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.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


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.

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.


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

Word from Seth

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

Writing to Seth

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


Couldn't hit the broad side of a gazebo

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.

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 1)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 16)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 16

The inexperienced wizards aren't in good form today, and keeping them on task is like herding cats.  Seemingly the whole town wanders in wanting to borrow someone to provide magical light or mending.  There's always tomorrow.

3 change points, 8 more needed to reach level 11.

Leadership is increasing...

Leadership 10 failed in a challenge!


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.

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?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

Food

You can't live without it.


The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Always

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?


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 chancy 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.

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 (you have 20)

            3
            Unlocked with Food 3 - you have 20


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Food

You can't live without it.


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?: 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.

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.

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.


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.

Food

You can't live without it.


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 very chancy challenge

Hurry!


Multiple rats in the larder, again!

Mercifully, this time you find the rats before Old Man Harrison does.

Scat!

A modest challenge

Quickly -- chase the rats away before they cause even more damage!


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

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 (you have 19)

            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 - you have 19

            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 1)

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 0

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


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 3)

            6
            You need Food 6 (you have 16)

            4
            Unlocked with Visibility 4 - you have 3

            6
            Unlocked with Food 6 - you have 16


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

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's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

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.


And don't come back!

Scat!

A modest challenge

Multiple rats in the larder, again!

Mercifully, this time you find the rats before Old Man Harrison does.

Quickly -- chase the rats away before they cause even more damage!

You frantically chase, kick, and hurl the rats until they're all out of the larder.  You survey the damage; it could be worse.  You <i>really</i> need to talk to the apothecary about poison.

2 change points, 10 more needed to reach level 12.

Fitness is increasing...

You succeeded in a Fitness challenge!

You've lost 2 x Food (new total 14).


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.

Food

You can't live without it.


Sow now, harvest later

Send Jasmine to gather herbs

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.

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 (you have 19)

            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 1

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 19

            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.

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

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

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


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.

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: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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


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 (you have 20)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 20

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.

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


Our hero

Share the message with everyone

A chancy 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.

Leadership is increasing...

You succeeded in a Leadership challenge! (Risky challenges mean you learn more.)

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

Morale is increasing...


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.

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.


Share the message with everyone

A chancy 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 (you have 16)

            3
            Unlocked with Food 3 - you have 16


Always

Always


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.

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.

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.


Not your imagination

Spin and confront the stalker

A very chancy challenge

Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

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

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.

3 change points, 8 more needed to reach level 11.

Fitness is increasing...

You succeeded in a Fitness challenge! (Risky challenges mean you learn more.)

You've gained a new quality: Is Someone Following You? at Apparently so.


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.

Food

You can't live without it.


The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Always

Always

Dispatch a team of hunters

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

A high-risk challenge

The matter of food

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?


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.

Food

You can't live without it.


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 (you have 16)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 16

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 (you have 16)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 16

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

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 (you have 16)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 16

            1
            Unlocked with Amos'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.


Multiple rats in the larder, again!

Mercifully, this time you find the rats before Old Man Harrison does.

Scat!

A modest challenge

Quickly -- chase the rats away before they cause even more damage!


It's hard out there for a mayor

Somewhere in the middle of your long catalog of Adastra's difficulties, it hits you that fixing them is your job.  You have a leadership team, and you have the hardworking citizens of Adastra, but ultimately you're the elected representative of the people, and you're the one accountable.  It's humbling, overwhelming, and frankly terrifying.  You resolve to be greater than the challenge before you.

5 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 11.

Leadership is increasing...


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.

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.


What's that rustling?

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Dispatch a team of hunters

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

A high-risk challenge

The matter of food

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.

It's not a good sign when the hunters return before sundown.  They only bear a few morsels.  Rhody is certain they were being followed.  "By angels, maybe?" she says uncertainly.  "They stayed well back of us, so I don't know.  We lost them, but it took hours."

Rhody's Level 1 failed in a challenge! Try again and you may have better luck...

You've gained 1 x Food (new total 20).

3 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 4.

Visibility is increasing...

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

Rhody's Level is increasing...


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.

Jasmine Is Abroad

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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


Always

Always

Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

Unlocked when Is Someone Following You? is:

Apparently so

You should hire a bodyguard

A rat in the larder

Old Man Harrison nearly has a heart attack when he goes for his rations and sees a dog-sized rat in the mushrooms...


A hero, or a deserter?

Share the message with everyone

A chancy 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."

4 change points, 7 more needed to reach level 11.

Leadership is increasing...

Leadership 10 failed in a challenge! (When you try a challenge that's difficult for you, you learn more even when you fail.)

1 change point, 4 more needed to reach level 5.

Morale is dropping...


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.

Food

You can't live without it.


It's hard out there for a mayor

Write an entry yourself

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.

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

Somewhere in the middle of your long catalog of Adastra's difficulties, it hits you that fixing them is your job.  You have a leadership team, and you have the hardworking citizens of Adastra, but ultimately you're the elected representative of the people, and you're the one accountable.  It's humbling, overwhelming, and frankly terrifying.  You resolve to be greater than the challenge before you.

Leadership is increasing...

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

You've lost 1 x Mushrooms Still Growing (new total 3 - 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 3 - The mushrooms are 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.

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

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.


Always

Always


And don't come back!

Scat!

A modest challenge

Multiple rats in the larder, again!

Mercifully, this time you find the rats before Old Man Harrison does.

Quickly -- chase the rats away before they cause even more damage!

You frantically chase, kick, and hurl the rats until they're all out of the larder.  You survey the damage; it could be worse.  You <i>really</i> need to talk to the apothecary about poison.

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

Fitness is increasing...

You succeeded in a Fitness challenge!

You've lost 2 x Food (new total 12).


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.

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.


Always

Always

Attack: A River-Demon!

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


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 very 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.

Deploy the hedge mages

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

A high-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 1)

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 16)

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

            0
            Unlocked with Amos Is Wounded 0 - you have 1

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 16


Always

Always


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

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.


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 1)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 20)

            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 1

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 20

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 0 - 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?

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.

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.


A rat in the larder

Old Man Harrison nearly has a heart attack when he goes for his rations and sees a dog-sized rat in the mushrooms.  He complains to you loudly.

"What do you want me to do, exactly?"

A modest challenge

The occasional rat is a fact of life.  You might as well complain about the darkness.


Target-rich environment

Deploy the militia

A high-risk challenge

The demon goes into a frenzy at the sight of so many warm bodies rushing to meet it in battle, and a pair of fighters are unconscious before anyone lands a hit.  The conclusion is foregone -- there are too many Adastrans for the demon to win -- but the battle is grueling and costly.  In the end, all the town can do is force the demon into retreat.  At least they know what mistakes not to make again.

Adastra's Might 1 failed in a challenge! Try again and you may have better luck...

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

Adastra's Might has increased to 2!

You've lost 1 x Mushrooms Still Growing (new total 2 - The mushrooms will be ready soon.).


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.

Mushrooms Still Growing

Mushrooms Still Growing 2 - The mushrooms will be ready soon.

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

Mushrooms Still Growing: The mushrooms will be ready soon.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

Food

You can't live without it.


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 chancy challenge

Hurry!


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

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 1)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 20)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 20

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A very chancy challenge

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

Ask Amos how to use magical items

Is there some sort of trick to it?

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


Always

Always


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Food

You can't live without it.


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 3)

            6
            You need Food 6 (you have 20)

            4
            Unlocked with Visibility 4 - you have 3

            6
            Unlocked with Food 6 - you have 20


"What do you want me to do, exactly?"

A modest challenge


Not your imagination

Spin and confront the stalker

A chancy 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.

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

Fitness is increasing...

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


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.

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?

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.

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.


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 chancy 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.


Loud grumbling

"What do you want me to do, exactly?"

A modest challenge

A rat in the larder

Old Man Harrison nearly has a heart attack when he goes for his rations and sees a dog-sized rat in the mushrooms.  He complains to you loudly.

The occasional rat is a fact of life.  You might as well complain about the darkness.

Old Man Harrison is unpersuaded, and he wanders off ranting.  As though Adastra needed his bad attitude on top of everything, you think.  He's being dramatic.  It's just one rat.  It's not as though you have an infestation.

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

Leadership is increasing...

Leadership 10 failed in a challenge!

You've lost 1 x Food (new total 19).

An occurrence! Your 'You Have An Infestation' Quality is now 1!

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

Morale has dropped to 4!


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.

Food

You can't live without it.


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.

Food

You can't live without it.


Always

Always


A hero, or a deserter?

Share the message with everyone

A chancy challenge

"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."

5 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 11.

Leadership is increasing...

3 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 5.

Morale has dropped to 4!

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

You've lost 1 x Mushrooms Still Growing (new total 1 - The mushrooms are almost ready!).


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.

Mushrooms Still Growing

Mushrooms Still Growing 1 - The mushrooms are almost ready!

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

Mushrooms Still Growing: The mushrooms are almost ready!

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

Food

You can't live without it.


Attacking the darkness

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.

Order the wizards to drill

A modest challenge

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

The air is filled with magic words and magic missiles.  By the end of the day, your wizarding corps is just a little more seasoned, and more ready to protect Adastra.

2 change points, 9 more needed to reach level 11.

Leadership is increasing...

You succeeded in a Leadership challenge!

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

Amos's Level is increasing...

Adastra's Might is increasing...


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.

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.


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.

Jasmine Is Abroad

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

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.

Food

You can't live without it.


Always

Always


Just grumbling

"What do you want me to do, exactly?"

A modest challenge

A rat in the larder

Old Man Harrison nearly has a heart attack when he goes for his rations and sees a dog-sized rat in the mushrooms.  He complains to you loudly.

The occasional rat is a fact of life.  You might as well complain about the darkness.

Old Man Harrison looks unpersuaded, but he doesn't press the issue.  You promptly dismiss the encounter.  It's just one rat.  It's not as though you have an infestation.

Leadership is increasing...

You've lost 1 x Food (new total 19).


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.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha 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 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 very 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


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 (you have 12)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 12

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 (you have 12)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 12

            1
            Unlocked with Amos'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.


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 very chancy challenge

Hurry!


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?"

Leadership

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

A very chancy challenge

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


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

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 1)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 16)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 16

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A very chancy challenge

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

Ask Amos how to use magical items

Is there some sort of trick to it?


Invite Amos to write

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 12)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 12

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

"O, for the want of Mishakal's sweet luminescence..."

Amos's missive is on the long-winded side, but at least he's thorough, discussing how he and the other hedge wizards are applying elementary magic to improve the settlement.  That will be right up Seth's alley.  Amos leaves with a satisfied smile.

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

Amos's Level has increased to 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?

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.

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.


"Um... good catch?"

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.

Leadership is increasing...

You've lost 3 x Food (new total 17).

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

Morale has dropped to 4!

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


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.

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.

Fitness

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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


Rough and tumble

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A very chancy 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.

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

Fitness is increasing...

Fitness 10 failed in a challenge! (When you try a challenge that's difficult for you, you learn more even when you fail.)


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.

Leadership

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

Food

You can't live without it.


Always

Always


Always

Jasmine returns

Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 1 - you have 1; Unlocked with Another Day In Adastra 1 - you have 9


Target-rich environment

Deploy the militia

A high-risk challenge

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.

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

The demon goes into a frenzy at the sight of so many warm bodies rushing to meet it in battle, and a pair of fighters are unconscious before anyone lands a hit.  The conclusion is foregone -- there are too many Adastrans for the demon to win -- but the battle is grueling and costly.  In the end, all the town can do is force the demon into retreat.  At least they know what mistakes not to make again.

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

Adastra's Might is increasing...


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

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.


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 chancy 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 19)

            3
            Unlocked with Food 3 - you have 19


Too slow!

Spin and confront the stalker

A very chancy challenge

Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

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

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.

Fitness is increasing...

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

0 change points, 5 more needed to reach level 5.

Morale is dropping...


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.

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.

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.

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Fitness

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

Food

You can't live without it.


Jasmine returns

Jasmine is back from her foraging.

Greet Jasmine

Jasmine is back from her foraging.

What has she brought?

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 17)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 17


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

Meet Jasmine, an apothecary

In the corner of the infirmary, a slight woman in her late thirties grinds something patiently in a mortar.

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

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine's Level 0

Tend to Amos

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

            5
            You need Food 5 (you have 16)

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

            5
            Unlocked with Food 5 - you have 16

            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 0)

            2
            You need Food 2 (you have 16)

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

            1
            Unlocked with 1 x Healing salve

            2
            Unlocked with Food 2 - you have 16

            1
            Unlocked with Amos Is Wounded 1 - you have 1


Multiple rats in the larder, again!

Mercifully, this time you find the rats before Old Man Harrison does.

Scat!

A modest challenge

Quickly -- chase the rats away before they cause even more damage!


Meager winnings

Greet Jasmine

Jasmine returns

Jasmine is back from her foraging.

What has she brought?

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 now have 1 x Strychnine nut.

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

Morale has increased to 5!

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

Your 'Jasmine Is Abroad' Quality has gone!

Jasmine's Level is increasing...


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.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Leadership

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

Food

You can't live without it.

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


Always

Always


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.

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.

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.


And don't come back!

Scat!

A modest challenge

You frantically chase, kick, and hurl the rats until they're all out of the larder.  You survey the damage; it could be worse.  You <i>really</i> need to talk to the apothecary about poison.

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

Fitness is increasing...

You succeeded in a Fitness challenge!

You've lost 2 x Food (new total 10).


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.

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.


A hero, or a deserter?

Share the message with everyone

A chancy 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."

2 change points, 9 more needed to reach level 11.

Leadership is increasing...

2 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 5.

Morale is dropping...


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.

Food

You can't live without it.


Right as rain

Tend to Amos

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.

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

            5
            You need Food 5 (you have 16)

            1
            You need Amos Is Wounded 1

            5
            Unlocked with Food 5 - you have 16

            1
            Unlocked with Amos Is Wounded 1

Bratha pronounces Amos fit to return to duty.  He somehow conjures both a magical light and a smile.  "See you by the River," he says, a bit ruefully.

Your 'Amos Is Wounded' Quality has gone!


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.

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.

Leadership

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

Food

You can't live without it.


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 (you have 17)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 17

            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


The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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?


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

Morale

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

A very 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 3)

            6
            You need Food 6 (you have 16)

            4
            Unlocked with Visibility 4 - you have 3

            6
            Unlocked with Food 6 - you have 16

Ask Aspic to shore up confidence

Aspic is close to the people.  If morale is low, you could ask him to spread some comforting rumors -- encourage people to believe prosperity is just around the corner.  He is not crazy about doing this, but he owes you a favor.

            1
            You need 1 x Favor: Aspic  (you have 0)

            2
            You need Food 2 (you have 16)

            1
            Unlocked with 1 x Favor: Aspic

            2
            Unlocked with Food 2 - you have 16


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.

Fitness

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

Food

You can't live without it.


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.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Food

You can't live without it.


"at wich tim i felld a larj bor"

Invite Rhody to write

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.

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 (you have 17)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 17

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

A little surprisingly, Rhody is literate, though her spelling and punctuation are atrocious.  You know for a fact that she is an orphan -- did she teach herself to read and write, the same way she taught herself how to use a bow?  When she finishes writing, her eyes are shining.  You've made her day.

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

Rhody's Level has increased to 2!


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.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

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: 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


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.

Food

You can't live without it.


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...

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 10)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 10

Fight the creature yourself

A very 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.

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 (you have 1)

            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 - you have 1

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 10


Always

Always


Meat tonight

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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.

The hunters return bearing an armful of wild berries, a couple rabbits, and a big boar.  Rhody is terribly pleased with herself; evidently she tracked the boar for over a mile through rough wilderness.  This meat will go some way towards alleviating the food shortage.

You succeeded in a Rhody's Level challenge!

You've gained 2 x Food (new total 22).

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

Rhody's Level is increasing...


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.

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.

Food

You can't live without it.


Fight the creature yourself

A very 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.

10 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 12.

Fitness is increasing...

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

7 change points, 4 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.

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.

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.


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

Meet Jasmine, an apothecary

In the corner of the infirmary, a slight woman in her late thirties grinds something patiently in a mortar.


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 3)

            6
            You need Food 6 (you have 17)

            4
            Unlocked with Visibility 4 - you have 3

            6
            Unlocked with Food 6 - you have 17


Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

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

Spin and confront the stalker

A very chancy challenge

Hurry!


Always

Always


"Um... good catch?"

A very chancy challenge

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.

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

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.

6 change points, 5 more needed to reach level 11.

Leadership is increasing...

You've lost 3 x Food (new total 16).

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

Morale is dropping...


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.

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.


Always

Always


An asset to Adastra

Meet Jasmine, an apothecary

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

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

Jasmine continues grinding herbs as she introduces herself.  She is an herbalist and apothecary, able to harvest herbs and turn them into medicines and other sundries. From her halting speech and her complete failure to make eye contact, you suspect she's not quite right in the head, but as long as her medicines work, you don't suppose her particular variety of oddness matters much.

You can now use Jasmine's expertise from the infirmary.

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

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

You now have 1 x Healing salve.


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.

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.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

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.


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

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 1)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 19)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 19

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A very chancy 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 19)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 19

Ask Amos how to use magical items

Is there some sort of trick to it?

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


Multiple rats in the larder, again!

Mercifully, this time you find the rats before Old Man Harrison does.

Scat!

A chancy challenge

Quickly -- chase the rats away before they cause even more damage!


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.

Fitness

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

Food

You can't live without it.


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.


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 (you have 10)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 10

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

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.


The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Always

Always

Dispatch a team of hunters

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

A high-risk challenge

The matter of food

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.

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?


Always

Always


Not your imagination

Spin and confront the stalker

A very chancy challenge

Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

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

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.

Fitness is increasing...

You succeeded in a Fitness challenge! (Risky challenges mean you learn more.)

You've gained a new quality: Is Someone Following You? at Apparently so.


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.

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.


Always

Always


Invite Aspic to write

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.

"You should have seen his face when we showed him the spider!"

Aspic writes with a conversational sort of flourish.  He's light on details, speaking instead of the mood of Adastra and of his own adjustment to having authority.  You haven't always gotten along with Aspic, but his work for the Docks in Zaradene was sterling.  You wonder how much Seth knows about that story.

You now have 1 x Favor: Aspic.


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.

Food

You can't live without 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

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 (you have 17)

            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 - you have 17

            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 1)

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 0

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


Meat tonight

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Dispatch a team of hunters

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

A chancy challenge

The matter of food

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 2)

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

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

            0
            Unlocked with Rhody Is Wounded 0

The hunters return bearing an armful of wild berries, a couple rabbits, and a big boar.  Rhody is terribly pleased with herself; evidently she tracked the boar for over a mile through rough wilderness.  This meat will go some way towards alleviating the food shortage.

You've gained 2 x Food (new total 18).

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

Rhody's Level has increased to 2!


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.

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.


Just a few bites for the road

Scat!

A chancy challenge

Multiple rats in the larder, again!

Mercifully, this time you find the rats before Old Man Harrison does.

Quickly -- chase the rats away before they cause even more damage!

The rats are unimpressed by your frantic yelling and stomping.  They finish their meal and saunter leisurely towards their various exits.  You survey the damage and wince.  You <i>really</i> need to talk to the apothecary about poison.

2 change points, 9 more needed to reach level 11.

Fitness is increasing...

You've lost 3 x Food (new total 13).


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.

Food

You can't live without it.


Attacking the darkness

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.

Order the wizards to drill

A modest challenge

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

The air is filled with magic words and magic missiles.  By the end of the day, your wizarding corps is just a little more seasoned, and more ready to protect Adastra.

4 change points, 7 more needed to reach level 11.

Leadership is increasing...

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

Amos's Level is increasing...

Adastra's Might is increasing...


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.

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.


Always

Always

Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

Unlocked when Is Someone Following You? is:

Apparently so

You should hire a bodyguard (you have this)


Sow now, harvest later

Send Jasmine to gather herbs

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.

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 (you have 17)

            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 1

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 17

            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.

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

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

Bratha's voice echoes stridently down the hollow corridors.  You roll your eyes, but you're smiling.


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.

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: 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


Always

Always