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{{Character|image1=goat.png|caption1=A Goat-Demon.|location=[[Hell]]<br>[[The Brass Embassy]]<br>[[The Hurlers]]|allegiance=[[Hell]]<br> | {{Character|image1=goat.png|caption1=A Goat-Demon.|location=[[Hell]]<br>[[The Brass Embassy]]<br>[[The Hurlers]]|allegiance=[[Hell]]<br>[[The Hurlers]]|notable_members=}} | ||
[[The Hurlers]]}} | |||
<blockquote>''"Some splinter faction of Hell has taken an interest. Everywhere you go, the Goat-Demon is ahead of you, menacing witnesses, stepping on leads."''<ref name="complication surly goat demon">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_Complication:_the_Surly_Goat-Demon|A Complication: the Surly Goat-Demon|Fallen London|}}</ref>''</blockquote> | <blockquote>''"Some splinter faction of Hell has taken an interest. Everywhere you go, the Goat-Demon is ahead of you, menacing witnesses, stepping on leads."''<ref name="complication surly goat demon">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_Complication:_the_Surly_Goat-Demon|A Complication: the Surly Goat-Demon|Fallen London|}}</ref>''</blockquote> | ||
'''Goat-demons''' are sapient goats with infernal | '''Goat-demons''' are sapient goats with infernal appearances.__forcetoc__ | ||
==Bleating== | ==Bleating== | ||
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==All Fear the Overgoat!== | ==All Fear the Overgoat!== | ||
<blockquote>''"They turn their eyes from you when you speak its name. "I hear the bleating in the night," one says. "Five churns of wolf-milk soured. My daughter woke with a cast in her good eye. May its shadow pass from us!""''<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Learn_of_the_Overgoat|Learn of the Overgoat|Fallen London|}}</ref>{{Character|image1=<gallery> | |||
OvergoatArt.jpg|Overgoat | |||
Ubergoat.png|The Übergoat | |||
Heptagoat.png|Heptagoat? | |||
</gallery>|location=[[The Echo Bazaar]] (Overgoat)<br>[[The Iron Republic]] (Heptagoat)|allegiance=Unknown|title1=The Overgoat|caption1=Do not think you can hide from it.|caption2=GOAT OVER GOAT}} | |||
<blockquote>''"They turn their eyes from you when you speak its name. "I hear the bleating in the night," one says. "Five churns of wolf-milk soured. My daughter woke with a cast in her good eye. May its shadow pass from us!""''<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Learn_of_the_Overgoat|Learn of the Overgoat|Fallen London|}}</ref></blockquote> | </blockquote>The '''Overgoat''' is an extremely powerful being with the appearance of a goat-demon, spoken of only in whispers across Fallen London. Opinions on its exact nature and origin differ, but its watchful gaze, intimidating presence, and Caprine Authority are unquestionable. Those in the good graces of [[The Echo Bazaar|the Bazaar]] may purchase the Overgoat's companionship at an exorbitant price, and make use of its ability to <span style="background-color: purple">[REDACTED BY THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC DECENCY].</span><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Use_the_Goat%27s..._unique_talents|Use the Goat's... unique talents|Fallen London|}}</ref> | ||
The | === Greater Goats? === | ||
The Overgoat is not one of a kind, but it is incredibly rare. When two meet, they may <span style="background-color: purple">[REDACTED BY THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC DECENCY]</span>. The resulting '''Übergoat''', "the goat of which Goethe wrote",<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/GOAT_OVER_GOAT_(1_FATE)|GOAT OVER GOAT (1 FATE)|Fallen London|}}</ref> has the keenest senses of any known being, with twice the fearsome mien and Caprine Authority of an Overgoat. | |||
A further gathering of seven Übergoats, under the right conditions, might further <span style="background-color: purple">[REDACTED BY THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC DECENCY]</span> the ultimate Caprine Authority, called the '''Heptagoat'''.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Heptagoat|Heptagoat|Fallen London|}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 09:54, 5 June 2023
"Some splinter faction of Hell has taken an interest. Everywhere you go, the Goat-Demon is ahead of you, menacing witnesses, stepping on leads."[1]
Goat-demons are sapient goats with infernal appearances.
Bleating
"He's back from whatever sulphurous hole he crawled into. Keeping a lower profile, but still dogging your footsteps."[2]
Goat-demons are creatures that are native to Hell, and predate even the Devils' arrival.[3] They're typically encountered as staff of the Brass Embassy in London,[4] and they're employed as enforcers for various infernal factions.[1] Goat-demons have hooves and fierce-looking talons that are nonetheless capable of precise work,[5][4] and despite their bestial appearance, they're sapient and are capable of speech.[6] In fact, they may even dress up for formal occasions.[7] Goat-demons typically graze on the bones that litter the grounds of the the Hurlers,[8] but they'll gladly eat entire animals, such as horses, should the opportunity present itself.[9]
All Fear the Overgoat!
"They turn their eyes from you when you speak its name. "I hear the bleating in the night," one says. "Five churns of wolf-milk soured. My daughter woke with a cast in her good eye. May its shadow pass from us!""[10]
The Overgoat is an extremely powerful being with the appearance of a goat-demon, spoken of only in whispers across Fallen London. Opinions on its exact nature and origin differ, but its watchful gaze, intimidating presence, and Caprine Authority are unquestionable. Those in the good graces of the Bazaar may purchase the Overgoat's companionship at an exorbitant price, and make use of its ability to [REDACTED BY THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC DECENCY].[11]
Greater Goats?
The Overgoat is not one of a kind, but it is incredibly rare. When two meet, they may [REDACTED BY THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC DECENCY]. The resulting Übergoat, "the goat of which Goethe wrote",[12] has the keenest senses of any known being, with twice the fearsome mien and Caprine Authority of an Overgoat.
A further gathering of seven Übergoats, under the right conditions, might further [REDACTED BY THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC DECENCY] the ultimate Caprine Authority, called the Heptagoat.[13]
