Mayfair , 1874.
Greetings , Ladies, Gentlemen or otherwise.
My name is Cyrus Darian , I am not a gentleman. I am an alchemist, hedonist, adventurer, necromancer, philanderer and compulsive liar. I have also been a murderer and utter cad and no doubt will continue to do so in the future. My Persian heritage makes me an despised outsider in English high society despite my great wealth and that suits me well.
As does my advantage over normal men...I was bitten by a Succubus and survived the ordeal- unlike my adversary. But her venom entered my blood stream and changed me forever. My eyes are now swirling maelstroms of lilac and silver fire so I am forced to wear spectacles of dark tinted glass. I also have not aged since the incident. That I will not grow old as all around me age and die is of no great concern.
My world is different to yours. London in 1874 is a seething , overcrowded city choking on the toxic fumes of its industry. A fool dabbling in the occult has let loose minor demons from Hell to prey on the capital's hapless subjects, be they duke or doxie.
I gather together many like-minded souls to join me in my mis-adventures. Some even survive.
My present team consists of Sir Miles Hardwick, impoverished artistocrat and inventor..a flawed genius.
I also have a shapeshifter, an American industrialist and his amazonian daughter.
The most important member of my team is Belial. Yes...the High Prince of Hell himself in weakened human form. He is uttterly devoted to me which gives my many enemies pause for thought.
I will continue to give insights into my world....I hope you will find them of some interest.
A fuller version will appear in the book about one of my escapades;
Cyrus Darian and the Technomocron
This will be published in 2011 by Endaxi Press
Darian you old dog! Hardwick here.
ReplyDeleteYou should be perfecting Infernion for His Majesties Government - not messing about on here!
Doubtless that demon Belial has been leading you astray.
14 March 2011 08:32
Your Lordship, you know that bounder Darian is a shameless egotist, he doesn't need much encouragement! How is work on the Aetherium Condenser Magnatron progressing?
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ReplyDeleteAh fair maiden - I do hope you are not overly consorting with that blackguard Darian, he will not respect your honour one bit.
ReplyDeleteWork on the condenser progresses as much as Darian's funds will allow. I am still having problems with the demonic dimensions being unbalanced. I am surmising that demonic egos are not particularly condensible. Considering that cad Belial - this is probably true.
Mind you, if I get this infernal machine to work, I will be able to form a condensed portal across all the aetheria and shoot the bounder into any dimension I choose. That would doubtless wipe that loathsome expression from his face.
I must return to work now M'lady.
Your obedient servent, Hardwick
....incoming transmission from source unknown....dessicated demon ego....launch location...London 0.00 GMT....Planetary date 17th March 1874 Anno Domini...Request response command...over and out [Ulterior Services Tetrahaedron Division]
ReplyDeleteMy, My. This is an interesting place with such interesting people! Mayhap a Tiger Princess would fit into such a world?
ReplyDeleteA Tiger Princess would be most welcome in this world !
ReplyDeleteEsteemed and gracious Lady,
ReplyDeleteI have encountered many exotic princesses in my adventures but as yet to meet a Tiger Princess. Welcome to my humble page.
Ever your servant,
Cyrus Darian