Heart's Desire – Double or Nothing

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Perhaps Tristram Bagley – the Topsy King – can win his mind back in the game of cards. But if he's lost his mind, how can he […] win? And how can you even convince him to play? Is this the end of your quest? Of course not. You're cleverer than that.

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    Challenge information

    Broad, 103 || 71 - very chancy (41%) || 88 - chancy (51%) || 105 - modest (61%) || 122 - very modest (71%) || 140 - low-risk (81%) || 157 - straightforward (91%) || 172 - straightforward (100%)

    Success

    A cheery gentleman...

    Success Instructions: You'll meet the Manager when your Nightmares are at least 5 - but you won't be in any shape to talk to him if your Nightmares are 8 or more.

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    • Topsy2small.png An occurrence! Your 'Ambition: Heart's Desire - the Topsy King' Quality is now 18 - Speak to the Manager of the Royal Beth Hotel. You'll meet the Manager in the Opportunity Deck when your Nightmares are at least 5 – but you won't be in any shape to talk to him if your Nightmares are 8 or more!

    Failure

    Frustration and desperation

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