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<blockquote>''"He's trying to make an honest living as a painter these days. He's staying on the straight and narrow path for the most part."''<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Visit_your_acquaintance,_the_Repentant_Forger Visit your acquaintance, the Repentant Forger, ''Fallen London'']</ref></blockquote>The '''Repentant Forger''' is a former counterfeiter who now deeply regrets his criminal past. He has recently been released from prison,<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Repentant_Forger_2 The Repentant Forger, ''Fallen London''] ''"You are sharing a cell with a Repentant Forger whose sentence is nearly done. You strike up a friendship, and the time passes a little more comfortably."''</ref> and has chosen to walk a more honest path by using his artistic talents for legitimate commissions.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Pose_nude_for_a_painting Pose nude for a painting, ''Fallen London''] ''"You agree to pose nude for a painting. The work is completed quickly, and is bought immediately by an anonymous collector. You just hope nothing untoward is going on."''</ref> He takes money from art collectors, but with friends, he accepts payment in fine wine.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Commission_a_painting_of_someone_you%27re_trying_to_Fascinate Commission a painting of someone you're trying to Fascinate, ''Fallen London''] ''"The portrait is complete, and is very much appreciated. The Repentant Forger is drunk for days, but that only seems to improve his work."''</ref> The Forger still has contacts within London's criminal elements,<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Drop_by_for_a_chat Drop by for a chat, ''Fallen London''] ''"[...] Although he's sorry about his previous life of crime, he certainly seems to know a lot about what's going on in the shadier parts of the Neath."''</ref> and his former associates still seek him out and try to convince him to take up forgery again,<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Old_habits Old habits, ''Fallen London''] ''"You hear raised, angry voices[…] The Repentant Forger is refusing to admit the two gentlemen. You […] see him waving […] banknotes at the two ne'er-do-wells. No, he will not return to his forging ways. Coins and paper currency will have to see to themselves."''</ref> but he always refuses... unless he likes a client enough to take a risk<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Sell_forged_tickets Sell forged tickets, ''Fallen London''] ''"You have contacts with expertise; arranging the use of an underground printing-press for an evening is a trifling matter. Soon, you have rolls of fresh, crisp tickets for Odin's Horse. You sell several dozen to the hopefuls..."''</ref><ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Call_on_the_Repentant_Forger_to_produce_some_banknotes Call on the Repentant Forger to produce some banknotes, ''Fallen London''] ''"The Forger won't respond to cajoling or threats. It turns out he's hurt the lady didn't ask for his help herself. You keep trying, but he's impassive."''</ref> or is threatened a little too personally.<ref name=":0" />
<blockquote>''"He's trying to make an honest living as a painter these days. He's staying on the straight and narrow path for the most part."''<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Visit_your_acquaintance,_the_Repentant_Forger Visit your acquaintance, the Repentant Forger, ''Fallen London'']</ref></blockquote>The '''Repentant Forger''' is a former counterfeiter who now deeply regrets his criminal past. Polite and refined, he is a handsome, dark-skinned man<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/She%27s_not_alone_3 She's not alone, ''Fallen London''] ''"A handsome, dark-skinned man sips coffee with her. He looks up and smiles as you approach."''</ref> with an air of melancholy.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_visit_from_the_Repentant_Forger A visit from the Repentant Forger, ''Fallen London''] ''"He's sketched a caricature of you on a slab of jade. He leaves it by your bedside as you chat. He's a little melancholy, and he doesn't do much to lift your spirits, but you sense he's glad of the company."''</ref> Recently released from prison,<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Repentant_Forger_2 The Repentant Forger, ''Fallen London''] ''"You are sharing a cell with a Repentant Forger whose sentence is nearly done. You strike up a friendship, and the time passes a little more comfortably."''</ref> he has chosen to walk a more honest path, using his artistic talents for legitimate commissions.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Pose_nude_for_a_painting Pose nude for a painting, ''Fallen London''] ''"You agree to pose nude for a painting. The work is completed quickly, and is bought immediately by an anonymous collector. You just hope nothing untoward is going on."''</ref> While he charges money for his work from art collectors, he is more relaxed with friends, accepting payment in the form of fine wine.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Commission_a_painting_of_someone_you%27re_trying_to_Fascinate Commission a painting of someone you're trying to Fascinate, ''Fallen London''] ''"The portrait is complete, and is very much appreciated. The Repentant Forger is drunk for days, but that only seems to improve his work."''</ref> His studio, nestled in [[Veilgarden]],<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Visit_the_Repentant_Forger Visit the Repentant Forger, ''Fallen London''] ''"He keeps a studio in Veilgarden. He said he wouldn't be working this afternoon."''</ref> is shabby and run-down.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Drop_by_for_a_chat Drop by for a chat, ''Fallen London''] ''"The Repentant Forger's studio is run-down and shabby, but he has the oddest visitors. The Forger himself knows surprising things."''</ref> The Forger is often found stooped over a canvas,<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_familiar,_paint-splattered_figure A familiar, paint-splattered figure, ''Fallen London''] ''"You spot the familiar, stooping form of the Repentant Forger. What can he be doing here?"''</ref> paint-stained sleeves<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Invite_an_acquaintance Invite an acquaintance, ''Fallen London''] ''"The Repentant Forger is genteel, and likely to have a few tricks up his paint-stained sleeve."''</ref> rolled up, completely absorbed in his work.  


Introduced as "a handsome, dark-skinned man,"<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/She%27s_not_alone_3 She's not alone, ''Fallen London''] ''"A handsome, dark-skinned man sips coffee with her. He looks up and smiles as you approach."''</ref> the Forger is polite and refined, but "a little melancholy."<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_visit_from_the_Repentant_Forger A visit from the Repentant Forger, ''Fallen London''] ''"He's sketched a caricature of you on a slab of jade. He leaves it by your bedside as you chat. He's a little melancholy, and he doesn't do much to lift your spirits, but you sense he's glad of the company."''</ref> His studio in [[Veilgarden]]<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Visit_the_Repentant_Forger Visit the Repentant Forger, ''Fallen London''] ''"He keeps a studio in Veilgarden. He said he wouldn't be working this afternoon."''</ref> is shabby and run-down,<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Drop_by_for_a_chat Drop by for a chat, ''Fallen London''] ''"The Repentant Forger's studio is run-down and shabby, but he has the oddest visitors. The Forger himself knows surprising things."''</ref> but he can often be found there, stooped over a canvas and completely absorbed in his work.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_familiar,_paint-splattered_figure A familiar, paint-splattered figure, ''Fallen London''] ''"You spot the familiar, stooping form of the Repentant Forger. What can he be doing here?"''</ref> He misses the life he had on the [[Surface]], and especially the light and warmth of [[the Sun]], but is no longer able to return.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Flint Flint, ''Fallen London''] ''"I miss the Sun. I had a life on the Surface. I'm a painter; and I'm a child of daylight. To live without sunlight is very hard. But I can't go back."''</ref>  
Although he has renounced his life of crime, the Forger maintains a quiet awareness of London’s criminal underbelly.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Drop_by_for_a_chat Drop by for a chat, ''Fallen London''] ''"[...] Although he's sorry about his previous life of crime, he certainly seems to know a lot about what's going on in the shadier parts of the Neath."''</ref> Ne’er-do-wells and former associates still seek him out, hoping to convince him to take up forgery once again.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Old_habits Old habits, ''Fallen London''] ''"You hear raised, angry voices[…] The Repentant Forger is refusing to admit the two gentlemen. You […] see him waving […] banknotes at the two ne'er-do-wells. No, he will not return to his forging ways. Coins and paper currency will have to see to themselves."''</ref> But he is firm in his refusal; unless the visitor is someone he likes,<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Sell_forged_tickets Sell forged tickets, ''Fallen London''] ''"You have contacts with expertise; arranging the use of an underground printing-press for an evening is a trifling matter. Soon, you have rolls of fresh, crisp tickets for Odin's Horse. You sell several dozen to the hopefuls..."''</ref><ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Call_on_the_Repentant_Forger_to_produce_some_banknotes Call on the Repentant Forger to produce some banknotes, ''Fallen London''] ''"The Forger won't respond to cajoling or threats. It turns out he's hurt the lady didn't ask for his help herself. You keep trying, but he's impassive."''</ref> or the threat is compelling enough to leave him little choice. He has a fondness for the [[The Sardonic Music-Hall Singer|Sardonic Music-Hall Singer]],<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Call_on_the_Repentant_Forger_to_produce_some_banknotes Call on the Repentant Forger to produce some banknotes, ''Fallen London''] ''"The Repentant Forger is fond of the Sardonic Music-Hall Singer, but he's fonder of remaining out of prison. You have to resort to mentioning one of the Forger's darkest secrets before he agrees to supply the Echoes the lady needs."''</ref> and occasionally drinks coffee with the [[The Last Constable|Last Constable]], with whom he shares a near-fatherly bond.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/She%27s_not_alone_3 She's not alone, ''Fallen London''] ''"You join the Repentant Forger and the Last Constable. He's teasing her: asking to paint her portrait. She smiles more than usual. When he pats her shoulder, he's avuncular, almost fatherly. You spend a pleasant half-hour with them both."''</ref> He also has something to do with both the [[The Ministry of Public Decency|Ministry of Public Decency]] and the [[The Dawn Machine|Dawn Machine]].<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Your_Salon:_invite_the_Repentant_Forger_as_a_guest_of_honour Your Salon: invite the Repentant Forger as a guest of honour, ''Fallen London''] ''"A curiously worded note with the censorship stamp of the Ministry of Public Decency. Words have been blocked out, but the sense appears to be that he is helping them with their enquiries, and will be indisposed for a little while. The cause is '__ the  of the __ in my paintings; the pigments __ __  __  ___.' The last two blockings out are a little hasty. You can just make out the words 'Dawn Machine' underneath."''</ref>  


The Forger likes the [[The Sardonic Music-Hall Singer|Sardonic Music-Hall Singer]],<ref name=":0">[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Call_on_the_Repentant_Forger_to_produce_some_banknotes Call on the Repentant Forger to produce some banknotes, ''Fallen London''] ''"The Repentant Forger is fond of the Sardonic Music-Hall Singer, but he's fonder of remaining out of prison. You have to resort to mentioning one of the Forger's darkest secrets before he agrees to supply the Echoes the lady needs."''</ref> and occasionally drinks coffee with the [[The Last Constable|Last Constable]], to whom he appears to be a father figure.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/She%27s_not_alone_3 She's not alone, ''Fallen London''] ''"You join the Repentant Forger and the Last Constable. He's teasing her: asking to paint her portrait. She smiles more than usual. When he pats her shoulder, he's avuncular, almost fatherly. You spend a pleasant half-hour with them both."''</ref> He has a mysterious connection to the [[The Dawn Machine|Dawn Machine]], and has been censored and questioned by the [[The Ministry of Public Decency|Ministry of Public Decency]] over this matter.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Your_Salon:_invite_the_Repentant_Forger_as_a_guest_of_honour Your Salon: invite the Repentant Forger as a guest of honour, ''Fallen London''] ''"A curiously worded note with the censorship stamp of the Ministry of Public Decency. Words have been blocked out, but the sense appears to be that he is helping them with their enquiries, and will be indisposed for a little while. The cause is '__ the  of the __ in my paintings; the pigments __ __  __  ___.' The last two blockings out are a little hasty. You can just make out the words 'Dawn Machine' underneath."''</ref>  
The Forger misses the life he had on the [[The Surface|Surface]]. He misses the bright and warm light of the sun particularly. He can no longer return above however.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Flint Flint, ''Fallen London''] ''"I miss the Sun. I had a life on the Surface. I'm a painter; and I'm a child of daylight. To live without sunlight is very hard. But I can't go back."''</ref>  


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