The Royal Society

 is a port located in the outer circle of Albion, located in the same segment as The Clockwork Sun.

=Log Entries= Irrigators spray out plumes of misty water, preserving this oasis in the heart of the dusty Ormswold. ''You steam before the grand glass eye of an observatory telescope. Presumably, behind it, an angry astronomer is gesturing at you to get out of the d_mn way.'' ''"Yonder lies the Airy," an engineer informs you. "The very roost of science!"''

After stumbling into paint pots you did not know you carried, the dog dotted the length of the ship with pink paw-prints. Incautious Driver: "Royal Society. Faster engines. Speed! Maybe an explosion. Hopefully not." The Incognito Princess dons her 'disguise tiara' as the Royal Society comes into view. ''The Inconvenient Aunt preens. "The Royal Society. I have a standing invitation at the Rochester Club."'' Repentant Devil: "A temple devoted to meddling where man should not? Splendid." ''"If I couldn't work on an engine, I'd come here." says the Fortunate Navigator. "Study the stars, instead of sailing between them."'' ''"May we stop in?" asks the Studious Forged Companion, producing a sheaf of notes. "I would like to check my working."'' "Science," states the Clay Conductor, "is the preserve of those without the wit for art." ''"The Royal Society," the Eccentric observes, as you approach it. "They ask lots of questions, but they don't do much listening."'' ''"'Nullius in Verba'?" wonders a crewman. "Don't take our word for it," squeaks a rat.''

=The Airy= ''Pretty mansions of stone and glass rise above the verdant gardens, while below, machines whirr and groan. A persistent sound of hammering pounds through the air.''

Volunteering with a Short-Sighted Professor
''A Short-Sighted Professor runs up to you at the docks. "Where have you been? You are my new test subject, yes? Hurry up."''

Trigger conditions

Date ≥ An Opportunity at the Royal Society, An Opportunity at the Royal Society ≥ 1

Interactions

The Royal Society
''The words 'Nullius in Verba' are written across the stonework above the great bronzewood doors. Her Renewed Majesty has granted these grounds to the finest minds in Albion to work here. Their purview is to invent, to hypothesise, to discover, and – most crucially – to watch the stars.'''

Interactions

The Celestial Exhibition
''To the delight of mostly himself, the Mellifluous President is planning an exhibition in the Royal Society. Its theme will be 'The Science of the Skies'. He's happy to pay visiting captains for items of interest they might come across.''

Interactions

Mr Menagerie is Passing Through the Royal Society
''A tattered poster by the station advertises the services of a 'Mr Menagerie: Purveyor of Fine Scouts'. An accompanying picture displays a tall cloaked figure, slightly stooped, clutching an array of adorable little beasts close to its long chest.''

Trigger conditions

Mr Menagerie's Last Voyage ≥ 3 ≤ 3,

Interactions

A Note from Mr Menagerie at the Royal Society
''The poster at the station has been torn down, and there is no sign of Mr Menagerie itself. Cowled figures lurk in the fog, but none have a collection of adorable little beasts The Stationmaster waves you over. Mr Menagerie has left a note for you.''

Trigger conditions

Mr Menagerie's Last Voyage ≥ 4 ≤ 4,

Interactions

=Nell's Tower= ''The Royal Society's observatory is named for King Charles' canniest mistress. Nell's Tower is the jewel in the Society's crown.''

Arriving at Nell's Tower
''A sign on the door in neat copperplate reads "Nell's Tower closed for the Thirteenth Annual Airy Dinner. Leave Urgent Business at Doorstep." There is a polite cough at your shoulder. Turning, you see a tall man with a beard like a nest of vipers. The Supercilious Bursar introduces himself. "I came to round up stragglers. But, as a captain, you are of rank sufficient to attend the dinner, if you wish to attend."''

Trigger conditions

Dining at the Royal Society ≤ 3, Patronised By ≤ 0,

Interactions

The Queen's Astronomers
''Here, astronomers turn the vast steel telescope to the heavens, and report on the movements of the stars. London is keenly invested in their findings. ''

Trigger conditions

Dining at the Royal Society ≥ 4

Interactions

=The Rochester Club= A cosy country house bolted onto the side of the Societ's glass houses and overgrown lawns, this is the meeting place of the infamous Rochester Racing Club.

The Clubhouse
''Brandy glasses gleam on the shelves. Polished brass fixtures abound. A fire roars in the hearth. Members sit in comfortable armchairs, comparing war stories. Parts salvaged from broken trains adorn the walls.''

Interactions

=Portsmouth House= ''The workshops under the Airy are known collectively as Portsmouth House. The glass and brick factories are staffed by harassed inventors and engineers, working constantly to produce the next advancement in adventuring equipment.''

The Workshops
Here the Society constructs specialist equipment to further the Society's explorations, London's armaments, and the occasional sky-captain's adventures.

Interactions

The Portsmouth Arsenal
"Smoke and soot; glass and steel. The ring of hammers on metal; the swearing of engineers; the acrid scent of sweat. Here, in the bowels of Portsmouth House, the scientists of the Royal Society work to produce experimental designs for daring captains. A team of engineers led by the Energetic Mechanic are excited to get to work on whatever you'll pay them for. " ''Game note: Here you can convert goods to Experimental Modifications, which can be exchanged for unique equipment. ''

Interactions

Recruit a Brilliant Eccentric
"She's been lending a hand in the Portsmouth Armory, inventing new equipment for skyfarers. When you first see her, she has a Bunsen burner in one hand, a wrench in the other, and she is applying them both to an intricate assembly of copper pipes and pistons. The other engineers keep a safe distance. " ''Game note: Officers require a sign-on fee. ''

Trigger conditions

Felined Eccentric's End ≥ 1 ≤ 1, Brilliant Eccentric ≤ 0,

Interactions

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