Caring for the needy

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ID: 154982

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From: Matters of State

"The Mistress of the Khanate's poorhouses would like a word about conditions; but our Londoners won't be pleased. Particularly as the Foreign Office would like to offer employment to some of the penniless."

Unlocked with ,  7-10,  1-30

Challenge information

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• 91 - very chancy (41%)
• 114 - chancy (51%)
• 136 - modest (61%)
• 158 - very modest (71%)
• 180 - low-risk (81%)
• 202 - straightforward (91%)
• 222 - straightforward (100%)
  

Success

Taking one in

[…] Bare walls, bare floors […] Poor souls such as the young woman huddled by the brazier, fashioning astonishingly convincing horsehair beards to entertain a gaggle of orphans.

[…] you will find her a job. […] The Foreign Office should be delighted with her talents.

[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]

• Persuasive is increasing…
•  Time Passing in Office is increasing… (+3 CP)
• [The Airs of Port Carnelian change…] (random)
•  You've gained 15 x Silver Horseheads
•  You've lost 10 x Imperial Legitimacy

Rare Success

One of them

[…] Her wrinkles are fresh, and loose. You take her by the arm; she looks to you, and shrieks in a splintering, inhuman manner. You usher her from the display. The Foreign Office will delight in what she has to offer.

[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]

• Persuasive is increasing…
•  Time Passing in Office is increasing… (+3 CP)
• [The Airs of Port Carnelian change…] (random)
•  You've gained 1 x Foxfire Candle Stub
•  You've gained 4-7 x Mystery of the Elder Continent
•  You've gained 15 x Silver Horseheads
•  You've lost 10 x Imperial Legitimacy

Failure

An offer

[…] The poor souls who live here never had a chance at prosperity […] if he's willing to work, you will find him a job. […] he accepts; but not a moment later, speaking in your own voice, he smirks and offers you a job.

[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]

• Persuasive is increasing…
•  Time Passing in Office is increasing… (+3 CP)
• [The Airs of Port Carnelian change…] (random)
•  You've gained 4 x Silver Horseheads
•  You've lost 10 x Imperial Legitimacy