Prowl the midnight streets

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From: Jack-of-Smiles has expanded his interests

Jack-of-Smiles operates in the darkness beyond the gas-lamps. This Smiles is a powerfully built man, but soft on his feet. You rarely even glimpse him.

Challenge information

Broad, Dangerous 60

• 41 - very chancy (41%)
• 51 - chancy (51%)
• 61 - modest (61%)
• 71 - very modest (71%)
• 81 - low-risk (81%)
• 91 - straightforward (91%)
• 100 - straightforward (100%)
  

Success

A shot strikes home!

You didn't get close enough to be sure it was him. […] But you heard a cry of pain. If it's possible for a cry of pain to be a little bit smug, then this one was. That sounds like Smiles all right.

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• Dangerous is increasing…
• Running Battle... is increasing… (+2 CP)

Rare Success

A shot strikes home - and you caught sight of him!

You saw him! He's big, this time. Very big. And...was he grey? […]

You find no trace of blood - which would fit if he's Clay. But you heard a cry of pain. […] That sounds like Smiles all right.

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• Dangerous is increasing…
• Running Battle... is increasing… (+4 CP)

Failure

A stone flung from the darkness!

It numbs your shoulder! Your shot goes wild! Whatever body he's wearing is strong. Damn him!

• Dangerous is increasing…
• Wounds is increasing… (+1 CP)