Seek a Patron!
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Game Instructions: The game can suggest possible patrons... but you'll need to become Acquainted With them first.
Unlocked with 
Watchful 10, 
Persuasive 10, 
Dangerous 10, 
Shadowy 10, 
A Person of Some Importance - is: Not yet a Person of Importance
Locked with 
Establishing Social Relations 2 (hidden)
Storylet appears in 
Your Social Engagements
Options:
Send a Calling Card to a possible Patron
- Spoiler Locked with
Social Influence 91, 
Acquainted With [Friend's name]
Your friend needs Social Influence < 91, no 
Acquainted With [your name], no 
Responding to a Calling Card [your name], and A Person of Some Importance - one of:, A Paramount Presence, A Shattering Force, A Legendary Charisma, An Invisible Eminence, An Extraordinary Mind
When Sent
A courteous approach If they accept, perhaps they'll entertain your Patronage request.
In Messages Tab
You will receive:
You have sent [friend's name] a Calling Card, and expressed your interest in acquiring their patronage.
Your friend will receive:
You may now consider [Friend] an Acquaintance.
[Your name] has invited you to accept their Calling Card: a polite overture to other social actions! They also include a personal message, expressing their interest in acquiring your patronage.- Responding to a Calling Card [your name] (+1) (hidden)
- Redirects to: Accept a Calling Card
Seek Patronage from a Shattering Force
- Spoiler Locked with
Social Influence 94, base Dangerous 100
Your friend needs Social Influence < 94, Acquainted With [your name], A Person of Some Importance - A Shattering Force, and in addition none of:, 
Approached to be a Patron [your name], 
A Patron of... [your name], A Protégé of... [your name]
When Sent
Await a response! If your Acquaintance accepts, they may expect small tokens of loyalty (for example, treating you to dinner at Dante's Grill, to demonstrate their patronage) – but you can end the relationship at any time.
In Messages Tab
You will receive:
You have asked [friend's name] to become your Patron, and to teach you the Dangerous Arts.
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] has petitioned you, as a Shattering Force, to become their Patron. This will allow you to tutor them, improving their abilities more quickly. Perhaps, in return, they'll lend you their Making Waves, their loyalty, or simply their company. Perhaps you're simply a generous soul.
Approached to be a Patron [your name] (+1) (hidden)- Redirects to: Requesting your Patronage
Seek Patronage from a Legendary Charisma
- Spoiler Locked with
Social Influence 94, base Persuasive 100
Your friend needs Social Influence < 94, Acquainted With [your name], A Person of Some Importance - A Legendary Charisma, and in addition none of:, Approached to be a Patron [your name], A Patron of... [your name], A Protégé of... [your name]
When Sent
Await a response! If your Acquaintance accepts, they may expect small tokens of loyalty (for example, treating you to dinner at Dante's Grill, to demonstrate their patronage) – but you can end the relationship at any time.
In Messages Tab
You will receive:
You have asked [friend's name] to become your Patron, and to teach you the Persuasive Arts.
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] has petitioned you, as a Legendary Charisma, to become their Patron. This will allow you to tutor them, improving their abilities more quickly. Perhaps, in return, they'll lend you their Making Waves, their loyalty, or simply their company. Perhaps you're simply a generous soul.- Approached to be a Patron [your name] (+1) (hidden)
- Redirects to: Requesting your Patronage
Seek Patronage from an Invisible Eminence
- Spoiler Locked with
Social Influence 94, base Shadowy 100
Your friend needs Social Influence < 94, Acquainted With [your name], A Person of Some Importance - An Invisible Eminence, and in addition none of:, Approached to be a Patron [your name], A Patron of... [your name], A Protégé of... [your name]
When Sent
Await a response! If your Acquaintance accepts, they may expect small tokens of loyalty (for example, treating you to dinner at Dante's Grill, to demonstrate their patronage) – but you can end the relationship at any time.
In Messages Tab
You will receive:
You have asked [friend's name] to become your Patron, and to teach you the Shadowy Arts.
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] has petitioned you, as an Invisible Eminence, to become their Patron. This will allow you to tutor them, improving their abilities more quickly. Perhaps, in return, they'll lend you their Making Waves, their loyalty, or simply their company. Perhaps you're simply a generous soul.- Approached to be a Patron [your name] (+1) (hidden)
- Redirects to: Requesting your Patronage
Seek Patronage from an Extraordinary Mind
- Spoiler Locked with
Social Influence 94, base Watchful 100
Your friend needs Social Influence < 94, Acquainted With [your name], A Person of Some Importance - An Extraordinary Mind, and in addition none of:, Approached to be a Patron [your name], A Patron of... [your name], A Protégé of... [your name]
When Sent
Await a response! If your Acquaintance accepts, they may expect small tokens of loyalty (for example, treating you to dinner at Dante's Grill, to demonstrate their patronage) – but you can end the relationship at any time.
In Messages Tab
You will receive:
You have asked [friend's name] to become your Patron, and to teach you the Watchful Arts.
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] has petitioned you, as an Extraordinary Mind, to become their Patron. This will allow you to tutor them, improving their abilities more quickly. Perhaps, in return, they'll lend you their Making Waves, their loyalty, or simply their company. Perhaps you're simply a generous soul.- Approached to be a Patron [your name] (+1) (hidden)
- Redirects to: Requesting your Patronage
Reject a Patron
- Spoiler Unlocked with
A Protégé of... [patron's name]
Your friend needs
A Patron of... [your name]
When Sent
It's done
Success Instructions: If you're using the Fallen London app, it may take a few minutes for you to see this change.
- A Protégé of... [Patron's name] (-1)
You've lost 7 x Social Influence
In Messages Tab
You will receive:
[Patron's name] is no longer your patron.
Your friend will receive:
You are no longer the patron of [your name].
A Patron of... [your name] (-1)
Making Waves is dropping… (-5 CP)- You've lost 7 x Social Influence
