Rescue the Heroic Archaeologist

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From: A Confrontation with a Rival

He's having problems with a menacing troupe of devils. He is a decent sort. Perhaps he'll assist you, if you help him.

Unlocked with Hearing Rumours of the Heroic Archaeologist's Progress 1, 10 x Crate of Expedition Supplies, An Expedition: Sanctuary of the Crimson Petals

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 daring rescue

The Heroic Archaeologist is attempting to negotiate with a troupe of devils, who have trussed him up. […] A show of force is the only way. […] The Heroic Archaeologist is very grateful.

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• Dangerous is increasing…
• You've lost 10 x Crate of Expedition Supplies
• You've gained 3 x Archaeologist's Progress
• You now have 1 x Rivals' Progress
• Your 'Hearing Rumours of the Heroic Archaeologist's Progress' Quality has gone!
• Wounds is increasing… (+3 CP)
• Making Waves is increasing… (+2 CP)

Redirects to: Pursuing an Archaeological Expedition

Failure

A heroic failure

[…]A show of force is the only way. […] the devils have friends on horseback. It's most unfair. You are soon trussed up next to the Archaeologist. Both of you are subjected to all manner of indignities, including cribbage. You waste hours[…]

[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]

• Dangerous is increasing…
• You've lost 5 x Crate of Expedition Supplies
• You've gained 1 x Rivals' Progress
• You've gained 1 x Romantic Notion
• Wounds is increasing… (+3 CP)

Redirects to: Pursuing an Archaeological Expedition