The unquiet dead

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From: Bandages and Dust: The Tomb-Colonies


[…] A phaeton pulls up beside you, slewing dangerously. Two bandaged figures sit hunched at the front. "Wine," the one on the left croaks. "A bottle of good wine, and you can ride with us." The other one waves an arm. "Ride. Ride!"

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Unlocked with 1 x Bottle of Broken Giant 1844, Renown: Tomb-Colonies 10

Locked with Acquaintance: the Mercies


Challenge information

A matter of luck: It could go either way (success chance: 50%)

Success

A wild ride

Phaetons are not safe vehicles. And these are not responsible drivers. […]

And you're off! Careering down the streets like a black meteor […]

The phaeton begins its furious descent. […]

Then it's all over. The carriage remains unsmashed,[…]

Description summary:
You've joined a wild ride with the Tomb-colonists... and survived intact.

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Failure

A nasty spill!

The phaeton lurches round a corner. Another. It begins to gather speed. […] and you find out how fast this thing can really go.

[…] At the very next corner, it tilts sideways on to two wheels, and you fly out like a flung stone […]

Description summary:
You rode in a phaeton with the Tomb-colonists only to be unceremoniously flung to the ground.

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