On the Trail (Storylet)

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A keen eye, a pocket notebook, plenty of shoe leather, and overwhelming interest in other people's affairs. Hang around the right street corners, badger the right people, take copious notes – and who knows what you might learn?

Description summary:
An extra paragraph is added with Complication: a Surly Goat-Demon.

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1 - 3You're not alone in this matter, either. Some splinter faction of Hell has taken an interest. Everywhere you go, the Goat-Demon is ahead of you, menacing witnesses, stepping on leads. This might prove inconvenient.

[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]

Game Instructions:

Name-Making CaseGame Instructions
1Raise On the Trail to 4 to close the case.

Easier branches will be more efficient in closing the case. More difficult branches, however, will increase your skills faster – even if you fail.

Branches and storylets sometimes require 'The Airs of London'. The airs here are changeable – different choices will show up at different times.

2Raise On the Trail to 4 to close the case.

To pursue the more rewarding branches, gather Whispered Hints in Ladybones Road, and purchase discrete clothing from the Bazaar.

Branches and storylets sometimes require 'The Airs of London'. The airs here are changeable – different choices will show up at different times.

3Raise On the Trail to 7 to progress the case. You'll need 3 clues of the Absconding Devil's whereabouts to track him down.

Dealing with the Surly Goat-Demon is optional, but will make several options easier and more rewarding.

Unlocked with Engaged in a Name-Making Case

Storylet appears in Moloch Street

Options:

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Comb through the papers
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    Locked with The Airs of London 51

     

    Challenge information

    Broad, Watchful 6 || 4 - tough (40%) || 5 - very chancy (50%) || 6 - chancy (60%) || 7 - modest (70%) || 8 - very modest (80%) || 9 - low-risk (90%) || 10 - straightforward (100%)

    Success

    Connexion

    Failure

    "...showcased the finest specimen of dahlia..."

    ^
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Trawl the local establishments
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    Unlocked with The Airs of London 51

     

    Challenge information

    Broad, Watchful 6 || 4 - tough (40%) || 5 - very chancy (50%) || 6 - chancy (60%) || 7 - modest (70%) || 8 - very modest (80%) || 9 - low-risk (90%) || 10 - straightforward (100%)

    Success

    The metallurgy of detection

    Failure

    "Haven't seen nuffin."

    ^
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Take the city's pulse
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Contact an information broker
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Pose as a housekeeper for the day

Engaged in a Name-Making Case 1

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Closing the case of the Honey-Addled Detective

Engaged in a Name-Making Case 2

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Track the Tattooed Courier
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Take an evening to connect the dots
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    Unlocked with On the Trail 3, Engaged in a Name-Making Case exactly 2, Tracking the Tattooed Courier exactly 2

     

    Success

    Ahah!

    Success Instructions: Sudden Insights offer you Second Chances on Watchful checks. You can use Second Chances to retry a failed check – but you must choose to spend them before attempting it. If you fail, you get another shot. You lose the Second Chance either way.

    Second Chances are particularly useful for branches that you can only attempt once, or where failure would set you back to some degree. Depending on your Watchful level, it may be wise to spend one to close the case of the Tattooed Courier.

    You can also spend Second Chances in Your Social Engagements to improve your skills.

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Closing the Case of the Tattooed Courier
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Track down the Tattooed Courier's client

Engaged in a Name-Making Case 3

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Leave a false trail for the Goat-Demon
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Tackle the Goat-Demon head on
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A development in the case!