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From: Matters of State


"A gentleman from the Mithridate Office – the Presbyterate's ministry of lies – has come to discuss the feral Court. Such intelligence could be precious, but I cannot recommend him. Your predecessors only suffered from conversing with the gentleman."

Unlocked with Imperial Legitimacy, Time Passing in Office 7-10, The Airs of Port Carnelian 11-30, Striped Delights 10


Challenge information

Broad, Watchful 235

  • 161 - very chancy (41%)
  • 200 - chancy (51%)
  • 239 - modest (61%)
  • 279 - very modest (71%)
  • 318 - low-risk (81%)
  • 357 - straightforward (91%)
  • 392 - straightforward (100%)

Success

An ember of truth

[…] "I bring word […]"

He starts […]

Every word sounds true […] None of it is worth writing down. Until […] he describes the tigers' affinity for flame – […] you take up your pen for the first time[…] The Poised Envoy stutters […], drags a finger to his lips, and takes his leave.

[…]

Description summary:
You ignore the Envoy's suggestion to take notes as he proceeds to lie, and lie, and lie, until he lets slip a single truth. Jotting it down sends him into a shaky retreat.

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Failure

Fevered scribbling

[…] "I bring word, dear Governor. […] You may wish to refill your ink pot..."

[…]

[…] you look up to find the Percipient Secretary sitting where the Envoy was. How long has he been gone? She shakes her head. […] "This always happens. I'll get you a brandy."

Description summary:
The Envoy fills you with two whole books' worth of disinformation while you write yourself into a stupor.

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