A Bewildering Ambush: Take inspiration from the board

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From: A Sparring Bout!

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You could borrow the costume of the clergy and disguise yourself as a bishop – you'd get close before your opponent could recognise you. Or, considering another piece, you could just hop on a horse and charge them down.

Unlocked with Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend's name], Having Recurring Dreams: A Game of Chess

Locked with Sparring: The Current Bout 2

Your friend needs Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [your name], Sparring: The Current Bout at most 1

When Sent

Vying for checkmate

A sparring bout is a game unto itself. And while there aren't rules, practicalities inhibit what you can do. Only a little – you can still craft an elaborate strategy to break your opponent.

You completed a Social Event: A Sparring Bout! with [friend's name]

•  You've gained 1 x Sparring: The Current Bout
•  Shadowy is increasing… (+(3 × A Game of Chess) CP, up to level 200 + Shadowy Gains) (hidden)

In Messages Tab

Your friend will receive:

• [Your name] has relied on clever gambits to win this bout!
•  You've gained 1 x Sparring: The Current Bout

Redirects to: A Sparring Bout!

Challenge Results

Winner will receive:

Your sparring bouts with [Loser] continue. You have won the bout, and justly so. To use tricks of light was d__nably clever.

•  You've gained 1 x Sparring: Bouts Won
•  Shadowy is increasing… (+2 CP, up to level 200 + Shadowy Gains)

Loser will receive:

Your sparring bouts with [Winner] continue. They have won the bout, but you cannot be blamed: that trick with the mirrors was inspired.

•  You've gained 1 x Hard-Earned Lesson (up to 20)