October’s Exceptional Story is here!
The stolen soul of Salome. An exclusive Ladybones Salon where devils compare their collections. A man with a cosmogone birthmark.
Explore the trade in high-end souls and meet a Discerning Deviless in this story of love and infernal theology.
Play An Exceptional Story: Burglary of a Cartographer’s Estate to begin.
Discernment is by long-time contributor to Fallen London and Sunless Sea, Em Short.
The Discernment promotional image and character avatars are by Mark Penman, our first ever guest artist!
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What’s an Exceptional Story?
Subscribers to Fallen London are called Exceptional Friends. In addition to a new, substantial, Exceptional Story story every month, Exceptional Friends enjoy:
- Access to the House of Chimes: an exclusive private member’s club on the Stolen River, packed with content!
- An expanded opportunity deck: of ten cards instead of six!
- A second candle: Twice the actions! 40 at once!
Note: To retain this story for playing at a later date, you must play through the related storylet in the House of Chimes. This will save it from the monthly changeover, on the last Thursday of the month.



