A challenging theft

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From: Burglary with the Master Jewel Thief

You have a line on a stone of real value. But it'll take considerable expertise.

Challenge information

Broad, Shadowy 500

• 342 - very chancy (41%)
• 425 - chancy (51%)
• 509 - modest (61%)
• 592 - very modest (71%)
• 675 - low-risk (81%)
• 759 - straightforward (91%)
• 834 - straightforward (100%)
  

Narrow, Intriguing Snippet 21

• 16 and below - almost impossible (10%)
  
• 17 - high-risk (20%)
  
• 18 - high-risk (30%)
  
• 19 - tough (40%)
  
• 20 - very chancy (50%)
  
• 21 - chancy (60%)
  
• 22 - modest (70%)
  
• 23 - very modest (80%)
  
• 24 - low-risk (90%)
  
• 25 and above - straightforward (100%)
  

Success

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You exchange a kiss over the velvet nest where the jewel lies winking. "You're a good thief," one of you says. "You're better," the other whispers. Someone blushes. Delightful, but hsst, now, get out of here before the Men in Red return.

• Shadowy is increasing…
• You've lost 20 x Intriguing Snippet
• You've gained 1 x Magnificent Diamond
• Nightmares is dropping… (-1 CP)
• You've gained 2 x Hastily Scrawled Warning Note

Failure

A trap!

You two have been two successful for your own good. The elaborate trail of clues was a trap! The jaws of your own clockwork schemes close on you. You barely escape in time.

• Shadowy is increasing…
• You've lost 20 x Intriguing Snippet
• Suspicion is increasing… (+3 CP)