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{{Char |threadid=309 |Quote=To every thing there is a Season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens. |Avatar=Chace Crawford |pic2=No |box1={{Has Merit|Striking Looks|2}} |box2=Archer of the Lonely March }} Prior to being Taken, Neil Fields was an Olympic hopeful fencer, as well as professional level dancer. The child of Russian Jewish immigrants, he is fluent in the Russian language, as well as culture. Little is known of Nightfall's Durance, other than at some point prior to his escape, Nightfall's Keeper took his voice, leaving him a mute. {{clear left}} ==Beyond the Hedge== Al-Adin has continually, and consistently, said this about nightfall: "Don't worry though, He is awesome at everything! He's great!" After arriving in Sacramento as a mute<ref>Introduced [[Changeling date::07 January 2009]]</ref> --the result of his Keeper's work-- Nightfall made friends with Lisaundra Frost of the Winter Court and Grace Quintain of the Spring Court. Meeting Grace was the first display of Nightfall's skill with a blade, when he undressed her with slices through her clothing during a duel. Lisaundra would eventually teach him sign language and invite him to the [[Winter|Winter Court]]. Shortly after his arrival, he took part in an Amateur Night at [[Club Ember]], where he met [[Twist|Myah Torsione]]. The have remained casual lovers since. After a near-romance with Grace, and losing him to Winter, she left Sacramento but left her studio, Fair Folk Dance and Dojo, to Nightfall. Later, Neil would accompany Lisaundra, [[Al-Adin]], and others into the Hedge where he would discover his voice at a Goblin Market. Lisaundra would trade her half-fae blood for the voice, and it was revealed that she was, indeed, the child of a True Fae. It was also revealed that some destiny surrounded her, and Lisaundra disappeared shortly after they returned from the Hedge. Having lost two of his friends, Nightfall became a bit of a recluse, immersing himself in the day-to-day operation of the Dojo, which he eventually renamed Glissade. He would once again foray into the Hedge to accompany a group of Lost, and was later wounded helping defend them from giant spiders. Again, he returned to mundane life and sank out of sight. After another period of quiet, Nightfall assumed the duties of Archer of the Lonely March, and became more active in Winter and Freehold affairs, beginning by assisting with the 'Ear' investigation. ==Light & Darkness== During this time, [[Sam Barkley]] ascended to the Summer throne, and the Summer Court in general became more aggressive and outspoken. A public deriding of Nightfall ultimately culminated in a showdown between Summer and Winter. While preparing to enter the Hedge, Barkley made a comment that both [[Big Swilla]] and Nightfall took offense to, and both decided to show the Summer Court that it wasn't going to be tolerated any longer<ref>[http://nwod.org/forum/showthread.php?t=5978 Who Needs A Tickle?]</ref>. Fighting broke out; when the ascendant Sovereign, [[Alice White]], ordered Barkley to stand down, he refused, and became an outlaw. Summer presented [[Rust Mane]] as their new Sovereign, and Alice censured Nightfall by placing him in servitude to the Summer Court for the turn of a season. Nightfall would return to the Freehold, assisting with assaulting the Bloom stronghold<ref>[http://nwod.org/forum/showthread.php?t=667 The Bloom Residence]</ref>, where the trail to the man who assaulted [[Terri Nutkins]] led. Again, aspersions were cast upon the Fairest when he 'finished off' wounded enemy, but again he also had his share of supporters. After the marriage of [[Terri Nutkins]] and [[Rick Pereg]], Nightfall left Sacramento and [[Alice White]] behind.<ref>[http://nwod.org/forum/showthread.php?14394-Walking-Away Walking Away]</ref>. ==Extraordinary Women== ===Alice White=== Although meeting [[Alice White|Alice]] long before<ref>[{{thread}}4871 At the Mall]</ref> she became Queen<ref>[{{thread}}5758 The Spring Festival]</ref> of the [[Spring|Spring Court]], it was her display of resolve and Desire which caught his eye, showing she was more than just a (extraordinarily) pretty face. Even then, it wasn't until after she broke off a relationship with [[Enzo]] that Nightfall expressed his interest. After a rocky start<ref>[{{thread}}6265 For One Night Only...]</ref>, he tried again at an opening they both attended<ref>[{{thread}}6669 Belle Fleur Grand Opening]</ref>, at which point the timing was right, and they were both ready. Oddly, [[Gianna]] also intimated that there was some significance to their union<ref>[http://nwod.org/forum/showpost.php?p=77773 Just Making Sure]</ref>, but it has yet to be revealed. ===Alison Yates=== After the death of a friend, [[Alison Yates]] sought training in hand to hand combat at Glissade, which led to the beginning of a relationship between her and Nightfall<ref>[{{thread}}4688 Lupus Hibernus]</ref>. While well suited, both had secrets which complicated their relationship -- hers being that she was the Alpha of the '''Heart of Granite''' [[Werewolf]] pack. Nightfall cared for Alison very deeply, and guilt over his 'other life' led him to suggest they simply be close friends<ref>[{{thread}}6703 Lupus Aurora]</ref>, which they remained until Alison left Sacramento. ===Katrin Byeli=== Once the Archer of the Lonely March of the [[Winter|Winter Court]], Nightfall was often in the company of the beautiful Winter Queen, [[Katrin Byeli]]. Although often hinted at, it wasn't until one evening she made her attraction known<ref>[{{thread}}5850 Filling a Flush, Amidst the Hush]</ref>. Nightfall, having had several shots of vodka and likewise attracted, responded. Although Katrin might have wished otherwise, it was definitely a one-off for Nightfall, mainly because of his penchant for vibrant personalities. Despite that, and his leaving the Winter Court, it remains a bond between them. Nightfall still considers Katrin his Queen, second only to [[Alice White]], and will answer her call with loyalty and without question. * [[Katrin Byeli]] is the reigning Sovereign of the [[Winter|Winter Court]]. ===Myah Torsione=== Neil first met [[Twist|Myah]] at a dancing competition held at [[Club Ember]]<ref>[http://nwod.org/forumarena/twilightvalley-thread999.html Amateur Night at Club Ember]</ref>, where they both won the female and male competitions respectively. Despite being a mute at the time, Neil made his interest in the petite beauty clear, and she reciprocated. A few days later, they had their first date and hit it off. Their relationship continued in an off-and-on fashion for the next year and a half, even through the [[Lost Nights]]<ref>[{{thread}}744 Long Time No See]</ref>; it included another dancing competition <ref>[{{thread}}5445 Dancing Competition - Glissade]</ref>, and a very unusual meeting at [[Ballo Della Notte]]<ref>[{{thread}}6869 Show Premiere]</ref>. The casual, but long-term, affair only only recently ended when Nightfall began a serious relationship with [[Alice White]]. {{Navbox | name = Nightfall | title = Glimpses | state = uncollapsed | bodystyle = border-top: 1px solid darkgreen; width: 100%; | titleclass = navlistbox05 | liststyle = padding-left: 5px; font-size: 85%; | groupstyle = padding-right: 5px; padding-left: 5px; white-space: nowrap; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; color: #ff9933; | group1 = The Mime | list1 = <div class="navlistbox05" >[{{thread}}4724 None of the Above] • [{{thread}}6491 Drawn to the Rhythm] • [{{thread}}8126 Connection]</div> | group2 = The Fetch | list2 = <div class="navlistbox05" >[{{thread}}9795 Something I Can Never Have] • [{{thread}}2273 Vox] • [{{thread}}5491 Split] • [http://nwod.org/forum/showthread.php?p=121013 More Human Than Human]</div> | group3 = The Glamour | list3 = <div class="navlistbox05" >[{{thread}}3840 But Not Tonight] • [{{thread}}5794 Headhunter] • [{{thread}}4384 Don't You (Forget About Me)] • [{{thread}}10743 Free Falling]</div> | group4 = The Loves | list4 = <div class="navlistbox05" >[{{thread}}5734 Crepeing Out] • [{{thread}}6790 The Candy Man] • [{{thread}}7188 Photographic]</div> | group5 = Scenes & Stories | list5 = {{#ask:[[Cast::{{PAGENAME}}]] |sep = _•_}} }} {{Changeling Character}}{{Status Editor |Acknowledges= |Recognizes= |Values= |Respects= |Admires= }}