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</ref> He may still be performing the Prester's bidding as he regularly makes trips to [[Wolfstack Docks]] to deliver information<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Spy_on_Feducci Spy on Feducci, ''Fallen London''] ''"[…] You watch him […] head down to the docks […]. The dark-skinned zailors have business with Feducci. He hands over several notebooks, and they present him with a sack of what might be rostygold. Intriguing, although not very useful to your employer."'' </ref> and critters<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Spy_on_Feducci Spy on Feducci, ''Fallen London''] ''"[…] You watch him […] head down to the docks […]. The dark-skinned zailors have business with Feducci. He hands them a caged white raven […]. As they carry the raven up the gangplank it says a single phrase in an unknown language […]"''</ref> to the Continent and put out bounties on [[Snuffers]].<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/To_hunt_a_Snuffer To hunt a Snuffer, ''Fallen London''] ''"You don't know why they are called Snuffers. […] to do with candles, apparently. […] you grab at the […] face. It comes off, […] The thing […] produces a blade, but you […] strike back. […] Mr Inch […] presents a chest of […] coins. […] is the client in question Feducci?"''</ref> Feducci has ambitions to one day become Prester himself.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Marriage_of_Feducci_(Story) The Marriage of Feducci (Story), ''Fallen London''] ''"I'm repaying a debt! I owe Feducci my life. Never mind it's his own fault it was imperilled to begin; but he'll do whatever it takes to become Prester." Prester! The fabled King of the Elder Continent? The Baron looks at you, puzzled. "Of course. What else do you think he's been doing with his life? Certainly, he delights in the trouble he causes; but it's all done with a purpose. You Londoners really haven't a clue, have you?" He sighs, and shakes his head. "No matter. I apologise for the disruption. I only needed a moment alone."''</ref> | </ref> He may still be performing the Prester's bidding as he regularly makes trips to [[Wolfstack Docks]] to deliver information<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Spy_on_Feducci Spy on Feducci, ''Fallen London''] ''"[…] You watch him […] head down to the docks […]. The dark-skinned zailors have business with Feducci. He hands over several notebooks, and they present him with a sack of what might be rostygold. Intriguing, although not very useful to your employer."'' </ref> and critters<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Spy_on_Feducci Spy on Feducci, ''Fallen London''] ''"[…] You watch him […] head down to the docks […]. The dark-skinned zailors have business with Feducci. He hands them a caged white raven […]. As they carry the raven up the gangplank it says a single phrase in an unknown language […]"''</ref> to the Continent and put out bounties on [[Snuffers]].<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/To_hunt_a_Snuffer To hunt a Snuffer, ''Fallen London''] ''"You don't know why they are called Snuffers. […] to do with candles, apparently. […] you grab at the […] face. It comes off, […] The thing […] produces a blade, but you […] strike back. […] Mr Inch […] presents a chest of […] coins. […] is the client in question Feducci?"''</ref> Feducci has ambitions to one day become Prester himself.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Marriage_of_Feducci_(Story) The Marriage of Feducci (Story), ''Fallen London''] ''"I'm repaying a debt! I owe Feducci my life. Never mind it's his own fault it was imperilled to begin; but he'll do whatever it takes to become Prester." Prester! The fabled King of the Elder Continent? The Baron looks at you, puzzled. "Of course. What else do you think he's been doing with his life? Certainly, he delights in the trouble he causes; but it's all done with a purpose. You Londoners really haven't a clue, have you?" He sighs, and shakes his head. "No matter. I apologise for the disruption. I only needed a moment alone."''</ref> | ||
For all his bravado, Feducci has known loss. During a failed bet, he was forced to make a perilous trek to [[Arbor]]. He was apparent very popular in the Elder continent and had many volunteering to go with him on this journey. One by one, they perished, leaving Feducci to reach the gates of Arbor alone.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_Confession_of_Feducci A Confession of Feducci, ''Fallen London''] ''"A terse confession on yellowing pages, describing a duel Feducci lost in the Elder Continent. As forfeit, he swore to complete a gruelling pilgrimage to the brambled city of Arbor. Feducci was a celebrated figure, attended by lovers, well-wishers and flatterers. Many begged to accompany him, and a company of seventy-seven embarked with pennants, wine, and song. The roads they travelled were long-abandoned, haunted by hungry things. They skirted the fringes of the Desert of Eyes. They traversed viperous jungles. One by one, Feducci's companions fell, but he refused to turn back. When he reached the rosebrick gate, he was alone."''</ref> He stayed there for some time,<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_the_Drummer Persuade the Drummer, ''Fallen London Fallen London''] ''"A lively percussive rhythm sounds from the Drummer's empty seat. It is the anthem of Arbor, where once Feducci resided. As it ends, Feducci applauds, before lapsing into a contemplative silence."''</ref> haunted by survivor’s guilt.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Feducci%27s_Confession Feducci's Confession, ''Fallen London''] ''"Written on gnarled papyrus, this is the last testament of a reluctant survivor."''</ref> Later, he sought out one of [[the Veteran Privy Counsellor]]'s illegitimate children, seemingly in an attempt to help her—perhaps a rare flicker of compassion.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Tell_Feducci_the_Veteran_Privy_Councillor%27s_Confession Tell Feducci the Veteran Privy Councillor's Confession, ''Fallen London'']''"Feducci's bandages render his expression hard to read at the best of times. But now, he is inscrutable. He sits in contemplation for a long moment. "Well, well." He leaps up. "I'll find her –" [...]"'' | |||
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Feducci is a veteran of Hell's Revolutions; he aided the [[Devils]] when they overthrew their princes<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Choose_a_Target:_Feducci%27s_Campaign Choose a Target: Feducci's Campaign, ''Fallen London''] ''"Feducci's campaign manager [is] a very Indulgent Devil […] "Feducci has helped us in the past […] When we felled all thrones, he was in the vanguard. I think he rather misses such grand sport."''</ref> | Feducci is a veteran of Hell's Revolutions; he aided the [[Devils]] when they overthrew their princes.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Choose_a_Target:_Feducci%27s_Campaign Choose a Target: Feducci's Campaign, ''Fallen London''] ''"Feducci's campaign manager [is] a very Indulgent Devil […] "Feducci has helped us in the past […] When we felled all thrones, he was in the vanguard. I think he rather misses such grand sport."''</ref> This gave him an intimate knowledge of the lands surrounding Hell.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Support_Feducci%27s_motion_regarding_a_route_to_Moulin Support Feducci's motion regarding a route to Moulin, ''Fallen London''] ''"Feducci lays out warnings of the dangers in this terrain: shifting ground, unexpected ravines, frequent earthquakes […] that, of course, is before you come into the question of the weaponry, the past battles, and the Devil-Barons that live out this way."''</ref> IThere are also indications he worked as a slaver on Hell’s ships during [[the Campaign of '68]].<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Choose_a_Target:_Feducci%27s_Campaign Choose a Target: Feducci's Campaign, ''Fallen London''] ''"Most of the leaflets are utterly soaked, but you can make out […] Testimony of the Regretful Soldier…denouncing the hated slaver…Feducci aboard Hell's triremes. […]"''</ref> He's close friend with [[Virginia]], as <ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Marriage_of_Feducci_(Story) The Marriage of Feducci (Story), ''Fallen London''] ''"The crowned heads of Europe stare daggers at her, but dare not speak. You slip through the ranks of royalty, and ask her very politely if she might consider being quiet. Virginia smiles at you, entirely unimpressed. But won't she do it? For Feducci's sake? Her smile falters. When you leave her, she sits statue-like. Evidently, she will do it for him. And when the groom's march begins, she dabs away scalding tears."''</ref> they were both heros of the season of revolutions.<ref>[https://www.failbettergames.com/news/the-mysteries-revealed-again Name a hero of the season of revolutions, ''Failbetter Games''] ''"Feducci or Virginia."''</ref> Probably because of his associations, Feducci harbors little respect for London's [[The Church|churches]].<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_Feducci Persuade Feducci, ''Fallen London''] ''"Feducci's comments on the Church are such as could not be printed in the newspaper. It does not seem that he considers the Church's mission worthy of promotion."''</ref> | ||
He runs several illegal fighting rings around London<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Making_your_Name:_the_Fighting_Rings|Making your Name: the Fighting Rings|Fallen London|}} ''"London's illegal fighting rings are a closely guarded secret. Death is unlikely. Pain is certain."''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Ring_of_Meat:_Take_Part_in_an_Illegal_Fighting_Ring|The Ring of Meat: Take Part in an Illegal Fighting Ring|Fallen London|}} ''"Feducci, an exiled prince of the Tomb-Colonies, runs a makeshift arena called the Ring of Meat down in one of the warehouses by the wharves."''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Painted_Ring|The Painted Ring|Fallen London|}} ''"A password – chosen by Feducci – grants entrance."''</ref> that are training grounds for those who seek to join his elite dueling club, the Black Ribbon.<ref name=":0">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/%27Dear_(title),_%27|'Dear (title), '|Fallen London|}} ''"'I have been watching your progress through the fighting rings. [...] This is my inner circle: a group of duellists who are prepared to duel to the final death in search of glory and sport. Find me near Wolfstack Docks if you have the courage.' [...] Blind Helmsman at Wolfstack Docks, was it?"''</ref> [[The Black Ribbon Society|The Black Ribbon]] used to be more about hunting dangerous creatures.<ref name=":3">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/%27Come_to_dinner...%27|'Come to dinner...'|Fallen London|}} ''"Ah, we're just a shadow of what we were, you know. There was a time we hunted all across the Unterzee shores, looking for beasts that might challenge us. We even brought a few back here: have you ever been in prison?"''</ref> Now, though this does not seem to be Feducci's fault, the club members prefer to fight each other to the permanent death.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Joining_the_Black_Ribbon|Joining the Black Ribbon|Fallen London|}} ''""So, you want into the Black Ribbon, do you? Or at least, you're interested. Good. We are a duelling society of those who have the courage to face a final death."''</ref> In fact, he has permanently killed several Black Ribbon duelists himself. He is at least partially immortal (possibly due to the fact that he's from the Elder Continent, where everything is alive), as he is able to recover from mortal wounds most Londoners couldn't possibly recuperate from.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_duel_to_the_death_with_Feducci A duel to the death with Feducci, ''Fallen London''] ''"Unwilling to take chances, you hack him into pieces. […] A few days later he calls upon you. What? What unnatural vitality […]"''</ref> He's also quite good with the lance, as it is his favoured weapon.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_duel_to_the_death_with_Feducci A duel to the death with Feducci, ''Fallen London''] ''"Your eyes widen as you see him: he has brought a horse. And a lance."''</ref><ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Fight_back_(Railway_Board) Fight back (Railway Board), ''Fallen London''] ''"Feducci does kill one of the neddy men, but this is mostly for show: a lance is no weapon to use against a crowd in close quarters. After the token murder, Feducci settles down to hear what this is about."''</ref><ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Feducci%27s_Lance_(Replica) Feducci's Lance (Replica), ''Fallen London''] ''"This may only be a replica of Feducci's lance. But it's a hand-crafted one made especially to order. And it's lethal."''</ref> | He runs several illegal fighting rings around London<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Making_your_Name:_the_Fighting_Rings|Making your Name: the Fighting Rings|Fallen London|}} ''"London's illegal fighting rings are a closely guarded secret. Death is unlikely. Pain is certain."''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Ring_of_Meat:_Take_Part_in_an_Illegal_Fighting_Ring|The Ring of Meat: Take Part in an Illegal Fighting Ring|Fallen London|}} ''"Feducci, an exiled prince of the Tomb-Colonies, runs a makeshift arena called the Ring of Meat down in one of the warehouses by the wharves."''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Painted_Ring|The Painted Ring|Fallen London|}} ''"A password – chosen by Feducci – grants entrance."''</ref> that are training grounds for those who seek to join his elite dueling club, the Black Ribbon.<ref name=":0">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/%27Dear_(title),_%27|'Dear (title), '|Fallen London|}} ''"'I have been watching your progress through the fighting rings. [...] This is my inner circle: a group of duellists who are prepared to duel to the final death in search of glory and sport. Find me near Wolfstack Docks if you have the courage.' [...] Blind Helmsman at Wolfstack Docks, was it?"''</ref> [[The Black Ribbon Society|The Black Ribbon]] used to be more about hunting dangerous creatures.<ref name=":3">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/%27Come_to_dinner...%27|'Come to dinner...'|Fallen London|}} ''"Ah, we're just a shadow of what we were, you know. There was a time we hunted all across the Unterzee shores, looking for beasts that might challenge us. We even brought a few back here: have you ever been in prison?"''</ref> Now, though this does not seem to be Feducci's fault, the club members prefer to fight each other to the permanent death.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Joining_the_Black_Ribbon|Joining the Black Ribbon|Fallen London|}} ''""So, you want into the Black Ribbon, do you? Or at least, you're interested. Good. We are a duelling society of those who have the courage to face a final death."''</ref> In fact, he has permanently killed several Black Ribbon duelists himself. He is at least partially immortal (possibly due to the fact that he's from the Elder Continent, where everything is alive), as he is able to recover from mortal wounds most Londoners couldn't possibly recuperate from.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_duel_to_the_death_with_Feducci A duel to the death with Feducci, ''Fallen London''] ''"Unwilling to take chances, you hack him into pieces. […] A few days later he calls upon you. What? What unnatural vitality […]"''</ref> He's also quite good with the lance, as it is his favoured weapon.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_duel_to_the_death_with_Feducci A duel to the death with Feducci, ''Fallen London''] ''"Your eyes widen as you see him: he has brought a horse. And a lance."''</ref><ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Fight_back_(Railway_Board) Fight back (Railway Board), ''Fallen London''] ''"Feducci does kill one of the neddy men, but this is mostly for show: a lance is no weapon to use against a crowd in close quarters. After the token murder, Feducci settles down to hear what this is about."''</ref><ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Feducci%27s_Lance_(Replica) Feducci's Lance (Replica), ''Fallen London''] ''"This may only be a replica of Feducci's lance. But it's a hand-crafted one made especially to order. And it's lethal."''</ref> | ||
Despite his ties to the Presbyter, Feducci is a member of [[the Dilmun Club]]. His main role in the club is to be a liasion and informant in Elder Continent matters.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Attend_the_meeting_at_Orchard_House Attend the meeting at Orchard House, ''Fallen London''] ''"Not quite," interrupts Feducci. "[…] I've arranged for you to meet their London representative: […] in the Fifth Coil of the Labyrinth […]"''</ref><ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Let_the_Implacable_Detective_finish_speaking Let the Implacable Detective finish speaking, ''Fallen London''] ''"And yet," rasps Feducci, "progress remains […] lethargic. Every kingdom of the Presbyterate contains only fragments of knowledge, and each boasts its own […] impediment […]"''</ref><ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Inspect_the_model_with_Feducci Inspect the model with Feducci, ''Fallen London'']''"Since you last looked inside, the landscape has changed. [...] Around the Presbyterate territory, where a half-dozen silver needles once marked the border, now there must be two dozen. [...] "I can smell blood," says Feducci. "Nidah is baring her fangs.""'' | |||
</ref> | </ref> However, his ties to the Presbyter means he is excluded from the club’s deeper secrets.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Upstairs_at_the_Bridge_Without_(Evolution) Upstairs at the Bridge Without (Evolution), ''Fallen London''] ''"[…] here […] the […] Club is more reserved. His […] Lordship dismisses his valet with an uncharacteristically gruff monosyllable. The […] Detective watches the street […] The Thirsty Croupier is dealing cards to the Bishop […] but nobody else is present. Not even Feducci […]"''</ref><ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Receive_certain_privileged_information Receive certain privileged information, ''Fallen London''] ''"Even within the Dilmun Club, secrets have been withheld from some members."''</ref> | ||
He was on the panel of judges for the Tournament of Body in the Coilheart Games.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Have_a_chat_with_the_judges_(Body) Have a chat with the judges (Body), ''Fallen London''] | He was on the panel of judges for the Tournament of Body in the Coilheart Games.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Have_a_chat_with_the_judges_(Body) Have a chat with the judges (Body), ''Fallen London''] | ||
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Feducci courted the attention of [[the Captivating Princess]]. Possibly because of this he didn't appear at his term's Fruits of the Zee like his predecessor Sinning Jenny.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Gossip_about_the_Mayor Gossip about the Mayor, ''Fallen London''] ''"The Custodial Chef smiles slyly. "I've heard the Mayor's gotten a new paramour. Not got much time for governing, these days."''</ref> In the process of courting her, he gifted the Princess the Bees of Huz.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Princess%27_Bees_(action) The Princess' Bees (action), ''Fallen London''] ''"The Captivating Princess is donating a gift from Feducci to her supporters. Tear-drinking bees from the fabled Elder Continent kingdom of Huz."''</ref> His eventual marriage proposal was accepted and thus commenced the first Royal Wedding since the Fall.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Wedding_Announcement The Wedding Announcement, ''Fallen London''] ''"The urchins are on every corner this morning, hawking a special printing of every major newspaper. […] 'ROYAL WEDDING ANNOUNCED!' 'FEDUCCI TO MARRY PRINCESS!' It is something to make the heart swell[…]: the first Royal Wedding since London fell!"''</ref>The couple hired Baseborn and Fowlingpiece to handle the legal proceedings.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Marriage_of_Feducci_(Story) The Marriage of Feducci (Story), ''Fallen London''] ''"You hear their laughter down the hall. They come as a pair, glasses in one hand, thick stacks of notes in the other: Baseborn and Fowlingpiece, the most prominent legal geniuses in London! One smooths his moustache; the other scratches at his beard. One's file is marked 'Feducci'; the other, marked for the Captivating Princess. "I see you're wondering!" "They only hire the best." "And we are the best." "Couldn't decide between us!" "But we have individual practices set up in our own names." "Atypical, but not without legal precedent!""''</ref> Feducci's best man was a friend from the Elder Continent who owed him a life debt. The best man adopted a similarly tomb-colonist disguise.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Marriage_of_Feducci_(Story) The Marriage of Feducci (Story), ''Fallen London''] ''"The crowd parts at your command. You unlock the door, slip in, and lock it behind you. The Bandaged Baron turns around in surprise; only now, he's unbandaged. Good god! He wraps his head with whatever silk he has to hand. "You've seen nothing!" he cries. But you've seen everything: his youth! His beauty! Why, he's as handsome as the statue of any demi-god, he's not some mummy from the grave!"''</ref> Though Feducci affections for the Princess seems to be genuine,<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Marriage_of_Feducci_(Story) The Marriage of Feducci (Story), ''Fallen London''] ''"Feducci and the Captivating Princess, married and delighted, sit side by side. They do not disguise their affection. He leans into her; she plays with the trailing ends of his bandages. They share private jokes, intimate whispers, and thundering laughs. They even make good sport of the flora that comes alive out of their bouquet, and tries to make a run down the table. The Princess has a d__n good hand with her knives. Little wonder he loves her so."''</ref> it's implied the marriage partly to get London's support in invading the Elder Continent and install himself as Prester.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Marriage_of_Feducci_(Story) The Marriage of Feducci (Story), ''Fallen London''], ''"It is an evening that shall change the destiny of London and the Elder Continent. What happens now is beyond your control; but if London ever marches into those southern lands, or if the south retaliates and invades London, perhaps you shall think to yourself -- it is on my account that this has come to pass."''</ref> | Feducci courted the attention of [[the Captivating Princess]]. Possibly because of this he didn't appear at his term's Fruits of the Zee like his predecessor Sinning Jenny.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Gossip_about_the_Mayor Gossip about the Mayor, ''Fallen London''] ''"The Custodial Chef smiles slyly. "I've heard the Mayor's gotten a new paramour. Not got much time for governing, these days."''</ref> In the process of courting her, he gifted the Princess the Bees of Huz.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Princess%27_Bees_(action) The Princess' Bees (action), ''Fallen London''] ''"The Captivating Princess is donating a gift from Feducci to her supporters. Tear-drinking bees from the fabled Elder Continent kingdom of Huz."''</ref> His eventual marriage proposal was accepted and thus commenced the first Royal Wedding since the Fall.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Wedding_Announcement The Wedding Announcement, ''Fallen London''] ''"The urchins are on every corner this morning, hawking a special printing of every major newspaper. […] 'ROYAL WEDDING ANNOUNCED!' 'FEDUCCI TO MARRY PRINCESS!' It is something to make the heart swell[…]: the first Royal Wedding since London fell!"''</ref>The couple hired Baseborn and Fowlingpiece to handle the legal proceedings.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Marriage_of_Feducci_(Story) The Marriage of Feducci (Story), ''Fallen London''] ''"You hear their laughter down the hall. They come as a pair, glasses in one hand, thick stacks of notes in the other: Baseborn and Fowlingpiece, the most prominent legal geniuses in London! One smooths his moustache; the other scratches at his beard. One's file is marked 'Feducci'; the other, marked for the Captivating Princess. "I see you're wondering!" "They only hire the best." "And we are the best." "Couldn't decide between us!" "But we have individual practices set up in our own names." "Atypical, but not without legal precedent!""''</ref> Feducci's best man was a friend from the Elder Continent who owed him a life debt. The best man adopted a similarly tomb-colonist disguise.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Marriage_of_Feducci_(Story) The Marriage of Feducci (Story), ''Fallen London''] ''"The crowd parts at your command. You unlock the door, slip in, and lock it behind you. The Bandaged Baron turns around in surprise; only now, he's unbandaged. Good god! He wraps his head with whatever silk he has to hand. "You've seen nothing!" he cries. But you've seen everything: his youth! His beauty! Why, he's as handsome as the statue of any demi-god, he's not some mummy from the grave!"''</ref> Though Feducci affections for the Princess seems to be genuine,<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Marriage_of_Feducci_(Story) The Marriage of Feducci (Story), ''Fallen London''] ''"Feducci and the Captivating Princess, married and delighted, sit side by side. They do not disguise their affection. He leans into her; she plays with the trailing ends of his bandages. They share private jokes, intimate whispers, and thundering laughs. They even make good sport of the flora that comes alive out of their bouquet, and tries to make a run down the table. The Princess has a d__n good hand with her knives. Little wonder he loves her so."''</ref> it's implied the marriage partly to get London's support in invading the Elder Continent and install himself as Prester.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Marriage_of_Feducci_(Story) The Marriage of Feducci (Story), ''Fallen London''], ''"It is an evening that shall change the destiny of London and the Elder Continent. What happens now is beyond your control; but if London ever marches into those southern lands, or if the south retaliates and invades London, perhaps you shall think to yourself -- it is on my account that this has come to pass."''</ref> | ||
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"Feducci claims that only a duel to the death can make him feel alive. He is often described as an exiled prince of the tomb-colonies, but you've been around him enough to wonder. Where is he really from?"[2]
Feducci is an accomplished duelist, self-proclaimed prince of the Tomb-Colonies, and former Mayor of London.
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He really hails from the Elder Continent and still perform dealings there, exporting relics[3] and importing pieces of the Mountain.[4] He may shun this backstory because it may compromise his cover. According to another expatriate of the Elder Continent, an inmate in the Grand Sanatorium, both she and Feducci used to work together as agents of the Presbyter. If taken at her word, Feducci is the Presbyter's agent in London.[5] This appears to be confirmed by the Big Rat, who refers to Feducci as the "Presbyter's Dog".[6] Under his bandages, Feducci is a healthy bearded man, not at all a decrepit tomb-colonist[7] that he likes to pretend he is.[8] He may still be performing the Prester's bidding as he regularly makes trips to Wolfstack Docks to deliver information[9] and critters[10] to the Continent and put out bounties on Snuffers.[11] Feducci has ambitions to one day become Prester himself.[12]
For all his bravado, Feducci has known loss. During a failed bet, he was forced to make a perilous trek to Arbor. He was apparent very popular in the Elder continent and had many volunteering to go with him on this journey. One by one, they perished, leaving Feducci to reach the gates of Arbor alone.[13] He stayed there for some time,[14] haunted by survivor’s guilt.[15] Later, he sought out one of the Veteran Privy Counsellor's illegitimate children, seemingly in an attempt to help her—perhaps a rare flicker of compassion.[16]
Feducci is a veteran of Hell's Revolutions; he aided the Devils when they overthrew their princes.[17] This gave him an intimate knowledge of the lands surrounding Hell.[18] IThere are also indications he worked as a slaver on Hell’s ships during the Campaign of '68.[19] He's close friend with Virginia, as [20] they were both heros of the season of revolutions.[21] Probably because of his associations, Feducci harbors little respect for London's churches.[22]
He runs several illegal fighting rings around London[23][24][25] that are training grounds for those who seek to join his elite dueling club, the Black Ribbon.[26] The Black Ribbon used to be more about hunting dangerous creatures.[27] Now, though this does not seem to be Feducci's fault, the club members prefer to fight each other to the permanent death.[28] In fact, he has permanently killed several Black Ribbon duelists himself. He is at least partially immortal (possibly due to the fact that he's from the Elder Continent, where everything is alive), as he is able to recover from mortal wounds most Londoners couldn't possibly recuperate from.[29] He's also quite good with the lance, as it is his favoured weapon.[30][31][32]
Despite his ties to the Presbyter, Feducci is a member of the Dilmun Club. His main role in the club is to be a liasion and informant in Elder Continent matters.[33][34][35] However, his ties to the Presbyter means he is excluded from the club’s deeper secrets.[36][37]
He was on the panel of judges for the Tournament of Body in the Coilheart Games.[38]
Feducci eyes are Peligin. Presumably this is because he hunted and ate many zee-beasts in his days on Hell's triremes.[39]
Mummy for Mayor!
"All Could Rise, Most Shan't. Equality in Death, Liberty in License."
Feducci was the first candidate to announce his participation in the 1895 election for Mayor of London, using the slogan "Fair Game, Fair Play." He promised a more egalitarian and meritocratic London, where any citizen could reach their full potential.[40] Over the course of the Election, his controversial dealings with Hell,[41] challenges in translating his principles into actionable policy,[42] and shady insider trading operations[43] all came to light. Despite this, Feducci was leading in the polls and was so confident in his victory that he moved into Blythenhale Manor before the current mayor even ended her term.[44]Feducci was ultimately right to be so self-assured, as he won with nearly half the vote.[45][46]
Upon taking office, Feducci transformed the mayoral mansion from Jenny's artists' commune[47] into a hub of gambling and dueling.[48] His administration was characterized by turmoil and corruption,[49] with the mayor struggling with the inefficiency of passing laws and confronted with protests led by the Dauntless Temperance Campaigner.[50] His illegal erasure of criminal records further eroded public trust,[51] and he was ultimately unable to make substantive change during his term. Feducci hold some regrets about this, and resents the fact that a later mayor, Virginia, made more of an impact than him.[52]
Feducci was ultimately followed by the Jovial Contrarian as mayor; Feducci did not attend the proceedings, and his last act was to explode the mayoral residence.[53] Feducci's chair was later re-purposed by the Contrarian for polical satire at the Fruits of the Zee Festival.[54]
Feducci courted the attention of the Captivating Princess. Possibly because of this he didn't appear at his term's Fruits of the Zee like his predecessor Sinning Jenny.[55] In the process of courting her, he gifted the Princess the Bees of Huz.[56] His eventual marriage proposal was accepted and thus commenced the first Royal Wedding since the Fall.[57]The couple hired Baseborn and Fowlingpiece to handle the legal proceedings.[58] Feducci's best man was a friend from the Elder Continent who owed him a life debt. The best man adopted a similarly tomb-colonist disguise.[59] Though Feducci affections for the Princess seems to be genuine,[60] it's implied the marriage partly to get London's support in invading the Elder Continent and install himself as Prester.[61]
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