Brace against the Waning Wind

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From: Travelling through the Air


This high up, currents of violent air threaten to blow the ship off-course.

Unlocked with  150-159


Challenge information

Broad, 50

  • 35 - very chancy (42%)
  • 43 - chancy (51%)
  • 51 - modest (61%)
  • 60 - very modest (72%)
  • 68 - low-risk (81%)
  • 76 - straightforward (91%)
  • 84 - straightforward (100%)

Each point of counts as 9 extra points of Aerial Prowess.

Success

Tempted, but not taken

Each gust of wind ripples the silken envelope of your airship. [...] you direct the pilot to use the side of the envelope as a sail, tack into the wind. All you must do is ignore the voices on the wind: howling, pleading, moaning, inviting.

Redirects to: Mooring your Airship


Failure

Losing time

[...]all the efforts of men and engines aren't enough to hold your course. Your navigator calculates that you are [...] half a day off your projected course. A minor inconvenience – but the crew is sullen, hungry-eyed. What did the wind howl into their ears?

Redirects to: Mooring your Airship