Editing Twilit Smuggler (Guide)

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{{IL|Twilit Smuggler}} is the statue quality representing {{IL|Shadowy}} and is gained in {{IL|Balmoral}} by sending up various items up to the surface via the dumbwaiter in {{IL|Balmoral}}. This is fastest of all the statue qualities but is still fairly expensive.
==Starting Out==
In order to begin the storyline, you must first discover the {{IL|Discovered: the Balmoral Dumbwaiter|Appearance=Balmoral Dumbwaiter}} and make contact with {{IL|Acquaintance: The Woman Upstairs|Appearance=the Woman Upstairs}}.

In order to discover the dumbwaiter, you must do one of two things. Either:
*Raise {{IL|On the Trail of the Clay Highwayman}} to 5, and build up your {{IL|Casing...}} to 15. In the [[Crathie]] of {{IL|Balmoral}}, you need to  [[Track what the Highwaymen are doing in these parts]], which is a {{IL|Shadowy}} 210 Challenge. 
*Become {{IL|A Marauder of the Clay Highwayman}} and draw the card [[Larceny at Balmoral]] while in {{IL|A hidden camp nestled in the woods of Balmoral}}. Pick the option [[Join a group of marauders headed for Crathie]] - this will automatically discover the dumbwaiter.
The storylet for the dumbwaiter itself is located in Balmoral Castle where you must [[Sneak down to the Kitchens of Balmoral]]. With {{IL|Renown: Criminals}} 40 and {{IL|Shadowy|Base}} 215, you can [[Establish contact with a Surface smuggler]] for the cost of {{IL|Favours: Criminals|3 x}}.
==The Process==
Once you have established contact, you can turn in the required items for the next level of {{IL|Twilit Smuggler}}, if you pass an increasingly difficult {{IL|Shadowy}} check based on the item you're sending.
{| class="article-table mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" width=45%
|+'''Tables of Items Shadowy Check'''
|-
!width="10%" |{{IL|Shadowy}}
!width="10%" |Item
|-
|200
|{{IL|Tinned Ham}}
|-
|220
|{{IL|Judgements' Egg}}
|-
|240
|{{IL|Fragment of the Tragedy Procedures}}
|-
|250
|{{IL|Crackling Device}}
|-
|260
|{{IL|Oneiric Pearl}}
|-
|280
|{{IL|Scrap of Ivory Organza}}
|-
|320
|{{IL|Parabolan Parable}}
|-
|350
|{{IL|Legenda Cosmogone}}
|-
|380
|{{IL|Fabulous Diamond}}
|-
|420
|{{IL|Corresponding Sounder}}
|-
|450
|{{IL|Vial of Masters' Blood}}
|}
You will have to send up 15 Tier 6 items, 5 Tier 7 items, and 1 Tier 8 item, totaling 4062.5{{e}} worth of items. These items can be seen in the table below, and will be discussed in further detail. This process will give you {{IL|Fistful of Surface Currency|30000 x}} (worth 900{{e}}), which can be seen as a loss of 80% of the value of the items.
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{| class="article-table" width=100% 
|+'''Tables of Items for Raising Twilit Smuggler'''
|-
!width="10%" |{{IL|Twilit Smuggler}}
!width="10%" |{{IL|Judgements' Egg|Appearance=}}
!width="10%" |{{IL|Fragment of the Tragedy Procedures|Appearance=}}
!width="10%" |{{IL|Crackling Device|Appearance=}}
!width="10%" |{{IL|Oneiric Pearl|Appearance=}}
!width="10%" |{{E}}Value
|-
|0
!colspan="4"|{{IL|Tinned Ham}}
|62.5
|-
|1
!colspan="4"|{{IL|Judgements' Egg}}
|62.5
|-
|2
!colspan="4"|{{IL|Judgements' Egg}}
|62.5
|-
|3
!✓
!✓
!
!
|62.5
|-
|4
!✓
!✓
!
!
|62.5
|-
|5
!✓
!✓
!✓
!
|62.5
|-
|6
!✓
!✓
!✓
!
|62.5
|-
|7
!
!✓
!✓
!
|62.5
|-
|8
!
!✓
!✓
!
|62.5
|-
|9
!
!
!✓
!✓
|62.5
|-
|10
!
!
!✓
!✓
|62.5
|-
|11
!colspan="4"|{{IL|Oneiric Pearl}}
|62.5
|-
|12
!colspan="4"|{{IL|Oneiric Pearl}}
|62.5
|-
|13
!colspan="4"|{{IL|Oneiric Pearl}}
|62.5
|-
|14
!colspan="4"|{{IL|Oneiric Pearl}}
|62.5
|-
|15
!colspan="4"|{{IL|Scrap of Ivory Organza|Appearance=Ivory Organza}}
|312.5
|-
|16
!colspan="4"|{{IL|Parabolan Parable}}
|312.5
|-
|17
!colspan="4"|{{IL|Legenda Cosmogone}}
|312.5
|-
|18
!colspan="4"|{{IL|Fabulous Diamond}}
|312.5
|-
|19
!colspan="4"|{{IL|Corresponding Sounder}}
|312.5
|-
|20
!colspan="4"|{{IL|Vial of Masters' Blood|Appearance=Masters' Blood}}
|1562.5
|}
</div>
==The Items==
Some of the items are relatively easy to obtain, while others are very hard. In order to finish this storyline, you will need access to {{IL|Khan's Heart}} to obtain the {{IL|Corresponding Sounder}} at a minimum, though several of the items are easier to acquire there.
==={{IL|Tinned Ham}}===
You will need 1 of these for level 0.
*This can be purchased at the {{IL|Extramural Trading Company}} in [[The Upper River Exchange]] for 125{{H}}

==={{IL|Judgements' Egg}}===
You will need between 2-6 of these for levels 1-6. Levels 3-6 can be substituted with {{IL|Fragment of the Tragedy Procedures}}, and levels 5-6 can also be substituted with {{IL|Crackling Device}}s.
*The main source of these is the expedition in {{IL|The Forgotten Quarter}} to the [[The Tomb of the Silken Thread 1|The Tomb of the Silken Thread]]. See [[Forgotten Quarter Expeditions (Guide)]] for a guide to these. The expedition itself should take 12 actions, as well as actions for gathering {{IL|Expedition Supplies}}. See the guide for an analysis on where these can best be acquired. An estimate gives a minimum of 27 actions for each egg sourced this way.
See [[Academic_Grinding_(Guide)#Judgements'_Egg|Academic Grinding]] for the most up to date grinds.
==={{IL|Fragment of the Tragedy Procedures}}===
You will need up to 6 of these for levels 3-8. Levels 3-6 can be substituted with {{IL|Judgements' Egg}}, and levels 5-8 can be substituted with {{IL|Crackling Device}}s.
*The main source of these are through a heist unlocked with {{IL|Flask of Waswood Wellspring Water}} from [[Moulin Expeditions (Guide)|Moulin Expeditions]]. First these must be acquired, then [[search Parabola for the location of a particular treasure]] (see [[Parabolan Hunting (Guide)]]). Finally you will have to [[On a Heist (Guide)|go on a perilous heist]] to steal from [[The shaded estate on Hemlock Row]]. It's hard to estimate the efficiency in gathering these, but if an estimate on [[Moulin Expeditions (Guide)]] suggests around 150 actions in order to gather 6, but there will be some variation and there's a slight risk of failing the heists.
See [[Legal_Grinding_(Guide)#Fragment_of_the_Tragedy_Procedures|Legal Grinding]] for the most up to date grinds.
==={{IL|Crackling Device}}===
The player will need up to 6 of these for levels 5-10. Levels 5-6 can be substituted with {{IL|Judgements' Egg}}s, levels 5-8 can be substituted with {{IL|Fragment of the Tragedy Procedures}} and levels 9-10 can be substituted with {{IL|Oneiric Pearl}}s.
*There are three main ways to obtain these:
** In the Khanate, you can purchase them in the market for {{IL|Assortment of Khaganian Coinage|130 x}} or through the storylet [[Commission the manufacture of a Crackling Device]] for {{IL|Assortment of Khaganian Coinage|60 x}} and {{IL|Nevercold Brass Sliver|3000 x}}. Coinage can be gained e.g. by selling skeletons in the Khanate.
** Perform intrigue at the khanate. This should take 15 actions per crackling device (1 to start, 13 to build, and 1 to cash out). This is airs dependent as only [[A Repentant Thief]] gives these directly, but there are other options which instead gives Coinage.  See [[Khaganian Intrigue (Guide)]] for details.
** Do the grind at L. B. Industries. This should take 21 actions per crackling device. (1 to start, 19 to build, and 1 to cash out). See [[L. B. Industries (Guide)]] for details.
See [[Curiosity_Grinding_(Guide)#Crackling_Device|Curiosity Grinding]] for the most up to date grinds.
==={{IL|Oneiric Pearl}}===
You will need between 4-6 of these for levels 9-14. Levels 9-10 can be substituted with {{IL|Crackling Device}}s, which are easier to acquire in bulk.
*There are three main ways to obtain these:
** Perform intrigue at the khanate - this should take 15 actions per Oneiric Pearl. (1 to start, 13 to build, and 1 to cash out.) Again, this is dependent on the airs cooperating and giving you [[A Radical Physician]]. See [[Khaganian Intrigue (Guide)]] for details.
** Perform intrigues at the Khanate with {{IL|Strength of your Khaganian Network}} 20, which should take 12 actions per Oneiric Pearl. (1 to start, 10 to build, and 1 to cash out.) This is only available for one pulling threads option, [[Leave him in his state]], which means you will have to do other options as well and this will probably not be very efficient. See [[Khaganian Intrigue (Guide)]] for details.
** All the main zee dreams provide one upon completion. See [[Zailing (Guide)]] for details.
See [[Zee-Treasures_Grinding_(Guide)#Oneiric_Pearl|Zee-Treasures Grinding]] for the most up to date grinds.
==={{IL|Scrap of Ivory Organza}}===
You will need one of these for level 15.
*Unless you prefer spending {{IL|Certifiable Scrap}}s, you will need to build the appropriate cover identity and perform the robbery [[Con an Inconvenient Royal]]. This requires {{IL|Casing...|10}}, {{IL|Cover Identity: Backstory|80}}, {{IL|Cover Identity: Elaboration|10}}, {{IL|Cover Identity: Credentials|5}}, {{IL|Cover Identity: Ties|exactly 2 (Bazaar)}}, {{IL|Cover Identity: Nuance|5}} and {{IL|Magistracy of the Evenlode: Darkness|4}}. See [[Cover Identities (Guide)]] for more information.
See [[Rag_Trade_Grinding_(Guide)#Scrap_of_Ivory_Organza|Rag Trade Grinding]] for the most up to date grinds.
==={{IL|Parabolan Parable}}===
You will need one of these for level 16.
*There are 2 ways to obtain this:
** 1 for [[Bear witness (Black Leaning)|any of]] [[Bear witness (Red Leaning)|the non-tied]] [[Bear witness (White Leaning)|endings]] of the Chessboard campaign, the [[Leave the Palatinate (rejected offer)|Cats campaign]] when [[Encourage the Prince to reject the King's offer|the Prince rejects the King's offer]] or the [[Recover the Khatun|Khatun ending]] of the Fingerkings campaign. See [[Parabolan War (Guide)]] for more information.
**Upconverting Oneiromantic Revelations; with Revelations sourced from the [[The Sunken Embassy (Guide)|Sunken Embassy]] or [[Hunting Bees in Old Newgate (Guide)|Flint or Dagger]], this can yield a Parable in as few as 91 actions. With Revelations sourced from the [[Khaganian_Intrigue_(Guide)|Khanate]], this can yield a parable in as few as 79 actions.
See [[Cartography_Grinding_(Guide)#Parabolan_Parable|Cartography Grinding]] for the most up to date grinds.
==={{IL|Legenda Cosmogone}}===
You will need one of these for level 17.
*There are 2 ways to obtain this:
** Can be purchased for 3125{{r}} when [[Direction of the Rat-Wind:|the Rat-Wind blows]] West and the [[Phase of the Rat-Moon:|the Rat-Moon is]] Runny.
** You may [[Steal a precious manuscript]]: This costs {{IL|Casing...|55CP}} and a cover identity with {{IL|Cover Identity: Backstory|80 x}}, {{IL|Cover Identity: Elaboration|10 x}}, {{IL|Cover Identity: Credentials|5 x}} and {{IL|Cover Identity: Nuance|5 x}}. See [[Cover Identities (Guide)]] for more information.
See [[Theological_Grinding_(Guide)#Legenda_Cosmogone|Theological Grinding]] for the most up to date grinds.
==={{IL|Fabulous Diamond}}===
You will need one of these for level 18.
*There are 3 ways to obtain this:
** Can be purchased for 3125{{r}} when [[Direction of the Rat-Wind:|the Rat-Wind blows]] North and [[Phase of the Rat-Moon:|the Rat-Moon is]] Soft.
** Acquire 31250 {{IL|Stashed Treasure}} and [[Exchange a hoard of plunder for a Fabulous Diamond]]. See [[Piracy (Guide)]] for details.
** 1 from [[Larceny at Jericho Locks]], [[Con a Seasoned Smuggler]]; requires and costs {{IL|Casing...}} and a cover identity.
See [[Contraband_Grinding_(Guide)#Fabulous_Diamond|Contraband Grinding]] for the most up to date grinds.
==={{IL|Corresponding Sounder}}===
You will need 1 of these for level 19.
*The only way to obtain this is through Khaganian Intrigue. The carousel is started with [[Obtain a Corresponding Sounder]] and takes at least 77 actions. See [[Khaganian Intrigue (Guide)]] for details.
See [[Great_Game_Grinding_(Guide)#Corresponding_Sounder|Great Game Grinding]] for the most up to date grinds.
==={{IL|Vial of Masters' Blood}}===
You will need one of these for level 20.
*There are 5 ways to obtain this:
** If you have not yet sold the location of the Cave of the Nadir, you can [[Sell the location of the Cave of the Nadir (Revolutionaries)|sell it to the Revolutionaries]].
**Upconverting {{IL|Vial of Tears of the Bazaar|x 5}} at a cost of {{IL|Notability|x 7}} with [[A dangerous deal]] on [[A Presumptuous Little Opportunity]]; 
**1 in 32 chance of receiving one when [[Milk your hellworm|milking a hellworm]] (requires {{IL|Your Very Own Miniature Hellworm}} or {{IL|Your Very Own Miniature Hellworm, Saddled and Bridled}}).
**Trading 156,250 {{IL|Hinterland Prosperity}} for 1 from the card [[A Visit from Virginia]]; with maximum {{IL|Hinterland Efficiency}}, this takes in the vicinity of 300 actions;
**{{IL|Ambition: Bag a Legend!}} players get one through their ambition.
See [[Wines_Grinding_(Guide)#Vial_of_Masters'_Blood|Wines Grinding]] for the most up to date grinds.

==Conclusion==
Once you have sent up the {{IL|Vial of Masters' Blood}} you will have {{IL|Twilit Smuggler|21 x}} and have completed this statue quality.
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