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{{Character|image1=September.png|caption1= | {{Character|image1=September.png|caption1=|location=[[Balmoral]]|allegiance=The Septemberist Kirk<br> | ||
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September is one of the less trusted and thus less influential members of the [[The Calendar Council|Calendar Council]].<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Return_to_September|Return to September|Fallen London|}}''"But I'm only one of twelve, and not, I have t' confess, the most respected o' that august council."''</ref> That said, he is close friends with [[July]]<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_July|Persuade July|Fallen London|}} ''""Of course! Can I be the Maid of Honour? You did promise." September gives you a sheepish look. "She's right. Ah was verrah drunk at th' time. But a promise is a promise.""''</ref> and [[The Jovial Contrarian|August]]<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_September|Persuade September|Fallen London|}} ''""Because he's." He stops and stares at the Contrarian, [...] [...] One of my very very good friends.""''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_the_Jovial_Contrarian|Persuade the Jovial Contrarian|Fallen London|}} ''"The Jovial Contrarian looks even more jovial [...] Perhaps his heart warms at the thought of someone almost as argumentative [...]"''</ref> and is on generally good terms with [[April]],<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_April/Tables|Persuade April/Tables|Fallen London|}} "A good colleague, ''writes April.'' Not very concise on the board, however."</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_April/Tables|Persuade April/Tables|Fallen London|}} "The boy deserves all this and more. ''September shoots her a surprised look, but April is already writing another note.'' Don’t thank me yet."</ref> although he tries to sucker up a bit too much for his own good.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_September|Proposing the Removal of April|Fallen London|}} ''""Ye cannae do that," September says, "She's very important." He looks over at April to ensure she's noticed his show of support. She shrugs. "''</ref> He respects [[January|January's]] advocacy for the [[The Liberation of Night|Liberation of Night]],<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Invite_January_to_the_Board|Invite January to the Board|Fallen London|}}''"She is an acquaintance of September's. He has mentioned that her views might be of use to you."''</ref> but admits to being "a little afeared o' th' dark."<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Have_a_quiet_word_with_September|Have a quiet word with September|Fallen London|}}''"Why can't he go alone? He flushes a little. "Ah would no like this getting oot, but I'm a little afeared o' th' dark.""''</ref> January does not reciprocate his respect, however.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_January/Tables|Persuade January/Tables|Fallen London|}} ''""Yes," says January. "Please. If this effects his efficacy, so much the better." September shoots her an extremely hurt look, which she ignores."''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_January/Tables|Persuade January/Tables|Fallen London|}} ''"She says, with a faintly self-mocking expression, that as unlikely as it might seem, she believes September is much too valuable to the board to let go."''</ref> | September is one of the less trusted and thus less influential members of the [[The Calendar Council|Calendar Council]].<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Return_to_September|Return to September|Fallen London|}}''"But I'm only one of twelve, and not, I have t' confess, the most respected o' that august council."''</ref> That said, he is close friends with [[July]]<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_July|Persuade July|Fallen London|}} ''""Of course! Can I be the Maid of Honour? You did promise." September gives you a sheepish look. "She's right. Ah was verrah drunk at th' time. But a promise is a promise.""''</ref> and [[The Jovial Contrarian|August]]<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_September|Persuade September|Fallen London|}} ''""Because he's." He stops and stares at the Contrarian, [...] [...] One of my very very good friends.""''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_the_Jovial_Contrarian|Persuade the Jovial Contrarian|Fallen London|}} ''"The Jovial Contrarian looks even more jovial [...] Perhaps his heart warms at the thought of someone almost as argumentative [...]"''</ref> and is on generally good terms with [[April]],<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_April/Tables|Persuade April/Tables|Fallen London|}} "A good colleague, ''writes April.'' Not very concise on the board, however."</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_April/Tables|Persuade April/Tables|Fallen London|}} "The boy deserves all this and more. ''September shoots her a surprised look, but April is already writing another note.'' Don’t thank me yet."</ref> although he tries to sucker up a bit too much for his own good.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_September|Proposing the Removal of April|Fallen London|}} ''""Ye cannae do that," September says, "She's very important." He looks over at April to ensure she's noticed his show of support. She shrugs. "''</ref> He respects [[January|January's]] advocacy for the [[The Liberation of Night|Liberation of Night]],<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Invite_January_to_the_Board|Invite January to the Board|Fallen London|}}''"She is an acquaintance of September's. He has mentioned that her views might be of use to you."''</ref> but admits to being "a little afeared o' th' dark."<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Have_a_quiet_word_with_September|Have a quiet word with September|Fallen London|}}''"Why can't he go alone? He flushes a little. "Ah would no like this getting oot, but I'm a little afeared o' th' dark.""''</ref> January does not reciprocate his respect, however.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_January/Tables|Persuade January/Tables|Fallen London|}} ''""Yes," says January. "Please. If this effects his efficacy, so much the better." September shoots her an extremely hurt look, which she ignores."''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Persuade_January/Tables|Persuade January/Tables|Fallen London|}} ''"She says, with a faintly self-mocking expression, that as unlikely as it might seem, she believes September is much too valuable to the board to let go."''</ref> | ||
==September Upstairs== | === September Upstairs === | ||
<blockquote>''"I'm dead," he whispers. "But no." He shakes his head. "Let's away. Does the heart no good to hear this maudlin speech. I am no that man here."''<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Accompany_September|Accompany September|Fallen London|}}</ref></blockquote>In the alternate timeline of the [[The Upstairs|Upstairs]], September was killed by the forces of the [[The Empress|Empress]]. The surviving revolutionaries rallied in the name of Lost September, forcing the Empress out of London and besieging her last stronghold in Balmoral.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Accompany_September|Accompany September|Fallen London|}} ''"You overhear fearful whispers [...] And always, mournful laments for Lost September. You walk nearer [...] September listens in fearful wonder. He hears his name said in lament and libation, repetitions of the speech he gave on Pall Mall, of an end to Union and the Empire and thus to all tyrants. He hears of the thundering wheels of the Empress' coach and the long slow starvation in some black cell below the Palace. Now he stands among those who came out to the streets in his name and marched north."''</ref> | <blockquote>''"I'm dead," he whispers. "But no." He shakes his head. "Let's away. Does the heart no good to hear this maudlin speech. I am no that man here."''<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Accompany_September|Accompany September|Fallen London|}}</ref></blockquote>In the alternate timeline of the [[The Upstairs|Upstairs]], September was killed by the forces of the [[The Empress|Empress]]. The surviving revolutionaries rallied in the name of Lost September, forcing the Empress out of London and besieging her last stronghold in Balmoral.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Accompany_September|Accompany September|Fallen London|}} ''"You overhear fearful whispers [...] And always, mournful laments for Lost September. You walk nearer [...] September listens in fearful wonder. He hears his name said in lament and libation, repetitions of the speech he gave on Pall Mall, of an end to Union and the Empire and thus to all tyrants. He hears of the thundering wheels of the Empress' coach and the long slow starvation in some black cell below the Palace. Now he stands among those who came out to the streets in his name and marched north."''</ref> | ||
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"I shall be first among equals," he roars, "Nae gods, nae bishops. This is a church 'o th' free!"[1]
September is a revolutionary and a member of the Calendar Council.
A True Scotsman[edit]
"He is the leader of this small sect of Scots, far beyond the bounds of London."[2]
September is a passionate anarchist and anti-monarchist[3] who leads a faction of Scottish revolutionaries in the village of Crathie, near Balmoral.[4] His upbringing was sheltered and well-educated; he came to be a rebel by choice, and was emboldened after being caught in the Fall of London.[5] He is an advocate for the redistribution of wealth.[6]
September's operations are headquartered in the Septemberist Kirk.[7] The Kirk is explicitly divorced from religion,[8] and is better described as a gathering of intellectuals.[9] They have the ultimate goal of deciphering the cryptic messages of Mr Pages, in hopes of finding a way to fight its censorship.[10] In keeping with this, a book written by September is kept in the Agendums of Ascent that contains a detailed critique and deconstruction of Mr Pages' statements.[11]
September is one of the less trusted and thus less influential members of the Calendar Council.[12] That said, he is close friends with July[13] and August[14][15] and is on generally good terms with April,[16][17] although he tries to sucker up a bit too much for his own good.[18] He respects January's advocacy for the Liberation of Night,[19] but admits to being "a little afeared o' th' dark."[20] January does not reciprocate his respect, however.[21][22]
September Upstairs[edit]
"I'm dead," he whispers. "But no." He shakes his head. "Let's away. Does the heart no good to hear this maudlin speech. I am no that man here."[23]
In the alternate timeline of the Upstairs, September was killed by the forces of the Empress. The surviving revolutionaries rallied in the name of Lost September, forcing the Empress out of London and besieging her last stronghold in Balmoral.[24]
Archie?[edit]

"Whatever Mr Pages is doing, I did not think it's for our own good. More like it wants tae keep us trapped and confused like creatures in a maze."[25]
While September is described as a wild-haired youth at one point in Fallen London,[26] it is later made clear that he survived the Fall of London decades ago and was in his twenties at the time.[5] It is likely that in his younger days, he was known as Archie. Archie is a young Scotsman with a distinct resemblance to September; he demonstrates the same revolutionary inclinations,[27] including an indication of future support for the construction of the Dawn Machine[28], and the same targeted suspicion toward the Masters[29] and particularly Mr Pages.[30][31]
Due to a strange series of circumstances surrounding which buildings were spared or obliterated in the Fall,[32] and the people who disappeared inside them,[33] many Londoners, Archie among them, were implanted with false memories.[34][35] Archie received some of the memories of an officer named Lucian,[36] and he was left unsure whether the family he remembered from Scotland was real.[37][38] It is possible that this distortion in reality is the reason September has not aged much in the intervening decades.
It is also noteworthy that Archie was a medical student at the time of the Fall; fueled by his curiosity about breaking the laws of science,[39] he had been experimenting with arcane medicines that may extend a consumer's lifespan.[40]
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