He's done this before...
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From: Play chess with the Boatman
He's a veteran. But he's playing with only half his attention... and you might be something unexpected.
Game Instructions: Careful! Losing may sink you deeper into death.
Locked with 
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Challenge information
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10
- 7 - very chancy (42%)
- 9 - chancy (54%)
- 11 - modest (66%)
- 12 - very modest (72%)
- 14 - low-risk (84%)
- 16 - straightforward (96%)
- 17 - straightforward (100%)
Success
Look at that!
A worthy success indeed. But you're glad he doesn't offer to shake hands.
Watchful is increasing…
Wounds is dropping… (-3 CP)
Approaching the Gates of the Garden is increasing… (+1 CP, up to level 16)
The Boatman's Opponent is increasing… (+1 CP)
Failure
Oh dear...
At least he doesn't gloat. But the boat drifts an arm's length closer to the far shore.
