An Unsigned Message
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It is secured with a seal of dread import.[…] '[…] We wonder if you are considering a change of career.[…]'
Each page in the letter describes an unusual trade or profession […] Perhaps one of them might spark an idea for professional advancement...[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]
Unlocked with Notability 1
Locked with Obscurity 2
Wiki note: You can force-draw this card if you have Favourable Circumstance.
Card drawn in Fallen London
Occurs with Very Infrequent Frequency (half as common as Standard)
Options:
A gift?
- Spoiler
Challenge information
Broad, Notability 5 || 3 - tough (36%) || 4 - very chancy (48%) || 5 - chancy (60%) || 6 - very modest (72%) || 7 - low-risk (84%) || 8 - straightforward (96%) || 9 - straightforward (100%)
Success
A post-script
- You've gained 1 x A Surprise Package
Failure
A post-script
- You've gained 1 x Vision of the Surface
Tier 2 Professions: ( Notability 2)
Become an Agent
- Spoiler Unlocked with Profession: Watcher, Spending Secrets 4, Notability 2
Success
You are an Agent now.
- You now have 1 x Memento of a Struggle
- You no longer have any of this: Revolting Disguise
- You are now an Agent.
Become an Author
- Spoiler Unlocked with Profession: Journalist, Notability 2
Success
You are an Author now.
- You are now an Author.
- You now have 1 x Appreciation Society
- You no longer have any of this: Little Red Notebook
Become a Conjurer
- Spoiler Unlocked with Profession: Trickster, Notability 2
Success
You are a Conjurer now
- You now have 1 x Horrid Imp
- You are now a Conjurer.
- You no longer have any of this: Loathsome Imp
Become a Murderer
- Spoiler Unlocked with Profession: Enforcer, Notability 2
Success
You are a Murderer now.
- You are now a Murderer.
- You now have 1 x Discreet Firearm
- Your 'Burly Assistant' Quality has gone!
Become a Mystic
- Spoiler Unlocked with Profession: Campaigner, Notability 2
Success
You are a Mystic now.
- You are now a Mystic.
- You now have 1 x Circle of Acolytes
- Your 'Feckless Supporters' Quality has gone!
Become a Stalker
- Spoiler Unlocked with Profession: Rat-Catcher, Notability 2
Success
You are a Stalker now.
- You now have 1 x Perspicacious Lurcher
- You no longer have any of this: Ratting Piece
- You are now a Stalker.
Tier 3 Professions: ( Notability 5)
Become a Correspondent
- Spoiler Unlocked with A Scholar of the Correspondence 10, Profession: Author, Notability 5
Challenge information
Broad, Watchful 300 || 205 - very chancy (41%) || 255 - chancy (51%) || 305 - modest (61%) || 355 - very modest (71%) || 405 - low-risk (81%) || 455 - straightforward (91%) || 500 - straightforward (100%)
Success
The times, they are a-changing...
- Watchful is increasing…
- You are now a Correspondent.
- You no longer have any of this: Appreciation Society
- You now have 1 x A Pot of Violant Ink
Failure
Unappreciated
- Watchful is increasing…
- Making Waves is increasing… (+2 CP)
- You've gained 1 x Volume of Collated Research
Become a Crooked-Cross
- Spoiler Unlocked with Profession: Conjurer, Notability 5, Connected: Benthic 5, Renown: Hell 5, Renown: The Church 5
Challenge information
Broad, Persuasive 300 || 205 - very chancy (41%) || 255 - chancy (51%) || 305 - modest (61%) || 355 - very modest (71%) || 405 - low-risk (81%) || 455 - straightforward (91%) || 500 - straightforward (100%)
Success
Questions
Success Instructions: If you wish to change your Addressed As to reflect your new profession, you can change it via 'The Roof-Tops: Urchins' Opportunity Card.
- Persuasive is increasing…
- You are now a Crooked-Cross.
- You no longer have any of this: Horrid Imp
- You now have 1 x A Crooked Cross
Failure
Immovable
- Persuasive is increasing…
- You've gained 1 x Touching Love Story
- Making Waves is increasing… (+2 CP)
Become a Silverer
- Spoiler Unlocked with Profession: Mystic, Notability 5, Embroiled in the Wars of Illusion 6
Challenge information
Broad, Persuasive 300 || 205 - very chancy (41%) || 255 - chancy (51%) || 305 - modest (61%) || 355 - very modest (71%) || 405 - low-risk (81%) || 455 - straightforward (91%) || 500 - straightforward (100%)
Success
The Expedition
Success Instructions: If you wish to change your Addressed As to reflect your new profession, you can change it via 'The Roof-Tops: Urchins' Opportunity Card.
- Persuasive is increasing…
- You are now a Silverer.
- Your 'Circle of Acolytes' Quality has gone!
- You now have 1 x Set of Cosmogone Spectacles
Failure
A narrow escape
- Persuasive is increasing…
- You've gained 1 x Partial Map
- Making Waves is increasing… (+2 CP)
Become a Licentiate
- Spoiler Unlocked with Profession: Murderer, Notability 5, A Bringer of Death 1
Challenge information
Broad, Dangerous 300 || 205 - very chancy (41%) || 255 - chancy (51%) || 305 - modest (61%) || 355 - very modest (71%) || 405 - low-risk (81%) || 455 - straightforward (91%) || 500 - straightforward (100%)
Success
"The first of many"
Success Instructions: If you wish to change your Addressed As to reflect your new profession, you can change it via 'The Roof-Tops: Urchins' Opportunity Card.
- Dangerous is increasing…
- You now have 1 x A List of Aliases, Writ in Gant
- You no longer have any of this: Discreet Firearm
- You are now a Licentiate.
Failure
A process of elimination
- Dangerous is increasing…
- You've gained 25 x Inkling of Identity
- Making Waves is increasing… (+2 CP)
- Suspicion is increasing… (+2 CP)
Become a Midnighter
- Spoiler Unlocked with Profession: Agent, Notability 5, The Great Game: A Fine Piece in the Game - A Veteran Spy
Challenge information
Broad, Shadowy 300 || 205 - very chancy (41%) || 255 - chancy (51%) || 305 - modest (61%) || 355 - very modest (71%) || 405 - low-risk (81%) || 455 - straightforward (91%) || 500 - straightforward (100%)
Success
Lessons learned
Success Instructions: If you wish to change your Addressed As to reflect your new profession, you can change it via 'The Roof-Tops: Urchins' Opportunity Card.
- Shadowy is increasing…
- You are now a Midnighter.
- You no longer have any of this: Memento of a Struggle
- You now have 1 x Shrine to Saint Joshua
Failure
Something missing
- Shadowy is increasing…
- You've gained 1 x Extraordinary Implication
- Making Waves is increasing… (+2 CP)
- Nightmares is increasing… (+2 CP)
Become a Monster-Hunter
- Spoiler Unlocked with Profession: Stalker, Notability 5, A Procurer of Savage Beasts : A Gentle Hunter
Challenge information
Broad, Dangerous 300 || 205 - very chancy (41%) || 255 - chancy (51%) || 305 - modest (61%) || 355 - very modest (71%) || 405 - low-risk (81%) || 455 - straightforward (91%) || 500 - straightforward (100%)
Success
Rites
- Dangerous is increasing…
- You are now a Monster-Hunter.
- You now have 1 x A Notched Bone Harpoon
- You no longer have any of this: Perspicacious Lurcher
Failure
Disgorged
- Dangerous is increasing…
- You've gained 5 x Zee-Ztory
- Making Waves is increasing… (+2 CP)
Tier 2.5 Professions: ( Notability 2)
Become a Tutor to a Wretched Child
- Spoiler Unlocked with Profession: None, Notability 2, Watchful 120
Success
You are a Tutor now.
- You are now a Tutor.
Become an Undermanager
- Spoiler Unlocked with Profession: None, Notability 2, Persuasive 120
Success
The scratch of pen-nibs
- You are now an Undermanager.
Tier 3.5 Professions: ( Notability 3)
Apply for membership in the Mysterie of Writers of the Court Letter (Become a Notary)
- Spoiler Unlocked with Notability 3, Persuasive 150
Locked with Profession: any
Success
Black and white
- You are now a Notary.
Become a doctor
- Spoiler Unlocked with Profession: None, Notability 3, Watchful 150
Success
Gainful employment
- You are now a Doctor.