Play Chess with the Boatman
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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...
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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...
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 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
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 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?
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
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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
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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
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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...
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The Boatman's Opponent 40
Locked withNightmares 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
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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)