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The Outcast was exiled on account of multiple crimes, most of which cannot be described by human languages. One of them was love,<ref name = "invite dine 2"/> which is forbidden among the [[Axile|Axiles]],<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/The_Pulse_of_the_Principles|Give the Principles Heartmetal|Sunless Sea|}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/The_Pulse_of_the_Principles|Give the Principles an Ambiguous Eolith|Sunless Sea|}}</ref> and it is implied the recipient of its affection was a [[Flukes|Fluke]].<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_visit_to_the_Outcast|A visit to the Outcast|Fallen London|}} ''"[...] the Outcast lopes toward a mirror, and wheezes against the glass. [...] A foggy circle forms. [...] [It adds] a border of spikes to the circle. The Outcast [gestures] [...] A forlorn lover? [...] A foolish partner?"''</ref> As punishment, it was abandoned in [[Port Cecil]] where it became an '''Emissary'''<ref name = "offer help"/> to the [[Port Cecil#The Principles of Coral|Principles of Coral]],<ref name = "invite dine 2"/> the entity whose mind suffuses the area.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/Port_Cecil#Interactions|Gather Scintillack|Sunless Sea|}}</ref> The Outcast also has a residence in an isolated part of [[London]], where it draws figures in the windows and sings.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_visit_to_the_Outcast|A visit to the Outcast|Fallen London|}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Collect_a_Confession_from_the_Nacreous_Outcast|Collect a Confession from the Nacreous Outcast|Fallen London|}}</ref>
The Outcast was exiled on account of multiple crimes, most of which cannot be described by human languages. One of them was love,<ref name = "invite dine 2"/> which is forbidden among the [[Axile|Axiles]],<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/The_Pulse_of_the_Principles|Give the Principles Heartmetal|Sunless Sea|}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/The_Pulse_of_the_Principles|Give the Principles an Ambiguous Eolith|Sunless Sea|}}</ref> and it is implied the recipient of its affection was a [[Flukes|Fluke]].<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_visit_to_the_Outcast|A visit to the Outcast|Fallen London|}} ''"[...] the Outcast lopes toward a mirror, and wheezes against the glass. [...] A foggy circle forms. [...] [It adds] a border of spikes to the circle. The Outcast [gestures] [...] A forlorn lover? [...] A foolish partner?"''</ref> As punishment, it was abandoned in [[Port Cecil]] where it became an '''Emissary'''<ref name = "offer help"/> to the [[Port Cecil#The Principles of Coral|Principles of Coral]],<ref name = "invite dine 2"/> the entity whose mind suffuses the area.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/Port_Cecil#Interactions|Gather Scintillack|Sunless Sea|}}</ref> The Outcast also has a residence in an isolated part of [[London]], where it draws figures in the windows and sings.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_visit_to_the_Outcast|A visit to the Outcast|Fallen London|}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Collect_a_Confession_from_the_Nacreous_Outcast|Collect a Confession from the Nacreous Outcast|Fallen London|}}</ref>


The Principles of Coral wishes to descend the [[Great Chain of Being]]<ref name = "give idol">{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/The_Pulse_of_the_Principles|Give the Principles a Wakeful Idol|Sunless Sea|}}</ref> and free itself of thought forever.<ref name = "game last">{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/The_Pulse_of_the_Principles|The Last Game|Sunless Sea|}}</ref> The Outcast has been ordered to gather materials<ref name = "offer help"/><ref>{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/Salt_Lions#Interactions|"Shalt-Flions"|Sunless Sea|}}</ref> for a chess game against an outside opponent,<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/The_Pulse_of_the_Principles|Setting up|Sunless Sea|}}</ref> and act as a surrogate for its master.<ref name = "win match">{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/The_Pulse_of_the_Principles|Win the match|Sunless Sea|}}</ref> If the Outcast loses on the Principles' behalf, the minds of both beings will perish in the process.<ref name = "game last"/><ref name = "win match"/> Despite the Outcast's dedication to the Principles,<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/Nacreous_Outcast#Interactions|Invite it to dine with you (1)|Sunless Sea|}}</ref> it still fears such a grim fate.<ref name = "game last"/>
The Principles of Coral wishes to descend the [[Great Chain of Being]]<ref name = "give idol">{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/The_Pulse_of_the_Principles|Give the Principles a Wakeful Idol|Sunless Sea|}}</ref> and free itself of thought forever.<ref name = "game last">{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/The_Pulse_of_the_Principles|The Last Game|Sunless Sea|}}</ref> The Outcast has been ordered to gather materials<ref name = "offer help"/><ref>{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/Salt_Lions#Interactions|"Shalt-Flions"|Sunless Sea|}}</ref> for a chess game against an outside opponent,<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/The_Pulse_of_the_Principles|Setting up|Sunless Sea|}}</ref> and act as a surrogate for its master.<ref name = "win match">{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/The_Pulse_of_the_Principles|Win the match|Sunless Sea|}}</ref> If the Outcast loses on the Principles' behalf, the minds of ''both'' beings will perish.<ref name = "game last"/><ref name = "win match"/> Despite the Outcast's dedication to the Principles,<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/Nacreous_Outcast#Interactions|Invite it to dine with you (1)|Sunless Sea|}}</ref> it still fears such a grim fate.<ref name = "game last"/>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 23:26, 12 July 2022

"A Rubbery Man rises from a cyst in the floor. An iridescent cicatrice crosses its face. Even in this flood of silvery light, it pulses like a fevered moon."[1]

The Nacreous Outcast is a Rubbery Man from Port Cecil.

A Star-Crossed Creature

"Flif your hanf on the ftool. Farphaf! Ophen your eyess."[2]

"I ushed to love - "[3]

The Nacreous Outcast's most striking physical feature is a scar glowing with silver light. Unlike most Rubbery Men yet encountered, it can speak both English[1] and the Rubbery language,[4] though its speech in the former can be difficult for some to understand.[1] It is familiar with esoteric culinary arts[2] - though it prefers its food uncooked.[3] It is typically very terse[5] and has a reserved demeanor.[6]

The Outcast was exiled on account of multiple crimes, most of which cannot be described by human languages. One of them was love,[3] which is forbidden among the Axiles,[7][8] and it is implied the recipient of its affection was a Fluke.[9] As punishment, it was abandoned in Port Cecil where it became an Emissary[1] to the Principles of Coral,[3] the entity whose mind suffuses the area.[10] The Outcast also has a residence in an isolated part of London, where it draws figures in the windows and sings.[11][12]

The Principles of Coral wishes to descend the Great Chain of Being[13] and free itself of thought forever.[14] The Outcast has been ordered to gather materials[1][15] for a chess game against an outside opponent,[16] and act as a surrogate for its master.[17] If the Outcast loses on the Principles' behalf, the minds of both beings will perish.[14][17] Despite the Outcast's dedication to the Principles,[18] it still fears such a grim fate.[14]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Offer assistance with dissolution, Sunless Sea
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Increase your Hearts, Sunless Sea
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Invite it to dine with you (2), Sunless Sea
  4. ↑ Story description, Sunless Sea
  5. ↑ Let the Nacreous Outcast approach the altar, Sunless Sea
  6. ↑ Invite it to dine with you, Sunless Sea
  7. ↑ Give the Principles Heartmetal, Sunless Sea
  8. ↑ Give the Principles an Ambiguous Eolith, Sunless Sea
  9. ↑ A visit to the Outcast, Fallen London "[...] the Outcast lopes toward a mirror, and wheezes against the glass. [...] A foggy circle forms. [...] [It adds] a border of spikes to the circle. The Outcast [gestures] [...] A forlorn lover? [...] A foolish partner?"
  10. ↑ Gather Scintillack, Sunless Sea
  11. ↑ A visit to the Outcast, Fallen London
  12. ↑ Collect a Confession from the Nacreous Outcast, Fallen London
  13. ↑ Give the Principles a Wakeful Idol, Sunless Sea
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 The Last Game, Sunless Sea
  15. ↑ "Shalt-Flions", Sunless Sea
  16. ↑ Setting up, Sunless Sea
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Win the match, Sunless Sea
  18. ↑ Invite it to dine with you (1), Sunless Sea
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