A forthright approach

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From: A Job from the Cheesemonger


Permanent murder is out, and a sound beating is of no use when keeping someone out of the tomb-colonies. Keep things simple and threaten to cut his arms off.


Challenge information

Broad, Dangerous 48

  • 33 - very chancy (41%)
  • 41 - chancy (51%)
  • 49 - modest (61%)
  • 57 - very modest (71%)
  • 65 - low-risk (81%)
  • 73 - straightforward (91%)
  • 80 - straightforward (100%)

Success

Worn and bowed

"You think your words scare me, [formal address]? No. […] I have seen the cellars below the Brass Embassy. I have seen the true face of the Duchess. I have seen what lies beyond the mirror. […] But it seems that I am not to find peace […] Tell […] that I might reconsider."

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Failure

Worn in body and mind

"You think your words scare me, [formal address]? No. Perhaps thirty years ago, I would be trembling. But […] I have seen the true face of the Duchess. I have seen what lies beyond the mirror. Do what you will. I do not fear you."

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