Deal in pretty trinkets

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From: Become a trader in antiques


The bored, enervated ladies that frequent the Palace's social activities are like magpies. Easily distracted by things that sparkle.


Challenge information

Broad, Persuasive 70

  • 48 - very chancy (41%)
  • 60 - chancy (51%)
  • 72 - modest (61%)
  • 83 - very modest (71%)
  • 95 - low-risk (81%)
  • 107 - straightforward (91%)
  • 117 - straightforward (100%)

Success

Easy money

You obtain [...] fake cloisonné eggs, made by rat forgers. [...] The masterstroke [...] is attaching a romantic story [...] Lovers make them[...] in the Near East, as symbols of steadfastness. Their love will not fail until the egg is broken. Demand is high: [...] You sell out quickly.


Failure

Never trust a zailor

You purchase a crate of decorative figurines. The [...] sample is very sweet, and you sell quite a few [...] to your circle of society ladies. Sadly, the boxes turn out to contain cheap plaster parrots. [...] no choice but to refund their money. The disgrace clings.