Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Porcini mushroom

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


Undisciplined!

The Resurgents are making trouble.  Their leader insists on drilling them separately from the rest of the militia, and his instructions conflict with Bratha's.  Unity among the Resurgents, the hedge mages, and the regular militia is a disaster.

Ask Bratha to accommodate the Resurgents

Bratha hates the idea.  But you did, after all, promise that they could be a separate unit.  Perhaps the rest of the militia has something to learn from them?

            1
            You need 1 x Favor: Bratha  (you have 2)

            1
            Unlocked with 1 x Favor: Bratha  - you have 2

Order the Resurgents to drill with Bratha

You understand that the Resurgents are loyal to each other, but you need them to develop solidarity with the whole militia.  Otherwise, what good are they?

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 34)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 34


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Hands: You can equip items on your hands

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

Is Someone Following You?

Is Someone Following You? You should hire a bodyguard

Is Someone Following You?: You should hire a bodyguard

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Mushrooms Still Growing

Mushrooms Still Growing 1 - The mushrooms are almost ready!

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

Mushrooms Still Growing: The mushrooms are almost ready!

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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

Feverfew

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


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.


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.


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!

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


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.

Mushrooms Still Growing

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

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

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

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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

Feverfew

A medicinal herb that helps with headaches and indigestion.


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

Writing to Seth

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

Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

Unlocked when Is Someone Following You? is:

Apparently so

You should hire a bodyguard

Multiple rats in the larder, again!

Unlocked with You Have An Infestation 2 - you have 2; Unlocked with

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


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine Is Abroad

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Always

Always


Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

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

Spin and confront the stalker

A modest challenge

Hurry!


Not your imagination

A modest challenge

Hurry!

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

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

Fitness is increasing...

You succeeded in a Fitness challenge!

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

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


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Always

Always


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


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.

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.

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 14)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 14

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 14)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 14

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

Invite Amos to write

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 14)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 14

            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.

Write an entry yourself

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


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

A medicinal herb that helps with headaches and indigestion.


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.

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 3)

            3
            Unlocked with Food 3 - you have 3

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.

3 change points, 5 more needed to reach level 8.

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.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Always

Always

Attack: A River-Demon!

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


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

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 very modest challenge

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

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 3)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 3

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A modest challenge

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 3)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 3


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.

Rhody Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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


Always

Always


Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

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

Spin and confront the stalker

A very modest challenge

Hurry!


Always

Always


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

Is Someone Following You?

Is Someone Following You? You have a bodyguard

Is Someone Following You?: You have a bodyguard

Resurgents

Resurgents Integrated with Adastra's militia

Resurgents: Integrated with Adastra's militia

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

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

Angelica root

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

Porcini mushroom

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


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Spin and confront the stalker

A very modest challenge

Hurry!


Always

Always


And don't come back!

Scat!

A straightforward challenge

Multiple rats in the larder, again!

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

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

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

13 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 17.

Fitness is increasing...

You succeeded in a Fitness challenge! (Simple challenges mean you don't learn so much.)

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


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

A medicinal herb that helps with headaches and indigestion.

Angelica root

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

Porcini mushroom

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


Training by the River

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

Always

Always

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A very modest challenge

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 21)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 21

Order the wizards to drill

A very modest challenge

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

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 21)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 21


Writing to Seth

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

Write an entry yourself

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 8)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 8

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 8)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 8

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

Invite Amos to write

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 8)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 8

            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

Word from Seth

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


Take sparring practice with Aspic

Fitness

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

A very modest challenge

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

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

15 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 16.

Fitness is increasing...

0 change points, 17 more needed to reach level 17.

Fitness has increased to 16 - Able-Bodied!


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

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

Angelica root

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

Porcini mushroom

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


Correspondence collage

Get the whole town involved

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.

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.

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.

7 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 8.

Morale is increasing...


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Fitness

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

Food

You can't live without it.


Word from Seth

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

Share the message with everyone

A modest challenge

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

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

            3
            You need Food 3 (you have 10)

            3
            Unlocked with Food 3 - you have 10


Always

Always


A hero, or a deserter?

Share the message with everyone

A modest challenge

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

11 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 12.

Leadership is increasing...

Leadership 11 failed in a challenge!

3 change points, 5 more needed to reach level 8.

Morale is dropping...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

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

Angelica root

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

Porcini mushroom

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


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Fitness

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

Food

You can't live without it.


Always

Always


Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

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

Spin and confront the stalker

A very modest challenge

Hurry!


Attack: A River-Demon!

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

Deploy the hedge mages

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

A straightforward challenge

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

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

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 10)

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

            0
            Unlocked with Amos Is Wounded 0

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 10

Deploy the militia

A chancy challenge

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 10)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 10

Fight the creature yourself

A very modest 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.


Demons are weak against left hooks

A very modest challenge

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.

15 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 17.

Fitness is increasing...

6 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 8.

Morale is increasing...

0 change points, 13 more needed to reach level 13.

Leadership has increased to 12 - Assertive!


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

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

Angelica root

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

Porcini mushroom

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


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 low-risk challenge

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

            4
            You need Visibility 4 (you have 7)

            6
            You need Food 6 (you have 10)

            4
            Unlocked with Visibility 4 - you have 7

            6
            Unlocked with Food 6 - you have 10


Always

Always


The Situation Room

Always

Lie low for a while

A low-risk challenge


Always

Always


The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Always

Dispatch a team of hunters

A very chancy challenge

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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

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

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

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

            0
            Unlocked with Rhody Is Wounded 0

Visit the mushroom farm

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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


Up, up, up

Plant mushrooms

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

Visit the mushroom farm

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

A medicinal herb that helps with headaches and indigestion.

Angelica root

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

Porcini mushroom

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


Always

Always


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Dagger dodging

It happens again: you're walking through the Tomb when you hear footsteps behind you.  By now you know those footsteps well.

Fortunately, you and your bodyguard have already devised a plan.  You're to duck down and around your assailant, forcing them to spin around so that your bodyguard can see their face.  You have only moments.

Duck down and around your assailaint

A very modest challenge

Fortunately, you and your bodyguard have already devised a plan.  You're to force them to spin around so that your bodyguard can see your attacker's face.  You have only moments.


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine Is Abroad

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

Food

You can't live without it.


Always

Always


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.

Resurgents

Resurgents Joined the militia as a discrete squad

Resurgents: Joined the militia as a discrete squad

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

A medicinal herb that helps with headaches and indigestion.

Angelica root

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

Porcini mushroom

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


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.


Substitute teacher

Undisciplined!

The Resurgents are making trouble.  Their leader insists on drilling them separately from the rest of the militia, and his instructions conflict with Bratha's.  Unity among the Resurgents, the hedge mages, and the regular militia is a disaster.

Bratha hates the idea.  But you did, after all, promise that they could be a separate unit.  Perhaps the rest of the militia has something to learn from them?

            1
            You need 1 x Favor: Bratha  (you have 2)

            1
            Unlocked with 1 x Favor: Bratha  - you have 2

"Today, the leader of the Resurgents will conduct drilling," Bratha announces crisply.  And he does, delivering training in guerrilla tactics and improvisation that is frankly surprising.  This is not a long-term solution -- in the end, a militia needs discipline -- but today, things have worked out for the best.

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

Adastra's Might has increased to 3!


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Jasmine Is Abroad

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

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

A medicinal herb that helps with headaches and indigestion.

Angelica root

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

Porcini mushroom

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


The Resurgents

In the middle of the night, half a score of armed men turn up at Adastra's door, having followed Jasmine home from herb-gathering.  Evidently, they are not here to make trouble: they want to join you.  They say Seth sent them here from Goodbay, where their stave/bow fighting style kept them alive in the face of the demons now overrunning that town.  Their only condition is that they remain a distinct unit, the Resurgents, within your militia.

Accept their condition

What else would you do -- send them away to inform on you?  And your militia certainly could use the help.

            5
            You need Food 5 (you have 34)

            5
            Unlocked with Food 5 - you have 34

A chancy challenge

Let them join, but decline their condition

This ragtag band needs you more than you need them.  If they're going to join, they have to submit to military discipline.

A very modest challenge

Challenge the leader to an archery contest

If he wins, his crew can keep the Resurgent name.  If you win, they integrate with the militia your way.

Send them away

Maybe you'd like to help, but your resources are limited.  Adastra has to come first.


Always

Always


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Jasmine Is Abroad

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

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

A medicinal herb that helps with headaches and indigestion.

Angelica root

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

Porcini mushroom

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


Attack: A River-Demon!

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

Deploy the hedge mages

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

A chancy challenge

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

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

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 34)

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

            0
            Unlocked with Amos Is Wounded 0

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 34

Deploy the militia

A very chancy challenge

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 34)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 34

Deploy the Resurgents

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

A matter of luck: it could go either way.

If they want to be their own unit so badly, then they had better learn to fight as one, hadn't they?

            Unlocked when Resurgents is:

Joined the militia as a discrete squad (you have this)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 34)

            Unlocked when Resurgents is:

Joined the militia as a discrete squad (you have this)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 34

Fight the creature yourself

A very modest 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.


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.

Mushrooms Still Growing

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

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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

Feverfew

A medicinal herb that helps with headaches and indigestion.


The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Always

Always

Dispatch a team of hunters

A tough challenge

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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

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

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

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

            0
            Unlocked with Rhody Is Wounded 0

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?


What's that rustling?

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Dispatch a team of hunters

A chancy challenge

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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

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

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

            0
            Unlocked with Rhody Is Wounded 0

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

Rhody's Level 2 failed in a challenge! Try again and you may have better luck...

You've gained 1 x Food (new total 12).

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

Visibility is increasing...

Rhody's Level has increased to 3!


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

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.

Feverfew

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


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine Is Abroad

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 14)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 14

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

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

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

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

Amos's Level is increasing...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Jasmine Is Abroad

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

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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


Always

Always


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

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

Spin and confront the stalker

A modest challenge

Hurry!


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

A medicinal herb that helps with headaches and indigestion.


Always

Always


Spin and confront the stalker

A modest challenge

Hurry!


Always

Always


Spin and confront the stalker

A modest challenge

Hurry!


Always

Always


Attack: A River-Demon!

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

Deploy the hedge mages

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

A low-risk challenge

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

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

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 3)

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

            0
            Unlocked with Amos Is Wounded 0

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 3

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 3)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 3

Fight the creature yourself

A modest 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.


Demons are weak against left hooks

A modest challenge

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.

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

Fitness is increasing...

You succeeded in a Fitness challenge!

6 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 8.

Morale is increasing...

6 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 12.

Leadership is increasing...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

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


Always

Always


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


The Resurgents

In the middle of the night, half a score of armed men turn up at Adastra's door, having followed Jasmine home from herb-gathering.  Evidently, they are not here to make trouble: they want to join you.  They say Seth sent them here from Goodbay, where their stave/bow fighting style kept them alive in the face of the demons now overrunning that town.  Their only condition is that they remain a distinct unit, the Resurgents, within your militia.

Send them away

Maybe you'd like to help, but your resources are limited.  Adastra has to come first.

Accept their condition

What else would you do -- send them away to inform on you?  And your militia certainly could use the help.

            5
            You need Food 5 (you have 3)

            5
            Unlocked with Food 5 - you have 3

A chancy challenge

This ragtag band needs you more than you need them.  If they're going to join, they have to submit to military discipline.

A modest challenge

If he wins, his crew can keep the Resurgent name.  If you win, they integrate with the militia your way.


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

A medicinal herb that helps with headaches and indigestion.

Angelica root

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

Porcini mushroom

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


Always

Always


Visit the infirmary

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

Always

Send Jasmine to gather herbs

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

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 21)

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

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 21

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 0

Ask Jasmine to brew something

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

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

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

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 0

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


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.

Rhody Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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


Sow now, harvest later

Send Jasmine to gather herbs

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 21)

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

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 21

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 0 - you have 1

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

Watch your Opportunity Deck for Jasmine's return.

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

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

The hairs on the back of your neck rise.  A ghost is watching you.  Or is it?


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine Is Abroad

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

A medicinal herb that helps with headaches and indigestion.

Angelica root

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

Porcini mushroom

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


Always

Always


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 modest challenge

Hurry!


Not your imagination

A very modest challenge

Hurry!

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

2 change points, 14 more needed to reach level 16.

Fitness is increasing...

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


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Rhody Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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


Always

Always


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.


Writing to Seth

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

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.

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 8)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 8

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 8)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 8

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

Invite Amos to write

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 8)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 8

            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.

Write an entry yourself

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


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

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

Angelica root

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

Porcini mushroom

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


A clear glimpse

Duck down and around your assailaint

A very modest challenge

Dagger dodging

It happens again: you're walking through the Tomb when you hear footsteps behind you.  By now you know those footsteps well.

Fortunately, you and your bodyguard have already devised a plan.  You're to duck down and around your assailant, forcing them to spin around so that your bodyguard can see their face.  You have only moments.

Fortunately, you and your bodyguard have already devised a plan.  You're to force them to spin around so that your bodyguard can see your attacker's face.  You have only moments.

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 10)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 10

Afterwards, your bodyguard's face is white.  "It didn't have a face," he tells you once he calms down.  "It just stabbed at you and then vanished.
 About all I can tell you is that I've never seen clothes like those before."  He shares what he saw, and you take mental notes.  Once you have enough information, you're determined to find someone who can help make sense of it.

0 change points, 18 more needed to reach level 18.

Fitness has increased to 17 - Able-Bodied!

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

Is Someone Following You? is increasing...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

A medicinal herb that helps with headaches and indigestion.

Angelica root

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

Porcini mushroom

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


Always

Always


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 low-risk challenge

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

            4
            You need Visibility 4 (you have 7)

            6
            You need Food 6 (you have 10)

            4
            Unlocked with Visibility 4 - you have 7

            6
            Unlocked with Food 6 - you have 10


Always

Always


Training by the River

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

Always

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A low-risk challenge

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

Order the wizards to drill

A very modest challenge

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

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 10)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 10


Rough and tumble

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A low-risk challenge

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

1 change point, 17 more needed to reach level 18.

Fitness is increasing...

Fitness 17 failed in a challenge! (This challenge was old territory for you - you won't learn so much.)


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

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

Angelica root

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

Porcini mushroom

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


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine Is Abroad

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

Food

You can't live without it.


Send them away

The Resurgents

In the middle of the night, half a score of armed men turn up at Adastra's door, having followed Jasmine home from herb-gathering.  Evidently, they are not here to make trouble: they want to join you.  They say Seth sent them here from Goodbay, where their stave/bow fighting style kept them alive in the face of the demons now overrunning that town.  Their only condition is that they remain a distinct unit, the Resurgents, within your militia.

Maybe you'd like to help, but your resources are limited.  Adastra has to come first.

"Very well, we shall see you again when you can provision us"

The Resurgents scatter, with promises to return.  Perhaps another time the larder will permit you to take them on.

6 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 12.

Leadership is increasing...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

A medicinal herb that helps with headaches and indigestion.

Angelica root

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


Always

Always


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine Is Abroad

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Porcini mushroom

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


The Situation Room

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

Always

Always

Lie low for a while

A chancy challenge

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

            4
            You need Visibility 4 (you have 6)

            6
            You need Food 6 (you have 34)

            4
            Unlocked with Visibility 4 - you have 6

            6
            Unlocked with Food 6 - you have 34


A draw?

Deploy the Resurgents

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

A matter of luck: it could go either way.

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.

If they want to be their own unit so badly, then they had better learn to fight as one, hadn't they?

            Unlocked when Resurgents is:

Joined the militia as a discrete squad (you have this)

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 34)

            Unlocked when Resurgents is:

Joined the militia as a discrete squad (you have this)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 34

The Resurgents jump into the fray, bowstaves twanging.  The demon reacts much as a bugbear would react to a swarm of rats: it's not afraid, it would just rather hunt elsewhere.  It unhurriedly retreats to the river and swims on downstream.  The Resurgents declare victory, but no one except them feels especially jubilant.

You were unlucky. Better luck next time...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

A medicinal herb that helps with headaches and indigestion.

Angelica root

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

Porcini mushroom

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


Always

Always


Multiple rats in the larder, again!

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

Scat!

A low-risk challenge

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


Visit the infirmary

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

Always

Always

Send Jasmine to gather herbs

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

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 34)

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

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 34

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 0 - you have 1


And don't come back!

Scat!

A low-risk challenge

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

5 change points, 11 more needed to reach level 16.

Fitness is increasing...

You've lost 2 x Food (new total 32).


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Jasmine Is Abroad

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

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

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

Angelica root

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


Always

Always


Writing to Seth

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

Write an entry yourself

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 34)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 34

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 34)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 34

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

Invite Amos to write

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 34)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 34

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

Get the whole town involved

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


The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Always

Always

Dispatch a team of hunters

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

A very chancy challenge

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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

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

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

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

            0
            Unlocked with Rhody Is Wounded 0

Visit the mushroom farm

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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


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.

5 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 7.

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?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Jasmine Is Abroad

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

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Feverfew

A medicinal herb that helps with headaches and indigestion.

Angelica root

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

Porcini mushroom

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


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.