Plant a false trail

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From: Confound Dr. Orthos!


A few clues here, a forged map there and he'll be chasing nothing while you get to the real finds.


Challenge information

Broad, Watchful 73

  • 50 - very chancy (41%)
  • 63 - chancy (51%)
  • 75 - modest (61%)
  • 87 - very modest (71%)
  • 99 - low-risk (81%)
  • 111 - straightforward (91%)
  • 122 - straightforward (100%)

Success

And he's off!

Your trail of false clues leads Dr. Orthos away from the Forgotten Quarter […] Although you'll have to watch for his return […] Virginia disbands her operation. Perhaps it was him she was chasing, and not you? […]She's also worth keeping an eye on[…]

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


Failure

Confound him!

He's a sharp one, this Dr. Orthos. He doesn't fall for your efforts, this time. He sends you a polite letter explaining where you went wrong, and a bottle of wine as a consolation.