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The '''Marigold Menagerie Keeper''' is a [[deviless]] who manages the woods of [[Balmoral]], under an agreement between [[Hell]] and the [[Empress]].<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Speak_to_the_Keeper_of_the_Marigold_Menagerie|Speak to the Keeper of the Marigold Menagerie|Fallen London|}} ''"She monitors [...] animals of the wood, under [...] accord struck between Balmoral and Hell for [...] upkeep for the forest."''</ref> At the Empress' behest, various wild animals roam the woods, but they have been biologically altered to suit their new environment.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Report_a_sighting_of_Grouse|Report a sighting of Grouse|Fallen London|}} ''"[...] not sure there's [...] much one can do to improve a bird, [...] Her Majesty asked that we preserve her stocks."''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Report_a_sighting_of_a_Fox|Report a sighting of a Fox|Fallen London|}} ''"We [...] did our best, but [...] ocular modifications and the Empress' [...] stipulation that 'the woods [...] in moonlight', things went awry."''</ref> The Keeper cares deeply about the animals despite their monstrous appearances,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Track_down_the_Capercaillie|Track down the Capercaillie|Fallen London|}} ''"Black feathers, red, [...] eyes, seven beaks."''</ref> but she cannot enter the woods to check up on them.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Keeper_of_the_Marigold_Menagerie|The Keeper of the Marigold Menagerie|Fallen London|}} ''"[...] that groundskeeper won't let us through. We only want to check on the animals!" [...]"''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Secure_the_Marigold_Menagerie_Keeper%27s_help|Secure the Marigold Menagerie Keeper's help|Fallen London|}} ''"I can come with you. But—" She glances towards the woods. "First, tell me how my animals are. Then I can leave with you." [...] condition imposed by Hell when London requested my services [...] I never enter the woods once the moonlight was seeded."''</ref> | The '''Marigold Menagerie Keeper''' is a [[deviless]] who manages the woods of [[Balmoral]], under an agreement between [[Hell]] and the [[Empress]].<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Speak_to_the_Keeper_of_the_Marigold_Menagerie|Speak to the Keeper of the Marigold Menagerie|Fallen London|}} ''"She monitors [...] animals of the wood, under [...] accord struck between Balmoral and Hell for [...] upkeep for the forest."''</ref> At the Empress' behest, various wild animals roam the woods, but they have been biologically altered to suit their new environment.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Report_a_sighting_of_Grouse|Report a sighting of Grouse|Fallen London|}} ''"[...] not sure there's [...] much one can do to improve a bird, [...] Her Majesty asked that we preserve her stocks."''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Report_a_sighting_of_a_Fox|Report a sighting of a Fox|Fallen London|}} ''"We [...] did our best, but [...] ocular modifications and the Empress' [...] stipulation that 'the woods [...] in moonlight', things went awry."''</ref> The Keeper cares deeply about the animals despite their monstrous appearances,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Track_down_the_Capercaillie|Track down the Capercaillie|Fallen London|}} ''"Black feathers, red, [...] eyes, seven beaks."''</ref> but she cannot enter the woods to check up on them.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Keeper_of_the_Marigold_Menagerie|The Keeper of the Marigold Menagerie|Fallen London|}} ''"[...] that groundskeeper won't let us through. We only want to check on the animals!" [...]"''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Secure_the_Marigold_Menagerie_Keeper%27s_help|Secure the Marigold Menagerie Keeper's help|Fallen London|}} ''"I can come with you. But—" She glances towards the woods. "First, tell me how my animals are. Then I can leave with you." [...] condition imposed by Hell when London requested my services [...] I never enter the woods once the moonlight was seeded."''</ref> | ||
== Merciful to a Fault == | |||
The Keeper grew up and became a diplomat after the [[Grand Devils]] were overthrown. She proposed easing their tortures, but Hell exiled her to [[Marigold Station]] for her ignorance. She may only return if she can prove the Grand Devils are suffering worse than before. The Keeper later found work at Balmoral,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Ask_her_about_the_Marigold|Ask her about the Marigold|Fallen London|}} ''""I came of age after the Revolutions," [...] intended for diplomatic service. [...] I devised a [...] scheme: forgiveness [...] an easing of their torments. [...] I was told how could I be sure they were in torment? I had never seen them free [...] "I [...] was exiled until I could [...] say that the Grand Devils are worse off now than they were previously." [...] Still, I've found occupation of a sort here."''</ref> but her Marigold oath remains incomplete.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Secure_the_Marigold_Menagerie_Keeper%27s_help|Secure the Marigold Menagerie Keeper's help|Fallen London|}} ''"Perhaps even fulfill my Marigold oath."''</ref> | The Keeper grew up and became a diplomat after the [[Grand Devils]] were overthrown. She proposed easing their tortures, but Hell exiled her to [[Marigold Station]] for her ignorance. She may only return if she can prove the Grand Devils are suffering worse than before. The Keeper later found work at Balmoral,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Ask_her_about_the_Marigold|Ask her about the Marigold|Fallen London|}} ''""I came of age after the Revolutions," [...] intended for diplomatic service. [...] I devised a [...] scheme: forgiveness [...] an easing of their torments. [...] I was told how could I be sure they were in torment? I had never seen them free [...] "I [...] was exiled until I could [...] say that the Grand Devils are worse off now than they were previously." [...] Still, I've found occupation of a sort here."''</ref> but her Marigold oath remains incomplete.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Secure_the_Marigold_Menagerie_Keeper%27s_help|Secure the Marigold Menagerie Keeper's help|Fallen London|}} ''"Perhaps even fulfill my Marigold oath."''</ref> | ||
