Entreat the Pedlar King to forgo its demands

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From: The Pedlar King


You ask for such a small thing. Surely it is the province of kings to be generous?

Description summary:
You attempt to deflect the demand for tribute by flattering the king.

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Game Instructions: Be warned: failure here may draw the Claiming Wind's attention.

Unlocked with A Word from the Pedlar King


Challenge information

Broad, Persuasive 200

  • 137 - very chancy (41%)
  • 170 - chancy (51%)
  • 204 - modest (61%)
  • 237 - very modest (71%)
  • 270 - low-risk (81%)
  • 304 - straightforward (91%)
  • 334 - straightforward (100%)

Success

The Wake and then the Grave

[…]

"It is a kingly gift you ask of us," […] "But […] what better demonstration of our quality than charity?"

[…] This place […] is the dream of the one shackled at its heart."

[…] the throne, the king, and its tattered palace fall away, receding into dream.

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Redirects to: Ambition Nemesis – The Beggar's Wake


Failure

All that we are is all that we have left

[…]

"We are a king. Even if only in dreams. […] We do not give 'charity'. Our authority here is absolute and we will not suffer it to be diminished!"

[…] All around you, the Claiming Wind is rising […] When it clears, you are alone on the crossroads again. […]

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Redirects to: Ambition Nemesis – The Beggar's Wake