A chance to hinder Dr Orthos

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From: Pursuing an Archaeological Expedition

You've heard that Orthos patronises the Parlour of Virtue, that house of debauchery. If you know details, perhaps you can take advantage...

Game Instructions: This will reduce Rivals' Progress, if you're successful.

Unlocked with 1 x Intriguing Snippet, Hearing Rumours of Orthos' Progress 1, 1 x Crate of Expedition Supplies, The Airs of the Forgotten Quarter 90–100, Rivals' Progress 3-9

Challenge information

Broad, Watchful 80

• 55 - very chancy (41%)
• 68 - chancy (51%)
• 82 - modest (61%)
• 95 - very modest (71%)
• 108 - low-risk (81%)
• 122 - straightforward (91%)
• 134 - straightforward (100%)
  

Success

Public shame

When Orthos leaves the Parlour at dawn, he is red-faced and somewhat unfocused. He is none too pleased to be confronted by reporters! The story becomes rapidly popular. He turns his attentions to calming the resulting scandal (…)

• Watchful is increasing…

•  You've lost 2 x Rivals' Progress

•  You've lost 1 x Intriguing Snippet

•  You've lost 1 x Crate of Expedition Supplies

• [The Airs of the Forgotten Quarter wistfully change…] (random)

Failure

Something is wrong

Your information was false, or your timing was out. The reporters are irritated to find they've wasted their time waiting outside the Parlour in the cold. Although apparently one salves her irritation by sneaking in a quick visit.

• Watchful is increasing…

•  You've lost 1 x Intriguing Snippet

•  You've lost 1 x Crate of Expedition Supplies

• [The Airs of the Forgotten Quarter wistfully change…] (random)