Closing the Case of the Tattooed Courier

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From: On the Trail


So, the Gin-Soaked Actress has a courier of her own – a Spider-Footed Urchin. She doesn't actually have spider-feet, as far as you know. Still, you'll never keep up on the rooftops – but a few trips should let you trace her route and crack the case.

Game Instructions: Failure here will lose you progress, forcing you to build up On the Trail again. You might want to spend a Sudden Insight to improve your chances.

Unlocked with On the Trail 4, Engaged in a Name-Making Case exactly 2, Tracking the Tattooed Courier 2-3


Challenge information

Broad, Watchful 20

  • 14 - very chancy (42%)
  • 17 - chancy (51%)
  • 21 - modest (63%)
  • 24 - very modest (72%)
  • 27 - low-risk (81%)
  • 31 - straightforward (93%)
  • 34 - straightforward (100%)

Success

East, East...

[…] you mark the spot where you lost her. When she passes again, you pick up her trail.

[…] you trace the urchin's path. She heads eastwards, […] to […] Mrs Plenty's […] Carnival.

Finally, the urchin heads for the tent of Madame Shoshana, the fortune teller. […]

[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]

Success Instructions: To conclude this story, travel to Mrs Plenty's Carnival.


Failure

Up and away

[...] Eventually she leaves the rooftops and spires of the city and ascends to the Flit, the aerial slum of rope bridges and rickety gantries that hangs over the city [...] Only villains, beggars and revolutionaries go there. You'll have to find another way.