A dangerous source
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From: Matters of State
Unlocked with Imperial Legitimacy, Time Passing in Office 7-10, The Airs of Port Carnelian 11-30, Striped Delights 10
Challenge information
- 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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- Watchful is increasing…
- Time Passing in Office is increasing… (+3 CP)
- You've gained 10 x Striped Delights
- You've gained 1 x Presbyterate Passphrase
- [The Airs of Port Carnelian change…] (random)
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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- Watchful is increasing…
- Time Passing in Office is increasing… (+3 CP)
- You've lost 1 x Striped Delights
- You've lost 51-71 x Whispered Hint
- [The Airs of Port Carnelian change…] (random)