The false-stars are orbiting a little closer to the city; Bohemians have put on their suits without holes in them; the smell of lacre on the streets has very nearly dissipated. Love is in the air, and the Feast of the Rose begins once again.

Discover all the festival has to offer through 'Celebrate the Feast of the Exceptional Rose', available throughout London.

Join the revels

Take part in the festivities to gain Masquing, which can be later spent on rewards. Exchange gifts of love (or scorn, or mysterious yet enticing indifference) with other players. Keep your gifts – or trade them for Masquing!

As always, additional Masquing can be obtained with Fate, which unlocks further options.

The Lady in Lilac

"You are desired," she says. "Give me the proof of it, and I'll make arrangements."

Also starting on February 10th, the mysterious Lady in Lilac card will appear – allowing you to exchange your Feast gifts for Masquing.

Meet new faces

Every year, the Feast brings new companions to Fallen London. Starting next week, on February 10th, you will be able to spend your Masquing to attract companions from Feasts of the Rose past, as well as four returning characters who can now be encountered at the Feast:

Join the the Cloistered Diatomist at a party
Visit the Genre Painter at his studio
Encounter the Bohemian Sculptress at Heartscross Cemetery
Catch up with the Efficient Commissioner

Those last two can be unlocked with Fate.

Matrimony!

Your Platonic-Partner-in-Crime requests help with a boost in her career. This small story is purchasable for Fate and will allow you to upgrade your Spouse.

For those who've encountered Captain Amelia Whitlock, a companion available in the second week of the Feast, it's now possible to propose marriage. Should she agree, she will become your Spouse. Both of these new marriage expansions take place in your Lodgings.

Skin-bound memories and nuptial phantasies!

How better to prove your devotion than through permanent ink? High time for a visit to Clathermont’s Tattoo Parlour! Make your way to Ladybones Road to complete the story of the Clathermont family, as long as you have reached level 4 or higher in A Name in Seven Secret Alphabets.

Also available during the Feast of the Rose: Nuptial phantasies! Obtain a custom-tailored dream of marrying your favourite Fallen London character by visiting the Shopkeeper in Viric, in Veilgarden.

A new story

A new story has been added to Helicon House, continuing the ongoing arc of the Tentacled Entrepreneur. Helicon House is a late-game area that can be found in Ealing Gardens. This new story is a permanent addition, and will stay available after the Feast ends.

Key dates for the Festival

The Feast of the Rose starts on February 3rd
February 10th: An Encounter at the Feast and The Lady in Lilac become available. Trade gifts for Masquing, and obtain new companions.
February 17th: Gift exchanging and obtaining Masquing close. You will still have a week to exchange Masquing for companions and to experience Feast seasonal stories.
February 24th: The Festival ends. Any Masquing not spent will become Making Waves when Time, the Healer comes.