Court the Duchess' patronage

ID: 6839

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From: The patronage of the Duchess

The Duchess is known to be intelligent, even scholarly. You could send her some manuscripts and hope they speak for themselves. Don't mention the burning hair.

Challenge information

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• 67 - very chancy (41%)
• 84 - chancy (51%)
• 100 - modest (61%)
• 116 - very modest (71%)
• 133 - low-risk (81%)
• 149 - straightforward (91%)
• 164 - straightforward (100%)
  

Success

Far better than nothing.

[...]'I'm afraid I must decline. It would be reckless of me to publicly endorse the study of the Correspondence. The Masters of the Bazaar would be less than pleased. However, I believe in your abilities. Expect a little something [...]'

• Watchful is increasing…
•  You've gained 15 x Relic of the Second City
•  Connected: The Duchess is increasing… (+10 CP)
• 'Term Passing...' has been reset: a conclusion, or a new beginning?

Failure

What does she mean?

The Duchess shakes her head sadly. 'Perhaps not. The study of that alphabet leads to... well, you'll learn, in time. I have no wish to repeat the experience.'

• Watchful is increasing…
•  Nightmares is increasing… (+1 CP)
• 'Term Passing...' has been reset: a conclusion, or a new beginning?
• Connected: The Duchess is dropping… (-20 CP)