Item Name & Description: a Firkin of Hesperidean Cider, an in-game item from Fallen London, donated by Failbetter Games.
Hesperidean Cider may just be the secret to immortality, and it’s the most expensive item in Fallen London. Though it’s been in the game from the earliest days, only a handful of players possess it.
This is the chance for one lucky soul to acquire this miraculous drink. Your Fallen London character will acquire a Firkin of Hesperidean Cider. With it in your possession you need never fear Death again — waltz from the Boatman’s clutches and back to Fallen London in a single action! Are your friends suffering from wounds? Then invite them over for a tipple! See their injuries miraculously close!
Be the talk of the Fifth City. Be a Hesperidean.
Starting Bid: $100.
Shipping: n/a.
Bidding is now CLOSED on all items. Here's what to do next.
Right then, I\’ll set the ball moving. $100.
For the moment, this particular beverage appears to be within my grasp. While I doubt it shall stay as such, I’ll happily make the effort. To your good health, Cider. $120
Ah, the tradition is set. I was hoping it would stay quiet for a few days and I could sneak the bottle. Let’s say $140.
I’ve always arrived after the bidding has reached truly absurd heights. For the moment, I shall revel in the chance to bid, rather than the expectation I might win. $160
I know how you feel, delicious friend! Quite a thrill to such auctions, even doomed ones. $180.
I’ll admit that I’m amazed to find this particular offering in a less-than-hotly-contested state. Although, now that I think of it, the craziest Londoners either have their immortality in hand, or have been snatched up into the fold of Failbetter… $190
This reminds me that, having brought my first Cider NORTH after earning it the long way, I should toss my hat in the ring . . .
$200.
Oh a delicious drink of immortality, don\’t mind if I do.
$250
I believe this one will be mine. $275.
Oh, well then. Let us see who has the deepest pockets shall we?
$300
Afraid this can only end one way. $350
$375
Dear me, $400
Hmm? $425
Sadly, I haven’t fallen into complacency yet. $425.
Psst, Irresistible Individual, you typo’ed your bid.
INDEED. Thank you dear. I’ll have to share! $450. And apologies to Mr Deltoid.
Friends! All who have is – the Cider shall be at your beck and call! $475
*all who have bid
Well clearly, as I’ll be holding it. I guess I will share as well. $500.
Yeah nah, $575
Immortality for no less than $600 it seems. Thank you all for your understanding.
I am determined to find a way to bring my love to the surface once more. $625!
I apologize, I cannot stand aside. You have my sympathies however. $650.
Pssh pocket change, $700
An exercise in passing time for the rest of you, I assure you. I’m not going anywhere. $725.
I am quite determined. $700.
Small typo there Thursday :P
(Psst, Ginneon Thursday: I suspect that was also a typo?)
Submitted at about the same time. No matter! $750.
Thanks! (This kind of thing is why I’m glad we have the 10-minute increments for last-minute bidding.)
I feel compelled to remind you that it is best to learn with thing inevitable. Accept the things you cannot change? $775.
Haha I like your sporting spirit! $850
(psst: Someone go for a 777 bid, please!)
I thank you sir. And that is a very lovely face you have. $875.
Hmmm
$900
Bah
Terribly sorry. $925. Also my gratitude to those I’m going to outbid for this for not resorting to childish tiny overbids.
Come, my friends! Let us sip the Cider together in shared victory. $1200
It isn’t kind running the bid up when I’ve no intention of giving it up. $1225.
We both have all day – but let’s save some daylight for toasting one another. $1500
That is quite the bid, and I appreciate you bidding your limit early. As I’ll have eternity to enjoy the cider, I am in no rush. $1525.
But an eternity is best spent drinking as soon as possible! $1600
I’m not sure all the time in the world would be good for someone with a temperament so…robust? We all must learn to enjoy the time we have first. $1625.
Good fortune then that the Cider corrects mortal extremes! $1800
I fear you are looking for answers to problems where something merely extends what you have already made for yourself. $1825.
Plenty of time to work them out! $1826
That, sir, is a childish way to extend the bid. $1850.
Let’s switch it up then! $1952
As you wish. $1975.
Drink it in good health, my friend!
And if I may, I will contact you in London and share a toast with you? You all of course. I do believe I know where to find you, and best of luck with your beloved.
Assuming that there will be no surprise third party, congrats to AICMASIOMAIG for winning the cider, and thanks everyone for keeping the IRC entertained for a good while!
It will be an honor, my good Individual Of Mysterious And Indistinct Gender.
I’m in the middle of triple-reading the instructions to pay. I am sure CoB is very, very busy at this time, but if you have a chance to confirm the winner of this auction it would do my nerves some good. I believe I need a drink.
Delicious friend of mysterious and indistinct gender, you are the winner at $1975. (It’s dinner and soon to be bath time here, so more detailed processing of everything will wait until later, but I can keep an eye on comments.)
Enjoy your evening, I will follow the clear and detailed instructions I found to go from here. Thank you all.
Thank YOU all! This auction is always a delight, and I’m thrilled and stunned by your generosity. (Also, say hi to IRC for me.)
Good game ol’ chap!