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Unfortunately, His Lordship could not save his own wife. Long before Miriam Plenty abandoned the Seeking Road, Her Ladyship was her companion in the quest. When the path demanded betrayal, Her Ladyship sought her husband's help in betraying Miriam. But by then, His Lordship's affection for Miriam had grown, and instead he warned Miriam. Soon afterward, Her Ladyship vanished, never to be seen again.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_Confession_of_his_Amused_Lordship A Confession of his Amused Lordship, ''Fallen London'']: ''"His Amused Lordship is, possibly, a widower. His confession starts: 'I do not know what has happened to my wife.' His wife was obsessed with a terrible quest. Something involving wells and voices. She had a partner upon it, one 'Miriam', of whom his Lordship developed increasing affection. Eventually, the quest required that Miriam and her Ladyship turn upon each other. His wife turned to his Lordship for assistance, but he balked. He informed Miriam of his wife's plan. Shortly thereafter, his wife disappeared."''</ref> Out of respect — or perhaps unease — newspapers carefully avoid mentioning his marital status.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Turn_in_His_Amused_Lordship%27s_Confession Turn in His Amused Lordship's Confession, ''Fallen London''] ''"It would be suspicious for the Gazette to fall silent on matters of His Amused Lordship. He is, after all, both popular and prominent in Society. The regular columns [...] look at more serious aspects of his work [...] They carefully avoid anything which might give rise to the question of whether he is, or is not, an eligible bachelor."''</ref> | Unfortunately, His Lordship could not save his own wife. Long before Miriam Plenty abandoned the Seeking Road, Her Ladyship was her companion in the quest. When the path demanded betrayal, Her Ladyship sought her husband's help in betraying Miriam. But by then, His Lordship's affection for Miriam had grown, and instead he warned Miriam. Soon afterward, Her Ladyship vanished, never to be seen again.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_Confession_of_his_Amused_Lordship A Confession of his Amused Lordship, ''Fallen London'']: ''"His Amused Lordship is, possibly, a widower. His confession starts: 'I do not know what has happened to my wife.' His wife was obsessed with a terrible quest. Something involving wells and voices. She had a partner upon it, one 'Miriam', of whom his Lordship developed increasing affection. Eventually, the quest required that Miriam and her Ladyship turn upon each other. His wife turned to his Lordship for assistance, but he balked. He informed Miriam of his wife's plan. Shortly thereafter, his wife disappeared."''</ref> Out of respect — or perhaps unease — newspapers carefully avoid mentioning his marital status.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Turn_in_His_Amused_Lordship%27s_Confession Turn in His Amused Lordship's Confession, ''Fallen London''] ''"It would be suspicious for the Gazette to fall silent on matters of His Amused Lordship. He is, after all, both popular and prominent in Society. The regular columns [...] look at more serious aspects of his work [...] They carefully avoid anything which might give rise to the question of whether he is, or is not, an eligible bachelor."''</ref> | ||
==Historical Inspirations== | ==Historical and Cultural Inspirations== | ||
His Amused Lordship is inspired by British actor [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Blessed Brian Blessed],<ref>Paul Arendt, [https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/lfhknn/comment/gmlvgoz/ on a Reddit AMA]: "Brian is very much the inspiration for his Amused Lordship, yes"</ref> who is also an accomplished mountaineer and explorer. | His Amused Lordship is inspired by British actor [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Blessed Brian Blessed],<ref>Paul Arendt, [https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/lfhknn/comment/gmlvgoz/ on a Reddit AMA]: "Brian is very much the inspiration for his Amused Lordship, yes"</ref> who is also an accomplished mountaineer and explorer. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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"He is here incognito, but his expensive hat and booming laugh give him away. A man worth knowing. He has influence at the Shuttered Palace."[1]
His Amused Lordship is a nobleman with a taste for the unusual.
Forever Merry
"His Lordship is enjoying the show. He roars with laughter at a 'toff' comedian who manages a creditable impression of His Lordship himself. The female impersonators reduce him to tears of delight."[2]
His Lordship has a characteristic wit, an affable demeanor, and a seemingly endless amusement at the strangeness of the Neath. Unlike many aristocrats who cling to propriety, he delights in scandal, eccentricity, and intellectual stimulation. He is well-connected in high society, and can often be found mingling with both the aristocracy and more bohemian circles — whether at social events, salons, or simply in the company of those who intrigue him.[3] He is particularly interested in the arts, social intrigue, and political machinations, and uses his influence to advance plans that he finds entertaining or promising.[4]
His Lordship is also a connoisseur of wines, and an array of other drinks that could generously be described as alcoholic.[5] Unsurprisingly, his drinking habit has earned him a rather severe case of gout, which he has chosen to treat with "evil snails."[6][7] As the year 1900 and the dawn of a new century approached, he busied himself with preparations for a grand New Year's party, which of course included purchasing enormous quantities of wine.[8] However, after the Empress declared the 20th century canceled, His Lordship found himself bereft of his promised celebration, left with piles of unopened champagne bottles... and a mountain of debt. In an effort to recuperate his losses, he sold off his excess wine,[9] and promised to "swear off the stuff for good."[5]
His Lordship owns a yacht, the Noble Garter.[10] He also owns the wreck of the St Elmo, and uses it to gather a motley crew of ne'er-do-wells for midnight drinking and mischief.[11]
A Patron of Exploration (As Long As It's Fun)
"Up to the task, then? Splendid. I'll see you at Orchard House for the next meeting. You know it? It's on Varlet's Walk, near Jekyll Gardens. Marvellous. Now, let me ask you this. Have you heard the one about the Kashmiri Princess, the urchin and the Starveling Cat?"[12]
His Amused Lordship is a member of the Dilmun Club, an association of academics whose main goal is the attainment of immortality. He is one of the more approachable and affable members of the club, often serving as an intermediary or source of information for those who wish to understand its inner workings. He is, as such, also liable to invite those who catch his eye to club meetings at Orchard House.[13] While His Lordship shares his peers' goal of finding the Garden, he does not appear to possess the same level of urgency, desperation, or caution as some of his colleagues. Instead, he revels in the excitement the Club's quests bring;[14] he sympathizes with and enthusiastically supports the Youthful Naturalist for this reason.[15]
In addition to his endeavors with the Dilmun Club, His Lordship is a founding member of the Great Hellbound Railway.[16]
His Lordship's Deeper Endeavors
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"Damn fool game. I only played to rescue a damn fool friend. Well, friend undersells it rather a lot. She wouldn't be pleased to hear me describe her so."[17]
His Amused Lordship was once a player of the Marvellous, the great card game whose prize is the fulfillment of one's Heart's Desire.[18] He played his way to the final match, only to run out of coins. Undeterred, he bet his title and all its estates on one final chance — and won.[19] In the end, he triumphed, and with his Wish, he saved Mrs Plenty from the ruinous path of Seeking Mr Eaten's Name.[20] Amusingly, Mr Eaten may still hold a grudge against him for this.[21]
Unfortunately, His Lordship could not save his own wife. Long before Miriam Plenty abandoned the Seeking Road, Her Ladyship was her companion in the quest. When the path demanded betrayal, Her Ladyship sought her husband's help in betraying Miriam. But by then, His Lordship's affection for Miriam had grown, and instead he warned Miriam. Soon afterward, Her Ladyship vanished, never to be seen again.[22] Out of respect — or perhaps unease — newspapers carefully avoid mentioning his marital status.[23]
Historical and Cultural Inspirations
His Amused Lordship is inspired by British actor Brian Blessed,[24] who is also an accomplished mountaineer and explorer.
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