Catch the beetle
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From: A shining beetle
It's as simple as reaching out your hand.
Challenge information
A matter of luck: It could go either way (success chance: 50%)
Success
A talisman
You catch the beetle between cupped hands. It settles immediately. It is much heavier than it looked. You open your hands slowly to peer inside. You are holding a jewel. It flashes in the sunlight and lights up the palms of your hands.
You've gained 1 x Flawed Diamond
Nightmares is dropping… (-3 CP)
Touched by Fingerwork is increasing… (+5 CP)
Failure
A sting
You catch the beetle between cupped hands. It feels hot against your skin. Really hot. You have to let it go. You look at your palm; the dratted thing has bitten you viciously. The bite is inflamed, and you are dizzy now...
- Nightmares is increasing… (+2 CP)
Wounds is increasing… (+2 CP)
