ Veilgarden, Fallen London "Hollow Street offers the best honey-dens in the city."
- ↑ The Garden Embassy, Fallen London "The bird clucks happily as you scatter crumbs. [...] "From that new Embassy they're setting up in Veilgarden. They've got flowers and everything! It ain't natural." "
- ↑ The Garden Embassy, Fallen London "You are invited to the grand opening of the Garden Embassy. The embassy will represent the interests of a number of Her Enduring Majesty's colonies. A ball is to be held to celebrate the occasion. The invitation is signed by the Decorated Ambassador herself."
