A day for looking over one's shoulder

Everyone, forage!

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

A matter of luck: the odds are strongly against you here.

Facing starvation

Adastra is starving.  The larders are all empty, and there just aren't enough rats for everyone.  You have no choice but to take a drastic step.

Send out the whole population to find food.  Even an untrained eye can spot wild berries here and there.  But with so many people abroad, it is inevitable that you'll draw unwelcome attention.

One foraging party stumbles into a couple eladrin, who follow them halfway back to Adastra.  Another gets spotted by an angel flying overhead and barely makes it to the trees in time.  In the long term, this may be catastrophic.  But tonight, you will eat.

You were fortunate!

You now have 8 x Food.

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

You've gained a new quality: Visibility at 3.


a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

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.

Food

You can't live without it.


A day for looking over one's shoulder

Everyone, forage!

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

You were fortunate!

You now have 8 x Food.


a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Food

You can't live without it.


Fruit and blood

Everyone, forage!

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

Amos's foraging party stumbles into a couple eladrin.  Rather than let them follow him back to Adastra, Amos engages the fey creatures while the others flee.  He drives them off, but he'll be laid up for a while.  Meanwhile, another foraging party gets spotted by an angel flying overhead and barely makes it to the trees in time.  But tonight, you will eat.

You were unlucky. Better luck next time...

You now have 8 x Food.

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

An occurrence! Your 'Amos Is Wounded' Quality is now 1!


a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

Food

You can't live without it.


A day for looking over one's shoulder

Everyone, forage!

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

You were fortunate!

You now have 8 x Food.


a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Food

You can't live without it.


Fruit and blood

Everyone, forage!

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

You now have 8 x Food.


a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Food

You can't live without it.


The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area

Once upon a time, you were Lord Mayor Chance Aldym.  You were callow, perhaps a trifle impetuous, but on the whole you ruled fairly and well.  Zaradene prospered.

Always

Always

Then the angels came.

The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area

There was no warning at all, the night of the Puncture.  They threw you in prison, awaiting execution.  Your people, enslaved.  Only the timely intervention of the town wizard saved your life.


A day for looking over one's shoulder

Everyone, forage!

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

You were fortunate!

You now have 8 x Food.


a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Food

You can't live without it.


A day for looking over one's shoulder

Everyone, forage!

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

You were fortunate!

You now have 8 x Food.


a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Food

You can't live without it.


A day for looking over one's shoulder

Everyone, forage!

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

You were fortunate!

You now have 8 x Food.


a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Food

You can't live without it.


And now you're here

Then the angels came.

The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area

In Adastra, the underground refugee camp built on a tournament site, with what few allies escaped the city with you.  There is little food and less light.  Morale is not high.  This is not what you were elected for.  But you will see your people through at all costs.

You have moved to a new area

An occurrence! Your 'Population' Quality is now 100 - Adastra Settlement!

An occurrence! Your 'Food' Quality is now 20!

You have a new Accomplishment... Elected!

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

An occurrence! Your 'Morale' Quality is now 5!

0 change points, 11 more needed to reach level 11.

An occurrence! Your 'Leadership' Quality is now 10 - Assertive!

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

An occurrence! Your 'Adastra's Might' Quality is now 1!

An occurrence! Your 'Fitness' Quality is now 10 - Able-Bodied!


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

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.


The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area

Always

Always

Then the angels came.

The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area


The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area

Always

Always

Then the angels came.

The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area


The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area

Always

Always

Then the angels came.

The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area


The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area

Always

Always

Then the angels came.

The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area


The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area

Always

Always

Then the angels came.

The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area


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


The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area

Always

Always

Then the angels came.

The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area


The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area

Always

Always

Then the angels came.

The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area


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?


And now you're here

Then the angels came.

The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area

You have moved to a new area


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.


And now you're here

Then the angels came.

The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area

You have moved to a new area


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.


And now you're here

Then the angels came.

The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area

You have moved to a new area


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.


And now you're here

Then the angels came.

The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area

You have moved to a new area


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.


An asset to Adastra

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Meet Rhody, a ranger

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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

You can now dispatch Rhody to hunt for food.

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.

Food

You can't live without it.


And now you're here

Then the angels came.

The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area

You have moved to a new area


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.


And now you're here

Then the angels came.

The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area

You have moved to a new area


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.


And now you're here

Then the angels came.

The Mayor Reminisces

Adastra starting area

Adastra starting area

You have moved to a new area


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.


Always

Always


Up, up, up

Plant mushrooms

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

Visit the mushroom farm

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Food

You can't live without it.


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


Scattering spores

Plant oyster mushrooms

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

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

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

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

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

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


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Mushrooms Still Growing

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

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

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

Growing

How does your garden grow?

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.

Food

You can't live without it.


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

Meet Amos, a wizard

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

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

            0
            Unlocked with Amos's Level 0

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A 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 20)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 20


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 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


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.

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.


Always

Always


Visit the infirmary

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.


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.


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.

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

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

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?

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Food

You can't live without it.


An asset to Adastra

Meet Amos, a wizard

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

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

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

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

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


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

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...

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.

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 20)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 20

            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.


An asset to Adastra

Meet Jasmine, an apothecary

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.

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

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?

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.


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!


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.


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.

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?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

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?

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Always

Always


Fight the creature yourself

A very chancy 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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.


Always

Always

Word from Seth

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

Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

Unlocked when Is Someone Following You? is:

Apparently so

You should hire a bodyguard


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

Meet Amos, a wizard

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

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.


Always

Always


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


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.

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?

Food

You can't live without it.


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.

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

Leadership is increasing...

You succeeded in a Leadership challenge!

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

An occurrence! Your 'You Have An Infestation' 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?

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?

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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


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


Take sparring practice with Aspic

A very chancy challenge

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

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

Fitness is increasing...

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

Fitness 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.

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

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...


An asset to 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.

Meet Amos, a wizard

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

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

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


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.

Food

You can't live without it.


Our hero

Share the message with everyone

A chancy challenge

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.)

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

Morale is increasing...

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?

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


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

Attack: A River-Demon!

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


Always

Always


Always

Writing to Seth

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


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!


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.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Always

Always


Writing to Seth

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

Write an entry yourself

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

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?

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

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?


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.

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

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...


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.

Healing salve

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


"at wich tim i felld a larj bor"

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.

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

Rhody's Level is increasing...

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?

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Always

Always


Word from Seth

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

Share the message with everyone

A 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.


Always

Always


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 20)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 20

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.

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?

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.  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 20)

            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 20

            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


Up, up, up

Plant mushrooms

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

Visit the mushroom farm

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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?

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


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

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?

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?

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Attack: A River-Demon!

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

Deploy the 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 19)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 19

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


Training by the River

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

Always

Order the wizards to drill

A modest challenge

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

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)

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


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?"

Leadership

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

A modest challenge

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


Our hero

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 can you make with these?"

Cooking with Jasmine

Memories

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

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

Ask Jasmine to brew something

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

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


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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


Just grumbling

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

Leadership

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

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.

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

Leadership is increasing...

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

You've lost 1 x Mushrooms Still Growing (new total 0).


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

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.


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.


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.

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

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?

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.

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


Just put it on

Ask Amos how to use magical items

Training by the River

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

Is there some sort of trick to it?

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

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

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

You can now equip items on your hands

You can now equip trinkets

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

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


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.

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.


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.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Always

Always


Writing to Seth

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

Write an entry yourself

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

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 19)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 19

            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


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?"

Leadership

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

A modest challenge

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


Detail orientation

Bratha's fluency in composing her message is mind-boggling; it's as though she's been planning it for weeks.  Her writing is precise -- not only does she know the exact number of days of rations Adastra has left, she can even lay out the vitamin deficiencies likely to be faced by the settlement if new food sources are not found.  Seth could hardly ask for more detail, though you suppose he might ask for more warmth.

You now have 1 x Favor: Bratha.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

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.

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


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.

Food

You can't live without it.


Always

Always


The Situation Room

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

Always

Lie low for a while

A chancy challenge

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


Always

Always


The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Always

Meet Rhody, a ranger

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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

Visit the mushroom farm

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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


Always

Always


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Growing

How does your garden grow?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


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.


Loud grumbling

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

A modest challenge

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.

Leadership is increasing...

Leadership 10 failed in a challenge!

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

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?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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


The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Always

Always

Meet Rhody, a ranger

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Visit the mushroom farm

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.


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.


The Situation Room

Always

Always

Lie low for a while

A chancy challenge


Always

Always


Word from Seth

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

Share the message with everyone

A 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.


An asset to Adastra

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Meet Rhody, a ranger

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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

You can now dispatch Rhody to hunt for food.

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

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


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

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.

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.


"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.

6 change points, 5 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.)

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

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

Morale is dropping...

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?

Growing

How does your garden grow?

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.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Attack: A River-Demon!

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

Deploy the 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


Up, up, up

Plant mushrooms

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

Visit the mushroom farm

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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?

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


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.

Leadership

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

Food

You can't live without it.


Our hero

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.

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

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

4 change points, 2 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.

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.

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


The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Always

Meet Rhody, a ranger

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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

Visit the mushroom farm

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


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.

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

Adastra's Might 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?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

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.


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!


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.

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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


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


Not your imagination

Spin and confront the stalker

A very 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.

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

Fitness is increasing...


Always

Always


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Growing

How does your garden grow?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Leadership

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


An asset to Adastra

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Meet Rhody, a ranger

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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

You can now dispatch Rhody to hunt for food.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

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.

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


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.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Visit the infirmary

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

Always

Always

Meet Jasmine, an apothecary

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


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

Meet Amos, a wizard

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

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.

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            You need Food 1 (you have 16)

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            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 16


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.


Training by the River

Always

Always

Order the wizards to drill

A modest challenge

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

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A very chancy challenge


A very chancy challenge

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

Fitness is increasing...

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

Fitness 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.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Leadership

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


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.

Healing salve

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


"Um... good catch?"

A very chancy challenge

"You'd best listen, or they'll be the death of us!"

You persuade Old Man Harrison to give you the rat, which you promptly cook and eat -- one can't be too proud these days.  But the rats are plainly a real problem.  You'd best speak to the apothecary about poisons.

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

Leadership is increasing...

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


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.

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.


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!


An asset to Adastra

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.

Food

You can't live without it.


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.

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            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

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.

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

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.


An asset to 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.

Meet Amos, a wizard

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

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

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

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


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Leadership

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Attacking the darkness

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...

Amos's Level is increasing...

Adastra's Might 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.

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.

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!  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.


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...


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.

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


Just put it on

Ask Amos how to use magical items

Training by the River

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

Is there some sort of trick to it?

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

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

You can now equip items on your hands

You can now equip trinkets


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Leadership

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


"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.

You persuade Old Man Harrison to give you the rat, which you promptly cook and eat -- one can't be too proud these days.  But the rats are plainly a real problem.  You'd best speak to the apothecary about poisons.

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

Leadership is increasing...

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


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.

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.


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.

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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


Always

Always


Demons are weak against left hooks

Fight the creature yourself

A very chancy 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.

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.

The demon's face is a lot bonier than it looks, and you work not to wince as you beat it around.  You skillfully roll out of the way of its tongue-based counterattack, giving an archer the perfect opening to plant an arrow in the creature's mouth.  The rest of the battle is a formality, and the town chants your name afterwards.  It's good to be the mayor.

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

Fitness is increasing...

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

Morale is increasing...

1 change point, 10 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?

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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


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.


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?

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            You need Food 1 (you have 16)

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            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?

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            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.


Always

Always


Correspondence collage

You send a piece of parchment round, and by evening it has come back to you covered with ink.  You transcribe it onto the pages Seth gave you.  Even the skeptics of Seth and his friends have sent good wishes; some even included a fond recollection or two.  The settlement's mood has lifted a bit.

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

Morale is increasing...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


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.


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.

Food

You can't live without it.


Always

Always


Our hero

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.

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

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

2 change points, 4 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?

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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


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 22)

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

            5
            Unlocked with Food 5 - you have 22

            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 22)

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

            1
            Unlocked with 1 x Healing salve

            2
            Unlocked with Food 2 - you have 22

            1
            Unlocked with Amos Is Wounded 1 - you have 1


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.

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Visibility

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


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?

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 20)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 20


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!


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

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?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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


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!


Always

Always


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 22)

            1
            You need Amos Is Wounded 1

            5
            Unlocked with Food 5 - you have 22

            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.

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

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.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

Food

You can't live without it.