Editing Exceptional Stories and other Fate-locked content (Guide)

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This guide exists to provide a summary of various {{FontFate}}-locked content. Below you can find information on:
# Exceptional Stories;
# Other {{FontFate}}-locked stories;
# {{FontFate}}-locked choices.

The guide focuses on being a complete and informative list of {{FontFate}} uses, not just the best ones. For the latter, you can refer to [https://www.reddit.com/r/fallenlondon/comments/1125b7g/results_of_our_fatelocked_stories_survey_january/ the latest survey].

Some of earlier Exceptional Stories were divided into seasons, each providing additional content upon completion of the three stories within one. More details can be found in [[Season Conclusions (Guide)]].

If you want to know more about the specifics of the guide, expand the subsections below. A detail of the rewards can be found at [[/Rewards Comparison]]
==How to add choices and rewards?==
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* For [[An Episode for Exceptional Friends|Exceptional Stories]], fill the <code>Reward summary</code> parameter of the {{T|Fatestory}} template on their wiki page.
* {{FontFate}} stories...
** ...which have their wiki pages: same as for ES.
** ...which have no wiki pages (like parts of some Christmas investigations): use {{T|FateStorySummary}} in the "Other {{FontFate}}-locked storylines" section.
* {{FontFate}}-locked actions:
** If listing the immediate rewards is enough, add the rewards to the corresponding page and use {{T|FateActionSummaryAuto}} in the "{{FontFate}}-locked choices" section.
** If not, use {{T|FateStorySummary}} in the "{{FontFate}}-locked choices" section.
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==What is to be mentioned?==
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# Mechanical rewards:
#* Can anything unique or rare be obtained?
#** This excludes the majority of [[Items (Guide)#Item Tiers .26 Currencies|T1-T6]] items. Currently the only exceptions are items whose other repeatable sources are [[Element of Dawn|strictly]] [[Soothe & Cooper Long-Box|seasonal]] or [[Sap of the Cedar at the Crossroads|Hellworm-based]].
#** Complete mechanical information is beyond the scope of this guide. Nevertheless, more specific guides in the manner of the [[Flute Street (Guide)|Flute Street]] one are permitted.
#* What permanent activities or cards are unlocked?
#* Use {{T|Reward}} templates before the rewards you mention:
#** {{T|Reward|Always|Style=Val}} {{#invoke:Workarounds|expand_rewards|{{Reward|Always}}}}: a reward guaranteed to be received;
#** {{T|Reward|Ending|Style=Val}} {{#invoke:Workarounds|expand_rewards|{{Reward|Ending}}}}: a reward acquired only by following specific choices;
#** {{T|Reward|Optional|Style=Val}} {{#invoke:Workarounds|expand_rewards|{{Reward|Optional}}}}: a reward requiring additional preconditions to be acquired;
#** {{T|Reward|Unknown|Style=Val}} {{#invoke:Workarounds|expand_rewards|{{Reward|Unknown}}}}: a reward with unknown or unclear status.
#Tie-ins
#* The only unlisted qualities with unique content within the stories below are all [[:Category:Attributes|Attributes]] and [[:Category:Menaces|Menaces]].
#* [[Items (Guide)#Item Tiers .26 Currencies|T1-T4]] items are generally unlisted as well. 
# Everything is subject to [[Fallen London Wiki:Content Policy]]. In particular, no {{FontFate}}-locked narrative content is to be published here.
#* That said, it is fine to list circumspect guidance if the path to the reward isn't obvious when playing the story.
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==Exceptional Stories==
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=={{FontFate}}-locked Stories== 
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==Other {{FontFate}}-locked Stories==
Here are some smaller {{FontFate}} storylines which do not have a dedicated wiki page - these should be described manually with {{T|FateStorySummary}}.

{{FateStorySummary
|Link=Discourse with devils (12 FATE)
|Title = Christmas investigation: a trio of devil poets
|FateCost = 12
|StartingPoints = [[Discourse with devils (12 FATE)]]
|Description = A trio of poets with sharp smiles and scarlet words have arrived at your home. They identified you as a person of particular interest: you have a reputation for exploring mysteries; they are in search of novel poetic inspiration.
|Overview = This investigation adds options on [[Mr Sacks! Take these red words!|Day 6]], [[Mr Sacks! Have this dance!|Day 10]] and [[Allow your devilish associates to take care of this|Day 12]]. 

The primary rewards can be accessed after playing the Day 12 option independently of whether you've played the earlier story-specific options.  

The rewards are:
* {{Reward|Always}} {{IL|The Rose Giveth Its Verses to Devils and Also to You}}. This [[Affiliation]] provides a +2 {{IL|Watchful}}, +5 {{IL|Dangerous}}, +1 {{IL|Bizarre}} bonus. It also has other uses: [[Hear the message in the Baroness' own dance]]. (TODO: mention others if they show up).
* {{Reward|Always}} {{IL|Identified with a School:}} The Terpsichoreans. 
** Following this school, you can present a special ballet in the Court: [[A work of burning dance]]. That results in {{IL|Moon-Pearl|3000 x}}, {{IL|Making Waves|+10 CP}}, {{IL|Scandal|+4 CP}} and {{IL|Nightmares|+4 CP}}.
** The quality unlocks an alternative way to become {{IL|Closest To -}} Bohemians: [[Share the secrets of infernal dance]].
|Tags = {{FontChristmas}}
}}

{{FateStorySummary
|Link=Conspire with the rats (12 FATE)
|Title = Christmas investigation: a gang of rats who live in the walls of your Lodgings
|FateCost = 12
|StartingPoints = [[Conspire with the rats (12 FATE)]]
|Description = A bevy of rodents have crawled out into your parlour, bristling with fury and weapons. Their leader stands on the back of your armchair. He demands your assistance.
|Overview = This investigation adds options on [[Distract Mr Sacks, at the rats' signal|Day 6]] and [[Launch a ratty rescue|Day 11]]. 

The primary reward can be accessed after playing the Day 11 option independently of whether you played the earlier story-specific options.  

The reward is:
* {{Reward|Always}} {{IL|A Bedraggled, Forlorn Fox}}. This [[Companion]] provides +9 {{IL|Watchful}}, and can be appointed a church mouse at {{IL|Burrow-Infra-Mump}} for +1 {{IL|Church: Evangelism}} and +1 {{IL|Church: Ostentation}}. (One-time use, assuming you don't re-found your church) (You do not lose your fox)
|Tags = {{FontChristmas}}
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==Minor {{FontFate}}-locked Stories==
These either unlock new areas in the game or give you temporary access to a carousel.

{{FateStorySummary
|Link=A Pendant of Helicon Amber
|Title = A Pendant of Helicon Amber (the Sculpture Garden)
|FateCost = 40
|StartingPoints = [[Accept a Pendant of Helicon Amber (40 FATE)]]
|Overview = Also see [[Helicon House (Guide)]].

{{IL|A Pendant of Helicon Amber}} is an [[Adornment]] providing a +4 {{IL|Watchful}}, +4 {{IL|Persuasive}}, +1 {{IL|Shapeling Arts}} bonus.
It unlocks [[Be let into the sculpture garden|the Sculpture Garden]], where you can get:
* With 5 {{IL|Fitting in at Helicon House}}: {{IL|Extraordinary Implication|1 x}}.
* With 5 {{IL|Fitting in at Helicon House}}: either {{IL|Unearthly Fossil|1 x}} or {{IL|Nodule of Warm Amber|10 x}} and {{IL|Bone Fragments|100 x}}.
* 1 {{IL|Fitting in at Helicon House}} and {{IL|Inspired...|+6 CP}}.
* 1 {{IL|Fitting in at Helicon House}} and {{IL|Making Waves|+4 CP}}.
* With 3 {{IL|Fitting in at Helicon House}}, 3 {{IL|Skeleton: Self-Evident Implausibility}}, 3 {{IL|Skeleton: Amalgamy}}, 100 {{IL|Skeleton in Progress}}: {{IL|Nodule of Warm Amber|100 x}}, (20 * Fitting In) {{IL|Approximate Value of Your Skeleton in Pennies}}; it also ends your visit.
}}

{{FateStorySummary
|Link=The pleasure of your delicious company (2 FATE)
|Title = The pleasure of your delicious company (Occasionally Seen at Mr Wines' Revels)
|FateCost = 7 or 2
|StartingPoints = [[Mr Wines is hosting another revel]] (7 {{FontFate}}) or [[Invited to another revel of the Masters]] (2 {{FontFate}})
|Overview = Also see [[Mr. Wines' Revels (Guide)]].

It unlocks a three opportunity card one time storyline, where you can get:
*{{Reward|Ending}} {{IL|Confident Smile|5 x}}
*{{Reward|Ending}} {{IL|Favours: Hell|1 x}}
*{{Reward|Ending}} {{IL|Investigating...}} +30 CP and {{IL|Implacable Detective's Business Card}}
*{{Reward|Ending}} {{IL|Connected: The Masters of the Bazaar}} +1 CP (up to 11)
}}

{{FateStorySummary
|Link=A stroke of luck! (3 FATE)
|Title = A stroke of luck (Shroom-Hopping)
|FateCost = 3
|StartingPoints = [[A day at the races]]
|Overview = Also see [[Shroom-Hopping (Guide)]].

It takes you to a new area 5 opportunity cards, and a carousel repeatable until you decide to leave. Here is a selection of available rewards:
*Cards 
**{{Reward}} {{IL|Favours: The Church|1 x}} with {{IL|Shepherd's Timepiece}}
**{{Reward}} {{IL|Favours: Society|1 x}}

*Carousel (Repeatable)
**{{Reward}} Many opportunities for {{IL|Confident Smile}}, {{IL|Hard-Earned Lesson}}, {{IL|Sudden Insight}}, {{IL|Hastily Scrawled Warning Note}}
**{{Reward}} {{IL|Making Waves}} +1, 2, 3, 6 or 15 CP depending on ending result
}}

{{FateStorySummary
|Link=Provide Master-Classes in Etiquette
|Title = Take on a Rubbery Pupil or an Elegant Lady (Master-Classes in Etiquette)
|FateCost = 5
|StartingPoints = [[Provide Master-Classes in Etiquette]]
|Overview = Also see [[Master-Classes in Etiquette (Guide)]].

It gives you access to one of two tracks in the carousel previously locked. Once the pupil is graduated, you will lose access to it once more. Significant rewards:
*{{IL|Take on a Rubbery Pupil}}
**{{Reward}} Source of {{IL|Nodule of Deep Amber}}
**{{Reward|Always}} {{IL|Nodule of Trembling Amber|1 x}} & {{IL|Favours: Rubbery Men}}

*{{IL|Take on an Elegant Lady}}
**{{Reward}} Source of {{IL|Jade Fragment}}, {{IL|Moon-Pearl}}, {{IL|Shard of Glim}}, {{IL|Silk Scrap}}, {{IL|Whispered Hint}}, {{IL|Cryptic Clue}} and {{IL|Nevercold Brass Sliver}}
**{{Reward|Always}} {{IL|Bottle of Broken Giant 1844|5 x}} and {{IL|Making Waves}} +10 CP
}}
{{FateStorySummary
|Link=Contract: a Miniature Menace (3 FATE)
|Title = Contract: a Miniature Menace (The Department of Menace Eradication)
|FateCost = 3
|StartingPoints = [[The Department of Menace Eradication]]
|Overview = Also see [[Department of Menace Eradication (Guide)]].

It gives you access to a track in the carousel previously locked. Once the contract is finished, you will lose access to it once more. Significant rewards:

*{{Reward|Ending}} {{IL|Watchful Doll|1 x}} & {{IL|Appalling Secret|10 x}}
*{{Reward|Ending}} {{IL|Extraordinary Implication|1 x}}, {{IL|Inkling of Identity|10 x}}, {{IL|Scrap of Incendiary Gossip|10 x}}, & {{IL|Secluded Address|5 x}}
*{{Reward|Ending}} {{IL|Piece of Rostygold|300 x}}, {{IL|Bottle of Morelways 1872|1 x}}, {{IL|Emergency Blunderbuss|1 x}}, & {{IL|Dangerous}} +10 CP
*{{Reward|Ending}} {{IL|Magnanimous}} +? CP

}}

{{FateStorySummary
|Link=In Possession of a Peculiar Personal Enhancement -
|Title = In Possession of a Peculiar Personal Enhancement
|FateCost = 100
|StartingPoints = [[Flute Street]] or [[Something Rubbery (100 FATE)|Something Rubbery]]
|Description = You get a peculiar rubbery enhancement that allows for special interactions with the various rubbery individuals of london. Sadly it fades over time.
|Overview = Each time the enhancement is used, it reduces the quality. It can be used up to 10 times before it has completely faded, but some actions may consume 2 uses.

Options:
*[[A fellow spirit recognised]] (-2 CP)
**{{Reward|Always}} {{IL|Nodule of Warm Amber|1 x}}
**{{Reward|Always}} {{IL|Appalling Secret|10 x}}
**{{Reward|Always}} {{IL|Extraordinary Implication|1 x}}
*[[Consent to a potentially depraved union]] (-2 CP)
**{{Reward|Always}} {{IL|Boneless Consort}} a +3 {{IL|Bizarre}} and +3 BDR Spouse (Best-in-slot)
**{{Reward|Optional}} {{IL|Companion in Amber|1 x}} a +3 {{IL|Bizarre}}, +3 BDR Spouse, and +1 {{IL|Shapeling Arts}} (Best-in-slot) - Upgraded from {{IL|Boneless Consort}}
**{{Reward|Always}} {{IL|Renown: Rubbery Men}} +5 CP
*[[Personally Assist with his Gardening]] (-2 CP)
**{{Reward|Always}} {{IL|Nightmares}} -3 CP
**{{Reward|Always}} {{IL|Growing...}} +40 CP
**{{Reward|Always}} {{IL|Shapeling Arts}} +1 CP
*[[Accept a memory of amalgamy]] (-2 CP)
**{{Reward|Always}} {{IL|Putting the Pieces Together: the Taste of Lacre|2 x}}
*[[Confront the Implacable Detective]] (-1 CP)
**{{Reward|Always}} {{Gone|Suspicion}}
**{{Reward|Always}} {{IL|Implacable Detective's Business Card|1 x}}
**{{Reward|Always}} {{IL|Someone is Coming}} +5 CP
*[[Meet a Rubbery Stranger]] (-1 CP)
**{{Reward|Always}} {{IL|Nodule of Warm Amber|30 x}}
**{{Reward|Always}} {{IL|Jasmine Leaves|1 x}}
*[[Peculiar tastes]] (-1 CP)
**{{Reward|Always}} {{Gone|Wounds}}
**{{Reward|Always}} {{IL|Dangerous}} +10CP
}}


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==Noteworthy {{FontFate}}-locked Actions==
{{GuideNeedsWork|Probably should include some discussion about holiday fate actions.}}
These provide substantial mechanical remuneration.
{{FateActionSummaryAuto|A special delivery? (50 FATE)}}
{{FateActionSummaryAuto|One Last Voyage? (9 FATE)}}
{{FateActionSummaryAuto|Pose your own question to the Riddlefishers (10 FATE)}}
{{FateActionSummaryAuto|GOAT OVER GOAT (1 FATE)}}
{{FateActionSummaryAuto|The approaching thunder of hooves...}}
{{FateActionSummaryAuto|Recruit a Laconic Prodigy as your assistant (20 FATE)}}

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