Editing Whitsun

[[File:Whitsun poster edit.png|alt=An orange egg, with a leg poking out.|thumb|A egg from the festival of Whitsun. Probably not from a bunny.]]
'''Whitsun''' is a festival celebrated yearly during the month of May, marked by the sudden appearance of bizarre eggs scattered throughout [[Fallen London]].

== Eggs for Everyone ==
''"Welcome to Whitsun! That's my name for the phenomenon. No, no, it's nothing to do with the church – as far as I know. But, it's the right time of the year."''<ref name = "welcome to whitsun">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/%22Welcome_to_Whitsun!%22|"Welcome to Whitsun!"|Fallen London|}}</ref>

The day of Whitsun was always a commonly celebrated holiday in London. However, not until recently has the day been accompanied by eggs appearing in inconvenient locations throughout the city. These eggs tend to appear in places as high as chimneys, and as low as the holds of docked ships. Many of them are quite large, approximately the size of a beer barrel.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/%22Welcome_to_Whitsun!%22|"Welcome to Whitsun!"|Fallen London|}} ''"Eggs have abruptly appeared [...] balanced on chimneys [...] in the holds of docked ships. [...] size of a beer barrel [...] "''</ref> Many individuals in London have elected to take advantage of the phenomenon. One man, the '''Effervescent Charcutier''', and his son, the '''Reliable Eggmonger''', have made a fortune selling eggs to Londoners;<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Revisit_the_Effervescent_Charcutier|Revisit the Effervescent Charcutier|Fallen London|}}</ref> unfortunately, their business must remain discreet, as the [[The_Constables#The_Ministry_and_Special_Constables|Special Constables]] also seek to confiscate eggs left and right.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Enquire_as_to_sourcing_an_egg|Enquire as to sourcing an egg|Fallen London|}}</ref>

During the festival itself, many Londoners tend to go, for lack of a better term, egg-mad. The festivities are often marked by egg-smuggling attempts, terrible egg puns resulting in violence, and unpopular egg-themed restaurants. Mysteriously, several [[urchins]] have fervently attempted to acquire eggs as well, for purposes that remain unclear.<ref name = "airs of whitsun">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Airs_of_Whitsun|Airs of Whitsun|Fallen London|}}</ref>

== The Eggs of Whitsun ==
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''"A speaker near Hangman's Arch has drawn the ire of a crowd. They are using chicken's eggs to express their opinion of his thoughts on larger eggs."''<ref name = "airs of whitsun"/>

Whitsun's phenomenon spawns several different varieties of egg. They come in a variety of different colors (perhaps bright red or deep blue_, appearances, and sizes,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Bring_in_the_Silk-Clad_Expert_as_a_Paid_Assistant_(30_FATE)|Bring in the Silk-Clad Expert as a Paid Assistant (30 FATE)|Fallen London|}} ''"[...] Scarlet Egg delights her: the size, the colour, the luminosity [...] "There was an egg [...] But it's blue, and it isn't half this size."''</ref> and many citizens eagerly try to hatch them. To influence the creatures gestating within the eggs, some Londoners subject their eggs to strange "augmentations",<ref name = "ask for egg advice">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Ask_whether_he_has_any_egg_related_advice|Ask whether he has any egg related advice|Fallen London|}}</ref> which may consist of "invigorating" the egg with secrets,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Invigorate_a_Scarlet_Egg_for_the_first_time|Invigorate a Scarlet Egg for the first time|Fallen London|}}</ref> "enlightening" them with truths,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Enlighten_a_Scarlet_Egg_for_the_first_time|Enlighten a Scarlet Egg for the first time|Fallen London|}}</ref> or other, more esoteric methods.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Acquire_a_Highly-Illegal_Experimental_Egg_Augmentation_Device|Acquire a Highly-Illegal Experimental Egg Augmentation Device|Fallen London|}}</ref>

The most notable varieties of egg seen during Whitsun include:

{{Dropdown|Image = Crimsoneggsmall.png|Alt Text = A red egg.
|Section Header = Scarlet Egg
|Quote = "Look! Look at its, ah, ruby glow! The sure sign of a good egg!"<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Buy_a_scarlet_egg_(1899)|Buy a scarlet egg (1899)|Fallen London|}}</ref>
|Text = '''Scarlet Eggs''' are large eggs with a striking red color, the color of something that seeks to be noticed, and to be seen.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Consider_your_Untreated_Scarlet_Egg|Consider your Untreated Scarlet Egg|Fallen London|}}</ref> These eggs were modified by a mysterious power to move them from their place in the chain of being,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Ask_her_to_help_with_ordinary_research_(Numismatrix)|Ask her to help with ordinary research (Numismatrix)|Fallen London|}}</ref> by using amber to strengthen their shells, expand their size, and modify the creatures gestating within.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Finish_the_study_of_the_Scarlet_Egg|Finish the study of the Scarlet Egg|Fallen London|}} ''"[...] make the shell stronger [...] expand its size. [...] certainly have changed the creature within [...]"''</ref>

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Crimsonegg.png|A Scarlet Egg.
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{{Dropdown|Image = Agedeggsmall.png|Alt Text = A fossilized egg.
|Section Header = Aged Egg
|Quote = "This is not an 'old' egg, but a sophisticated egg. It comes highly recommended by those who... are experts in, ah, eggs!"<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Buy_an_aged_egg|Buy an aged egg|Fallen London|}}</ref>
|Text = '''Aged Eggs''' are large eggs with a cracked, fossilized appearance, which yield creatures who apparently originate from an older era.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Contemplate_your_Aged_Egg|Contemplate your Aged Egg|Fallen London|}}</ref> These eggs were modified by a mysterious power, leaving almost no trace of tampering,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Ask_her_to_help_with_ordinary_research_(Numismatrix)|Ask her to help with ordinary research (Numismatrix)|Fallen London|}}</ref> and when left near other living things such as plants, they may cause the object to wither and devolve into a more primitive form.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Ask_her_to_help_with_ordinary_research_(April)_1|Ask her to help with ordinary research (April) 1|Fallen London|}}</ref>

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Agedegg.png|An Aged Egg.
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{{Dropdown|Image = Percipienteggsmall.png|Alt Text = A furred egg.
|Section Header = Percipient Egg
|Quote = "Look at the fur on this one. I hear it's the sign of a fresh one. Makes you think, doesn't it?"<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Buy_a_percipient_egg|Buy a percipient egg|Fallen London|}}</ref>
|Text = '''Percipient Eggs''' are large eggs with a furry texture, and they hatch creatures known for their extreme curiosity.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Consider_your_Untreated_Percipient_Egg|Consider your Untreated Percipient Egg|Fallen London|}}</ref> Unlike many other eggs seen during Whitsun, these eggs are apparently completely unmodified.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Finish_the_study_of_the_Percipient_Egg|Finish the study of the Percipient Egg|Fallen London|}}</ref> 

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Percipientegg.png|A Percipient Egg.
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}}

== The Creatures of Whitsun ==
''"Good god! Is that girl's hair on fire? Quick! Get some wat— Ah, no. It's just the pet perched upon her shoulder. Although – the pet is on fire! Quick, get some—"''<ref name = "airs of whitsun"/>

The festival of Whitsun is also notable for the creatures that hatch from its mysterious eggs. These creatures are influenced by the augmentations applied to their eggs before they hatched, undergoing significant changes, and gaining strengths and potentially supernatural powers in the process.<ref name = "ask for egg advice"/> Several of these creatures actually make fine pets, if one is particularly daring of course.<ref name = "airs of whitsun"/>

These creatures include:

{{Dropdown|Image = Auroch carnivoroussmall.png|Alt Text = A bull-like creature with a bloody mouth.
|Section Header = Aurochs
|Quote = "Its vast appetites demand vast portions. You endure on the good graces of your local butcher, and learn quickly never to feed it by hand."<ref name = "carnivorous aurochs item">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Carnivorous_Aurochs|Carnivorous Aurochs|Fallen London|}}</ref>
|Text = '''Aurochs''' are ancient, bull-like creatures with a typically vegetarian diet, known for their large sizes and appetites.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Aurochs|Aurochs|Fallen London|}}</ref> 

'''Carnivorous Aurochs''' are aurochs with a uniquely meat-based diet.<ref name = "carnivorous aurochs item"/> When in [[Parabola]], they're apparently capable of conveying sigils of the mysterious [[Discordance]].<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Recapture_the_Carnivorous_Aurochs|Recapture the Carnivorous Aurochs|Fallen London|}}</ref>

'''Dream-Dwelling Carnivorous Aurochs''' are carnivorous aurochs that largely reside within [[Parabola]].<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Welcome_the..._thing_that_grows_from_your_egg_(Twice-Augmented)|Welcome the... thing that grows from your egg (Twice-Augmented)|Fallen London|}}</ref> Their appetites, and activities, are as mysterious as their choice in habitat.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Dream-dwelling_Carnivorous_Aurochs|Dream-dwelling Carnivorous Aurochs|Fallen London|}}</ref>

The '''Reflected Minotaur''' is a mysterious, humanoid aurochs that resides entirely within Parabola. Its appetites and the extent of its powers are unknown.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Reflected_Minotaur|Reflected Minotaur|Fallen London|}}</ref> 

When the old bones of an aurochs are scattered in Parabola, they may grow into '''Flourishing Aurochs''', powerful beasts of war with bodies composed of newly-grown plant life.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Sew_a_crop_of_Flourishing_Aurochs|Sew a crop of Flourishing Aurochs|Fallen London|}}</ref>

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Auroch.png|An Auroch.
Auroch carnivorous.png|A Carnivorous Aurochs.
Auroch dreamdwelling.png|A Dream-Dwelling Carnivorous Aurochs.
Auroch minotaur.png|The Reflected Minotaur
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{{Dropdown|Image = Iguana ambersmall.png|Alt Text = A gold-colored Iguana.
|Section Header = Iguana
|Quote = "He sits on your stove to get a better view from the kitchen window. The gaslight passes through his skin, dappling your kitchen floor with a warm, orange glow."<ref name = "amber iguana item">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Amber_Iguana|Amber Iguana|Fallen London|}}</ref>
|Text = '''Suspicious Iguanas''' are known for their careful and observant nature.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Suspicious_Iguana|Suspicious Iguana|Fallen London|}}</ref> This makes them surprisingly skilled investigators, even in hectic places like the [[Flit]].<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Deploy_your_suspicious_Iguana|Deploy your suspicious Iguana|Fallen London|}}</ref>

'''Amber Iguanas''' are iguanas with translucent skin, an orange coloration, and a fondness for open flames.<ref name = "amber iguana item"/> They also enjoy eating lit candles. Due to their exposure to the Shapeling Arts, their skeletons have several strange features, such as spike-covered spinal columns or strangely textured skulls.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Study_your_Amber_Iguana|Study your Amber Iguana|Fallen London|}}</ref>

'''Warm-Hearted Amber Iguanas''' are gold-colored iguanas with a high body temperature and a fondness for warming the laps or feet of their owners.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Nurture_the_creature_that_crawls_from_your_egg_(Twice-Augmented)|Nurture the creature that crawls from your egg (Twice-Augmented)|Fallen London|}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Warm-hearted_Amber_Iguana|Warm-hearted Amber Iguana|Fallen London|}}</ref> These iguanas generate heat from the center of their bodies, and they grow hotter when their heart rate increases.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Study_your_Warm-Hearted_Amber_Iguana|Study your Warm-Hearted Amber Iguana|Fallen London|}}</ref>

The '''Rubbery Dragon''' is a powerful creature capable of emitting large amounts of steam or even fire when excited.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Nurture_the_creature_that_crawls_from_your_egg_(Thrice-Augmented)|Nurture the creature that crawls from your egg (Thrice-Augmented)|Fallen London|}}</ref> Its body is luminescent and quite flexible, and it is also highly omnivorous.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Study_a_Rubbery_Dragon|Study a Rubbery Dragon|Fallen London|}}</ref> <ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Study_the_Rubbery_Dragon|Study the Rubbery Dragon|Fallen London|}}</ref>

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Iguana suspicious.png|A Suspicious Iguana.
Iguana amber.png|An Amber Iguana.
Iguana warmhearted.png|A Warm-Hearted Amber Iguana.
Iguana rubbery.png|The Rubbery Dragon
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{{Dropdown|Image = Lyrebird operaticsmall.png|Alt Text = A bird with strikingly colored feathers.
|Section Header = Lyrebird
|Quote = "A voice as sweet as a Neathy raven, but with the vocal power of His Amused Lordship."<ref name = "operatic lyrebird item">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Operatic_Lyrebird|Operatic Lyrebird|Fallen London|}}</ref>
|Text = '''Untrained Lyrebirds''' are dull-feathered birds that are capable of imitating sounds in their environment. However, they lack the ability to sing without proper training.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Untrained_Lyrebird|Untrained Lyrebird|Fallen London|}}</ref>

'''Operatic Lyrebirds''' are strikingly-colored birds with extremely loud voices.<ref name = "operatic lyrebird item"/> They're extremely capable as singers, and even possess a keen understanding of musical nuances.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Nurture_the_creature_that_hops_from_your_once-augmented_egg|Nurture the creature that hops from your once-augmented egg|Fallen London|}} ''"[...] excellent singer [...] acute understanding of context [...]"''</ref>

'''Lyrebirds Educated in Three Schools''' are ''even louder'' than their Operatic counterparts, and have brighter feathers to boot.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Nurture_the_creature_that_hops_from_your_twice-augmented_egg|Nurture the creature that hops from your twice-augmented egg|Fallen London|}}</ref> These birds are educated in the popular schools of the Bazaarines, Celestials, and... Mycologenes? Fittingly for that last school, these birds also enjoy duets with [[Blemmigans]].<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Your_Salon:_Present_your_Lyrebird_Educated_in_Three_Schools|Your Salon: Present your Lyrebird Educated in Three Schools|Fallen London|}} ''"[...] it performs a duet with a Blemmigan."''</ref>

The '''Unquenchable Firebird''' is a bird that emits tremendous amounts of fiery light, but inexplicably does not burn its surroundings. Even ''one feather'' from its body can light up an entire room.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Unquenchable_Firebird|Unquenchable Firebird|Fallen London|}}</ref>

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Lyrebird trained.png|An Untrained Lyrebird.
Lyrebird operatic.png|An Operatic Lyrebird.
Lyrebird threeschools.png|A Lyrebird Educated in Three Schools.
Lyrebird firebird.png|The Unquenchable Firebird
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{{Dropdown|Image = Elongatedspindlewolfsmall.png|Alt Text = A strange fox-like creature.
|Section Header = Spindlewolf
|Quote = "Its legs give the beast a turn of speed to match a horse. Does the excessively long nose aid the wolf in smelling? Certainly, it's at your feet tripping over you the moment you even consider preparing a meal."<ref name = "elongated spindlewolf item">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Elongated_Spindlewolf|Elongated Spindlewolf|Fallen London|}}</ref>
|Text = '''Spindlewolves''' are lovable, fox-like creatures with unusually long and slightly chitinous legs.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Spindlewolf|Spindlewolf|Fallen London|}}</ref> As endearing as they are, they're also capable eavesdroppers when given the right disguise.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Have_your_Spindlewolf_eavesdrop|Have your Spindlewolf eavesdrop|Fallen London|}}</ref>

'''Elongated Spindlewolves''' have a canine appearance, but have more than four legs. They also possess much longer limbs and noses than their unaugmented counterparts, gifting them with tremendous amounts of speed. Not that this affects their amiable personalities, however.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Elongated_Spindlewolf|Elongated Spindlewolf|Fallen London|}}</ref> 

'''Surveilling Spindlewolves''' are canine creatures with chitinous legs that resemble that of a scorpion, and an armored tail, several extra eyes, and the ability to climb walls.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Nurture_the_creature_that_strolls_from_your_egg_(Twice-Augmented)|Nurture the creature that strolls from your egg (Twice-Augmented)|Fallen London|}} ''"[...] threatening tail [...] many eyes [...] half way up the wall [...]"''</ref> They also move extremely quietly, and are skilled observers.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Surveilling_Spindlewolf|Surveilling Spindlewolf|Fallen London|}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Incorporate_your_Surveilling_Spindlewolf%27s_surveillance_into_a_cover_identity|Incorporate your Surveilling Spindlewolf's surveillance into a cover identity|Fallen London|}}</ref> Despite their appearences, however, they retain the friendly behavior of all other Spindlewolves.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Nurture_the_creature_that_strolls_from_your_egg_(Twice-Augmented)|Nurture the creature that strolls from your egg (Twice-Augmented)|Fallen London|}}</ref>

The '''Brachiating Spindlewolf''' is a canine creature with an uncountable number of armored legs, many pairs of eyes, and a fondness for hanging upside down. They're just as nice as other Spindlewolves, of course.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Nurture_the_creature_that_strolls_from_your_egg_(Thrice-Augmented)|Nurture the creature that strolls from your egg (Thrice-Augmented)|Fallen London|}} ''"The lupine creature's tail wags – first tentatively, then vigorously."''</ref> 

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Spindlewolf.png|A Spindlewolf.
Elongatedspindlewolf.png|An Elongated Spindlewolf.
Surveillingspindlewolf.png|A Surveilling Spindlewolf.
Brachiatingwolf.png|The Brachiating Spindlewolf
Brachiatingwolfinverted.png|The Brachiating Spindlewolf, seen in its preferred resting position.
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}}

{{Dropdown|Image = Acutesquirrelsmall.png|Alt Text = A strange squirrel.
|Section Header = Squirrel
|Quote = "The creature can squeeze through the smallest of gaps, and climb and leap as if it had wings. It is a natural explorer – you never know when you'll glance up to see the light catch on its beady eyes, its glinting tail."<ref name = "acute squirrel item">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Acute_Squirrel|Acute Squirrel|Fallen London|}}</ref>
|Text = '''Quizzical Squirrels''' are unique squirrels with venomous stingers in their tails. These creatures are fortunately immune to their own poison,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Nurture_the_creature_that_bounds_from_your_egg_(Unaugmented)|Nurture the creature that bounds from your egg (Unaugmented)|Fallen London|}}</ref> and possess excellent jumping ability.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Quizzical_Squirrel|Quizzical Squirrel|Fallen London|}}</ref> When fed [[Arbor#Attar|attar]], the mysterious currency of [[Arbor]], the sting of these squirrels may convey extremely bizarre dreams and visions. However, they cannot produce attar of their own.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Feed_some_of_your_Attar_to_your_squirrel|Feed some of your Attar to your squirrel|Fallen London|}}</ref>

'''Acute Squirrels''' are squirrels with needle-sharp ears, shell-covered fingers, and a articulated, venomous stinger for a tail.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Nurture_the_creature_that_bounds_from_your_egg_(Once-Augmented)|Nurture the creature that bounds from your egg (Once-Augmented)|Fallen London|}} ''"fur clumps on the end of its ears are needle sharp [...] fingers are covered in a hard shell [...] tail is articulated [...] darkly gleaming."''</ref> The potency and type of venom these creatures produce is dependent on their diet, which is surprisingly varied.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Feed_your_Acute_Squirrel_a_sample|Feed your Acute Squirrel a sample|Fallen London|}}</ref>

'''Acicular Squirrels''' are squirrels with razor-sharp, venomous tails, multiple eyes, and clawed paws.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Nurture_the_creature_that_bounds_from_your_egg_(Twice-Augmented)|Nurture the creature that bounds from your egg (Twice-Augmented)|Fallen London|}}</ref> Their sharp claws give them an unparalleled climbing ability,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Acicular_Squirrel|Acicular Squirrel|Fallen London|}}</ref> and they rely on their sense of smell to locate food easily.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Allow_your_Acicular_Squirrel_to_lead_you|Allow your Acicular Squirrel to lead you|Fallen London|}}</ref>

The '''Transfixing Squirrel''' is a squirrel-like creature with soft fur, a venomous tail, chitinous skin, multiple pairs of eyes, and an almost hypnotic gaze. Notably, it has a fondness for eating candles, and its tail glows greenish-purple when it consumes one.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Nurture_the_creature_that_bounds_from_your_egg_(Thrice-Augmented)|Nurture the creature that bounds from your egg (Thrice-Augmented)|Fallen London|}} ''"soft-furred body [...] chitinous tail is that of an scorpion [...] eye pairs blink [...] you cannot tear your own gaze away [...] first meal [...] living room candle. As it chews [...] flame's gleam [...] reflected in the [...] tail, [...] green-purple glow [...]</ref> 

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Quizzicalsquirrel.png|A Quizzical Squirrel.
Acutesquirrel.png|An Acute Squirrel.
Acicularsquirrel.png|An Acicular Squirrel.
Transfixingsquirrel.png|A Transfixing Squirrel.
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{{Dropdown|Image = Terrorbird fullgrownsmall.png|Alt Text = A bird with a powerful beak.
|Section Header = Terror Bird
|Quote = "Fortunately flightless: your most prized possessions can be protected by hiding on tall wardrobes. Anything below shoulder height is at risk of exploratory savaging."<ref name = "fully grown terror bird item">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Full-Grown_Terror_Bird|Full-Grown Terror Bird|Fallen London|}}</ref>
|Text = '''Terror Birds''' are ancient, flightless birds with a fondness for chewing on anything they can reach.<ref name = "fully grown terror bird item"/> Chicks have fuzzy down and fluffy tails,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Nurture_the_creature_that_claws_its_way_from_your_egg_(Unaugmented)|Nurture the creature that claws its way from your egg (Unaugmented)|Fallen London|}}</ref> and enjoy being given head scratches;<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Young_Terror_Bird|Young Terror Bird|Fallen London|}}</ref> adults stand as tall as an adult human, and possess a strong curiosity.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Nurture_the_creature_that_claws_its_way_from_your_egg_(Once-Augmented)|Nurture the creature that claws its way from your egg (Once-Augmented)|Fallen London|}}</ref> Unfortunately, Terror Birds are unpopular as pets in Fallen London,<ref name = "train travel text 1 inbound success">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Train_Travel_Text_Variant_1#Inbound_Success_Text|Inbound Success Text|Fallen London|}}</ref> despite their friendly demeanor,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Nurture_the_creature_that_claws_its_way_from_your_egg_(Once-Augmented)|Nurture the creature that claws its way from your egg (Once-Augmented)|Fallen London|}} ''"It must consider you a pleasing companion."''</ref> and rejected Terror Birds often inhabit the suburbs of the city, continuing their usual habits of biting everything in sight.<ref name = "train travel text 1 inbound success"/>

'''Iron-Toothed Terror Birds''' are terror birds that even taller than their unaugmented counterparts,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Nurture_the_creature_that_claws_its_way_from_your_egg_(Twice-Augmented)|Nurture the creature that claws its way from your egg (Twice-Augmented)|Fallen London|}}</ref> and possess extremely sharp beaks, capable of ripping apart even metal.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Iron-Toothed_Terror_Bird|Iron-Toothed Terror Bird|Fallen London|}}</ref> Their beaks are so sharp that their teeth appear to be a redundancy,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Nurture_the_creature_that_claws_its_way_from_your_egg_(Twice-Augmented)|Nurture the creature that claws its way from your egg (Twice-Augmented)|Fallen London|}} ''"[...] iron fangs are [...] entirely unnecessary [...]"''</ref> not that this helps any poor home appliances within chewing distance, of course. 

The '''Double-Headed Terror Bird''' is a Iron-Toothed Terror Bird with two independent heads. These heads have a tendency to argue and even attack one another, but this impediment may be for the best given this beast's ferocious power.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Nurture_the_creature_that_claws_its_way_from_your_egg_(Thrice-Augmented)|Nurture the creature that claws its way from your egg (Thrice-Augmented)|Fallen London|}} ''"They swiftly learn not to bite their own necks [...]"''</ref>

<gallery>
Terrorbird young.png|A Young Terror Bird.
Terrorbird fullgrown.png|A Full-Grown Terror Bird.
Terrorbird irontoothed.png|An Iron-Toothed Terror Bird.
Terrorbird twoheaded.png|The Double-Headed Terror Bird
</gallery>
}}

== Fashion Trends ==
''"An old crone shuffles past. Her hat whistles jauntily in your direction. She makes eye contact with you – and maintains a mischievously neutral expression."''<ref name = "airs of whitsun"/>

Whitsun is also notable for its unique fashion trends and articles of clothing that rose in popularity during the festival. It's quite telling that these are harvested from the creatures that hatch from the season's eggs.<ref name = "airs of whitsun"/>

*The '''Aurochs-Fur Coat''', a soft and comfortable fur coat; useful for sleepless nights.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Aurochs-Fur_Coat|Aurochs-Fur Coat|Fallen London|}}</ref>

*'''Birdskin Gloves''', gloves coated in feathery fuzz that are impervious to sharp objects and severe heat, making them useful tools for handling Terror Birds.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Assist_out_the..._thing_trapped_in_your_egg_(Aged,_Invigorated)|Assist out the... thing trapped in your egg (Aged, Invigorated)|Fallen London|}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Birdskin_Gloves|Birdskin Gloves|Fallen London|}}</ref>

*'''Honed Ushanka''', a piece of headwear with a venomous stinger nestled within itself.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Assist_out_the..._thing_trapped_in_your_egg_(Percipient,_Invigorated)|Assist out the... thing trapped in your egg (Percipient, Invigorated)|Fallen London|}}</ref> An unpopular item.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Honed_Ushanka|Honed Ushanka|Fallen London|}}</ref>

*'''Iguana-Skin Boots''', good for cold feet, but poor for slippery floors.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Iguana-Skin_Boots|Iguana-Skin Boots|Fallen London|}}</ref>

*'''Tuneful Hat''', a hat that refuses to stop singing.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Assist_out_the..._thing_trapped_in_your_egg_(Scarlet,_Invigorated)|Assist out the... thing trapped in your egg (Scarlet, Invigorated)|Fallen London|}}</ref> Charming at dawn, a menace at dusk.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Tuneful_Hat|Tuneful Hat|Fallen London|}}</ref> 

*'''Vigilant Chitin-Fur Boots''', warm boots that may or may not stare at onlookers.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Vigilant_Chitin-Fur_Boots|Vigilant Chitin-Fur Boots|Fallen London|}}</ref>

<gallery>
Aurochcoat.png|An Aurochs-Fur Coat.
Terrorbirdgloves.png|A pair of Birdskin Gloves.
Squorpishushanka.png|A Honed Ushanka.
Iguanaboots.png|A pair of Iguana-Skin Boots.
Tunefulhat.png|A Tuneful Hat.
Vigilantchitinfurboots.png|A pair of Vigilant Chitin-Fur Boots.
</gallery>

== The Secrets of Whitsun ==
''"A shiver. The egg contains you. Your house. The egg holds London, the Neath, the — No. The egg is just an egg. But, for a moment, what was growing on the inside was entirely outside, was everything beyond this world."''<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Cup_the_top_of_the_Enlightened_egg_with_the_Experimental_Device|Cup the top of the Enlightened egg with the Experimental Device|Fallen London|}}</ref>

It goes without saying that there's much more to Whitsun than meets the eye. After all, aren't all mysteries just really tough eggs to crack? Not really; they're usually nuts.

=== Amber Ha'pennies ===
''"Tiny, sticky, and stamped with the image of a breaking chain."''<ref name = "amber penny item">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Amber_Ha%27penny|Amber Ha'penny|Fallen London|}}</ref>
[[File:Ambercoins.png|thumb|Amber Ha'pennies]]
A unique currency is discreetly exchanged during the festivities of Whitsun: coins known as '''Amber Ha'pennies''',<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Manage_your_Amber_Ha%27pennies|Manage your Amber Ha'pennies|Fallen London|}}</ref> which are small, sticky to the touch, and are stamped with an imprint of a breaking chain on one side<ref name = "amber penny item"/> and a chain being reforged on the other.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Ask_her_about_Amber_Ha%27Pennies|Ask her about Amber Ha'Pennies|Fallen London|}}</ref> These coins are notably hard to come by, unless a seeker has enough connections to [[criminals]] or [[Great Game|the Great Game]], and a means to pay up.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Acquire_Five_Amber_Ha%27Pennies|Acquire Five Amber Ha'Pennies|Fallen London|}}</ref> Amber Ha'pennies are actually one of the "great currencies," and are used to buy a moment's inattention from a great shame or transgression. According to rumor, the creation of the [[Neath]] actually cost a "roll" of them.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Ask_her_about_Amber_Ha%27Pennies|Ask her about Amber Ha'Pennies|Fallen London|}}</ref>

=== Eggfall ===
''"An urchin – you know, the bright one, with the thing on his face – he said they are from the Bazaar itself. And nothing to do with the Masters. Can you imagine? The Bazaar, broody? And these its children? No, that must be wrong. It's too horrific to contemplate."''<ref name = "ask what's going on 2">{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Ask_what%27s_going_on_(2)|Ask what's going on (2)|Fallen London|}}</ref>
[[File:Bazaar.png|thumb|[[The Echo Bazaar]]]]
There are several rumors and gossip surrounding the mystery of '''eggfall''', the formal term for the egg-related occurrences that happen during Whitsun. In fact, this phenomenon is important enough that it has a page dedicated to it in the [[Tragedy Procedures]], although the contents of the passage remain unclear.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Publish_a_Whitsun_Edition|Publish a Whitsun Edition|Fallen London|}} ''"It is not complete enough to describe what should be done [...]"''</ref> Some say the eggs are manmade, or perhaps [[devil]]-made. Others say that it's a grand marketing scheme for all the egg-related clothes seen during Whitsun. The most likely rumor, however, seems to suggest that the eggs were laid by the [[Echo Bazaar]] itself,<ref name = "ask what's going on 2"/> as some kind of scheme to replace the [[Masters of the Bazaar]], who have become untrustworthy and unreliable in its eyes.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Let_the_little_rascal_play_with_your_egg|Let the little rascal play with your egg|Fallen London|}} ''"It's the Bazaar. [...] it can't trust the Masters, so it's laying somefin' it can."''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Feed_some_of_your_Attar_to_your_squirrel|Feed some of your Attar to your squirrel|Fallen London|}}</ref>

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