Silencing the Fence

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From: Working with the Cheery Man

The Forthright Fence knew the Cheery Man back in Spite, in the '60s, when things were different. He's been seen talking to a journalist. The Cheery Man knows the Fence from years ago. He wants the man silenced, for good

Game Instructions: Make this choice to do brutal work for the Cheery Man.

Unlocked with Family and Law exactly 1

Challenge information

Broad, Dangerous 9

• 7 - very chancy (41%)
• 8 - chancy (51%)
• 10 - modest (61%)
• 11 - very modest (71%)
• 13 - low-risk (81%)
• 14 - straightforward (91%)
• 15 - straightforward (100%)
  

Success

A good turn

He's hiding in a rookery […], in a stinking cubbyhole a rat wouldn't call home. You explain he's not to speak to journalists again, and you tell him the Cheery Man sends his regards. And then you smash his head in with a brass poker […]

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

Success Instructions: The Cheery Man will arrange another rendezvous soon. A card will appear in your hand shortly.

• Dangerous is increasing…
• An occurrence! Your 'Family and Law' Quality is now 2 - The Cheery Man is injured, and has enemies!
• You've chosen to aid the Cheery Man against the Constable. (Sets The Cheery Man and the Last Constable to - Favouring the Cheery Man)
• You've gained 10 x Phosphorescent Scarab
• You've gained 400 x Piece of Rostygold
• You've completed, or cancelled, your meeting with the Cheery Man.

Failure

A pause in the chase

The Forthright Fence is hiding in a nameless rookery behind the Spite market-halls. Two burly porters wait in the arched doorway. He must be expecting you. Another night.

• Dangerous is increasing…