A practical test
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From: A note from Mr Iron, who oversees the Game of Knife-and-Candle
The test involves making off with the candles of five players without being wounded. Few outside the very highest reaches of the sport can manage such a feat of arms.
Challenge information
- 41 - very chancy (41%)
- 51 - chancy (51%)
- 61 - modest (61%)
- 71 - very modest (71%)
- 81 - low-risk (81%)
- 91 - straightforward (91%)
- 100 - straightforward (100%)
Success
Five candles, quick and clean
The first examiner is ignobly but swiftly ambushed near a privy. The second forces an intense duel, but you come away unwounded […] Mr Iron's second note congratulates you: he sends a set of candles in anticipation of your coming duties.
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Dangerous is increasing…
You've gained 60 x Foxfire Candle Stub
A twist in your tale! You are now an Umpire of the Game of Knife-and-Candle.
Failure
That's not entirely sporting
Why would anyone want to be an umpire for these people? […] You think you have the drop on the third until she produces a foot long blade from her parasol and slashes a deep gouge in your forearm. You have failed this attempt.
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