The King In Yellow

“From the window of a tower in ruins in the lost and dim Carcosa, someone contemplates us with merciful patience.”

[carcosan-suns]

INTRODUCTION

Along the shore the cloud waves break,

The twin suns sink behind the lake,

The shadows lengthen

In Carcosa.

Strange is the night where black stars rise,

And strange moons circle through the skies

But stranger still is

Lost Carcosa.

You have arrived to my kingdom; welcome to Carcosa.

If you dare to, you may request an audience with me.

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RP blog for The King In Yellow. All fandoms are welcome to interact, but please keep in mind that this is mostly centered around Robert W. Chambers's original work, alongside some of my own interpretation. Besides, my knowledge of the Mythos, SIGNALIS, Fear & Hunger, SAROS and El Viento is rather limited, so I might be unable to bring forth satisfactory interactions for those fandoms.

Still, feel free to interact in any way! It is appreciated.

If an ask is too NSFW/inappropriate, it'll likely be deleted.

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Description source: Ricardo Romero's prologue for the Gárgola Ediciones' edition of The King In Yellow. If you'd like a translation of the full prologue, let me know!

[carcosan-suns]

the aforementioned popsicle is pineapple mango flavored. yellow :)

A pleasant combination, for the human palate. Thank you.

[The popsicle is offered to one of his knights, who confusedly and tentatively takes it.]

[carcosan-suns]

can i give to you a popsicle?

Indeed. Though I will not consume it, the gift is appreciated.

[kinginyellowlover]

Greetings, kinginyellowlover — or do you prefer "Amatorregis"?

You seem to be a most devoted fanatic, though not as blind as to be of little interest to me. Thus, I extend to you an invitation to my Carcosa, as I am certain it would please you to visit.

I await your answer.

Best regards,

@carcosan-suns

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

[carcosan-suns]

Enthusiastic, I see. Come.

[Darkness surrounds you for a moment, and when it dissipates, the world around you has changed.]

Welcome to Carcosa, Amatorregis. Do as you please; I trust you shall not cause any disturbances.

[carcosan-suns]

If I go to Carcosa, can I sit on your throne?

No.

[carcosan-suns]

What color is your blood ?

Do you thirst for my blood, that you are so interested in its colour?

[color-palettes]

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[knight-errant-girl]

Awong da showe da cwoud waves bweak,

Da twin suns sink behind da wake,

Da shadows wengfen

In Cawcowosa.

Stwange is da night whewe bwack staws wise,

And stwange moons ciwcow fwough da skies

But stwangew stiww is

Wost Cawcowosa.

Songs dat da Hyades shaww sing,

Whewe fwap da tattews of da King,

Must die unheawd in

Dim Cawcowosa.

Song of my souw, my voice is dead;

Die dou, unsung, as teaws unshed

Shaww dwy and die in

Wost Cawcowosa

[carcosan-suns]

Were it not for your apology, you would be permanently banned from entering Carcosa.

[carcosan-suns]

' Greetings, King. The gates remain undisturbed. Do you have any other tasks for me, or am I to remain? '

— @insectoidknight

Greetings, knight.

Neither. You have performed your given duty well; I deem it appropriate for you to rest. You may enter the castle, if you wish.

[insectoidknight]

[ The Knight seemed startled, but only for a moment. The King's word is final. ]

' ..If you wish it, then I shall obey. Thank you, King. '

[ ..He moved inside, although stayed off to the side of course. He did not want to be a disturbance to the King, or to any staff. ]

[carcosan-suns]

It is not my wish, but yours.

[The King knows his intentions, his fears.]

Your presence is not disturbing; there is no need for you to mix with the shadows, knight.

[insectoidknight]

[ The Knight does not understand what the King means, but nodded along respectfully. ]

' ..Yes, King. I will stand aside no longer. '

[ The Knight, although hesitantly at first, stepped away from the wall. ]

[carcosan-suns]

Go forth, then. You reside in this castle, and thus, are free to use it.

[He wishes for the knight to explore freely, not restrained by any illogical fear — of being seen, perhaps.]

[insectoidknight]

' ..Alright, my King. I will go. '

[ He rested his spear in the holder beside the entry, glancing back at the King worriedly before hesitantly walking deeper into the castle. Despite how long he remained outside, he still remembers the layout just as he knows his post. ]

[carcosan-suns]

[The King observed Elijah as he left; his gaze on the knight was not piercing, but gentle as if he were protecting him with it.]

[carcosan-suns]

' Greetings, King. The gates remain undisturbed. Do you have any other tasks for me, or am I to remain? '

— @insectoidknight

Greetings, knight.

Neither. You have performed your given duty well; I deem it appropriate for you to rest. You may enter the castle, if you wish.

[insectoidknight]

[ The Knight seemed startled, but only for a moment. The King's word is final. ]

' ..If you wish it, then I shall obey. Thank you, King. '

[ ..He moved inside, although stayed off to the side of course. He did not want to be a disturbance to the King, or to any staff. ]

[carcosan-suns]

It is not my wish, but yours.

[The King knows his intentions, his fears.]

Your presence is not disturbing; there is no need for you to mix with the shadows, knight.

[insectoidknight]

[ The Knight does not understand what the King means, but nodded along respectfully. ]

' ..Yes, King. I will stand aside no longer. '

[ The Knight, although hesitantly at first, stepped away from the wall. ]

[carcosan-suns]

Go forth, then. You reside in this castle, and thus, are free to use it.

[He wishes for the knight to explore freely, not restrained by any illogical fear — of being seen, perhaps.]

[carcosan-suns]

' Greetings, King. The gates remain undisturbed. Do you have any other tasks for me, or am I to remain? '

— @insectoidknight

Greetings, knight.

Neither. You have performed your given duty well; I deem it appropriate for you to rest. You may enter the castle, if you wish.

[insectoidknight]

[ The Knight seemed startled, but only for a moment. The King's word is final. ]

' ..If you wish it, then I shall obey. Thank you, King. '

[ ..He moved inside, although stayed off to the side of course. He did not want to be a disturbance to the King, or to any staff. ]

[carcosan-suns]

It is not my wish, but yours.

[The King knows his intentions, his fears.]

Your presence is not disturbing; there is no need for you to mix with the shadows, knight.

[carcosan-suns]

' Greetings, King. The gates remain undisturbed. Do you have any other tasks for me, or am I to remain? '

— @insectoidknight

Greetings, knight.

Neither. You have performed your given duty well; I deem it appropriate for you to rest. You may enter the castle, if you wish.

[carcosan-suns]

RGAHHHHH AHI CUTE how are yuoss ige been meaniing to isit...Hello....

Greetings, bellsofgold.

All has been well; undisturbed, truly, except for this person with intention of biting me — and even that, that is barely a concern.

Have you been well?

[bellsofgold]

YAY HI CUTE !!!!thts good ok.... leans against door frame..... HeyyyyyyyIVE BEEN WELL OK,,,

[carcosan-suns]

That is pleasing to hear. I hope you remain at peace.

[He observes, impassive.]

Be cautious when leaning against the door frame; keep your balance.

[bellsofgold]

ITSOKM... dont worey...... smiels evilly.... (im attempting to court you)

[carcosan-suns]

Your intentions are clear to me, bellsofgold. I am choosing to entertain them; but only briefly, and only because it would please you.

[bellsofgold]

GIGGLES MISCHIEVOUSLY .,...,.,..

[carcosan-suns]

Hm. :)

[bellsofgold]

youremy buddy now... ok?.??

[carcosan-suns]

That is acceptable, yes. :]

[carcosan-suns]

RGAHHHHH AHI CUTE how are yuoss ige been meaniing to isit...Hello....

Greetings, bellsofgold.

All has been well; undisturbed, truly, except for this person with intention of biting me — and even that, that is barely a concern.

Have you been well?

[bellsofgold]

YAY HI CUTE !!!!thts good ok.... leans against door frame..... HeyyyyyyyIVE BEEN WELL OK,,,

[carcosan-suns]

That is pleasing to hear. I hope you remain at peace.

[He observes, impassive.]

Be cautious when leaning against the door frame; keep your balance.

[bellsofgold]

ITSOKM... dont worey...... smiels evilly.... (im attempting to court you)

[carcosan-suns]

Your intentions are clear to me, bellsofgold. I am choosing to entertain them; but only briefly, and only because it would please you.

[bellsofgold]

GIGGLES MISCHIEVOUSLY .,...,.,..

[carcosan-suns]

Hm. :)

[carcosan-suns]

RGAHHHHH AHI CUTE how are yuoss ige been meaniing to isit...Hello....

Greetings, bellsofgold.

All has been well; undisturbed, truly, except for this person with intention of biting me — and even that, that is barely a concern.

Have you been well?

[bellsofgold]

YAY HI CUTE !!!!thts good ok.... leans against door frame..... HeyyyyyyyIVE BEEN WELL OK,,,

[carcosan-suns]

That is pleasing to hear. I hope you remain at peace.

[He observes, impassive.]

Be cautious when leaning against the door frame; keep your balance.

[bellsofgold]

ITSOKM... dont worey...... smiels evilly.... (im attempting to court you)

[carcosan-suns]

Your intentions are clear to me, bellsofgold. I am choosing to entertain them; but only briefly, and only because it would please you.

[carcosan-suns]

i give you the best thing i can think of,, the best affogato i know ^_^ i hope you enjoy it !!

Thank you; your gift is appreciated; and indeed, it will be enjoyed.

[carcosan-suns]

you are So nice can i give you a little present,, :>

Certainly, you may. What is it that you wish to give me?