A Tournament of the Sciences: The Tomb-Colonists of the Grand Sanatoria

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This shipyard is muted. Gaslights and […] lanterns illuminate the bays where ships of ancient designs rise, skeletal against the lamplight.

The Tomb-Colonists of the Grand Sanatoria work slowly, […] There is no room for mistake: time is not on their side.

Description summary:
The title and game instructions depend on Science: Schedule.

Science: Schedule	Title	Game Instructions
1-2	A Tournament of the Sciences: The Tomb-Colonists of the Grand Sanatoria	The Tournament of the Sciences will run until 12:00 BST on the 6th of August.
3	A Tournament Concluded: The Tomb-Colonists of the Grand Sanatoria	The Tournament of the Sciences has concluded. Get up to speed here, and witness the results.

[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]

Unlocked with Science: Schedule is present (World Quality, now locked), Science: The Story So Far 1-3, Science: Taking Sides exactly 4

Storylet appears in Wolfstack Docks

Options:

Meet the delegation

•  Spoiler ID: 267409
  

  Unlocked with Science: The Story So Far exactly 1 (Get to know your chosen team.) OR Science: Allegiance Swap (hidden)
  

   

  Success

  Old guard

  •  You've met your allies. (Raises Science: The Story So Far by 1, up to 2)
  •  Your 'Science: Allegiance Swap' Quality has gone! (hidden)

  ^

Take stock of the standings

•  Spoiler ID: 267800, 267801, 267802, 267803
  

  Action Cost: 0
  Unlocked with Science: The Story So Far ( Schedule + 1)
  

   

  Success

  At a glance

  ^

Wander the sideshows

•  Spoiler ID: 267978, 267979, 267980, 267981
  

  Action Cost: 0
  Unlocked with Science: The Story So Far ( Schedule + 1)
  

   

  Success

  The advancement of learning

  • Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)

  ^

Offer some purloined secrets

•  Spoiler ID: 267376, 267403, 267414, 267391
  

  Unlocked with Casing... 4, Science: The Story So Far ( Schedule + 1)
  

   

  Success

  Cased

  •  The balance of the tournament shifts. (Sets Science: Currently in the Lead to [Whichever team is in the lead])
  •  You've gained (230 + 3.9 x Base Watchful) Coilheart Renown (Wiki note: Capped at 1,010 Renown, reached at Watchful 200+)
  •  Casing... is dropping… (-10 CP)

  If Science: Taking Sides is 2 - The Eagle Clan:

  •  You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Eagle by 5)

  If Science: Taking Sides is 3 - The Koloman Republic:

  •  You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Republic by 5)

  If Science: Taking Sides is 4 - The Tomb-Colonists of the Grand Sanatoria:

  •  You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Tomb-Colonies by 5)

  If Science: Taking Sides is 5 - The Tortoise Clan:

  •  You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Tortoise by 5)

  ^

Report the results of your experiment on the water

•  Spoiler ID: 267379, 267404, 267415, 267392
  

  Unlocked with Science: The Story So Far ( Schedule + 1), Science: Knowledge of the Waters
  

   

  Success

  Revolution

  •  The balance of the tournament shifts. (Sets Science: Currently in the Lead to [Whichever team is in the lead])
  •  In the shipyards, designs change in response to this new intelligence. (Lowers Science: Knowledge of the Waters by 1)
  •  You've gained 3,750 Coilheart Renown

  If Science: Taking Sides is 2 - The Eagle Clan:

  •  You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Eagle by ?)

  If Science: Taking Sides is 3 - The Koloman Republic:

  •  You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Republic by ?)

  If Science: Taking Sides is 4 - The Tomb-Colonists of the Grand Sanatoria:

  •  You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Tomb-Colonies by ?)

  If Science: Taking Sides is 5 - The Tortoise Clan:

  •  You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Tortoise by ?)

  ^

Render material assistance to the Tomb-Colonists

•  Spoiler ID: 267383, 267406, 267417, 267394
  

  Unlocked with Science: Schedule is 2 (World Quality, now locked), Science: The Story So Far ( Schedule + 1), Mortification of a Great Power, 5 x Unprovenanced Artefact, Puzzling Map, Vital Intelligence, Bejewelled Lens, 25 x Memory of Distant Shores
  Locked with Science: Material Delivered 3
  

   

  Success

  A vast gift

  •  The balance of the tournament shifts. (Sets Science: Currently in the Lead to [Whichever team is in the lead])
  •  You've gained 13,500 Coilheart Renown
  •  You've lost 1 x Mortification of a Great Power
  •  You've lost 5 x Unprovenanced Artefact
  •  You've lost 1 x Puzzling Map
  •  You've lost 1 x Vital Intelligence
  •  You've lost 1 x Bejewelled Lens
  •  You've lost 25 x Memory of Distant Shores

  If Science: Material Delivered < 2

  •  You've delivered material to your allies. (Raises Science: Material Delivered by 1)

  If Science: Material Delivered is 2

  •  Coilheart bylaws dictate that you can contribute no further supplies. (Raises Science: Material Delivered by 1)

  If Science: Taking Sides is 2 - The Eagle Clan:

  •  Your allies thank you, and get to work. (Raises Science: Material Rendered to the Eagle Clan by 1)

  If Science: Taking Sides is 3 - The Koloman Republic:

  •  Your allies thank you, and get to work. (Raises Science: Material Rendered to the Republic by 1)

  If Science: Taking Sides is 4 - The Tomb-Colonists of the Grand Sanatoria:

  •  Your allies thank you, and get to work. (Raises Science: Material Rendered to the Tomb-Colonists by 1)

  If Science: Taking Sides is 5 - The Tortoise Clan:

  •  Your allies thank you, and get to work. (Raises Science: Material Rendered to the Tortoise Clan by 1)

  ^

Change your allegiance

•  Spoiler ID: 267385, 267408, 267419, 267396
  

  Action Cost: 0
  Locked with Science: Schedule is 3 (World Quality, now unlocked)
  

   

  Success

  A change of mind

  •  Your 'Science: Taking Sides' Quality has gone!
  •  You've gained 1 x Science: Allegiance Swap (hidden)

  Redirects to: A Tournament of the Sciences

  ^

Airs-Dependent Options

Discover a method of preserving bandages in the water ( Airs up to 30)

•  Spoiler ID: 267411
  

  Unlocked with Science: The Story So Far ( Schedule + 1)
  Locked with Airs of the Games 31
  

   

  Challenge information

  Broad, Watchful 120 || 82 - very chancy (41%) || 102 - chancy (51%) || 122 - modest (61%) || 142 - very modest (71%) || 162 - low-risk (81%) || 182 - straightforward (91%) || 200 - straightforward (100%)
  

  The difficulty is equal to 80% of your base Watchful, rounded. The given example is for base Watchful 150.

  Success

  Shrouded

  • Watchful is increasing…
  •  You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Tomb-Colonies by ?)
  •  The balance of the tournament shifts. (Sets Science: Currently in the Lead to [Whichever team is in the lead])
  • Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
  •  You've gained (0.45 x ( Base Watchful + Base Shadowy + Base Dangerous + Base Persuasive)) x Coilheart Renown

  Failure

  Partial success

  • Watchful is increasing…
  • Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
  •  Nightmares is increasing… (+1 CP)

  ^

Deliberate with the judges ( Airs 31-70)

•  Spoiler ID: 267370, 267401, 267412, 267389
  

  Unlocked with Airs of the Games 31-70, Science: The Story So Far ( Schedule + 1)
  

   

  Challenge information

  Broad, Watchful 120 || 82 - very chancy (41%) || 102 - chancy (51%) || 122 - modest (61%) || 142 - very modest (71%) || 162 - low-risk (81%) || 182 - straightforward (91%) || 200 - straightforward (100%)
  

  The difficulty is equal to 80% of your base Watchful, rounded. The given example is for base Watchful 150.

  Success

  Elsewhere

  • Watchful is increasing…
  •  The balance of the tournament shifts. (Sets Science: Currently in the Lead to 4 - The Tomb-Colonies)
  • Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
  •  You've gained (0.45 x ( Base Watchful + Base Shadowy + Base Dangerous + Base Persuasive)) x Coilheart Renown

  If Science: Taking Sides is 2 - The Eagle Clan:

  •  You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Eagle by 1)

  If Science: Taking Sides is 3 - The Koloman Republic:

  •  You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Republic by 1)

  If Science: Taking Sides is 4 - The Tomb-Colonists of the Grand Sanatoria:

  •  You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Tomb-Colonies by 1)

  If Science: Taking Sides is 5 - The Tortoise Clan:

  •  You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Tortoise by 1)

  Failure

  A poor choice of target

  • Watchful is increasing…
  • Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
  •  Scandal is increasing… (+1 CP)

  ^

Assist in the construction process ( Airs 71-100)

•  Spoiler ID: 267413
  

  Unlocked with Airs of the Games 70, Science: The Story So Far ( Schedule + 1)
  

   

  Challenge information

  Broad, Watchful 120 || 82 - very chancy (41%) || 102 - chancy (51%) || 122 - modest (61%) || 142 - very modest (71%) || 162 - low-risk (81%) || 182 - straightforward (91%) || 200 - straightforward (100%)
  

  The difficulty is equal to 80% of your base Watchful, rounded. The given example is for base Watchful 150.

  Success

  Gold

  • Watchful is increasing…
  •  You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Tomb-Colonies by ?)
  •  The balance of the tournament shifts. (Sets Science: Currently in the Lead to 4 - The Tomb-Colonies)
  • Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
  •  You've gained (0.45 x ( Base Watchful + Base Shadowy + Base Dangerous + Base Persuasive)) x Coilheart Renown

  Wiki note: Renown gain is probably scaling with the player's base attributes.

  Failure

  Error

  • Watchful is increasing…
  • Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
  •  Scandal is increasing… (+1 CP)

  ^

Science: The Story So Far at exactly 2

Approach the source of the ominous humming

•  Spoiler ID: 267405
  

  Unlocked with Science: Schedule 2, Science: The Story So Far exactly 2
  Locked with Science: Allegiance Swap (hidden)
  

   

  Success

  Blue and gold

  Success Instructions: New leads for Huffam's story are now available throughout Fallen London. He may be able to point you towards likely opportunities.
  

  •  The event continues. (Sets Science: The Story So Far to 3)
  •  What were they building in there? Huffam will certainly want to know. (Sets Coilheart Eagles to 10)

  ^

Conclusion ( Science: Schedule 3)

Arrive for the final judging

•  Spoiler ID: 267384 , 267418
  

  Unlocked with Science: Schedule is 3 (World Quality, now locked), Science: The Story So Far exactly 3
  Locked with Science: Allegiance Swap (hidden)
  

   

  Success

  Anticipation

  •  It is time for a winner to be crowned. (Sets Science: The Story So Far to 4)

  Redirects to: A Tournament of the Sciences: Final Judgement

  ^