Editing Tigers

<blockquote>{{Character|image1 = SS_tigergaz.png|caption1 = That's a tiger alright. Art from Sunless Sea.|location = [[The Labyrinth of Tigers]]<br>
[[The Elder Continent]]<br>
[[Parabola]]|allegiance = The Banded Prince|alias = Cats|relationships = [[The Fingerkings]] (enemies)|notable_members = The Tiger-Keeper<br>
The Ministers<br>}}''"Green eyes meet your gaze. It fears nothing. And why should it?''

''"At rest, its ambered stripes are like frozen fire. When it rises, when it pads to the bars, they slide like sunlight on the jungle floor. The tiger sits. It takes your scent. It blinks, slowly."''<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_tiger|A tiger|Fallen London|}}</ref></blockquote>'''Tigers''' in the Neath are sapient, talkative creatures, and are an influential faction in [[the Elder Continent]] and [[Fallen London]].__forcetoc__

==The Big Cats==
<blockquote>''"Some of the keepers down here are a bit short-sighted. And tigers are too vain to consider spectacles. There's one that's been looking at you suspiciously, and it's become clear he thinks you're an escapee."''<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Avoid_becoming_an_exhibit_yourself|Avoid becoming an exhibit yourself|Fallen London|}}</ref></blockquote>In [[London]], many tigers can be found in the aptly named [[The Labyrinth of Tigers|Labyrinth of Tigers]], which serves as a zoo for many of the Neath's bizarre fauna. The tigers that live here as "exhibits" are actually quite comfortable; they're often allowed to roam freely throughout the Labyrinth, and their "cages" are lavishly furnished.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Find_Mr_Inch|Find Mr Inch|Fallen London|}}</ref> Rather creepily, the Third Coil of the Labyrinth of Tigers is full of human exhibits, who suffer even worse conditions than prisoners in [[New Newgate]].<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Take_a_stroll_around|Take a stroll around|Fallen London|}}</ref>

Tigers and other big cats can also be found roaming [[Parabola]], and many of them have the voices of the domestic cats of London.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_striped_cat|A striped cat|Fallen London|}}</ref>

==The Court of the Wakeful Eye==
{{spoiler}}<blockquote>''"Deep within the fungal jungle is the Court of the Wakeful Eye's mighty stone palace. Shallow braziers, housing prismatic fires, are positioned so as to ensure every angle of the stonework shines."''<ref name = "court">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Court_of_the_Wakeful_Eye|Court of the Wakeful Eye|Fallen London|}}</ref></blockquote>

Tigers are native to [[the Elder Continent]], which means they often come in conflict with the human expeditions and settlements there. This conflict is especially heated at [[the Carnelian Coast]], where the tigers are trying to hold back [[London|Imperial colonists]] and [[the Khanate]] from their former territory.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.gamepedia.com/Port_Carnelian|Visit Heartscross House|Sunless Sea|}}</ref> Tigers are also not part of [[the Presbyterate]]; they left the immortal patchwork empire for reasons that are currently unknown.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.gamepedia.com/Replacements_for_the_Seven|A replacement for Rosina|Sunless Sea|}}</ref> However, all tigers do have an allegiance toward the Prester.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Exile%27s_Chalice|The Exile's Chalice|Fallen London|}}’Allegiance is a funny thing. As tigers, we have many. To reality. To the Banded Prince, and our feline brothers and sisters. And, yes, to the Prester too.’</ref>

Not too far from Port Carnelian is '''the Court of the Wakeful Eye''', which serves as the tigers' central governing body.<ref name = "court">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Court_of_the_Wakeful_Eye|Court of the Wakeful Eye|Fallen London|}}</ref> The Court is presided over by '''the Banded Prince''', who is in turn served by his four ministers.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Accept_a_summons_from_the_Banded_Prince|Accept a summons from the Banded Prince|Fallen London|}}</ref> The tigers have an extensive intelligence network, making them extremely knowledgeable on what's happening in London.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Join_the_Minister_of_State_Affairs_for_a_long_afternoon|Join the Minister of State Affairs for a long afternoon|Fallen London|}}</ref> They are also heavily interested in activities [[Parabola|behind mirrors]], especially seeing as they also exist there, and are sworn enemies of [[the Fingerkings]].<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Offer_Memories_of_Light|Offer Memories of Light|Fallen London|}}</ref>

The tigers revere [[Stone]]; apparently, the Mountain of Light "raised" them for some purpose,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Offer_a_Mountain-sherd|Offer a Mountain-sherd|Fallen London|}}</ref> possibly to destroy the Fingerkings.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Enjoy_an_extended_walk_through_the_fungal_jungle_with_the_Minister_of_War|Enjoy an extended walk through the fungal jungle with the Minister of War|Fallen London|}} ''"We are made for destruction. Not yours, though. But the enemy's. But that is no concern to us now.""''</ref>

==Notable Tigers==
Some tigers are more significant than others, and often boast long and impressive titles.

===The Tiger Keeper===
<blockquote>''"The Tiger Keeper is a tiger. Fangs, stripes, a lazily undulating tail. He's wearing an emerald velvet smoking cap. He takes a long, burbling draw from a hookah and slowly focuses on you."''<ref name="find">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Go_and_find_him|Go and find him|Fallen London|}}</ref></blockquote>[[File:Tigerhat.png|thumb|The Tiger Keeper]]
It should come as no surprise that the head of the Labyrinth of Tigers, the Tiger Keeper, is, well, a tiger. He often conducts business with Mr Inch and other hopeful wranglers, though he's infamously reclusive as a boss. The Tiger Keeper has a fondness for hookah, though he's also in the market for secrets and other trinkets.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Bartering_with_the_Tiger_Keeper|Bartering with the Tiger Keeper|Fallen London|}}</ref> Also, he wears a fez.<ref name="find" /> Once, the fez had a trio of Correspondance Sigils engraved upon it.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Search_the_Tiger_Keeper%27s_office ''<nowiki/>'An Oath Between Distant Bodies'; 'Spiralling in Towards a Lover's Arms'; 'Sublimation into a Larger Whole''' - Search the Tiger Keeper's Office, Fallen London]</ref>

The Tiger Keeper also acts as an informal ambassador between the Court of the Wakeful Eye and Fallen London. The Keeper often uses his second office in the Fifth Coil of the Labyrinth to store tribute for delivery,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Meet_the_Tiger_Keeper_in_his_second_office|Meet the Tiger Keeper in his second office|Fallen London|}}</ref> and he's capable of currying favors for those who want to visit the Court.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Visit_the_Tiger_Keeper_in_his_office|Visit the Tiger Keeper in his office|Fallen London|}}</ref> 

Following the events of the Coilheart Games, the position of Tiger Keeper was transferred to the former '''Striped Officiant'''. His predecessor was sealed within the heart of the Sixth Coil. 

The primary duty of the Tiger Keeper's position, as has recently been made clear, is the overseeing of the Sixth Coil of the Labyrinth, and keeping the Tiger's Greatest Shame locked within. The Seventh Coil doesn't seem to mind, however.

===The Minister of War===
<blockquote>''""We are made for destruction. Not yours, though. But the enemy's. But that is no concern to us now.""''<ref name="war">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Enjoy_an_extended_walk_through_the_fungal_jungle_with_the_Minister_of_War|Enjoy an extended walk through the fungal jungle with the Minister of War|Fallen London|}}</ref></blockquote>[[File:Tigerdangerous.png|thumb|The Minister of War]]
'''The Minister of War''' is a scarred and sinewy tiger who serves as the general for the tigers' armies. He's full of interesting war stories, though he considers stories regarding defense to be dull (for obvious reasons).<ref name = "war"/>

He's also surprisingly knowledgeable regarding the various mushrooms of the Elder Continent.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Enjoy_an_extended_walk_through_the_fungal_jungle_with_the_Minister_of_War|Enjoy an extended walk through the fungal jungle with the Minister of War|Fallen London|}} ''"He comments occasionally on the damage that can be caused by eating this mushroom uncooked, or how the Horse Rot mushroom began to bloom after the first failed Khaganian invasion."''</ref>

His true title is '''"Supreme General of Our Armies, Breaker of Horses, Shatterer of Serpents, and Guardian of our Home."'''<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Minister_of_War|The Minister of War|Fallen London|}}</ref>

===The Minister of State Affairs===
<blockquote>"''"Perhaps I should explain," she says, catching your eye. "We have extensive records of every fallen city. Prohibited to all but a few of us," she's quick to add."''<ref name="afternoon">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Join_the_Minister_of_State_Affairs_for_a_long_afternoon|Join the Minister of State Affairs for a long afternoon|Fallen London|}}</ref></blockquote>[[File:Tigerwatchful.png|thumb|The Minister of State Affairs]]
'''The Minister of State Affairs''' is a professional, cigar-chomping, and extremely knowledgeable tigress who serves as the spymaster for the Court of the Wakeful Eye. Since she and her kind have had literal generations to hone their craft, she has tabs on nearly every district in Fallen London, from [[Watchmaker's Hill]] to [[Ladybones Road]]. She may even be more savvy than a native Londoner. However, no one except for select individuals is permitted to access this information.<ref name = "afternoon">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Join_the_Minister_of_State_Affairs_for_a_long_afternoon|Join the Minister of State Affairs for a long afternoon|Fallen London|}}</ref>

Her true title is '''"Holder of Libraries, Highest Servant to Our Subjects, and Ultimate Counsel of His Majesty, the Prince of the Smoking Shore and Duke of all the Isles, Archipelagos and Peninsulae that were once the Sovereignty of the Humbled Satraps."''' Phew.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Minister_of_State_Affairs|The Minister of State Affairs|Fallen London|}}</ref>

===The Minister of Culture===
<blockquote>''""Can any of your London acquaintances do that?" he asks; no, you're forced to reply, you've not seen a person blow a proper rainbow from their nostrils on any street or any establishment. "I thought not."''<ref name="hookah">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Enjoy_a_bubbling_hookah_with_the_Minister_of_Culture|Enjoy a bubbling hookah with the Minister of Culture|Fallen London|}}</ref></blockquote>[[File:Tigerpersuasive.png|thumb|The Minister of Culture]]
'''The Minister of Culture''' is a well-groomed and charismatic tiger who serves as the Court's official poet and artist. He is also an expert at blowing smoke rings. There are hints that he ''may'' look down on humanity's ability for artistry, though he might have a good reason to do so, after all. He also has quite a bit of knowledge regarding the secrets of the Neath; for instance, the reason why the tigers down here are more eloquent than their Surface counterparts.<ref name = "hookah">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Enjoy_a_bubbling_hookah_with_the_Minister_of_Culture|Enjoy a bubbling hookah with the Minister of Culture|Fallen London|}}</ref>

His true title is '''"Lord of Inks, Curator of Quills, and Witness to All the Years of the Phoenix."'''<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Minister_of_Culture|The Minister of Culture|Fallen London|}}</ref>

===The Minister of Enigmas===
<blockquote>''"The Minister of Enigmas peeks lazily out of its cover. Will it teach you its secrets, you wonder? The mysteries of the Elder Continent, of life, death, and all that is neither? The Minister narrows their eyes at you, smiles, and shakes their head."''<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Request_access_to_the_Minister_of_Enigmas|Request access to the Minister of Enigmas|Fallen London|}}</ref></blockquote>[[File:Tigershadowy.png|thumb|The Minister of Enigmas]]
'''The Minister of Enigmas''' is a diminutive, hooded tiger of mysterious and indistinct gender who serves as the Court's keeper of secrets and mysteries.

Their true title is unknown.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Minister_of_Enigmas|The Minister of Enigmas|Fallen London|}}</ref><blockquote>''"The Minister of Enigmas is as cautious as ever to not say anything of genuine importance. But as the powder in the brazier begins to burn away into nothing, and the colours darken, and the warm tea grows cold, they do offer this: "Sad, to see it all wind down. But they served their purpose. We should be so lucky." They smile, and ask if you might not fill their bowl one last time for the evening."''<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Join_the_Minister_of_Enigmas_for_teatime|Join the Minister of Enigmas for teatime|Fallen London|}}</ref></blockquote>

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