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[[File:Widow.png|thumb|(art from Fallen London)]]'''The Gracious Widow''' is a survivor of the fall of [[The Fallen Cities|the Fourth City]], also known as Karakorum, the Mongol capital. She is the daughter of Mongke Khan. In The Silver Tree, her real name is revealed to be Shirin (alt: Cheren). | [[File:Widow.png|thumb|(art from Fallen London)]]'''The Gracious Widow''' is a survivor of the fall of [[The Fallen Cities|the Fourth City]], also known as Karakorum, the Mongol capital. She is the daughter of Mongke Khan. In The Silver Tree, her real name is revealed to be Shirin (alt: Cheren). | ||
In 1254 CE, it was her forbidden love for William of Paris, a European artist, ( | In 1254 CE, it was her forbidden love for William of Paris, a European artist, (Also known as William of Rubruck) that brought Mr. Wines to Karakorum and thus brought its fall to the Neath as the [[The Fallen Cities|Fourth City]]. She crafted the Silver Tree that still stands in [[The Forgotten Quarter]]. Before the Fourth City's fall, she began brewing peach brandy which serves as the source of her immortality. She must drink it regularly to remain immortal. | ||
The Widow, as she is commonly called, is now the leader of a smuggling ring, probably taking after her true love. She has been known to smuggle jewels and [[Clay Men ]] into and out of [[London]]. | The Widow, as she is commonly called, is now the leader of a smuggling ring, probably taking after her true love. She has been known to smuggle jewels and [[Clay Men ]] into and out of [[London]]. | ||
Revision as of 14:42, 5 March 2019
"The Widow: half London's contraband bears her mark. Call her the Gracious Widow. She likes that."
The Gracious Widow is a survivor of the fall of the Fourth City, also known as Karakorum, the Mongol capital. She is the daughter of Mongke Khan. In The Silver Tree, her real name is revealed to be Shirin (alt: Cheren).
In 1254 CE, it was her forbidden love for William of Paris, a European artist, (Also known as William of Rubruck) that brought Mr. Wines to Karakorum and thus brought its fall to the Neath as the Fourth City. She crafted the Silver Tree that still stands in The Forgotten Quarter. Before the Fourth City's fall, she began brewing peach brandy which serves as the source of her immortality. She must drink it regularly to remain immortal.
The Widow, as she is commonly called, is now the leader of a smuggling ring, probably taking after her true love. She has been known to smuggle jewels and Clay Men into and out of London.
Her son, or at least a friend of hers, is Yesterday's King.
