Intimidate a Bureaucrat

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ID: 249861

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From: The Realgar Quarter

Your scheme requires that certain tools be brought into the city, and a Diffident Customs Official stands in your way.

Unlocked with Object of a Khaganian Intrigue, Outward Appearance of a Khaganian Front: Criminal, 25 x Well-Placed Pawn

Challenge information

Narrow, Dreaded 5 (50% base)

• 1 and below - almost impossible (10%)
• 2 - high-risk (20%)
• 3 - high-risk (30%)
• 4 - tough (40%)
• 5 - very chancy (50%)
• 6 - chancy (60%)
• 7 - modest (70%)
• 8 - very modest (80%)
• 9 - low-risk (90%)
• 10 and above - straightforward (100%)
  

Success

Yes, yes, whatever you wish

With a neckerchief concealing the lower half of your face, you are an intimidating figure indeed. The official agrees to your demands with a bored wave; it seems he does this all the time. Well, as long as he believes this is purely about smuggling.

•  You've lost 25 x Well-Placed Pawn
•  You've gained 13-14 x Infiltrating...
•  You've gained 1 x Current Time in the Khanate:
• [Airs of the Khanate change…] (random)

Failure

Suspicion

The official tilts his head as you make your demands. Well, he wouldn't want to pry – of course he'll comply with your reasonable demands. But he's just curious: are you sure you're a smuggler?

•  You've gained 5 x Infiltrating...
•  Taimen's Attention is increasing… (+2 CP, up to level 10)
•  Khaganian Front: Obfuscation is dropping… (-( Attention - Resilience) CP) (At least 1 CP)
•  You've gained 1 x Current Time in the Khanate:
• [Airs of the Khanate change…] (random)