A Festive Fir
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Description summary:
The description varies based on your level of 
Evergreens in the Neath. Game instructions appear with the quality at 10.
| Evergreens in the Neath | Description |
|---|---|
| 9 or less | Hastings Place is full to bursting. The cause is obvious. […] A tree, in rude health and obscenely green.
It commands the centre of the square, buried in a bed of soil […]. The tree is vast, reaching up like the Bazaar's spires[…]. […] How can this be? |
| 10 | The tree is vast and meadow-green. Crowds mass in Hastings Place, eager to see the wonder, or to hang their own decorations […].
[…] If it is to remain hale and hearty […], it will need its health tending to, as well as its appearance. […] |
[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]
Game Instructions: Actions here will raise the Heartiness or Beauty of the tree. Actions improving one aspect may negatively affect the other. This activity will remain open until noon on the 8th December, when the Traitor Empress will officially view its majesty.
Unlocked with 
A Tree in Hastings Place is present (World Quality, now available), 
Days of Advent is 1-7 (World Quality, now locked)
Storylet appears in 
Fallen London
Options:
Get a grasp on proceedings
- Spoiler Action Cost: 0
Locked with Evergreens in the Neath 10
Success
'In accordance with the traditions of our dear Consort's homeland...'
A living story will begin soon. (Activates an unknown Living story; this message is not displayed.)
A real Christmas tree in the Fifth City! What a wondrous thing that would be – if it can be kept alive. (Sets Evergreens in the Neath to 10)
Sneak up on thieving urchins
- Spoiler Unlocked with
The Airs of London 0-50, Evergreens in the Neath 10
Challenge information
Broad,
Shadowy 198 || 136 - very chancy (41%) || 169 - chancy (51%) || 202 - modest (61%) || 235 - very modest (71%) || 268 - low-risk (81%) || 301 - straightforward (91%) || 330 - straightforward (100%)The difficulty scales in an uncertain manner with your highway stats. The challenge recorded is for a character with base 230 in all highway stats.
Success
Taking flight
You have significantly enhanced the tree's beauty. (Raises 
The Fir's Beauty by ?)
The tree struggles against the conditions of the Neath. (Lowers 
The Fir's Heartiness by ?)- You've gained ≤576 x Arborist's Gratitude
[The Airs of London change…] (random)
Failure
Diversions
- You have enhanced the tree's beauty. (Raises The Fir's Beauty by ?)
- The tree struggles against the conditions of the Neath. (Lowers The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
- You've gained ≤576 * 7/12 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Haul well water to the roots
- Spoiler Unlocked with
The Airs of London 51-100, Evergreens in the Neath 10
Challenge information
Broad,
Dangerous 198 || 136 - very chancy (41%) || 169 - chancy (51%) || 202 - modest (61%) || 235 - very modest (71%) || 268 - low-risk (81%) || 301 - straightforward (91%) || 330 - straightforward (100%)The difficulty scales in an uncertain manner with your highway stats. The challenge recorded is for a character with base 230 in all highway stats.
Success
Dark waters
- You have substantially protected the tree against the Neath's vagaries. (Raises The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
- The tree becomes a little less beautiful. (Lowers The Fir's Beauty by ?)
- You've gained ≤576 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Failure
Deep in the well-shaft
- The tree is insulated a little against the Neath's vagaries. (Raises The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
- The tree becomes a little less beautiful. (Lowers The Fir's Beauty by ?)
- You've gained ≤576 * 7/12 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Rearrange existing decorations
- Spoiler Unlocked with
The Airs of London 76-100, Evergreens in the Neath 10
Challenge information
Narrow,
Mithridacy Unknown Difficulty LevelThe difficulty is set to your base Mithridacy minus 2, such that the challenge for all characters without any gear modifiers is 70%.
Success
Constellated
- You have significantly enhanced the tree's beauty. (Raises The Fir's Beauty by ?)
- The tree struggles against the conditions of the Neath. (Lowers The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
- You've gained ≤576 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Failure
Drastic designs
- You have enhanced the tree's beauty. (Raises The Fir's Beauty by ?)
- The tree struggles against the conditions of the Neath. (Lowers The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
- You've gained ≤576 * 7/12 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Adjust the sentiment balance of the soil
- Spoiler Unlocked with
The Airs of London 0-25, Evergreens in the Neath 10
Challenge information
Narrow,
Kataleptic Toxicology Unknown Difficulty LevelThe difficulty is set to your base Kataleptic Toxicology minus 2, such that the challenge for all characters without any gear modifiers is 70%.
Success
Love and support
- You have substantially protected the tree against the Neath's vagaries. (Raises The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
- The tree becomes a little less beautiful. (Lowers The Fir's Beauty by ?)
- You've gained ≤576 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Failure
Spillages
- The tree is insulated a little against the Neath's vagaries. (Raises The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
- The tree becomes a little less beautiful. (Lowers The Fir's Beauty by ?)
- You've gained ≤576 * 7/12 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Whisper secrets to the tree
- Spoiler Unlocked with
500 x Whispered Hint, The Airs of London 1-25, Evergreens in the Neath 10
Success
Release
You've lost 500 x Whispered Hint- You have substantially protected the tree against the Neath's vagaries. (Raises The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
- The tree becomes a little less beautiful. (Lowers The Fir's Beauty by ?)
- You've gained ≤576 + 500 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Hang baubles of scintillack
- Spoiler Unlocked with
2 x Knob of Scintillack, The Airs of London 1-25, Evergreens in the Neath 10
Success
Caustic
You've lost 2 x Knob of Scintillack- You have significantly enhanced the tree's beauty. (Raises The Fir's Beauty by ?)
- The tree struggles against the conditions of the Neath. (Lowers The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
- You've gained ≤576 + 500 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Fertilise the soil
- Spoiler Unlocked with
25 x Nightsoil of the Bazaar, The Airs of London 76-100, Evergreens in the Neath 10
Success
Collected for purpose
- You have substantially protected the tree against the Neath's vagaries. (Raises The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
- The tree becomes a little less beautiful. (Lowers The Fir's Beauty by ?)
You've lost 25 Nightsoil of the Bazaar- You've gained ≤576 + 1,250 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Impale a Parabolan Orange-Apple
- Spoiler Unlocked with
1 x Parabolan Orange-apple, The Airs of London 51-75, Evergreens in the Neath 10
Success
From branch to branch
- You have significantly enhanced the tree's beauty. (Raises The Fir's Beauty by ?)
- The tree struggles against the conditions of the Neath. (Lowers The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
You've lost 1 x Parabolan Orange-apple- You've gained ≤576 + 1,250 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Adorn the boughs with candles
- Spoiler Unlocked with
1000 x Foxfire Candle Stub, The Airs of London 76-100, Evergreens in the Neath 10
Success
Needles and wicks
You've lost 1000 x Foxfire Candle Stub- You have significantly enhanced the tree's beauty. (Raises The Fir's Beauty by ?)
- The tree struggles against the conditions of the Neath. (Lowers The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
- You've gained ≤576 + 1000 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Release a cloud of scarabs
- Spoiler Unlocked with
50 x Phosphorescent Scarab, The Airs of London 26-50, Evergreens in the Neath 10
Success
Swarm-lights
You've lost 50 x Phosphorescent Scarab- You have significantly enhanced the tree's beauty. (Raises The Fir's Beauty by ?)
- The tree struggles against the conditions of the Neath. (Lowers The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
- You've gained ≤576 + 500 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Treat the bark with amber
- Spoiler Unlocked with
100 x Nodule of Warm Amber, The Airs of London 51-75, Evergreens in the Neath 10
Success
What makes a tree a tree?
- You have substantially protected the tree against the Neath's vagaries. (Raises The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
- The tree becomes a little less beautiful. (Lowers The Fir's Beauty by ?)
You've lost 100 x Nodule of Warm Amber- You've gained ≤576 + 1000 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Plant peppercaps in the root system
- Spoiler Unlocked with
10 x Hand-picked Peppercaps, The Airs of London 26-50, Evergreens in the Neath 10
Success
Mycoheterotrophy
You've lost 10 x Hand-picked Peppercaps- You have substantially protected the tree against the Neath's vagaries. (Raises The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
- The tree becomes a little less beautiful. (Lowers The Fir's Beauty by ?)
- You've gained ≤576 + 500 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Ferry some state-sanctioned sunlight
- Spoiler Unlocked with
1 x Mirrorcatch Box, The Airs of London 41-45, Evergreens in the Neath 10
Success
Under close supervision
- You have substantially protected the tree against the Neath's vagaries. (Raises The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
- The tree becomes a little less beautiful. (Lowers The Fir's Beauty by ?)
- You've gained ≤576 + 100 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Take inspiration from the very best
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Murgatroyd's Patented Fungal Christmas 'Tree', The Airs of London 46-50, Evergreens in the Neath 10
Success
Mass-production
- You have significantly enhanced the tree's beauty. (Raises The Fir's Beauty by ?)
- The tree struggles against the conditions of the Neath. (Lowers The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
- You've gained ≤576 + 100 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Call upon the Sneering Horticulturalist's knowledge
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Engaged in Rooftop Horticulture 2, The Airs of London 51-55, Evergreens in the Neath 10
Success
Expert opinion
- You have substantially protected the tree against the Neath's vagaries. (Raises The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
- The tree becomes a little less beautiful. (Lowers The Fir's Beauty by ?)
- You've gained ≤576 + 50 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Place blossoms on the boughs with the Wizened Botanist
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Engaged in Rooftop Horticulture 2, The Airs of London 56-60, Evergreens in the Neath 10
Success
Leeching from the larger body
- You have significantly enhanced the tree's beauty. (Raises The Fir's Beauty by ?)
- The tree struggles against the conditions of the Neath. (Lowers The Fir's Heartiness by ?)
- You've gained ≤576 + 50 x Arborist's Gratitude
- [The Airs of London change…] (random)
Pay a visit to the Lachrymose Arborist
- Spoiler Action Cost: 0
Unlocked with A Tree in Hastings Place, 
Arborist's Gratitude, Evergreens in the Neath 10
Success
Beneath the column
- Up to one of:
- level change message depends on amount (Raises The Fir's Beauty by ? x)
- level change message depends on amount (Lowers The Fir's Beauty by ? x)
- Up to one of:
- level change message depends on amount (Raises The Fir's Heartiness by ? x)
- level change message depends on amount (Lowers The Fir's Heartiness by ? x)
Redirects to: The Lachrymose Arborist
^ - Up to one of:
