Pick his pockets (The Novelist)

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From: The Novelist

He's still basking in the glow of a manuscript sale, before the critics have got to it.

Challenge information

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• 44 - very chancy (41%)
• 54 - chancy (51%)
• 65 - modest (61%)
• 75 - very modest (71%)
• 86 - low-risk (81%)
• 96 - straightforward (91%)
• 105 - straightforward (100%)
  

Success

Deftly done

He stops to observe a strolling couple – gathering material for his next work? While he's distracted, you walk away with the contents of his jacket pocket.

• Shadowy is increasing…
•  You've gained (see below) Pickpocket's Trophy
•  You've gained 1 x Approaching your Destination

Base Shadowy	1–69	70–89	90–99	100–107	108–113	114–119	120–126	127–132	133–140	141–150	151–170	171–230
	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19

Failure

Poor timing

You can see it in his eyes – he's got you figured out instantly.

• Shadowy is increasing…
•  You've gained 1 x Approaching your Destination
• You've lost 1 x Unseen