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===The constables=== | |||
''"The Constables protect the rich, the powerful, and the Masters. But sometimes, too, they protect the wretched poor."'' | ''"The Constables protect the rich, the powerful, and the Masters. But sometimes, too, they protect the wretched poor."'' | ||
[[File:Constablehat.png|frame|A Constable's hat]]The '''Constables''' are what remains of [[London]]'s police force. A separate but similar branch of constables called '''Special Constables''' work under Mr Pages' Ministry of Public Decency, and their duties include censorship as well as acting as enforcers for [[the Masters]]. | [[File:Constablehat.png|frame|A Constable's hat]]The '''Constables''' are what remains of [[London]]'s police force. A separate but similar branch of constables called '''Special Constables''' work under Mr Pages' Ministry of Public Decency, and their duties include censorship as well as acting as enforcers for [[the Masters]]. | ||
[[File:Velocipede.png|thumb|A velocipede, better known on the Surface as a penny-farthing.]] | |||
===The Velocipede Squad=== | |||
The segment of the Constables that actually enforces the law is the Velocipede (aka Bicycle) Squad, led by the Knuckle-Scarred Inspector. These are literally police enforcers racing around on penny-farthings, which must make for a hilarious sight! | The segment of the Constables that actually enforces the law is the Velocipede (aka Bicycle) Squad, led by the Knuckle-Scarred Inspector. These are literally police enforcers racing around on penny-farthings, which must make for a hilarious sight! | ||
===Honey-addled detective=== | |||
[[File:Honeydetective.png|thumb|The Honey-Addled Detective]] | |||
''"An elegant wreck of a man, like a lightning-struck chateau<ref> {{FLCitation|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau|chateau|Wikipedia|}}'' | |||
Manor house or residence of the lord of the manor''</ref>"'' | |||
'''Honey-addled detective''' is one of a greatest detectives in Fallen London, whose professional abilities was severely crippled by [[Prisoner's Honey|prisoner's honey]] addiction. His glory days are long gone, nowadays he lives in a tiny apartment on [[Ladybones Road|Moloch street]] and mostly work with freelance detectives who are just beginning their carriers. A few visitors who manage to locate his place of living often find detective consumed by honey dream, reimagining his great affairs of the past<ref> {{FLCitation|https://fallenlondon.fandom.com/wiki/Reconnecting_to_Reality|Reconnecting to Reality|Fallen London|}}'' | |||
"The chase is at its end. Surrender her Ladyship's jewels and come with me."''</ref> | |||
. But even in this poor mental state he is still a great mind nonetheless, and even professionals, such as '''The Last constable''', often seeks his advice<ref> {{FLCitation|https://fallenlondon.fandom.com/wiki/She%27s_not_alone_1|She's not alone|Fallen London|}}'' | |||
A gaunt, languid man sips coffee sweetened with cream in the Viennese manner''</ref> | |||
'''Honey-addled detective''''s trail gets lost as time passes. Is that because of his addiction progressing, or just a result of quiet life? Those few who still remember old times in the Neath after London ascended say, that at some point people started to refer to him as honey-wrecked detective, what is not a good sign<ref> {{FLCitation|https://sunlessskies.gamepedia.com/The_Illuminated_Archivist|Things lost |Sunless skies|}}'' | |||
"And here, the address of a honey-wrecked detective is on the mend."''</ref>. Whatever the truth is, detective's story is yet another reminder that even the brightest minds could be dimmed by this [[Prisoner's Honey|devilish, sweet substance]]. | |||
One notable fighter for the law is the Implacable Detective, who ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of London in 1895. | One notable fighter for the law is the Implacable Detective, who ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of London in 1895. | ||
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Revision as of 17:00, 20 August 2020
The constables
"The Constables protect the rich, the powerful, and the Masters. But sometimes, too, they protect the wretched poor."
The Constables are what remains of London's police force. A separate but similar branch of constables called Special Constables work under Mr Pages' Ministry of Public Decency, and their duties include censorship as well as acting as enforcers for the Masters.
The Velocipede Squad
The segment of the Constables that actually enforces the law is the Velocipede (aka Bicycle) Squad, led by the Knuckle-Scarred Inspector. These are literally police enforcers racing around on penny-farthings, which must make for a hilarious sight!
Honey-addled detective
"An elegant wreck of a man, like a lightning-struck chateau[1]"
Honey-addled detective is one of a greatest detectives in Fallen London, whose professional abilities was severely crippled by prisoner's honey addiction. His glory days are long gone, nowadays he lives in a tiny apartment on Moloch street and mostly work with freelance detectives who are just beginning their carriers. A few visitors who manage to locate his place of living often find detective consumed by honey dream, reimagining his great affairs of the past[2] . But even in this poor mental state he is still a great mind nonetheless, and even professionals, such as The Last constable, often seeks his advice[3]
Honey-addled detective's trail gets lost as time passes. Is that because of his addiction progressing, or just a result of quiet life? Those few who still remember old times in the Neath after London ascended say, that at some point people started to refer to him as honey-wrecked detective, what is not a good sign[4]. Whatever the truth is, detective's story is yet another reminder that even the brightest minds could be dimmed by this devilish, sweet substance.
One notable fighter for the law is the Implacable Detective, who ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of London in 1895.
Refferences
- ↑ chateau, Wikipedia Manor house or residence of the lord of the manor
- ↑ Reconnecting to Reality, Fallen London "The chase is at its end. Surrender her Ladyship's jewels and come with me."
- ↑ She's not alone, Fallen London A gaunt, languid man sips coffee sweetened with cream in the Viennese manner
- ↑ Things lost , Sunless skies "And here, the address of a honey-wrecked detective is on the mend."
