Gleams in the darkness

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From: Rob the Chambers of the Duchess


The Duchess has an impressive collection of jewellery. Her jewellery box will be yours!

Unlocked with  9


Challenge information

Narrow, 9 (50% base)

  • 9 - very chancy (50%)
  • 10 - chancy (60%)
  • 11 - modest (70%)
  • 12 - very modest (80%)
  • 13 - low-risk (90%)
  • 14 and above - straightforward (100%)

Success

Jewellery box on the line

[…] You lurk on her rooftop and watch her carriage disappear, with dozens of cats trotting behind […] The skylight is too small for you, but you assemble your fishing rod and aim the hook at the Duchess' jewelry box […]

Description summary:
You wait for a society event that requires the Duchess' presence. When her carriage (with her multitude of cats in tow) passes by you hook up one of her jewelry boxes using a fishing rod. You disappear with its contents by the time the cats raise the alarm.

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Failure

Cats everywhere!

[…] You lurk on her rooftop and watch her carriage disappear […] A grey cat behind you compliments your skills and asks how you intend to open the window without noise[…] Moments later cats flood over the roof, and it takes all your skills to escape […]

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