Teaser: Campaign Session Three, "World's Fair"

Full-scale preparations have been underway for the opening of the Crystal Palace, and some foreigners have already begun to trickle in.  It has been a tremendous effort on the part of the Victorians, but people from all walks of life and social classes have joined together to demonstrate Victoria's splendour to those seeing it for the first time.  If all goes well, it shall be the pinnacle of the free exchange of ideas, of commerce, and of cosmopolitan attitudes in Victoria.  How exactly those arriving have traveled is somewhat unclear, but most Victorians hesitate to ask for fear that it may be impolite.

Rumor has it that in celebration of the grand opening of the Palace, the Machines have arranged for a spectacular display of lights and sounds in the sky at approximately eleven o'clock PM.

Coinciding with this great event, a monthly newspaper - the "Victorian Times" - has begun circulating in the city, adding to the sense of camaraderie between the rich and poor.  It was established by Reginald Durving VI, with funding from Sir Royce Perillant.

The truly fashion-conscious residents of Victoria have begun to wear masks on every remotely appropriate occasion, and "British flags" have popped up everywhere, somewhat to the puzzlement of nearly all Victorians.

Finally, the city itself has been a bit strange lately.  Colors have seemed brighter, experiences more intense; many have found themselves acting more whimsically than they otherwise might.  But there is a growing sense that something is lurking in every shadow, that this shimmering veneer conceals a deepening darkness.