An Exceptional Story: The Shallows

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In a previously quiet corner of Jekyll Gardens, two off-duty domestic staff sit on tea crates playing chess. […]

The board is stained and the carving of the pieces rather crude, but the calibre of play is very high.[…]

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Bet on the Impetuous Butler

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  Unlocked with 15 x Penny
  

   

  Challenge information

  A matter of luck: It could go either way (success chance: 50%)

  Success

  Checkmate

  • Visit the Season of Bargains card to unlock an exclusive story for Exceptional Friends: The Shallows.
  •  You've gained 1 x Brilliant Soul

  Failure

  Checkmate

  • Visit the Season of Bargains card to unlock an exclusive story for Exceptional Friends: The Shallows.
  •  You've gained 1 x Intriguing Snippet
  •  You've lost 15 x Penny

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Bet on the Unyielding Cook

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  Unlocked with 5 x Bottle of Greyfields 1882
  

   

  Challenge information

  Broad, Watchful 17 || 12 - very chancy (42%) || 15 - chancy (52%) || 18 - modest (63%) || 21 - very modest (74%) || 23 - low-risk (81%) || 26 - straightforward (91%) || 29 - straightforward (100%)
  

  Success

  Checkmate

  • Watchful is increasing…
  • Visit the Season of Bargains card to unlock an exclusive story for Exceptional Friends: The Shallows.
  •  You've gained 5 x Bottle of Morelways 1872

  Failure

  Checkmate

  • Watchful is increasing…
  • Visit the Season of Bargains card to unlock an exclusive story for Exceptional Friends: The Shallows.
  •  You've lost 5 x Bottle of Greyfields 1882
  •  You've gained 1 x Intriguing Snippet

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Remain aloof

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  Challenge information

  Broad, Persuasive 14 || 10 - very chancy (42%) || 12 - chancy (51%) || 15 - modest (64%) || 17 - very modest (72%) || 19 - low-risk (81%) || 22 - straightforward (94%) || 24 - straightforward (100%)
  

  Success

  Clearing the board

  • Persuasive is increasing…
  • Visit the Season of Bargains card to unlock an exclusive story for Exceptional Friends: The Shallows.
  •  You've gained 1 x Correspondence Plaque

  Failure

  En passant

  • Persuasive is increasing…
  • Visit the Season of Bargains card to unlock an exclusive story for Exceptional Friends: The Shallows.
  •  You've gained 12 x Cryptic Clue

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