A shortage of workers

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From: Matters of State


"Production in the mines has fallen further. (The last Wax-Wind ate a number of our miners.) We need replacements. A gentleman is waiting on us with a host of workers […] There will be a catch, of course, but he's our only option at present."

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Unlocked with Imperial Legitimacy, Silver Horseheads 10, The Airs of Port Carnelian 31-60, Time Passing in Office 7-10


Challenge information

Broad, Watchful 135

  • 93 - very chancy (41%)
  • 115 - chancy (51%)
  • 138 - modest (61%)
  • 160 - very modest (71%)
  • 183 - low-risk (81%)
  • 205 - straightforward (91%)
  • 225 - straightforward (100%)

Success

A wise selection

Ten young, muscular Khaganians stand in your antechamber. […]

It's not ideal, but you're desperate. […]

By all reports, they're hard workers. Why are the Londoners of the Port so upset you didn't hire one of their number? None applied.

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Failure

Taking the whole bunch

Ten young, muscular Khaganians stand in your antechamber. […] You hire them all on the spot.

By all reports, they're steady, intelligent workers […] The odd shipment goes missing - but why should it be because of them? And why is it your fault?

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