Play Chess with the Boatman

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ID: 11584

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Well, apparently he plays chess in paintings and folk-songs. Which are always accurate, of course.

Locked with Wounds 15

Storylet appears in a slow boat passing a dark beach on a silent river

The Boatman's Opponent 0-4

He's done this before...

•  Spoiler ID: 4832
  

  Locked with The Boatman's Opponent 5
  

   

  Challenge information

  Broad, Watchful 10 || 7 - very chancy (42%) || 9 - chancy (54%) || 11 - modest (66%) || 12 - very modest (72%) || 14 - low-risk (84%) || 16 - straightforward (96%) || 17 - straightforward (100%)
  

  Success

  Look at that!

  • Watchful is increasing…
  •  Wounds is dropping… (-3 CP)
  •  Approaching the Gates of the Garden is increasing… (+1 CP, up to level 16)
  •  The Boatman's Opponent is increasing… (+1 CP)

  During The Sixth Coil, with Intellect: Schedule 1–2:

  •  A canny player learns quickly, here. One's life is on the line. (Increases Intellect: Lessons from the Boatman by 1 CP)

  Failure

  Oh dear...

  • Watchful is increasing…
  •  Wounds is increasing… (+2 CP)

  During The Sixth Coil, with Intellect: Schedule 1–2:

  •  A canny player learns quickly, here. One's life is on the line. (Increases Intellect: Lessons from the Boatman by 1 CP)

  ^

The Boatman's Opponent 5-8

A smile of recognition

•  Spoiler ID: 7684
  

  Unlocked with The Boatman's Opponent 5-8
  

   

  Challenge information

  Broad, Watchful 30 || 21 - very chancy (42%) || 26 - chancy (52%) || 31 - modest (62%) || 36 - very modest (72%) || 41 - low-risk (82%) || 46 - straightforward (92%) || 50 - straightforward (100%)
  

  Success

  A hard-won fight

  • Watchful is increasing…
  •  Wounds is dropping… (-3 CP)
  •  The Boatman's Opponent is increasing… (+2 CP)
  •  Approaching the Gates of the Garden is increasing… (+1 CP, up to level 16)

  During The Sixth Coil, with Intellect: Schedule 1–2:

  •  A canny player learns quickly, here. One's life is on the line. (Increases Intellect: Lessons from the Boatman by 1 CP)

  Failure

  A cunning snare

  • Watchful is increasing…
  •  Wounds is increasing… (+2 CP)

  During The Sixth Coil, with Intellect: Schedule 1–2:

  •  A canny player learns quickly, here. One's life is on the line. (Increases Intellect: Lessons from the Boatman by 1 CP)

  ^

The Boatman's Opponent 9-14

A nod of respect

•  Spoiler ID: 7685
  

  Unlocked with The Boatman's Opponent 9 to 14
  

   

  Challenge information

  Broad, Watchful 100 || 69 - very chancy (41%) || 85 - chancy (51%) || 102 - modest (61%) || 119 - very modest (71%) || 135 - low-risk (81%) || 152 - straightforward (91%) || 167 - straightforward (100%)
  

  Success

  An extraordinary talent

  • Watchful is increasing…
  •  Wounds is dropping… (-2 CP)
  •  The Boatman's Opponent is increasing… (+3 CP)
  •  Approaching the Gates of the Garden is increasing… (+1 CP, up to level 16)

  During The Sixth Coil, with Intellect: Schedule 1–2:

  •  A canny player learns quickly, here. One's life is on the line. (Increases Intellect: Lessons from the Boatman by 1 CP)

  Failure

  Does he read the chess press?

  • Watchful is increasing…
  •  Wounds is increasing… (+2 CP)

  During The Sixth Coil, with Intellect: Schedule 1–2:

  •  A canny player learns quickly, here. One's life is on the line. (Increases Intellect: Lessons from the Boatman by 1 CP)

  ^

The Boatman's Opponent 15-24

A friendly greeting

•  Spoiler ID: 7686
  

  Unlocked with The Boatman's Opponent 15 to 24
  

   

  Challenge information

  Broad, Watchful 150 || 103 - very chancy (41%) || 128 - chancy (51%) || 153 - modest (61%) || 178 - very modest (71%) || 203 - low-risk (81%) || 228 - straightforward (91%) || 250 - straightforward (100%)
  

  Success

  A moment of pettiness

  • Watchful is increasing…
  •  Wounds is dropping… (-2 CP)
  •  The Boatman's Opponent is increasing… (+5 CP)
  •  Approaching the Gates of the Garden is increasing… (+1 CP, up to level 16)

  During The Sixth Coil, with Intellect: Schedule 1–2:

  •  A canny player learns quickly, here. One's life is on the line. (Increases Intellect: Lessons from the Boatman by 1 CP)

  Failure

  The wisdom of ages

  • Watchful is increasing…
  •  Wounds is increasing… (+2 CP)
  •  The Boatman's Opponent is increasing… (+2 CP)

  During The Sixth Coil, with Intellect: Schedule 1–2:

  •  A canny player learns quickly, here. One's life is on the line. (Increases Intellect: Lessons from the Boatman by 1 CP)

  ^

The Boatman's Opponent 25-29

A grin of sorts

•  Spoiler ID: 8332
  

  Unlocked with The Boatman's Opponent 25 - 29
  

   

  Challenge information

  Broad, Watchful 200 || 137 - very chancy (41%) || 170 - chancy (51%) || 204 - modest (61%) || 237 - very modest (71%) || 270 - low-risk (81%) || 304 - straightforward (91%) || 334 - straightforward (100%)
  

  Success

  A game of spider-like patience

  • Watchful is increasing…
  •  Wounds is dropping… (-2 CP)
  •  The Boatman's Opponent is increasing… (+5 CP)
  •  Approaching the Gates of the Garden is increasing… (+1 CP, up to level 16)

  During The Sixth Coil, with Intellect: Schedule 1–2:

  •  A canny player learns quickly, here. One's life is on the line. (Increases Intellect: Lessons from the Boatman by 1 CP)

  Failure

  Age and night and patience

  • Watchful is increasing…
  •  Wounds is increasing… (+2 CP)
  •  The Boatman's Opponent is increasing… (+3 CP)

  During The Sixth Coil, with Intellect: Schedule 1–2:

  •  A canny player learns quickly, here. One's life is on the line. (Increases Intellect: Lessons from the Boatman by 1 CP)

  ^

The Boatman's Opponent 30-39

A silent inclination of the skull

•  Spoiler ID: 10893
  

  Unlocked with The Boatman's Opponent 30 - 39
  

   

  Challenge information

  Broad, Watchful 255 || 175 - very chancy (41%) || 217 - chancy (51%) || 260 - modest (61%) || 302 - very modest (71%) || 345 - low-risk (81%) || 387 - straightforward (91%) || 425 - straightforward (100%)
  

  Success

  Concession

  • Watchful is increasing…
  •  Wounds is dropping… (-2 CP)
  •  The Boatman's Opponent is increasing… (+5 CP)
  •  Approaching the Gates of the Garden is increasing… (+1 CP, up to level 16)

  During The Sixth Coil, with Intellect: Schedule 1–2:

  •  A canny player learns quickly, here. One's life is on the line. (Increases Intellect: Lessons from the Boatman by 1 CP)

  Failure

  A wisdom beyond time

  • Watchful is increasing…
  •  Wounds is increasing… (+2 CP)
  •  The Boatman's Opponent is increasing… (+3 CP)

  During The Sixth Coil, with Intellect: Schedule 1–2:

  •  A canny player learns quickly, here. One's life is on the line. (Increases Intellect: Lessons from the Boatman by 1 CP)

  ^

The Boatman's Opponent 40+

Your move...

•  Spoiler ID: 114392
  

  Unlocked with The Boatman's Opponent 40
  Locked with Nightmares 10
  

   

  Challenge information

  Broad, Watchful 300 || 205 - very chancy (41%) || 255 - chancy (51%) || 305 - modest (61%) || 355 - very modest (71%) || 405 - low-risk (81%) || 455 - straightforward (91%) || 500 - straightforward (100%)
  

  Success

  The slow burn of acid mystery

  • Watchful is increasing…
  •  You've gained 1 x Extraordinary Implication
  •  Nightmares is increasing… (+2 CP)
  •  You've gained 1 x Appalling Secret
  •  Wounds is dropping… (-2 CP)

  During The Sixth Coil, with Intellect: Schedule 1–2:

  •  A canny player learns quickly, here. One's life is on the line. (Increases Intellect: Lessons from the Boatman by 1 CP)

  Failure

  The slow burn of acid mystery

  • Watchful is increasing…
  •  You've gained 1 x Appalling Secret
  •  Nightmares is increasing… (+3 CP)
  •  Wounds is increasing… (+3 CP)

  During The Sixth Coil, with Intellect: Schedule 1–2:

  •  A canny player learns quickly, here. One's life is on the line. (Increases Intellect: Lessons from the Boatman by 1 CP)

  ^

Play to lose as well as to win

•  Spoiler ID: 268015
  

  Unlocked with Intellect: Schedule is 1-2 (World Quality, now locked), The Boatman's Opponent 40, Of Stripes, and Coils 150
  

   

  Challenge information

  A matter of luck: Pretty good odds (success chance: 80%)

  Success

  A shark in the river

  •  Wounds is dropping… (-2 CP)
  •  A canny player learns quickly, here. One's life is on the line. (Increases Intellect: Lessons from the Boatman by 1 CP)

  Failure

  Fished out

  •  Wounds is increasing… (+2 CP)
  •  A canny player learns quickly, here. One's life is on the line. (Increases Intellect: Lessons from the Boatman by 1 CP)

  ^