Court the Duchess' patronage

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From: The patronage of the Duchess


The Duchess is known to be intelligent, even scholarly. You could send her some manuscripts and hope they speak for themselves. Don't mention the burning hair.


Challenge information

Broad, Watchful 98

  • 67 - very chancy (41%)
  • 84 - chancy (51%)
  • 100 - modest (61%)
  • 116 - very modest (71%)
  • 133 - low-risk (81%)
  • 149 - straightforward (91%)
  • 164 - straightforward (100%)

Success

Far better than nothing.

[...]'I'm afraid I must decline. It would be reckless of me to publicly endorse the study of the Correspondence. The Masters of the Bazaar would be less than pleased. However, I believe in your abilities. Expect a little something [...]'


Failure

What does she mean?

The Duchess shakes her head sadly. 'Perhaps not. The study of that alphabet leads to... well, you'll learn, in time. I have no wish to repeat the experience.'