The Scheme of a Phoenix (Storylet)
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Certain kinds of inquiry are easier to conduct from
[City Name] than from London. You are less observed, and you have potent allies.Description summary:
The beginning of the description varies based on your current investigation of 
.
| Scheme | Description |
|---|---|
| 6 | Mr Fires corresponded by ciphered note with someone […] That person led Mr Fires to dream of a future in which London was lifted back to the Surface […] With the sun overhead, there would be no risk of anyone leaving the factory […] Has that scheme continued? |
| 7 - 8 | Mr Fires corresponded by ciphered note with someone at the top of the dumbwaiter […]
But this scheme did not go forward, and eventually the person who proposed it ceased to answer […] It would be interesting to know whether this was a betrayal or […] mischance. |
| 9 | There is a loose association on the Surface, the Order of the Hollow Earth, established by a Scotsman decades ago […]. They now meet in that townhouse above Balmoral. […] The most notable person you have identified so far is an Ottoman dignitary. |
| 10 | The Ottoman Empire is keeping a close watch out for Masterly interference on the Surface. […] They have heard rumours of Masters in Paris, in Berlin, and in Buenos Aires. […] That gives them a reason to want London back on the Surface.[…] |
| 11 | […] the Ottoman Empire is sincerely trying to arrange for London to be returned to the Surface, in collusion with Mr Fires[…]. Mr Fires sees an opportunity to preserve London […].
But these are not the only powers in play, on the Surface or in the Neath. |
| 12 | The Ottoman Empire was sincerely trying to arrange for London to be returned […]. […] The Chinese wanted to sabotage the entire arrangement. […]
The play has reached a temporary stalemate, because the Ottoman dignitary's daughter is in her last days. […] |
| 13 | […]
The play had reached a temporary stalemate, because the Ottoman dignitary's daughter was in her last days. You have removed this blockage again. […] |
[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]
Game Instructions: (With Exploration 80 - 90) This path is its own story. It is not required to resolve the matter of the Grey Man.
Unlocked with 
, 
6-14, 
80
Storylet appears in
Options:
Contemplate how to learn more
- Spoiler Action Cost: 0
Unlocked with exactly 6, 70, 
A Lackey of Mr Fires or A Lackey of Yours, Formerly Aligned with Mr Fires
Success
Mightn't [Leader] know more?
^
Find out more about who was writing to Mr Fires via the Balmoral dumbwaiter
- Spoiler Unlocked with
exactly 6, 70, 
5
Locked with A Lackey of Mr Fires or A Lackey of Yours, Formerly Aligned with Mr Fires
Success
Indications of Surface work
You've gained 1 x The Scheme of a Phoenix
Investigating... is dropping… (-15 CP)
Habituated to the Hinterland is increasing… (+1 CP)
Find out whether Mr Fires has continued his correspondence via the Balmoral dumbwaiter (no Twilit Smuggler)
- Spoiler Unlocked with
20000, exactly 7, 70, 10
Success
A series of detailed and subtle interrogations
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 8!
You've lost 20000 x Hinterland Prosperity- Investigating... is dropping… (-55 CP)
- Habituated to the Hinterland is increasing… (+1 CP)
Find out whether Mr Fires has continued his correspondence via the Balmoral dumbwaiter
- Spoiler Unlocked with 20000, exactly 7, 70, 5,
Success
Indications of Surface work
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 8!
- You've lost 20000 x Hinterland Prosperity
- Investigating... is dropping… (-15 CP)
- Habituated to the Hinterland is increasing… (+1 CP)
Trace the location of that townhouse in Edinburgh
- Spoiler Unlocked with
20000, exactly 8, 70, 
Success
Indications of Surface work
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 9!
- You've lost 20000 x Hinterland Prosperity
- Habituated to the Hinterland is increasing… (+1 CP)
Trace the location of that townhouse in Edinburgh, using the Society of the Three-Fingered Hand
- Spoiler Unlocked with
20000, exactly 8, 70, 
Success
Indications of Surface work
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 9!
- You've lost 20000 x Hinterland Prosperity
- Habituated to the Hinterland is increasing… (+1 CP)
Investigate the Ottoman interest in the Neath
- Spoiler Unlocked with
30000, exactly 9, 70, 
, 
Success
Indications of Surface work
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 10!
- You've lost 30000 x Hinterland Prosperity
You've lost 5 x Vital Intelligence
You've lost 5 x Vienna Opening- Habituated to the Hinterland is increasing… (+1 CP)
Make your inquiries in person
- Spoiler Unlocked with
30000, exactly 9, 70, 
Success
Rumours of rumours
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 10!
- You've lost 30000 x Hinterland Prosperity
- Habituated to the Hinterland is increasing… (+1 CP)
Infiltrate further, using your own station
- Spoiler Unlocked with
30000, exactly 10, 
Success
A cunning plan
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 11!
- You've lost 30000 x Hinterland Prosperity
- Habituated to the Hinterland is increasing… (+1 CP)
Find out why the Ottomans dropped the plan
- Spoiler Unlocked with
40, 
5, 
5, 
5, 30000, exactly 10, 
: Surface
Success
A cunning plan
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 11!
- You've lost 30000 x Hinterland Prosperity
- Habituated to the Hinterland is increasing… (+1 CP)
You have exhausted the usefulness of your most recent cover identity. (Removes all 
)
Your 'Cover Identity: Ties:' Quality has gone!
Your 'Cover Identity: Backstory' Quality has gone!
Your 'Cover Identity: Credentials' Quality has gone!
Your 'Cover Identity: Nuance' Quality has gone!
Your 'Cover Identity: Witnesses' Quality has gone!- You've gained 1 x Fabricator of Past Lives
Identify the other Surface Powers involved
- Spoiler Unlocked with
30000, exactly 11, 
Success
A cunning plan
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 12 - You have discovered what is at stake in the Scheme of a Phoenix, and identified the other players at the board!
- You've lost 30000 x Hinterland Prosperity
You've lost 5 x Favour in High Places
You've gained 1 x A Seat at the Board- Habituated to the Hinterland is increasing… (+1 CP)
Read the secrets that remain
- Spoiler Unlocked with
30000, exactly 11, 
Success
The deck is joking with you
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 12 - You have discovered what is at stake in the Scheme of a Phoenix, and identified the other players at the board!
- You've lost 30000 x Hinterland Prosperity
- You've gained 1 x A Seat at the Board
- Habituated to the Hinterland is increasing… (+1 CP)
The Endgame:
Have the dignitary's daughter assassinated
- Spoiler Unlocked with
exactly 12
Success
Earlier to the grave
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 13 - You have discovered what is at stake in the Scheme of a Phoenix, and removed a pawn from the board!
A Bringer of Death is increasing… (+1 CP)- Habituated to the Hinterland is increasing… (+1 CP)
Forget the fate of the dignitary's daughter
- Spoiler Unlocked with
exactly 13, 
Success
What's done is done
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 14 - You have discovered what is at stake in the Scheme of a Phoenix. What happened next is a deliberate blank!
- Habituated to the Hinterland is increasing… (+1 CP)
Divulge all you have discovered to Mr Fires
- Spoiler Unlocked with
12-14
Success
A cunning plan
Connected: The Masters of the Bazaar is increasing… (+1 CP)- Habituated to the Hinterland is increasing… (+1 CP)
With
12:
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 20 - You discovered the truth behind the Scheme of a Phoenix, and revealed it to Mr Fires, so that it can carry on if it wishes!
With
13:
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 25 - You discovered the truth behind the Scheme of a Phoenix, removed the impediments to its continuation, and revealed the truth to Mr Fires!
With
14:
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 23 - You discovered the truth behind the Scheme of a Phoenix and revealed it to Mr Fires. There was something more you don't recall!
Divulge all you have discovered to the Russet Spindlewolf
- Spoiler Unlocked with
12-14
Success
A cunning plan
- Habituated to the Hinterland is increasing… (+1 CP)
With
12:
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 30 - You discovered the truth behind the Scheme of a Phoenix and revealed it to the Russet Spindlewolf, so that she will know what Mr Fires is up to, and decide whether to tell the Bazaar!
With
13:
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 35 - You discovered the truth behind the Scheme of a Phoenix and revealed it to the Russet Spindlewolf, but not before eliminating the dignitary's daughter, who could have become a dangerous bargaining chip!
With
14:
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 33 - You discovered the truth behind the Scheme of a Phoenix and revealed it to the Russet Spindlewolf. There was something else you did but forgot!
Use your discoveries to set Surface and Neathy powers against one another
- Spoiler Unlocked with
12-14, 
Success
Shattering baubles
Advancing the Liberation of Night is increasing… (+5 CP, up to level 50)- Habituated to the Hinterland is increasing… (+1 CP)
- A Bringer of Death is increasing… (+51-143? CP)
With
12:
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 40 - You discovered the truth behind the Scheme of a Phoenix and used that information in favour of the Liberation of Night!
With
13:
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 45 - You discovered the truth behind the Scheme of a Phoenix, killed the dignitary's daughter who might have given leverage to certain Masters, and used your other information to further the Liberation of Night!
Destroy the evidence so that no one can learn more
- Spoiler Unlocked with 12-14
Success
Buried
- Habituated to the Hinterland is increasing… (+1 CP)
With
12:
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 50 - You discovered the truth behind the Scheme of a Phoenix but kept anyone else from knowing it!
With
13:
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 55 - You discovered the truth behind the Scheme of a Phoenix, killed the dignitary's daughter who might have given leverage to certain Masters, and prevented anyone else from learning what you knew!
With
14:
- An occurrence! Your 'The Scheme of a Phoenix' Quality is now 53 - You discovered the truth behind the Scheme of a Phoenix but kept anyone else from knowing it. There is something else you did but forgot!
