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From: An Author of Gothic Tales
She mentions in passing that she is blocked on a poisoning scene. You could advise.
Game Instructions: She will pay in Hinterland Scrip and First City Coins.
Challenge information
Narrow, 
Kataleptic Toxicology 5 (50% base)
- 1 and below - almost impossible (10%)
- 2 - high-risk (20%)
- 3 - high-risk (30%)
- 4 - tough (40%)
- 5 - very chancy (50%)
- 6 - chancy (60%)
- 7 - modest (70%)
- 8 - very modest (80%)
- 9 - low-risk (90%)
- 10 and above - straightforward (100%)
Success
For those effects, two grains dissolved in spirit...
She describes the desired effect. When poisoned, the hero's sister must become unable to speak of anything but a childhood misfortune that still troubles her. After a night of restless dreams, she must die; and on her return from death, [...]
You've gained 1 x First City Coin
You've gained 4 x Hinterland Scrip
Failure
Too realistic?
Your explanation is enthusiastic and practiced. Halfway through the conversation, she realises that your poison expertise is hands-on, not merely theoretical. She hastily excuses herself.
Suspicion is increasing… (+1 CP)
