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|image1 = Lordship.png | |||
|caption1 = As old as the Forgotten Quarter. Art from FL. | |||
|location = [[The Shuttered Palace]] | |||
|allegiance = [[The Shuttered Palace]]<br>[[The Dilmun Club]] | |||
|alias = The Merry Captain<br>Principle-Thief<br>Intimate of Wines | |||
}} | |||
<blockquote>''"His expensive hat and booming laugh give him away. A man worth knowing. He has influence at [[The Shuttered Palace]]"''</blockquote> | |||
==Personality== | |||
'''His Amused Lordship''' is a nobleman with a taste for the unusual, often found at social events, salons, and in the company of those who intrigue him. <ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Make_an_impression_on_His_Amused_Lordship Make an impression on His Amused Lordship, ''Fallen London'']</ref> | |||
[[ | His Amused Lordship is characterized by his wit, affable demeanor, and seemingly endless amusement at the strangeness of the Neath. Unlike many nobles 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.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/His_Amused_Lordship_-_1 His Amused Lordship, ''Fallen London'']</ref> | ||
He is particularly interested in the arts, social intrigue, and political machinations, often using his influence to advance those he finds entertaining or promising.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/His_Amused_Lordship_wishes_you_to_call_upon_him_at_the_Palace_1 His Amused Lordship wishes you to call upon him at the Palace, ''Fallen London'']</ref> | |||
==The Dilmun Club== | |||
An association of academics whose main goal is the attainment of immortality, His Amused Lordship is counted among its members. 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. Those who catches his eyes are invited to meetings in Orchard House, and eventually be inducted into the club.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Can_His_Amused_Lordship_help_you_find_the_Dilmun_Club%3F Can His Amused Lordship help you find the Dilmun Club?, ''Fallen London'']</ref><ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Ask_His_Amused_Lordship_to_sponsor_you Ask His Amused Lordship to sponsor you, ''Fallen London'']</ref> | |||
His goal is the same as all his peers—[[The Garden]], but he does not appear to share the same level of urgency, desperation, and caution of some members. Instead he revels in the excitement the Club's quests bring.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Speak_with_His_Amused_Lordship_(Aboard_the_Noble_Garter) Speak with His Amused Lordship (Aboard the Noble Garter), ''Fallen London'']</ref> He sympathises and enthusiastically supports [[The Youthful Naturalist]] for this reason.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Vote_with_His_Amused_Lordship Vote with His Amused Lordship, ''Fallen London'']</ref> | |||
==The Marvelous & The Name== | |||
His Amused Lordship was a player of [[The Marvellous]], a game where the prize is the fulfilment of the winner's wish.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Piece_your_clues_together_(3) Piece your clues together, ''Fallen London'']</ref> He played his way to the final round, only to run out of coins at the last moment. Undeterred, he staked his '''title and all its estates''' for one final chance—and won.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Ask_for_His_Lordship%27s_advice Ask for His Lordship's advice, ''Fallen London'']</ref> In the end, he triumphed—and with his Wish, he saved [[Mrs Plenty]] from the ruinous path of Seeking [[Mr Eaten|Mr Eaten's]] Name.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Ask_His_Lordship_about_the_Marvellous Ask His Lordship about the Marvellous, ''Fallen London'']</ref>Amusingly enough, Mr Eaten may still hold a grudge against him for this.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_stone_and_the_eyes The stone and the eyes, ''Fallen London''] "O you of the resonant chest and the beard blushed bright: far-travelled, Principle-Thief, Intimate of Wines, perfumed lord. When the candles are lit, your name will be spoken only to be unspoken, and the void will reject it, even the void."</ref> | |||
Unfortunately, His Amused Lordship failed to save his own wife. Long before Miriam abandoned Seeking, she had a companion in the quest—His Amused Lordship's wife. When the path demanded betrayal, his wife sought his help, but by then, his affection for Miriam had grown. Instead, he warned Miriam. Soon after, his wife 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 marriage status.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Turn_in_His_Amused_Lordship%27s_Confession Turn in His Amused Lordship's Confession, ''Fallen London'']</ref> | |||
==A Cancelled Party== | |||
When The Dawning of a New Century was fast approaching, His Amused Lordship was busying himself preparing for a grand New Year's party, purchasing enourmous quantities of wines.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_Revel_to_end_all_Revels A Revel to end all Revels, ''Fallen London'']</ref> However, after [[The Empress]] declared the 18th century to be on indefinite pause, he found himself bereft of the promised celebration, left with piles of unopened champagne bottles—and a mountain of debt. His Amused Lordship, in an effort to recuop his losses, sold all his excess wines.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Purchase_wine_at_cut-rate_prices Purchase wine at cut-rate prices, ''Fallen London'']</ref> | |||
==Miscellaneous Facts== | |||
*He's a founding member of [[The Great Hellbound Railway]]<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Advertisements_of_a_New_Venture Advertisements of a New Venture, ''Fallen London'']</ref>. He dislikes [[Cornelius]].<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_His_Amused_Lordship Persuade His Amused Lordship, ''Fallen London'']: ""By all means, let us get rid of him!" exclaims His Amused Lordship. "He has the methods of a poisoner and the manners of a dockyard dog."</ref> | |||
*He owns a yacht, the ''Noble Garter''.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Aboard_the_Noble_Garter Aboard the Noble Garter, ''Fallen London'']</ref> Another ship (a wrecked one) in his possesion is the ''St Elmo'', where he gathers and lead a motley Crew of ne'er-do-wells to do mischief.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_Member_of_the_Crew_of_the_St_Elmo A Member of the Crew of the St Elmo, ''Fallen London'']</ref> | |||
*He is a connoisseur of wines and an array of other drinks that could generously be described as alcoholic.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/In_His_Lordship%27s_Private_Cellars In His Lordship's Private Cellars, ''Fallen London'']</ref> Unsurprisingly, this drinking habit earned him a rather severe case of gout, which he has chosen to treat with evil snails.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Lengthy_Lease_to_Premises_at_the_Bazaar Lengthy Lease to Premises at the Bazaar, ''Fallen London'']</ref><ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Consider_the_news_from_Vesture_(Living_Shell) Consider the news from Vesture (Living Shell), ''Fallen London'']</ref> | |||
==Real-Life Inspiration== | |||
His character is based on 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> | |||
==References== | |||
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"His expensive hat and booming laugh give him away. A man worth knowing. He has influence at The Shuttered Palace"
Personality
His Amused Lordship is a nobleman with a taste for the unusual, often found at social events, salons, and in the company of those who intrigue him. [1]
His Amused Lordship is characterized by his wit, affable demeanor, and seemingly endless amusement at the strangeness of the Neath. Unlike many nobles 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.[2]
He is particularly interested in the arts, social intrigue, and political machinations, often using his influence to advance those he finds entertaining or promising.[3]
The Dilmun Club
An association of academics whose main goal is the attainment of immortality, His Amused Lordship is counted among its members. 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. Those who catches his eyes are invited to meetings in Orchard House, and eventually be inducted into the club.[4][5]
His goal is the same as all his peers—The Garden, but he does not appear to share the same level of urgency, desperation, and caution of some members. Instead he revels in the excitement the Club's quests bring.[6] He sympathises and enthusiastically supports The Youthful Naturalist for this reason.[7]
The Marvelous & The Name
His Amused Lordship was a player of The Marvellous, a game where the prize is the fulfilment of the winner's wish.[8] He played his way to the final round, only to run out of coins at the last moment. Undeterred, he staked his title and all its estates for one final chance—and won.[9] In the end, he triumphed—and with his Wish, he saved Mrs Plenty from the ruinous path of Seeking Mr Eaten's Name.[10]Amusingly enough, Mr Eaten may still hold a grudge against him for this.[11]
Unfortunately, His Amused Lordship failed to save his own wife. Long before Miriam abandoned Seeking, she had a companion in the quest—His Amused Lordship's wife. When the path demanded betrayal, his wife sought his help, but by then, his affection for Miriam had grown. Instead, he warned Miriam. Soon after, his wife vanished, never to be seen again.[12]Out of respect—or perhaps unease—newspapers carefully avoid mentioning his marriage status.[13]
A Cancelled Party
When The Dawning of a New Century was fast approaching, His Amused Lordship was busying himself preparing for a grand New Year's party, purchasing enourmous quantities of wines.[14] However, after The Empress declared the 18th century to be on indefinite pause, he found himself bereft of the promised celebration, left with piles of unopened champagne bottles—and a mountain of debt. His Amused Lordship, in an effort to recuop his losses, sold all his excess wines.[15]
Miscellaneous Facts
- He's a founding member of The Great Hellbound Railway[16]. He dislikes Cornelius.[17]
- He owns a yacht, the Noble Garter.[18] Another ship (a wrecked one) in his possesion is the St Elmo, where he gathers and lead a motley Crew of ne'er-do-wells to do mischief.[19]
- He is a connoisseur of wines and an array of other drinks that could generously be described as alcoholic.[20] Unsurprisingly, this drinking habit earned him a rather severe case of gout, which he has chosen to treat with evil snails.[21][22]
Real-Life Inspiration
His character is based on British actor Brian Blessed.[23]
References
- ↑ Make an impression on His Amused Lordship, Fallen London
- ↑ His Amused Lordship, Fallen London
- ↑ His Amused Lordship wishes you to call upon him at the Palace, Fallen London
- ↑ Can His Amused Lordship help you find the Dilmun Club?, Fallen London
- ↑ Ask His Amused Lordship to sponsor you, Fallen London
- ↑ Speak with His Amused Lordship (Aboard the Noble Garter), Fallen London
- ↑ Vote with His Amused Lordship, Fallen London
- ↑ Piece your clues together, Fallen London
- ↑ Ask for His Lordship's advice, Fallen London
- ↑ Ask His Lordship about the Marvellous, Fallen London
- ↑ The stone and the eyes, Fallen London "O you of the resonant chest and the beard blushed bright: far-travelled, Principle-Thief, Intimate of Wines, perfumed lord. When the candles are lit, your name will be spoken only to be unspoken, and the void will reject it, even the void."
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Turn in His Amused Lordship's Confession, Fallen London
- ↑ A Revel to end all Revels, Fallen London
- ↑ Purchase wine at cut-rate prices, Fallen London
- ↑ Advertisements of a New Venture, Fallen London
- ↑ Persuade His Amused Lordship, Fallen London: ""By all means, let us get rid of him!" exclaims His Amused Lordship. "He has the methods of a poisoner and the manners of a dockyard dog."
- ↑ Aboard the Noble Garter, Fallen London
- ↑ A Member of the Crew of the St Elmo, Fallen London
- ↑ In His Lordship's Private Cellars, Fallen London
- ↑ Lengthy Lease to Premises at the Bazaar, Fallen London
- ↑ Consider the news from Vesture (Living Shell), Fallen London
- ↑ Paul Arendt, on a Reddit AMA: "Brian is very much the inspiration for his Amused Lordship, yes"
