Editing The Black Ribbon Society

{{Character|image1 = Blackribbon.png|caption1 = A black ribbon. Art from FL.|location = [[Fallen London]]|allegiance = [[Feducci]]|notable_members = [[Feducci]]

Father Norton}}<blockquote>''"So, you want into the Black Ribbon, do you? Or at least, you're interested. Good. We are a duelling society of those who have the courage to face a final death."''<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Joining_the_Black_Ribbon|Joining the Black Ribbon|Fallen London|}}</ref></blockquote>'''The Black Ribbon Society '''is an underground cabal of duelists who fight each other to the [[death]].

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<blockquote>''"The duellists are eager to dissect your latest victory: 'That trick at the end – where did you learn that?'"''<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_Gathering_of_the_Black_Ribbon|A Gathering of the Black Ribbon|Fallen London|}}</ref></blockquote>The [[The Tomb-Colonies|tomb-colonist]] [[Feducci]] is a patron of fighters across [[London]]. He runs several illegal fighting arenas<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Ring_of_Meat:_Take_Part_in_an_Illegal_Fighting_Ring|The Ring of Meat: Take Part in an Illegal Fighting Ring|Fallen London|}} ''"Feducci, an exiled prince of the Tomb-Colonies, runs a makeshift arena called the Ring of Meat down in one of the warehouses by the wharves."''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Painted_Ring|The Painted Ring|Fallen London|}} ''"A password – chosen by Feducci – grants entrance."''</ref> around the city,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Making_your_Name:_the_Fighting_Rings|Making your Name: the Fighting Rings|Fallen London|}} ''"London's illegal fighting rings are a closely guarded secret. Death is unlikely. Pain is certain."''</ref> and those who make a name for themselves in these rings may be invited to join his Black Ribbon Society.<ref name=":0">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/%27Dear_(title),_%27|'Dear (title), '|Fallen London|}} ''"'I have been watching your progress through the fighting rings. [...] This is my inner circle: a group of duellists who are prepared to duel to the final death in search of glory and sport. Find me near Wolfstack Docks if you have the courage.' [...] Blind Helmsman at Wolfstack Docks, was it?"''</ref>  

The Black Ribbon meets at the [[The Blind Helmsman|Blind Helmsman]] in [[Wolfstack Docks]],<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_Gathering_of_the_Black_Ribbon|A Gathering of the Black Ribbon|Fallen London|}} ''"Or at least, those who are in a fit state to attend. The duellists are eager to dissect your latest victory: "That trick at the end – where did you learn that?""''</ref> already a hub of brawls, boasting, and spider fights. Identifiable by the black ribbons they wear, this society of duelists fights with the courage to face permanent [[death]].<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Joining_the_Black_Ribbon|Joining the Black Ribbon|Fallen London|}} ''""So, you want into the Black Ribbon, do you? Or at least, you're interested. Good. We are a duelling society of those who have the courage to face a final death."''</ref> Their duels are overseen personally by Feducci himself,<ref name=":1">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Joining_the_Black_Ribbon|Joining the Black Ribbon|Fallen London|}} ''"I oversee the duels and as patron I offer a purse of rostygold."''</ref> and all of London is their dueling ground. Feducci awards the victor a small purse of rostygold, even if they don’t quite kill their opponent forever.<ref name=":1" /> If a duel does end in permanent death, the victor claims and wears the ribbon of their fallen opponent.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Joining_the_Black_Ribbon|Joining the Black Ribbon|Fallen London|}} ''"No, you won't get one yet: the ribbon is only worn when one has killed another member of the Society."''</ref>

According to Feducci, the current Black Ribbon has fallen far from its former glory. Its members used to be solely monster-hunters who looked all across the Unterzee for ferocious beasts to slay. It is said that it was these hunters who brought [[snuffers]] to [[New Newgate]].

There are seven known and current members of the Black Ribbon, including [[Feducci]] himself. Past members are presumed to be permanently dead, as Feducci does not permit anyone to leave the Black Ribbon once they join except through death. The known members of the Black Ribbon, other than Feducci, include:

*'''Colonel Pommery, the Fierce Artillerist''': A retired, xenophobic artillery regiment commander who prefers to duel with large pistols.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Duel_Colonel_Pommery,_the_Fierce_Artillerist|Duel Colonel Pommery, the Fierce Artillerist|Fallen London|}} ''"Pommery used to command an artillery regiment. He finds the lack of real death in the Neath a "bloody cheat". He thinks it's probably "foreigners' work". He favours pistols of huge caliber, and he is prepared to accept a non-fatal duel if you are a "simpering weasel"."''</ref> He considers anyone who requests a non-fatal duel to be a coward.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_friendly_duel_with_Colonel_Pommery|A friendly duel with Colonel Pommery|Fallen London|}} ''"Colonel Pommery will consent to a non-lethal duel, although he takes the challenge as an indication of your poltroonery and lack of breeding. Pistols on the common is his way."''</ref>

*'''Captain Vendrick, the Drunken Zailor''': An honorable knife-fighter who drowns his ennui in bottles of rum. He will not hold a lethal duel unless the opponent has wronged him. He loves the Errant Duelist dearly.

*'''The Errant Duelist''': Formerly a member of the Society, she left dueling behind to join the [[drownies]], much to [[Feducci]]'s displeasure. She battles with a gaff hook. She loves Captain Vendrick very much, and in death, she hopes to meet him beneath the waves.

*'''Chi Lan, the Royal Fencing Instructor''': A fencer of international fame, known for her mastery of both Chinese and European styles, Chi Lan teaches her skills to the royal children now. She only duels to the death, for reasons unknown. It appears she has some relationship with a mysterious woman who rides with the [[Boatman]].

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