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{{Neath_Location|image1 = Mutton.png|caption1 = The well glows. Art from Sunless Sea.|location = The Southern Archipelago|allegiance = Independent|notable_inhabitants = Miriam Plenty (formerly)|music = [https://failbettergames.bandcamp.com/track/about-your-business About your Business]}}''"Once, this simple fishing village was part of the [[London]] suburbs, before London fell and the waters rushed in. Smoke spirals from cottage chimneys. A lonely hill rises behind town."''<ref>[https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/Mutton_Island Mutton Island, ''Sunless Sea'']</ref>
{{Neath_Location|image1 = Mutton.png|caption1 = The well glows. Art from Sunless Sea.|location = The Southern Archipelago|allegiance = Independent|notable_inhabitants = Miriam Plenty (formerly)|music = [https://failbettergames.bandcamp.com/track/about-your-business About your Business]}}''"Once, this simple fishing village was part of the [[London]] suburbs, before London fell and the waters rushed in. Smoke spirals from cottage chimneys. A lonely hill rises behind town."''


''"Mutton Island houses a small, vibrant fishing community. But you can't buy a piece of fish on the island for love nor money. Where does it all go?"''
''"Mutton Island houses a small, vibrant fishing community. But you can't buy a piece of fish on the island for love nor money. Where does it all go?"''


'''Mutton Island''' is a small island in the Southern Archipelago. A fishing village called '''Quaker's Haven''' is the only settlement on the island.
'''Mutton Island''' is a small island in the Southern Archipelago, home to a fishing hamlet named '''Quaker's Haven.''' With a single jetty and one pub to the island's name, calling it a village is a bit generous.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Dock_at_Mutton_Island Dock at Mutton Island, ''Fallen London'']</ref><ref name=":0">[https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/Mutton_Island#Approach_Mutton_Island Drinks at the Cock and Magpie, ''Sunless Sea'']</ref> It's famed for its Rubbery Lumps, which get their rich taste thanks to the well water on the island.<ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Home_of_Rubbery_Lumps The Home of Rubbery Lumps, ''Fallen London'']</ref>


The [[Fruits of the Zee Festival]] is held here every August, and Londoners can take a ferry to the island for a low price at this time of year.
The [[Fruits of the Zee Festival]] is held here every August, and Londoners can take a ferry to the island for a low price at this time of year.<ref>[https://www.failbettergames.com/news/the-fruits-of-the-zee-are-upon-us The Fruits of the Zee are upon us!, ''Failbetter Games'']</ref>
 
Miriam Plenty, of [[Mrs Plenty's Carnival]] in London, was raised here, and used to be the landlady of the inn.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Take_a_good_look_around Take a good look around, ''Fallen London'']</ref>
 
== The Well ==
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[[Mr Eaten|The Drowned Man]] is connected to the well on the island, and is able to influence dreams from it. The islanders claim that he "is not a god", yet periodically conduct sacrifices to him.<ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/Mutton_Island A midnight ceremony?, ''Sunless Sea'']</ref><ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/It_would_be_criminal_not_to It would be criminal not to, ''Fallen London'']</ref>
 
== The Fate of Mutton Island ==
The ultimate fate of Mutton Island and its inhabitants is uncertain. The various reported outcomes include:
 
* The thirtieth celebration of the Fruits of the Zee Festival saw a royal visit from [[The Fathomking]], to much commotion and excitement from the locals. After the festival, the locals seem to have taken all of their valuables with them and walked into the sea, deserting the island entirely.<ref>[https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/Mutton_Island#Story_Events Last-Minute Preparations, ''Sunless Sea'']</ref><ref>[https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/Mutton_Island#Story_Events Ask about-, ''Sunless Sea'']</ref><ref>[https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/After_the_Festival Explore the village, ''Sunless Sea'']</ref><ref>[https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/After_the_Festival Explore the shore, ''Sunless Sea'']</ref><ref>[https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/After_the_Festival Entertain the crew's terrified speculations, ''Sunless Sea'']</ref>
* [[Admiralty|The Admiralty]] blockaded and quarantined the island, until "proper manners and appetites" were restored. There were no further explanations.<ref>[https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/Mutton_Island#Story_Events The Blockade of Mutton Island, ''Sunless Sea'']</ref><ref>[https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/Mutton_Island#Story_Events Slow the engines, ''Sunless Sea'']</ref>
* The Khanate launched a nighttime invasion on Mutton Island, seizing control and capturing the inhabitants, save for a number of hidden refugees.<ref>[https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/Quaker%27s_Haven:_Under_New_Management Quaker's Haven: Under New Management, ''Sunless Sea'']</ref><ref>[https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/Quaker%27s_Haven:_Under_New_Management Smuggle refugees to the Shepherd Isles, ''Sunless Sea'']</ref><ref>[https://sunlesssea.fandom.com/wiki/Quaker%27s_Haven:_Under_New_Management Gather a port report, ''Sunless Sea'']</ref>


Miriam Plenty, of [[Mrs Plenty's Carnival]] in London, was raised here, and used to be the landlady of the inn.


Much like neighboring [[Hunter's Keep]], the village's well glows at night, and whispers in the citizens' minds. Unlike the Keep, however, this well appears to be the domain of [[Mr Eaten|a devoured Master]].
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Revision as of 20:08, 11 October 2022

"Once, this simple fishing village was part of the London suburbs, before London fell and the waters rushed in. Smoke spirals from cottage chimneys. A lonely hill rises behind town."[1]

"Mutton Island houses a small, vibrant fishing community. But you can't buy a piece of fish on the island for love nor money. Where does it all go?"

Mutton Island is a small island in the Southern Archipelago, home to a fishing hamlet named Quaker's Haven. With a single jetty and one pub to the island's name, calling it a village is a bit generous.[2][3] It's famed for its Rubbery Lumps, which get their rich taste thanks to the well water on the island.[3][4]

The Fruits of the Zee Festival is held here every August, and Londoners can take a ferry to the island for a low price at this time of year.[5]

Miriam Plenty, of Mrs Plenty's Carnival in London, was raised here, and used to be the landlady of the inn.[6]

The Well

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The Drowned Man is connected to the well on the island, and is able to influence dreams from it. The islanders claim that he "is not a god", yet periodically conduct sacrifices to him.[3][7][8]

The Fate of Mutton Island

The ultimate fate of Mutton Island and its inhabitants is uncertain. The various reported outcomes include:

  • The thirtieth celebration of the Fruits of the Zee Festival saw a royal visit from The Fathomking, to much commotion and excitement from the locals. After the festival, the locals seem to have taken all of their valuables with them and walked into the sea, deserting the island entirely.[9][10][11][12][13]
  • The Admiralty blockaded and quarantined the island, until "proper manners and appetites" were restored. There were no further explanations.[14][15]
  • The Khanate launched a nighttime invasion on Mutton Island, seizing control and capturing the inhabitants, save for a number of hidden refugees.[16][17][18]
  1. ↑ Mutton Island, Sunless Sea
  2. ↑ Dock at Mutton Island, Fallen London
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Drinks at the Cock and Magpie, Sunless Sea
  4. ↑ The Home of Rubbery Lumps, Fallen London
  5. ↑ The Fruits of the Zee are upon us!, Failbetter Games
  6. ↑ Take a good look around, Fallen London
  7. ↑ A midnight ceremony?, Sunless Sea
  8. ↑ It would be criminal not to, Fallen London
  9. ↑ Last-Minute Preparations, Sunless Sea
  10. ↑ Ask about-, Sunless Sea
  11. ↑ Explore the village, Sunless Sea
  12. ↑ Explore the shore, Sunless Sea
  13. ↑ Entertain the crew's terrified speculations, Sunless Sea
  14. ↑ The Blockade of Mutton Island, Sunless Sea
  15. ↑ Slow the engines, Sunless Sea
  16. ↑ Quaker's Haven: Under New Management, Sunless Sea
  17. ↑ Smuggle refugees to the Shepherd Isles, Sunless Sea
  18. ↑ Gather a port report, Sunless Sea
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