Keep investigating this question of Cornelius

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From: Offices of the Tracklayer's Union: Evenlode Branch


What exactly is he trying to do?

Unlocked with Following up Rumours of Cornelius exactly 2, Investigating... 12


Challenge information

Broad, Persuasive 180

  • 123 - very chancy (41%)
  • 153 - chancy (51%)
  • 183 - modest (61%)
  • 213 - very modest (71%)
  • 244 - low-risk (81%)
  • 273 - straightforward (91%)
  • 300 - straightforward (100%)

Each point of Tracklayers' Displeasure increases the base difficulty by 10 points.

Success

Collecting adherents

[…] "it was Cornelius that put the workers up to striking […]"

[…] "If Furnace doesn't take care, Cornelius'll splinter off a piece of the Union. Or take it over entire. Not sure which is most likely. And that's if we don't see any more of Mr Fires' men..."

[…]

Description summary:
Cornelius is a prominent leader of the Prehistoricists and is now vying with Furnace for influence over the Union. This has not been great for their relationship. Also, Mr. Fire's observers have been spotted more frequently.

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Failure

Just what are you asking about?

The Secretary of this branch answers you with the most rudimentary courtesy, but no more. Your questions are neither welcome nor trusted.