Spelunk the Stolen River

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From: A Tournament of the Sciences: The Koloman Republic

What lurks in its depths might be vital to the Republics' efforts: they are hindered by a greater lack of knowledge than effects the other teams.

Unlocked with Airs of the Games 0-30, Science: The Story So Far ( Schedule + 1)

Challenge information

Broad, Watchful 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 Watchful, rounded. The given example is for base Watchful 150.

Success

Pressing any advantage

The river here is thick with the weight of centuries. Corpses, flowers, corrosive currents […] must be navigated. But there are shallows, if one knows where to look. Places that must be deepened, widened, made safe. Or else left to bedevil the enemy […]

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

• Watchful is increasing…
•  You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Republic by ?)
•  The balance of the tournament shifts. (Sets Science: 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

Not to go in

The river is poisoned and ruddy; your boots peel as you attempt to wade it. Your skin peels next. All you have for your trouble is a list of places not to fall in. On reflection, […] that list could be simplified to 'everywhere.'

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

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