The Resident Gravetender
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She […] is determined to maintain an atmosphere of respectable quiet. She speaks in idiosyncratic and elaborate sign language […].
[…]Description summary:
The second paragraph varies depending on 
Beneath the Utmost Grave:
| Beneath the Utmost Grave | Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 | As yet, you cannot understand her. You will need to, if you wish to learn more about the place she cares for. Fortunately, she does not seem opposed to your continued presence — provided you stay quiet. |
| 5+ | She signs pleasure at your quiet company. I am caretaker of this place. […] the sign for 'caretaker' could mean 'gardener', or 'mortician', while the sign for 'place' could also mean 'patient' or 'body'. We may commingle/converse, if you remain silent. |
[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]
Unlocked with 
Beneath the Utmost Grave
Storylet appears in 
The Sous
Options:
Study and reconstruct the principles of her sign language
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Beneath the Utmost Grave exactly 1
Challenge information
Narrow,
Shapeling Arts 13 (50% base) || 9 and below - almost impossible (10%) || 10 - high-risk (20%) || 11 - high-risk (30%) || 12 - tough (40%) || 13 - very chancy (50%) || 14 - chancy (60%) || 15 - modest (70%) || 16 - very modest (80%) || 17 - low-risk (90%) || 18 and above - straightforward (100%)Each point of
Mithridacy adds 1 point of Shapeling Arts.Success
Words in common
You've learned a common vocabulary of signs. (Sets Beneath the Utmost Grave to 5)
Failure
Elusive
Nightmares is increasing… (+2 CP)
Inform her of your purpose here
- Spoiler Action Cost: 0
Unlocked with
Firmament 700-730
Success
Foreign objects
Redirects to: The Resident Gravetender
^
Press her on the shifting properties of the catacombs
- Spoiler Action Cost: 0
Unlocked with
Betrayer of Measures, Beneath the Utmost Grave 20
Success
Protective layers
Redirects to: The Resident Gravetender
^
Ask for permission to enter the catacombs
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Beneath the Utmost Grave 7-9
Success
The unlocked tomb
- There are conditions. (Sets Beneath the Utmost Grave to 10 - Catacomb Initiate)
Redirects to: The Bones Above the Sous
^
Ask her about the Miser-Roads
- Spoiler Action Cost: 0
Unlocked with Beneath the Utmost Grave 5
Success
Unseen cities
- You've gained 1 Beneath the Utmost Grave (up to 6)
Redirects to: The Resident Gravetender
^
Ask why she took this station
- Spoiler Action Cost: 0
Unlocked with Beneath the Utmost Grave 5
Success
Well-suited
- Flurries of meaning and gesture. (Raises Beneath the Utmost Grave by 1, up to 7)
Redirects to: The Resident Gravetender
^
Ask about her incense
- Spoiler
