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Round |
6 |
|---|---|
Argument |
6.0 |
Type |
I DECLARE (+4) |
Strength |
4 |
Status |
IN |
Black Strike |
(none) |
Title |
Traveler From Padachee |
Description |
In the closing days of the Low Hot Season, a large linder caravan arrives in Hegger. Fira is a young linder trader anxious to find friends and allies in Abbatine. She will meet the characters and befriend them. |
Effect |
The character with the highest-strength Argument involving friendship with Fira the linder trader gains a 5-point Ally. All other characters with Arguments involving friendship with Fira gain four lifestones. |
Reason1 |
Linder trade regularly with Hegger. |
Reason2 |
Status in linder society is determined first by birth, then by alliances, then by wealth. |
Reason3 |
Fira wishes to bypass a long apprenticeship in the depths of the Pondith Confederation. |
Round |
6 |
|---|---|
Argument |
6.1 |
Type |
I DECLARE (+4) |
Strength |
4 |
Status |
IN |
Black Strike |
(none) |
Title |
The Expedition |
Description |
Laerynthe convinces his employer to let him go lead an expedition to retrieve the Anklet of Pwir. |
Effect |
Laerynthe cannot be associated with any other Argument involving presence in Hegger. Laerynthe returns to the city in possession of the Anklet of Pwir (1500 challock gain), but spends 1000 challock in expenses. Laerynthe also gains 2 points in an adventuring skill. Other rewards from the journey are given to his employer. |
Reason1 |
Spearchucker is very good at hyping things. |
Reason2 |
Laerynthe is excellent at surviving adversity and finding things. |
Reason3 |
Laerynthe IS good at wandering through the wilderness in search of stuff. |
Round |
6 |
|---|---|
Argument |
6.2 |
Type |
I DECLARE (+4) |
Strength |
4 |
Status |
IN |
Black Strike |
(none) |
Title |
Pawnbroker Gets Class |
Description |
Pawnbroker finds a shop that was never there before, and purchases several items of clothing, one of which is magical. |
Effect |
Pawnbroker now has a suit that is upper-class and will magically change to whatever is most appropriate (1 energy for each change) (1000 challock gain, less a 500 challock contribution from Pawnbroker). Thanks to the suit, Pawnbroker gains better access to high society and gains one point in Savoir-Faire. |
Reason1 |
Pawnbroker is an important member of the city, and must dress the part. |
Reason2 |
Fancy military dress impresses those you are interrogating. |
Reason3 |
Cruising for chicks works better when you're well dressed. |
Round |
6 |
|---|---|
Argument |
6.2.1 |
Type |
YES, AND (+2) |
Strength |
7 |
Status |
IN |
Black Strike |
(none) |
Title |
Pawnbroker Impresses Fira |
Description |
Pawnbroker finds out that Fira is new in town, and looking for friends. Pawnbroker makes himself indispensable to her. |
Effect |
Pawnbroker gains Fira's friendship. |
Reason1 |
Pawnbroker is handy about town. |
Reason2 |
Pawnbroker dresses well. |
Reason3 |
Pawnbroker is a citizen and has held several public jobs (STRONG). |
Round |
6 |
|---|---|
Argument |
6.4 |
Type |
I DECLARE (+4) |
Strength |
4 |
Status |
IN |
Black Strike |
(none) |
Title |
Spearchucker Advertises for Fira |
Description |
Spearchucker meets Fira, the linder trader, at a party he attends. He impresses her by telling stories, causing her to approach him and offer him a deal. |
Effect |
Spearchucker writes broadsheets for Fira, for which she pays him 500 challock. He also gains two points towards gaining his employer as a Patron. |
Reason1 |
Many rich people know Spearchucker, and heed his words. |
Reason2 |
Spearchucker's heroes always use false fire and lifestones. |
Reason3 |
Fira needs to meet customers, and will undoubtedly show up to many parties. |
Round |
6 |
|---|---|
Argument |
6.5 |
Type |
I DECLARE (+4) |
Strength |
5 |
Status |
IN |
Black Strike |
Messerbad |
Title |
Messerbad's Time Comes |
Description |
Messerbad's mating fever overcomes him, and he scampers off into the forest to try and find a mate. Unfortunately, he is unable to find a mate. |
Effect |
Messerbad gains a Black Strike, and cannot reproduce until his next time comes, many years from now. |
Reason1 |
None of the local adapoi like being around Messerbad because they know he uses fire magic. |
Reason2 |
Messerbad has long been avoiding mating. |
Reason3 |
Messerbad is a loner, and therefore is not trusted by gregarious adapoi females (STRONG). |
Round |
6 |
|---|---|
Argument |
6.5.1 |
Type |
YES, AND (+2) |
Strength |
8 |
Status |
IN |
Black Strike |
(none) |
Title |
Messerbad Returns |
Description |
After being rejected by his race, Messerbad throws himself into the book he borrowed from the Librarian. |
Effect |
Messerbad learns five points of Necromantic spells. |
Reason1 |
Messerbad has a book from his Librarian friend (STRONG). |
Reason2 |
Messerbad is already in a black mood. |
Reason3 |
Messerbad keeps to himself for the final weeks of the season. |
Round |
6 |
|---|---|
Argument |
6.8 |
Type |
I DECLARE (+4) |
Strength |
4 |
Status |
IN |
Black Strike |
Mungo |
Title |
Mungo Pursues his Gambling Career |
Description |
Mungo becomes a gambler, in particular by finding folk who are drunk and easy to swindle. |
Effect |
Mungo wins about 550 challock. However, one gambler becomes infuriated by the bad smell Mungo leaves upon his deck of cards. Mungo gains a Black Strike, and is no longer allowed in the local gambling halls. |
Reason1 |
Mungo will be good at cards, if he plays against drunks. |
Reason2 |
Mungo now knows the Gambling skill. |
Reason3 |
Mungo is like a leper: everything he touches tends to smell like him. |
Round |
6 |
|---|---|
Argument |
6.9 |
Type |
I DECLARE (+4) |
Strength |
4 |
Status |
IN |
Black Strike |
(none) |
Title |
Boromir is Not a Good Cook |
Description |
Boromir attempts to cook birds by shooting them with lightning bolts. Unfortunately, a friend of his eats one and falls ill. Boromir is forced to Sterilize him, which almost kills him. After this experience, Boromir learns some medical knowledge to avoid a similar incident. |
Effect |
Boromir gains a Black Strike for poisoning his friend, but also gains two points in the Diagnosis skill. |
Reason1 |
Boromir likes to experiment with new ways to cook things. |
Reason2 |
Blasting birds appeals to Boromir's personality. |
Reason3 |
Boromir wants to be able to apply a less heavy-handed approach to curing disease. |
Round |
6 |
|---|---|
Argument |
6.10 |
Type |
I DECLARE (+4) |
Strength |
5 |
Status |
IN |
Black Strike |
(none) |
Title |
Mungo Becomes Guard |
Description |
Mungo sees Fira come into town with many wonderful shiny objects. He discovers that she needs guards, and convinces several of his Skirmisher friends to hire on as her guards. |
Effect |
Fira is Mungo's friend. |
Reason1 |
Mungo knows a lot of Skirmishers (they are his allies) (STRONG). |
Reason2 |
Mungo has become quite a good warrior over the past year. |
Reason3 |
Mungo's appearance is impressive, if disgusting. |
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