Firecrackers in the thurible!

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From: Brimstone or frankincense?


Conceal tiny fireworks in the incense-burner, at the behest of your infernal masters. It'll make the next service rather more entertaining.

Game Instructions: You will lose some of your Favours: The Church, but receive other rewards.


Challenge information

Broad, Shadowy 20

  • 14 - very chancy (42%)
  • 17 - chancy (51%)
  • 21 - modest (63%)
  • 24 - very modest (72%)
  • 27 - low-risk (81%)
  • 31 - straightforward (93%)
  • 34 - straightforward (100%)

Success

The plan works perfectly

A sound of thunder! The thurifer runs squeaking up and down the nave while the thurible lies spitting sparks. There is consternation! An elderly precentor keels over, clutching his chest. A mean-spirited joke, perhaps. But you have […] been paid.

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Failure

A difficult conversation

You're spotted tampering with the thurible. Your explanation that you were 'looking for smuggled mice' is met with some skepticism. You slink out of the church, firecrackers still concealed in your hat.