Betray a Friend

This content is part of the Mr Eaten storyline.

ID: 58386

Spoiler warning! This page contains details about Fallen London Actions.

From: St Arthur's Candle (storylet)

Action Cost: 7

Speak to them of the inks of the undernight: of the betrayal which began it all, and the void into which desire always seeps.

Game Instructions: Find another player foolish enough to accept the burden of Seeking the Name. They must have a Watchful of at least 30. If they accept, you will gain one Stench of Betrayal.

Unlocked with 1 x Confident Smile

Locked with The Stench of Betrayal

Your friend needs Watchful 30, no Seeking Mr Eaten's Name, no Freed from the Name

When Sent

Eyes wide

Your own eyes were innocent once. Now there is something in the corners, the slow invasion of water by ink. Sclera. Limbus. Noctis. Animus.

• You've lost 1 x Confident Smile

Your friend will receive:

[Your name] wants to speak, monstrously, of the Name and the inks of the undernight. Don't listen!

Once Accepted

You will receive:

Yes. Yes. They listened. They will be filled as you will be filled.

•  You've gained 1 x The Stench of Betrayal

Your friend will receive:

'St Arthur's candle,' they say, and 'the fats of saints. The seven which is not seven!' There is much more, on and on and on...

•  Nightmares is increasing… (+6 CP)
•  You've gained 1 x Seeking Mr Eaten's Name