Speak softly to the little villains

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From: Fun with the Fisher-Kings

Urchins are susceptible to flattery. But their tastes in compliments can be exotic.

Challenge information

Broad, Persuasive 40

• 28 - very chancy (41%)
• 34 - chancy (51%)
• 41 - modest (61%)
• 48 - very modest (71%)
• 54 - low-risk (81%)
• 61 - straightforward (91%)
• 67 - straightforward (100%)
  

Success

"Not a bad sort for a sunnelcot, eh me gentlemen?"

You suspect they're making up these words to tease you. 'Sunnelcot'. 'Reppeljack'. 'Filp'. But they seem to be enjoying themselves.

• Persuasive is increasing…
• You've gained 5 x Maniac's Prayer

Failure

A tiny contretemps

You'd heard 'mutton-weasel' was a compliment among their kind. Apparently you heard wrong. Time to retreat.

• Persuasive is increasing…