The Grey Cardinal
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You find him, as ever, lazing atop a shelf, nestled between heavy volumes. His amber eyes watch you as you go by. "Blessings upon you, my child." He says it through a heavy yawn.
Unlocked with 
Acquaintance: The Grey Cardinal
Card drawn in 
The Stacks
Occurs with Standard Frequency
Can not be discarded except by effects clearing your hand.
Options:
Offer the cardinal a furry lunch
- Spoiler Unlocked with
1 x Rat on a String
Success
Delicious
You've gained 1 x Disposition of the Cardinal
You've lost 1 x Rat on a String
You've gained 5 x Perusing the Stacks (if 
In Search of Lost Time is exactly 1)
You've gained 5 x Finding the Centre (if In Search of Lost Time is exactly 2)
Offer the cardinal a tin of something fishy
- Spoiler Unlocked with
1 x Deep-zee Catch
Success
Delectable
- You've gained 1-2 x Disposition of the Cardinal
You've lost 1 x Deep-zee Catch- You've gained 5 x Perusing the Stacks (if In Search of Lost Time is exactly 1)
- You've gained 5 x Finding the Centre (if In Search of Lost Time is exactly 2)
Engage the Cardinal in conversation
- Spoiler
Challenge information
Broad,
Persuasive 250 || 171 - very chancy (41%) || 213 - chancy (51%) || 255 - modest (61%) || 296 - very modest (71%) || 338 - low-risk (81%) || 380 - straightforward (91%) || 417 - straightforward (100%)Each point of
Bizarre counts as 10 extra points of Persuasive.Success
A lesser hint
Persuasive is increasing…- You've gained 1 x Disposition of the Cardinal
You've gained 50 x Tantalising Possibility
Failure
Evasive
- Persuasive is increasing…
- You've gained 40 x Tantalising Possibility
