Spar with the Eagle

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From: A Tournament of the Body: Aiding the Eagle

They are disappointed London is not represented in the true tournament.

Unlocked with Body: The Story So Far 2

Locked with Airs of the Games 31

Challenge information

Broad, Dangerous 120

• 82 - very chancy (41%)
• 102 - chancy (51%)
• 122 - modest (61%)
• 142 - very modest (71%)
• 162 - low-risk (81%)
• 182 - straightforward (91%)
• 200 - straightforward (100%)
  

The difficulty is equal to 80% of your base Dangerous, rounded. The given example is for base Dangerous 150.

Success

Worthy?

[...] attack and riposte. Each movement is met by a blade, [...] the Eagle has studied London's forms[...]

[...] The knee to the throat is not honourable, but it is all Spite. The Striking Protector goes down, laughing [...]. "I'll remember that one," she says with a grin.

• Dangerous is increasing…
•  You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Body: Aiding the Eagle by 1)
•  The balance of the tournament shifts. (Sets Body: Currently in the Lead to [Whichever team is in the lead])
• Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
•  You've gained (0.45 x ( Base Watchful + Base Shadowy + Base Dangerous + Base Persuasive)) x Coilheart Renown

Failure

Kindness in the blade

A blade, humming with electricity, cuts you off [...] and sweeps your legs from under you. [...] A low chuckle, and a warm hand extended: a Striking Protector offers you a lift up, and a large swill from her flask. Wine, not airag. "Some things, you do do better," [...]

• Dangerous is increasing…
• Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
•  Scandal is increasing… (+1 CP)