Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

Shepherd the wax.  There's only so much more where this came from.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Jasmine Is Abroad

While she is out of Adastra, you can't give her orders.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.

Strychnine nut

A poisonous nut from the strychnine tree.  Ask your doctor before using strychnine.

Angelica root

A root that fights infections and respiratory disorders.  Do not eat raw.
Jasmine can gather this.


Visit the infirmary

In the old king's tomb is a room that once housed a harem...

The Situation Room

There's a secret room down through the false bottom of a treasure chest in the back of the Tomb...

Always

Always


Training by the River

Someday, you will retake Zaradene.  And in the meantime, the ability to defend yourself would not be so bad to have.  The militia and other martial types train by the River, behind the Tomb.

Always

Take sparring practice with Aspic

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

A modest challenge

You hope you never need to defend yourself, but in times like these, a mayor can't be too careful.

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 31)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 31

Order the wizards to drill

A very modest challenge

You're not entirely sure how magic works, but practice makes perfect, right?

            1
            You need Amos's Level 1 (you have 2)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 31)

            1
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 1 - you have 2

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 31


Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

"Fights usually last under five seconds, so if you've listened to this whole sentence, you've already lost."

Aspic used to move in shady circles, and it shows.  His fighting style is dirty and practical, and that's how he teaches you to fight, too.  Amazingly, you keep up with him, and you leave with your head spinning -- and not only because it got boxed one too many times.

5 change points, 9 more needed to reach level 14.

Fitness is increasing...

You succeeded in a Fitness challenge!

6 change points, 8 more needed to reach level 14.

Fitness is increasing...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Hands: You can equip items on your hands

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

Shepherd the wax.  There's only so much more where this came from.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

Is Someone Following You?

Is Someone Following You? You should hire a bodyguard

Is Someone Following You?: You should hire a bodyguard

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Jasmine Is Abroad

While she is out of Adastra, you can't give her orders.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.

Strychnine nut

A poisonous nut from the strychnine tree.  Ask your doctor before using strychnine.
Jasmine can find this toadstool when foraging

Angelica root

A root that fights infections and respiratory disorders.  Do not eat raw.


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

Is Someone Following You?

Is Someone Following You?: Apparently so

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Jasmine's tea

Her special blend.  You can drink this to gain 5 Actions.


Meager winnings

Greet Jasmine

Jasmine returns

Jasmine is back from her foraging.

What has she brought?

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 10)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 10

Jasmine shows you her gains: some poisonous nuts as well as some rosemary, which will make the food around here a lot more palatable for a while.  As long as you don't get it mixed up with the nuts, that is.

A poisonous nut from the strychnine tree.  Ask your doctor before using strychnine.

You've gained 1 x Strychnine nut (new total 3).

5 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 6.

Morale is increasing...

While she is out of Adastra, you can't give her orders.

Your 'Jasmine Is Abroad' Quality has gone!

1 change point, 2 more needed to reach level 3.

Jasmine's Level is increasing...

It is always so cool and dry in Adastra.  Just once, you would like to feel a summer storm again.


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Angelica root

A root that fights infections and respiratory disorders.  Do not eat raw.
Jasmine can gather this.


Always

Always

Attack: A River-Demon!

A hideous man-sized demon has emerged from the River!—

Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

Unlocked when Is Someone Following You? is:

Apparently so (you have this)

You should hire a bodyguard


The Situation Room

There's a secret room down through the false bottom of a treasure chest in the back of the Tomb.
 You, Bratha, and Aspic meet here to tend to Adastra's numerous crises -- and its objectives -- out of the public eye.

Always

Always

Lie low for a while

A chancy challenge

If Visibility is getting too high, Adastra could live off its food reserves for a while and wait for the search parties to move on.  No fires, no loud noises, no light.

            4
            You need Visibility 4 (you have 4)

            6
            You need Food 6 (you have 10)

            4
            Unlocked with Visibility 4 - you have 4

            6
            Unlocked with Food 6 - you have 10


Always

Always


Attack: A River-Demon!

A hideous man-sized demon has emerged from the River!  It took those on the shore by surprise, and there are a few light casualties.  Those remaining await your order to deploy.

Deploy the hedge mages

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

A chancy challenge

Demons are magic, right?  Amos and his wizards would seem the most obvious lot to send against this demon.

            1
            You need Amos's Level 1 (you have 2)

            0
            You need Amos Is Wounded 0 and Amos Is Wounded no more than 0

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 10)

            1
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 1 - you have 2

            0
            Unlocked with Amos Is Wounded 0

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 10

Deploy the militia

A high-risk challenge

This seems like a great opportunity to put Adastra's militia to the test.  Just pretend it's an angel, everyone...

Fight the creature yourself

A chancy challenge

With the militia behind you, of course.  You're not a fool.  But if you can strike a few good blows, it should be great for morale.


Always

Always


Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

They're right behind you.  There was no one there just moments ago.

Spin and confront the stalker

A modest challenge

Hurry!


Too slow!

A modest challenge

Hurry!

Before you can spin away, there is a terrible burning pain between your shoulder blades.
 You abruptly lose consciousness.

You wake up on the ground.  You can't have been out more than a few moments, yet there is no sign of your attacker -- and no sign of a wound on your back.  Are you going crazy?  You find yourself glancing over your shoulder compulsively for the rest of the night, always with the sense of having just missed something.  You sleep poorly.

5 change points, 9 more needed to reach level 14.

Fitness is increasing...

Fitness 13 failed in a challenge!

0 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 3.

Is Someone Following You? has increased to You should hire a bodyguard!

4 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 6.

Morale is dropping...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

Shepherd the wax.  There's only so much more where this came from.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.

Strychnine nut

A poisonous nut from the strychnine tree.  Ask your doctor before using strychnine.
Jasmine can find this toadstool when foraging

Angelica root

A root that fights infections and respiratory disorders.  Do not eat raw.

Jasmine's tea

Her special blend.  You can drink this to gain 5 Actions.


Always

Always


Training by the River

Someday, you will retake Zaradene.  And in the meantime, the ability to defend yourself would not be so bad to have.  The militia and other martial types train by the River, behind the Tomb.

Always

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

You hope you never need to defend yourself, but in times like these, a mayor can't be too careful.

Order the wizards to drill

A modest challenge

You're not entirely sure how magic works, but practice makes perfect, right?

            1
            You need Amos's Level 1 (you have 2)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 10)

            1
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 1 - you have 2

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 10


Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

Aspic used to move in shady circles, and it shows.  His fighting style is dirty and practical, and that's how he teaches you to fight, too.  Amazingly, you keep up with him, and you leave with your head spinning -- and not only because it got boxed one too many times.

7 change points, 7 more needed to reach level 14.

Fitness is increasing...

You succeeded in a Fitness challenge!

8 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 14.

Fitness is increasing...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

Shepherd the wax.  There's only so much more where this came from.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.

Strychnine nut

A poisonous nut from the strychnine tree.  Ask your doctor before using strychnine.

Angelica root

A root that fights infections and respiratory disorders.  Do not eat raw.
Jasmine can gather this.

Jasmine's tea

Her special blend.  You can drink this to gain 5 Actions.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Visit the infirmary

In the old king's tomb is a room that once housed a harem.  Now, it houses the sick and wounded.  Bratha, a midwife in her previous life, spends considerable time here when she isn't helping to run the town or drill the militia.

Always

Always

Ask Jasmine to brew something

Jasmine can fabricate a number of tonics and tinctures, given the right ingredients.

            0
            You need Jasmine Is Abroad 0 and Jasmine Is Abroad no more than 0

            1
            You need Jasmine's Level 1 (you have 1)

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 0

            1
            Unlocked with Jasmine's Level 1 - you have 1

Send Jasmine to gather herbs

Jasmine has an eye for herbs and a knack for stealth.  You could send her to gather whatever she can find.

            1
            You need Jasmine's Level 1 (you have 1)

            1
            You need Food 1

            0
            You need Jasmine Is Abroad 0 and Jasmine Is Abroad no more than 0

            1
            Unlocked with Jasmine's Level 1 - you have 1

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 0

Tend to Amos

While Amos is wounded, he cannot train or fight.  Conventional healing takes time and food.

            5
            You need Food 5

            1
            You need Amos Is Wounded 1 (you have 1)

            5
            Unlocked with Food 5

            1
            Unlocked with Amos Is Wounded 1 - you have 1

Use healing salve on Amos

You could use Jasmine's healing salve to get Amos on his feet much sooner.

            1
            You need 1 x Healing salve  (you have 1)

            2
            You need Food 2

            1
            You need Amos Is Wounded 1 (you have 1)

            1
            Unlocked with 1 x Healing salve  - you have 1

            2
            Unlocked with Food 2

            1
            Unlocked with Amos Is Wounded 1 - you have 1


"What can you make with these?"

Cooking with Jasmine

Memories

When the angels are afoot, memories are the only escape from Adastra.

She says only a few words, in that faint, hard-to-place accent of hers, but the words are straight to the point.

You go over the contents of Adastra's stores...


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.


Always

Always

Writing to Seth

When Seth left, he gave you a sheaf of paper...

Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

Unlocked when Is Someone Following You? is:

Apparently so

You should hire a bodyguard


The Situation Room

There's a secret room down through the false bottom of a treasure chest in the back of the Tomb.
 You, Bratha, and Aspic meet here to tend to Adastra's numerous crises -- and its objectives -- out of the public eye.

Always

Always

Lie low for a while

A low-risk challenge

If Visibility is getting too high, Adastra could live off its food reserves for a while and wait for the search parties to move on.  No fires, no loud noises, no light.

            4
            You need Visibility 4 (you have 3)

            6
            You need Food 6

            4
            Unlocked with Visibility 4 - you have 3

            6
            Unlocked with Food 6


Always

Always


Attack: A River-Demon!

A hideous man-sized demon has emerged from the River!  It took those on the shore by surprise, and there are a few light casualties.  Those remaining await your order to deploy.

Deploy the militia

A very chancy challenge

This seems like a great opportunity to put Adastra's militia to the test.  Just pretend it's an angel, everyone...

            1
            You need Food 1

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1

Fight the creature yourself

A chancy challenge

With the militia behind you, of course.  You're not a fool.  But if you can strike a few good blows, it should be great for morale.


Always

Always


The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Always

Meet Rhody, a ranger

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

She can't be a day over nineteen, but she says she's a dab hand at tracking and hunting.

Visit the mushroom farm

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

A few hardy Adastrans have set up a mushroom farm in the old arena, just beneath the surface.  Growing mushrooms is slow, but when they're harvested they provide a lot of food.  How is the crop today?


An asset to Adastra

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Meet Rhody, a ranger

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

She's unseasoned, but promising.  She handles a bow with deft familiarity, and she has one knife for hunting and another for skinning.  You wish she didn't need to bear the weight of the settlement at such a young age, but in these times, everyone gives according to their ability.

You can now dispatch Rhody to hunt for food.

0 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 2.

An occurrence! Your 'Rhody's Level' Quality is now 1!


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.


Up, up, up

Plant mushrooms

You could instruct the mushroom farmers to scatter spores.  This abandons anything the farmers may already be growing.

Visit the mushroom farm

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

You climb the makeshift ladder that leads to the old arena.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Scattering spores

Plant oyster mushrooms

Oyster mushrooms grow quickly and prolifically.  They make a good staple food.

The farmers get to work seeding oyster mushrooms for Adastra.  Now all you can do is wait.

This will take a little while.  Come back to the mushroom farm when the Mushrooms Still Growing quality reaches zero.

An occurrence! Your 'Growing' Quality is now 1 - Oyster mushrooms!

When this reaches zero, you can harvest mushrooms at the mushroom farm.

An occurrence! Your 'Mushrooms Still Growing' Quality is now 4 - The mushrooms are still growing...!


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Mushrooms Still Growing

Mushrooms Still Growing 4 - The mushrooms are still growing...

When this reaches zero, you can harvest mushrooms at the mushroom farm.

Mushrooms Still Growing: The mushrooms are still growing...

Growing

How does your garden grow?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Always

Always


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Always

Always


The Situation Room

There's a secret room down through the false bottom of a treasure chest in the back of the Tomb.
 You, Bratha, and Aspic meet here to tend to Adastra's numerous crises -- and its objectives -- out of the public eye.

Always

Lie low for a while

A very modest challenge

If Visibility is getting too high, Adastra could live off its food reserves for a while and wait for the search parties to move on.  No fires, no loud noises, no light.


Always

Always


Attack: A River-Demon!

A hideous man-sized demon has emerged from the River!  It took those on the shore by surprise, and there are a few light casualties.  Those remaining await your order to deploy.

Deploy the militia

A high-risk challenge

This seems like a great opportunity to put Adastra's militia to the test.  Just pretend it's an angel, everyone...

Fight the creature yourself

A chancy challenge

With the militia behind you, of course.  You're not a fool.  But if you can strike a few good blows, it should be great for morale.


Always

Always


The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Always

Meet Rhody, a ranger

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

She can't be a day over nineteen, but she says she's a dab hand at tracking and hunting.

Visit the mushroom farm

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

A few hardy Adastrans have set up a mushroom farm in the old arena, just beneath the surface.  Growing mushrooms is slow, but when they're harvested they provide a lot of food.  How is the crop today?


An asset to Adastra

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Meet Rhody, a ranger

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

She's unseasoned, but promising.  She handles a bow with deft familiarity, and she has one knife for hunting and another for skinning.  You wish she didn't need to bear the weight of the settlement at such a young age, but in these times, everyone gives according to their ability.

You can now dispatch Rhody to hunt for food.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Up, up, up

Plant mushrooms

You could instruct the mushroom farmers to scatter spores.  This abandons anything the farmers may already be growing.

Visit the mushroom farm

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

You climb the makeshift ladder that leads to the old arena.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Scattering spores

Plant oyster mushrooms

Oyster mushrooms grow quickly and prolifically.  They make a good staple food.

The farmers get to work seeding oyster mushrooms for Adastra.  Now all you can do is wait.

This will take a little while.  Come back to the mushroom farm when the Mushrooms Still Growing quality reaches zero.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Mushrooms Still Growing

When this reaches zero, you can harvest mushrooms at the mushroom farm.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Always

Always


Writing to Seth

When Seth left, he gave you a sheaf of paper.  He said that what you write on it will be communicated to him.  He can't easily reply, but perhaps it would be wise to keep him informed.  And even if he weren't listening at all, writing down one's experiences does, perhaps, help make them meaningful.

Write an entry yourself

You wouldn't mind the opportunity to reflect on recent events.

Invite Bratha to write

Bratha certainly wouldn't pass up an opportunity to tell Seth of Adastra's woes -- she could probably do a better job than you could, in fact.

Invite Aspic to write

Aspic didn't know Seth very well -- they met for the first time while liberating you -- but Aspic is close to the people, and his voice is valuable.

Invite Rhody to write

Rhody is a particular fan of Seth's.  You understand they worked together to spring you from prison during the evacuation.  But does she even know how to hold a quill?

            1
            You need Food 1

            1
            You need Rhody's Level 1 (you have 1)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1

            1
            Unlocked with Rhody's Level 1 - you have 1

Get the whole town involved

He has his detractors, but the town at large likes Seth and misses him.  They might enjoy the opportunity to write, even if only a sentence apiece.


Always

Always


Training by the River

Someday, you will retake Zaradene.  And in the meantime, the ability to defend yourself would not be so bad to have.  The militia and other martial types train by the River, behind the Tomb.

Always

Meet Amos, a wizard

A sallow gentleman of about thirty, he is one of the most powerful mages in the world.  Of course, that isn't saying very much at present.

            0
            You need Amos's Level 0 and Amos's Level no more than 0

            0
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 0

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

You hope you never need to defend yourself, but in times like these, a mayor can't be too careful.


An asset to Adastra

Meet Amos, a wizard

            0
            You need Amos's Level 0 and Amos's Level no more than 0 (you have 1)

            0
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 0 - you have 1

Amos is a bit of a bore, and he can't exactly call down meteors, but he has a trick with small missiles of light that would come in handy in battle.  What's more, he has a few friends who are also relearning their arcane craft after the Puncture.  Somewhat to your surprise, you are in possession of a wizarding corps.

You can now drill your wizards to improve Adastra's might.

An occurrence! Your 'Amos's Level' Quality is now 1!


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

Shepherd the wax.  There's only so much more where this came from.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.

Angelica root

A root that fights infections and respiratory disorders.  Do not eat raw.

Porcini mushroom

A mushroom that takes a while to grow, but is very nutritious.


Because you care

The mayor reflects

Your predecessor, Lord Hristol, was overthrown after it was discovered that he colluded with foreign powers.  To the best of your knowledge, you were the first democratically elected mayor in Abanasinia.  Why did the people choose you?

In the wake of Hristol's abuses, no one spoke more passionately than you about the plight of the poor and disenfranchised.  You even won over the moneyed elite to your cause, rallying the town to help rebuild broken communities.  People still remember what you did for them and their families.

An occurrence! Your 'The People See You As' Quality is now Compassionate!

You started with a quality called "A Stranger", which has just changed to level 2. This will unlock more stories.


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.


Always

Always

Word from Seth

The town wizard, Seth Mase, has sent a message back by magic...

Multiple rats in the larder

Unlocked with You Have An Infestation 1 - you have 1

Old Man Harrison is back, and this time he is waving a rat in your face...


Training by the River

Someday, you will retake Zaradene.  And in the meantime, the ability to defend yourself would not be so bad to have.  The militia and other martial types train by the River, behind the Tomb.

Always

Always

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

You hope you never need to defend yourself, but in times like these, a mayor can't be too careful.

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 23)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 23

Order the wizards to drill

A very modest challenge

You're not entirely sure how magic works, but practice makes perfect, right?

            1
            You need Amos's Level 1 (you have 3)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 23)

            1
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 1 - you have 3

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 23


Rough and tumble

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

Aspic fights dirty.  You suppose that's how you want to fight too -- it's not like dark angels are going to fight you honorably -- but at just this moment, your solar plexus might wish otherwise.  Still, you pick up a few tricks.

3 change points, 11 more needed to reach level 14.

Fitness is increasing...

Fitness 13 failed in a challenge!


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Food

You can't live without it.


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

Shepherd the wax.  There's only so much more where this came from.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Jasmine Is Abroad

While she is out of Adastra, you can't give her orders.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.

Strychnine nut

A poisonous nut from the strychnine tree.  Ask your doctor before using strychnine.
Jasmine can find this toadstool when foraging

Feverfew

A medicinal herb that helps with headaches and indigestion.
Jasmine can gather this.

Angelica root

A root that fights infections and respiratory disorders.  Do not eat raw.
Jasmine can gather this.

Jasmine's tea

Her special blend.  You can drink this to gain 5 Actions.


Always

Always


Training by the River

Someday, you will retake Zaradene.  And in the meantime, the ability to defend yourself would not be so bad to have.  The militia and other martial types train by the River, behind the Tomb.

Always

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

You hope you never need to defend yourself, but in times like these, a mayor can't be too careful.

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 22)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 22

Order the wizards to drill

A very modest challenge

You're not entirely sure how magic works, but practice makes perfect, right?

            1
            You need Amos's Level 1 (you have 4)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 22)

            1
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 1 - you have 4

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 22


Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

Aspic used to move in shady circles, and it shows.  His fighting style is dirty and practical, and that's how he teaches you to fight, too.  Amazingly, you keep up with him, and you leave with your head spinning -- and not only because it got boxed one too many times.

2 change points, 13 more needed to reach level 15.

Fitness is increasing...

You succeeded in a Fitness challenge!

3 change points, 12 more needed to reach level 15.

Fitness is increasing...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

Shepherd the wax.  There's only so much more where this came from.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

Shepherd the wax.  There's only so much more where this came from.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.


Our hero

Share the message with everyone

A modest challenge

Word from Seth

The town wizard, Seth Mase, has sent a message back by magic.  He is still in the field, trying to save the world from what the Puncture brought into it.  He doesn't know when he'll be back.  He wants you to convey his reassurances to the people of Adastra.

Many in town will be heartened to know that Seth is well.  Others are angry with him for leaving at a time like this.  You'll have to proceed carefully.

Adastra is soon abuzz with the tales in Seth's message.  Seth and his posse are like guardian angels to the town, providing a certain amount of counterweight against the other kind of angel. Morale is notably higher by nightfall.

7 change points, 5 more needed to reach level 12.

Leadership is increasing...

You succeeded in a Leadership challenge!

3 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 7.

Morale is increasing...


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Always

Always


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Always

Always


Writing to Seth

When Seth left, he gave you a sheaf of paper.  He said that what you write on it will be communicated to him.  He can't easily reply, but perhaps it would be wise to keep him informed.  And even if he weren't listening at all, writing down one's experiences does, perhaps, help make them meaningful.

Write an entry yourself

You wouldn't mind the opportunity to reflect on recent events.

Invite Bratha to write

Bratha certainly wouldn't pass up an opportunity to tell Seth of Adastra's woes -- she could probably do a better job than you could, in fact.

Invite Aspic to write

Aspic didn't know Seth very well -- they met for the first time while liberating you -- but Aspic is close to the people, and his voice is valuable.

Invite Amos to write

You understand that Amos met Seth only for long enough to relearn magic from him.  But technically, doesn't that make Seth the founder of his tradition?

            1
            You need Food 1

            1
            You need Amos's Level 1 (you have 3)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1

            1
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 1 - you have 3

Get the whole town involved

He has his detractors, but the town at large likes Seth and misses him.  They might enjoy the opportunity to write, even if only a sentence apiece.


Share the message with everyone

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

A modest challenge

Throw a party at which you read the message

Everyone likes parties.  No one with a full stomach is likely to get up in arms about Seth's absence.

            3
            You need Food 3

            3
            Unlocked with Food 3


Always

Always


The Situation Room

There's a secret room down through the false bottom of a treasure chest in the back of the Tomb.
 You, Bratha, and Aspic meet here to tend to Adastra's numerous crises -- and its objectives -- out of the public eye.

Always

Lie low for a while

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

A very modest challenge

If Visibility is getting too high, Adastra could live off its food reserves for a while and wait for the search parties to move on.  No fires, no loud noises, no light.


Always

Always


Visit the infirmary

In the old king's tomb is a room that once housed a harem.  Now, it houses the sick and wounded.  Bratha, a midwife in her previous life, spends considerable time here when she isn't helping to run the town or drill the militia.

Always

Ask Jasmine to brew something

Jasmine can fabricate a number of tonics and tinctures, given the right ingredients.

Send Jasmine to gather herbs

Jasmine has an eye for herbs and a knack for stealth.  You could send her to gather whatever she can find.

Tend to Amos

While Amos is wounded, he cannot train or fight.  Conventional healing takes time and food.

Use healing salve on Amos

You could use Jasmine's healing salve to get Amos on his feet much sooner.


"What can you make with these?"

Cooking with Jasmine

Memories

When the angels are afoot, memories are the only escape from Adastra.

She says only a few words, in that faint, hard-to-place accent of hers, but the words are straight to the point.

You go over the contents of Adastra's stores...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

Shepherd the wax.  There's only so much more where this came from.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.


Always

Always


Writing to Seth

When Seth left, he gave you a sheaf of paper.  He said that what you write on it will be communicated to him.  He can't easily reply, but perhaps it would be wise to keep him informed.  And even if he weren't listening at all, writing down one's experiences does, perhaps, help make them meaningful.

Write an entry yourself

You wouldn't mind the opportunity to reflect on recent events.

Invite Bratha to write

Bratha certainly wouldn't pass up an opportunity to tell Seth of Adastra's woes -- she could probably do a better job than you could, in fact.

Invite Aspic to write

Aspic didn't know Seth very well -- they met for the first time while liberating you -- but Aspic is close to the people, and his voice is valuable.

Invite Amos to write

You understand that Amos met Seth only for long enough to relearn magic from him.  But technically, doesn't that make Seth the founder of his tradition?

Get the whole town involved

He has his detractors, but the town at large likes Seth and misses him.  They might enjoy the opportunity to write, even if only a sentence apiece.


Always

Always


Attack: A River-Demon!

A hideous man-sized demon has emerged from the River!  It took those on the shore by surprise, and there are a few light casualties.  Those remaining await your order to deploy.

Deploy the hedge mages

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

A low-risk challenge

Demons are magic, right?  Amos and his wizards would seem the most obvious lot to send against this demon.

            1
            You need Amos's Level 1 (you have 3)

            0
            You need Amos Is Wounded 0 and Amos Is Wounded no more than 0 (you have 1)

            1
            You need Food 1

            1
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 1 - you have 3

            0
            Unlocked with Amos Is Wounded 0 - you have 1

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1

Deploy the militia

A high-risk challenge

This seems like a great opportunity to put Adastra's militia to the test.  Just pretend it's an angel, everyone...

Fight the creature yourself

A chancy challenge

With the militia behind you, of course.  You're not a fool.  But if you can strike a few good blows, it should be great for morale.


Always

Always


Training by the River

Someday, you will retake Zaradene.  And in the meantime, the ability to defend yourself would not be so bad to have.  The militia and other martial types train by the River, behind the Tomb.

Always

Order the wizards to drill

A very modest challenge

You're not entirely sure how magic works, but practice makes perfect, right?

            1
            You need Amos's Level 1 (you have 3)

            1
            You need Food 1

            1
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 1 - you have 3

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

You hope you never need to defend yourself, but in times like these, a mayor can't be too careful.


Always

Always


Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

They're right behind you.  There was no one there just moments ago.

Spin and confront the stalker

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

A modest challenge

Hurry!


Too slow!

A modest challenge

Hurry!

Before you can spin away, there is a terrible burning pain between your shoulder blades.
 You abruptly lose consciousness.

You wake up on the ground.  You can't have been out more than a few moments, yet there is no sign of your attacker -- and no sign of a wound on your back.  Are you going crazy?  You find yourself glancing over your shoulder compulsively for the rest of the night, always with the sense of having just missed something.  You sleep poorly.

7 change points, 7 more needed to reach level 14.

Fitness is increasing...

Fitness 13 failed in a challenge!

0 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 4.

Is Someone Following You? has not changed from 3 because it's higher than 2.

Morale is dropping...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

Shepherd the wax.  There's only so much more where this came from.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.


Always

Always


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Attack: A River-Demon!

A hideous man-sized demon has emerged from the River!  It took those on the shore by surprise, and there are a few light casualties.  Those remaining await your order to deploy.

Deploy the hedge mages

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

A low-risk challenge

Demons are magic, right?  Amos and his wizards would seem the most obvious lot to send against this demon.

Deploy the militia

A high-risk challenge

This seems like a great opportunity to put Adastra's militia to the test.  Just pretend it's an angel, everyone...

Fight the creature yourself

A chancy challenge

With the militia behind you, of course.  You're not a fool.  But if you can strike a few good blows, it should be great for morale.


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine Is Abroad

While she is out of Adastra, you can't give her orders.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Strychnine nut

A poisonous nut from the strychnine tree.  Ask your doctor before using strychnine.
Jasmine can find this toadstool when foraging

Angelica root

A root that fights infections and respiratory disorders.  Do not eat raw.
Jasmine can gather this.


Always

Always


The Situation Room

There's a secret room down through the false bottom of a treasure chest in the back of the Tomb.
 You, Bratha, and Aspic meet here to tend to Adastra's numerous crises -- and its objectives -- out of the public eye.

Always

Lie low for a while

A chancy challenge

If Visibility is getting too high, Adastra could live off its food reserves for a while and wait for the search parties to move on.  No fires, no loud noises, no light.

            4
            You need Visibility 4 (you have 5)

            6
            You need Food 6 (you have 31)

            4
            Unlocked with Visibility 4 - you have 5

            6
            Unlocked with Food 6 - you have 31


Always

Always


Training by the River

Someday, you will retake Zaradene.  And in the meantime, the ability to defend yourself would not be so bad to have.  The militia and other martial types train by the River, behind the Tomb.

Always

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

You hope you never need to defend yourself, but in times like these, a mayor can't be too careful.

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 31)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 31

Order the wizards to drill

A very modest challenge

You're not entirely sure how magic works, but practice makes perfect, right?

            1
            You need Amos's Level 1 (you have 2)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 31)

            1
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 1 - you have 2

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 31


Rough and tumble

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

Aspic fights dirty.  You suppose that's how you want to fight too -- it's not like dark angels are going to fight you honorably -- but at just this moment, your solar plexus might wish otherwise.  Still, you pick up a few tricks.

Fitness is increasing...

Fitness 13 failed in a challenge!


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

Shepherd the wax.  There's only so much more where this came from.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Strychnine nut

A poisonous nut from the strychnine tree.  Ask your doctor before using strychnine.

Angelica root

A root that fights infections and respiratory disorders.  Do not eat raw.

Jasmine's tea

Her special blend.  You can drink this to gain 5 Actions.


Always

Always


Attack: A River-Demon!

A hideous man-sized demon has emerged from the River!  It took those on the shore by surprise, and there are a few light casualties.  Those remaining await your order to deploy.

Deploy the hedge mages

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

A chancy challenge

Demons are magic, right?  Amos and his wizards would seem the most obvious lot to send against this demon.

            1
            You need Amos's Level 1 (you have 2)

            0
            You need Amos Is Wounded 0 and Amos Is Wounded no more than 0

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 10)

            1
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 1 - you have 2

            0
            Unlocked with Amos Is Wounded 0

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 10

Deploy the militia

A high-risk challenge

This seems like a great opportunity to put Adastra's militia to the test.  Just pretend it's an angel, everyone...

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 10)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 10

Fight the creature yourself

A chancy challenge

With the militia behind you, of course.  You're not a fool.  But if you can strike a few good blows, it should be great for morale.


A chancy challenge

Pride goeth before getting beaten down by a river-demon

You lead the charge, leaping heroically at the demon, and... that's about all you remember.  Later, in the infirmary, you learn from a sympathetic Aspic that the demon walloped you to the ground with its tongue, of all things, and you landed badly.  Still, the militia evidently forced the demon to retreat, and when you return to your duties you think you see a few citizens looking at you with a certain respect.

9 change points, 5 more needed to reach level 14.

Fitness is increasing...

Fitness 13 failed in a challenge! (When you try a challenge that's difficult for you, you learn more even when you fail.)

10 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 11.

Leadership is increasing...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

Shepherd the wax.  There's only so much more where this came from.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.


Always

Always


The Situation Room

There's a secret room down through the false bottom of a treasure chest in the back of the Tomb.
 You, Bratha, and Aspic meet here to tend to Adastra's numerous crises -- and its objectives -- out of the public eye.

Always

Lie low for a while

A chancy challenge

If Visibility is getting too high, Adastra could live off its food reserves for a while and wait for the search parties to move on.  No fires, no loud noises, no light.

            4
            You need Visibility 4 (you have 4)

            6
            You need Food 6 (you have 10)

            4
            Unlocked with Visibility 4 - you have 4

            6
            Unlocked with Food 6 - you have 10


Always

Always


The Situation Room

Always

Lie low for a while

A chancy challenge


Always

Always


Visit the infirmary

In the old king's tomb is a room that once housed a harem.  Now, it houses the sick and wounded.  Bratha, a midwife in her previous life, spends considerable time here when she isn't helping to run the town or drill the militia.

Always

Send Jasmine to gather herbs

Jasmine has an eye for herbs and a knack for stealth.  You could send her to gather whatever she can find.

            1
            You need Jasmine's Level 1 (you have 2)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 10)

            0
            You need Jasmine Is Abroad 0 and Jasmine Is Abroad no more than 0

            1
            Unlocked with Jasmine's Level 1 - you have 2

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 10

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 0

Ask Jasmine to brew something

Jasmine can fabricate a number of tonics and tinctures, given the right ingredients.

            0
            You need Jasmine Is Abroad 0 and Jasmine Is Abroad no more than 0

            1
            You need Jasmine's Level 1 (you have 2)

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 0

            1
            Unlocked with Jasmine's Level 1 - you have 2


Sow now, harvest later

Send Jasmine to gather herbs

            1
            You need Jasmine's Level 1 (you have 2)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 10)

            0
            You need Jasmine Is Abroad 0 and Jasmine Is Abroad no more than 0 (you have 1)

            1
            Unlocked with Jasmine's Level 1 - you have 2

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 10

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 0 - you have 1

Jasmine goes to the surface to look for herbs.  She might be a while.

Watch your Opportunity Deck for Jasmine's return.

An occurrence! Your 'Jasmine Is Abroad' Quality is now 1!

The River flows faster than usual today.  It must be raining outside.


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine Is Abroad

While she is out of Adastra, you can't give her orders.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Strychnine nut

A poisonous nut from the strychnine tree.  Ask your doctor before using strychnine.

Angelica root

A root that fights infections and respiratory disorders.  Do not eat raw.

Jasmine's tea

Her special blend.  You can drink this to gain 5 Actions.


Always

Always


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Mushrooms Still Growing

When this reaches zero, you can harvest mushrooms at the mushroom farm.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.


The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Always

Always

Dispatch a team of hunters

A high-risk challenge

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Rhody is young, but she's a talented ranger.  She could lead a hunting party above ground.  This will bring Adastra food right away, especially as Rhody levels up, but it could increase Visibility.

            1
            You need Rhody's Level 1 (you have 1)

            0
            You need Rhody Is Wounded 0 and Rhody Is Wounded no more than 0

            1
            Unlocked with Rhody's Level 1 - you have 1

            0
            Unlocked with Rhody Is Wounded 0

Visit the mushroom farm

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

A few hardy Adastrans have set up a mushroom farm in the old arena, just beneath the surface.  Growing mushrooms is slow, but when they're harvested they provide a lot of food.  How is the crop today?


Up, up, up

Plant mushrooms

You could instruct the mushroom farmers to scatter spores.  This abandons anything the farmers may already be growing.

Visit the mushroom farm

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

You climb the makeshift ladder that leads to the old arena.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Scattering spores

Plant oyster mushrooms

Oyster mushrooms grow quickly and prolifically.  They make a good staple food.

The farmers get to work seeding oyster mushrooms for Adastra.  Now all you can do is wait.

This will take a little while.  Come back to the mushroom farm when the Mushrooms Still Growing quality reaches zero.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Growing

How does your garden grow?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Always

Always


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Just put it on

Ask Amos how to use magical items

Training by the River

Someday, you will retake Zaradene.  And in the meantime, the ability to defend yourself would not be so bad to have.  The militia and other martial types train by the River, behind the Tomb.

Is there some sort of trick to it?

            1
            You need Amos's Level 1 (you have 1)

            1
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 1 - you have 1

You wait through about ten minutes of Amos' theoretical wandering for him to get to the point: no, there is no trick to it.  You just wear the item.  Thanks, Amos!

You can equip an item by clicking on it in the Inventory menu, then clicking Equip.  You have been given a trinket to practice with.

You can now equip items on your hands

You can now equip trinkets

An occurrence! Your 'Flickering candle' Quality is now 1!


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

Shepherd the wax.  There's only so much more where this came from.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Mushrooms Still Growing

When this reaches zero, you can harvest mushrooms at the mushroom farm.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Always

Always


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.

Angelica root

A root that fights infections and respiratory disorders.  Do not eat raw.

Porcini mushroom

A mushroom that takes a while to grow, but is very nutritious.


Always

Always


Word from Seth

The town wizard, Seth Mase, has sent a message back by magic.  He is still in the field, trying to save the world from what the Puncture brought into it.  He doesn't know when he'll be back.  He wants you to convey his reassurances to the people of Adastra.

Share the message with everyone

A modest challenge

Many in town will be heartened to know that Seth is well.  Others are angry with him for leaving at a time like this.  You'll have to proceed carefully.

Everyone likes parties.  No one with a full stomach is likely to get up in arms about Seth's absence.

            3
            You need Food 3 (you have 23)

            3
            Unlocked with Food 3 - you have 23


Our hero

After good food and drink, the town is breathless at Seth's tales of daring.  He and his posse find trouble wherever they go, but always somehow come out safe and smelling like roses.  Adastra goes to bed with its spirits lifted.

5 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 6.

Morale is increasing...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

Shepherd the wax.  There's only so much more where this came from.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.

Angelica root

A root that fights infections and respiratory disorders.  Do not eat raw.
Jasmine can gather this.


Always

Always


Multiple rats in the larder

Old Man Harrison is back, and this time he is waving a rat in your face.  This is perhaps less impressive than it sounds, as the rat is only hedgehog-sized.  It's a baby.  And apparently it was one of several.

"Um... good catch?"

A very chancy challenge

Make assurances.  You'll take the rats seriously.  Just please hand over the rat.


A very chancy challenge

"Sure you will... and my aunt was a basilisk."

Old Man Harrison is not convinced.  He goes to show off his catch to the rest of Adastra.  D*** him.  You really need to deal with the rats now -- to save the food, and to salvage morale.  Perhaps you should speak to the apothecary about poisons.

3 change points, 9 more needed to reach level 12.

Leadership is increasing...

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Leadership 11 failed in a challenge! (When you try a challenge that's difficult for you, you learn more even when you fail.)

You've lost 3 x Food (new total 20).

3 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 6.

Morale is dropping...

An occurrence! Your 'You Have An Infestation' Quality is now 2!


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

Shepherd the wax.  There's only so much more where this came from.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.

Angelica root

A root that fights infections and respiratory disorders.  Do not eat raw.

Porcini mushroom

A mushroom that takes a while to grow, but is very nutritious.


Always

Always


Training by the River

Someday, you will retake Zaradene.  And in the meantime, the ability to defend yourself would not be so bad to have.  The militia and other martial types train by the River, behind the Tomb.

Always

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

You hope you never need to defend yourself, but in times like these, a mayor can't be too careful.

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 20)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 20

Order the wizards to drill

A very modest challenge

You're not entirely sure how magic works, but practice makes perfect, right?

            1
            You need Amos's Level 1 (you have 3)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 20)

            1
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 1 - you have 3

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 20


Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

Aspic used to move in shady circles, and it shows.  His fighting style is dirty and practical, and that's how he teaches you to fight, too.  Amazingly, you keep up with him, and you leave with your head spinning -- and not only because it got boxed one too many times.

5 change points, 9 more needed to reach level 14.

Fitness is increasing...

You succeeded in a Fitness challenge!

6 change points, 8 more needed to reach level 14.

Fitness is increasing...


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Food

You can't live without it.

Porcini mushroom

A mushroom that takes a while to grow, but is very nutritious.


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine Is Abroad

While she is out of Adastra, you can't give her orders.

Food

You can't live without it.

Strychnine nut

A poisonous nut from the strychnine tree.  Ask your doctor before using strychnine.
Jasmine can find this toadstool when foraging

Feverfew

A medicinal herb that helps with headaches and indigestion.
Jasmine can gather this.

Jasmine's tea

Her special blend.  You can drink this to gain 5 Actions.


Always

Always


Training by the River

Always

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 22)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 22

Order the wizards to drill

A very modest challenge

            1
            You need Amos's Level 1 (you have 4)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 22)

            1
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 1 - you have 4

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 22


Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

5 change points, 10 more needed to reach level 15.

Fitness is increasing...

You succeeded in a Fitness challenge!

6 change points, 9 more needed to reach level 15.

Fitness is increasing...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

Shepherd the wax.  There's only so much more where this came from.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.

Angelica root

A root that fights infections and respiratory disorders.  Do not eat raw.
Jasmine can gather this.


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


A hero, or a deserter?

Share the message with everyone

A modest challenge

Word from Seth

The town wizard, Seth Mase, has sent a message back by magic.  He is still in the field, trying to save the world from what the Puncture brought into it.  He doesn't know when he'll be back.  He wants you to convey his reassurances to the people of Adastra.

Many in town will be heartened to know that Seth is well.  Others are angry with him for leaving at a time like this.  You'll have to proceed carefully.

"Oh, certainly Seth did Zaradene many a good turn, but what has he done for Adastra?  He and his crew ran off just when we most needed their help.  I don't wish him any ill, but his good wishes don't harvest the crops or keep the angels away."

8 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 12.

Leadership is increasing...

Leadership 11 failed in a challenge!

1 change point, 6 more needed to reach level 7.

Morale is dropping...


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Always

Always


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Share the message with everyone

A modest challenge

Everyone likes parties.  No one with a full stomach is likely to get up in arms about Seth's absence.

            3
            You need Food 3

            3
            Unlocked with Food 3


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Always

Always


Writing to Seth

When Seth left, he gave you a sheaf of paper.  He said that what you write on it will be communicated to him.  He can't easily reply, but perhaps it would be wise to keep him informed.  And even if he weren't listening at all, writing down one's experiences does, perhaps, help make them meaningful.

Write an entry yourself

You wouldn't mind the opportunity to reflect on recent events.

            1
            You need Food 1

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1

Invite Bratha to write

Bratha certainly wouldn't pass up an opportunity to tell Seth of Adastra's woes -- she could probably do a better job than you could, in fact.

Invite Aspic to write

Aspic didn't know Seth very well -- they met for the first time while liberating you -- but Aspic is close to the people, and his voice is valuable.

Invite Amos to write

You understand that Amos met Seth only for long enough to relearn magic from him.  But technically, doesn't that make Seth the founder of his tradition?

            1
            You need Food 1

            1
            You need Amos's Level 1 (you have 3)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1

            1
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 1 - you have 3

Get the whole town involved

He has his detractors, but the town at large likes Seth and misses him.  They might enjoy the opportunity to write, even if only a sentence apiece.


Always

Always


Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

They're right behind you.  There was no one there just moments ago.

Spin and confront the stalker

A modest challenge

Hurry!


Not your imagination

A modest challenge

Hurry!

You whirl around barely in time to see the gleam of a knife out of the corner of your eye.  You throw up your arms defensively.  A bare moment later you open your eyes to peek out from behind your arms, and... there is no one there.  Of your assailant you can say nothing at all.  All you know is what you saw.

9 change points, 5 more needed to reach level 14.

Fitness is increasing...

You succeeded in a Fitness challenge!

0 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 4.


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

Shepherd the wax.  There's only so much more where this came from.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.


Always

Always


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Visit the infirmary

In the old king's tomb is a room that once housed a harem.  Now, it houses the sick and wounded.  Bratha, a midwife in her previous life, spends considerable time here when she isn't helping to run the town or drill the militia.

Always

Always

Ask Jasmine to brew something

Jasmine can fabricate a number of tonics and tinctures, given the right ingredients.

            0
            You need Jasmine Is Abroad 0 and Jasmine Is Abroad no more than 0

            1
            You need Jasmine's Level 1 (you have 1)

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 0

            1
            Unlocked with Jasmine's Level 1 - you have 1

Send Jasmine to gather herbs

Jasmine has an eye for herbs and a knack for stealth.  You could send her to gather whatever she can find.

            1
            You need Jasmine's Level 1 (you have 1)

            1
            You need Food 1

            0
            You need Jasmine Is Abroad 0 and Jasmine Is Abroad no more than 0

            1
            Unlocked with Jasmine's Level 1 - you have 1

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 0

Tend to Amos

While Amos is wounded, he cannot train or fight.  Conventional healing takes time and food.

            5
            You need Food 5

            1
            You need Amos Is Wounded 1 (you have 1)

            5
            Unlocked with Food 5

            1
            Unlocked with Amos Is Wounded 1 - you have 1

Use healing salve on Amos

You could use Jasmine's healing salve to get Amos on his feet much sooner.

            1
            You need 1 x Healing salve  (you have 1)

            2
            You need Food 2

            1
            You need Amos Is Wounded 1 (you have 1)

            1
            Unlocked with 1 x Healing salve  - you have 1

            2
            Unlocked with Food 2

            1
            Unlocked with Amos Is Wounded 1 - you have 1


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine Is Abroad

While she is out of Adastra, you can't give her orders.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Strychnine nut

A poisonous nut from the strychnine tree.  Ask your doctor before using strychnine.
Jasmine can find this toadstool when foraging

Angelica root

A root that fights infections and respiratory disorders.  Do not eat raw.


Always

Always


Visit the infirmary

Always

Send Jasmine to gather herbs

            1
            You need Jasmine's Level 1 (you have 2)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 31)

            0
            You need Jasmine Is Abroad 0 and Jasmine Is Abroad no more than 0 (you have 1)

            1
            Unlocked with Jasmine's Level 1 - you have 2

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 31

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 0 - you have 1


Always

Always


Training by the River

Someday, you will retake Zaradene.  And in the meantime, the ability to defend yourself would not be so bad to have.  The militia and other martial types train by the River, behind the Tomb.

Always

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

You hope you never need to defend yourself, but in times like these, a mayor can't be too careful.

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 31)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 31

Order the wizards to drill

A very modest challenge

You're not entirely sure how magic works, but practice makes perfect, right?

            1
            You need Amos's Level 1 (you have 2)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 31)

            1
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 1 - you have 2

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 31


Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

Aspic used to move in shady circles, and it shows.  His fighting style is dirty and practical, and that's how he teaches you to fight, too.  Amazingly, you keep up with him, and you leave with your head spinning -- and not only because it got boxed one too many times.

Fitness is increasing...

You succeeded in a Fitness challenge!

10 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 14.

Fitness is increasing...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

Shepherd the wax.  There's only so much more where this came from.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

Adastra must stay hidden.  Visibility is how close your enemies are to finding you.  The higher it goes, the larger the probability of bad things happening.  If it reaches 8, something bad will definitely happen.

Adastra's Might

When Adastra goes to war, victory or defeat will be decided by its preparedness.

Leadership

Charisma, guile, command.  Leadership improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Fitness

Strength, constitution, dexterity.  Fitness improves when you attempt tasks that require it.

Morale

Some actions are more likely to yield good results when Morale is high.  Low Morale can make bad things happen.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

This ointment speeds the recovery of sick or wounded citizens of Adastra.

Angelica root

A root that fights infections and respiratory disorders.  Do not eat raw.
Jasmine can gather this.


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine Is Abroad

While she is out of Adastra, you can't give her orders.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Strychnine nut

A poisonous nut from the strychnine tree.  Ask your doctor before using strychnine.

Angelica root

A root that fights infections and respiratory disorders.  Do not eat raw.

Jasmine's tea

Her special blend.  You can drink this to gain 5 Actions.


The Situation Room

There's a secret room down through the false bottom of a treasure chest in the back of the Tomb.
 You, Bratha, and Aspic meet here to tend to Adastra's numerous crises -- and its objectives -- out of the public eye.

Always

Always

Lie low for a while

A chancy challenge

If Visibility is getting too high, Adastra could live off its food reserves for a while and wait for the search parties to move on.  No fires, no loud noises, no light.

            4
            You need Visibility 4 (you have 4)

            6
            You need Food 6 (you have 10)

            4
            Unlocked with Visibility 4 - you have 4

            6
            Unlocked with Food 6 - you have 10


Always

Always


Training by the River

Someday, you will retake Zaradene.  And in the meantime, the ability to defend yourself would not be so bad to have.  The militia and other martial types train by the River, behind the Tomb.

Always

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

You hope you never need to defend yourself, but in times like these, a mayor can't be too careful.

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 10)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 10

Order the wizards to drill

A modest challenge

You're not entirely sure how magic works, but practice makes perfect, right?

            1
            You need Amos's Level 1 (you have 2)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 10)

            1
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 1 - you have 2

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 10