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

Angelica root

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


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Hands: You can equip items on your hands

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

Is Someone Following You?

Is Someone Following You?: Apparently so

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Jasmine Is Abroad

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

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

Jasmine can find this toadstool when foraging

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


Visit the infirmary

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

The Situation Room

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

Always

Always


The Situation Room

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

Always

Lie low for a while

A chancy challenge

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

            4
            You need Visibility 4 (you have 4)

            6
            You need Food 6 (you have 27)

            4
            Unlocked with Visibility 4 - you have 4

            6
            Unlocked with Food 6 - you have 27


Always

Always


The Situation Room

Always

Lie low for a while

A chancy 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 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?


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.


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

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.


Always

Always


The Situation Room

Always

Lie low for a while

A chancy challenge


Always

Always


Training by the River

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

Always

Order the wizards to drill

A modest challenge

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

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 27)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 27

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A chancy challenge

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 27)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 27


Rough and tumble

A chancy challenge

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

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

Fitness has increased to 12 - Able-Bodied!

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


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 Is Abroad

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Strychnine nut

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


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.

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 very chancy challenge

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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 3 failed in a challenge! Try again and you may have better luck...

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

Rhody's Level has not changed from 3 because it's higher than 2.

You've gained 1 x Food (new total 28).

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

Visibility is increasing...


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

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.


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

Is Someone Following You?

Is Someone Following You? You should hire a bodyguard

Is Someone Following You?: You should hire a bodyguard

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Too slow!

Spin and confront the stalker

A chancy challenge

Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

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

Hurry!

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

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

7 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 13.

Fitness is increasing...

Fitness 12 failed in a challenge! (When you try a challenge that's difficult for you, you learn more even when you fail.)

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

Is Someone Following You? is increasing...

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

Morale is dropping...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Always

Always

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...

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: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


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 8)

            3
            Unlocked with Food 3 - you have 8

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.


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

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.


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 chancy challenge

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 21)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 21

Order the wizards to drill

A modest challenge

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

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 21)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 21


Take sparring practice with Aspic

A chancy challenge

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

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

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

Fitness is increasing...

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

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

Fitness is increasing...


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

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.


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: 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


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.


Jasmine returns

Jasmine is back from her foraging.

Greet Jasmine

Jasmine is back from her foraging.

What has she brought?

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 13)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 13


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Our hero

Word from Seth

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

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

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

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

Morale is increasing...


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Because you get things done

The mayor reflects

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

Before you came along, no one was even talking about overthrowing Hristol.  You became a community organizer.  You worked, you planned, you unified.  Everyone knows the heavy burden you took on your shoulders -- and everyone is amazed that you did what no one else could.  They still remember.

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

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


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Always

Always

Writing to Seth

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


Always

Always

Word from Seth

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


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha 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 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.

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.


Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

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

Spin and confront the stalker

Fitness

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

A chancy challenge

Hurry!


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Morale

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

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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


A hero, or a deserter?

Share the message with everyone

A chancy challenge

Word from Seth

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

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

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

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

Leadership is increasing...

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

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

Morale is dropping...


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Always

Always


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


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

            1
            You need Food 1

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1

Invite Bratha to write

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

Invite Aspic to write

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

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.


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.

Angelica root

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


Always

Always


The Situation Room

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

Always

Lie low for a while

A chancy challenge

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

            4
            You need Visibility 4 (you have 4)

            6
            You need Food 6 (you have 18)

            4
            Unlocked with Visibility 4 - you have 4

            6
            Unlocked with Food 6 - you have 18


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.

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?


Meat tonight

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Dispatch a team of hunters

A very chancy challenge

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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

You succeeded in a Rhody's Level challenge!

You've gained 2 x Food (new total 20).

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

Rhody'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.

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

Angelica root

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


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

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.


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 chancy challenge

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 28)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 28

Order the wizards to drill

A modest challenge

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

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 28)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 28


Rough and tumble

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A chancy challenge

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

1 change point, 12 more needed to reach level 13.

Fitness is increasing...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Our hero

Word from Seth

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

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

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

6 change points, 1 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.

Food

You can't live without it.

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: 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 chancy 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?

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.

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.


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 high-risk challenge

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

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

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 21)

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

            0
            Unlocked with Amos Is Wounded 0

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 21

Deploy the militia

A high-risk challenge

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

Fight the creature yourself

A very chancy challenge

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


A very chancy challenge

Pride goeth before getting beaten down by a river-demon

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

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

Fitness is increasing...

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

Leadership is increasing...


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

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.


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 chancy challenge

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

Order the wizards to drill

A modest challenge

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


Rough and tumble

Take sparring practice with Aspic

A chancy challenge

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

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


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine Is Abroad

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

Food

You can't live without 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.

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


Always

Always

Jasmine returns

Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 1 - you have 1; Unlocked with Another Day In Adastra 21 - you have 28


Jasmine is back from her foraging.

Greet Jasmine

Jasmine is back from her foraging.

What has she brought?


Heal or harm

Greet Jasmine

Jasmine returns

Jasmine is back from her foraging.

What has she brought?

Jasmine shows you her gains: a medicinal root and some poisonous nuts.  You assume these don't go in the same formula.

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

You've gained 1 x Strychnine nut (new total 2).

Your 'Jasmine Is Abroad' Quality has gone!

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

Jasmine's Level has increased to 2!

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

You now have 1 x Angelica root.

Someone is selling Jasmine's tea down at the River.  The price is one whispered secret.


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.

Angelica root

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


Always

Always


Attack: A River-Demon!

A hideous man-sized demon has emerged from the River!  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 13)

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

            0
            Unlocked with Amos Is Wounded 0

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 13

Deploy the militia

A high-risk challenge

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

Fight the creature yourself

A chancy challenge

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


A chancy challenge

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

1 change point, 12 more needed to reach level 13.

Fitness is increasing...

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

Leadership is increasing...


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

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


Always

Always


Multiple rats in the larder, again!

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

Scat!

A very modest challenge

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


And don't come back!

A very modest challenge

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

3 change points, 10 more needed to reach level 13.

Fitness is increasing...

You succeeded in a Fitness challenge!

You've lost 2 x Food (new total 11).


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.

Angelica root

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


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 chancy challenge

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 11)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 11

Buy a cup of Jasmine's tea

The vendor's price is one whispered secret.

            61
            You need Another Day In Adastra 61 and Another Day In Adastra no more than 65 (you have 65)

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

            61
            Unlocked with Another Day In Adastra 61 - you have 65

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

Order the wizards to drill

A modest challenge

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

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 11)

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 11


What is your secret?

Buy a cup of Jasmine's tea

            61
            You need Another Day In Adastra 61 and Another Day In Adastra no more than 65 (you have 19)

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

            61
            Unlocked with Another Day In Adastra 61 - you have 19

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

You whisper something into the vendor's ear, and are satisfied to see his eyebrows go up, as though he's surprised that the Lord Mayor is a person.  You walk away smiling, with a steaming cup of tea that smells like grain.

A sparrow has somehow gotten into the arena, carrying a twig.  You wonder if it nests here.

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

You now have 1 x Jasmine's tea.


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's tea

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


Always

Always


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Detail orientation

Invite Bratha 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.

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.

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

You now have 1 x Favor: Bratha.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Not your imagination

Spin and confront the stalker

A chancy challenge

Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

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

Hurry!

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

7 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 13.

Fitness is increasing...

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


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Always

Always

Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

Unlocked when Is Someone Following You? is:

Apparently so

You should hire a bodyguard


Always

Always


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Spin and confront the stalker

A chancy challenge

Hurry!


Invite Bratha to write

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 3)

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 3

Invite Aspic to write

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

Get the whole town involved

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

Write an entry yourself

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


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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


Always

Always


Word from Seth

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

Share the message with everyone

A chancy challenge

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

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

            3
            You need Food 3

            3
            Unlocked with Food 3


Our hero

A modest challenge

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

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

Leadership has increased to 11 - Assertive!

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

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

Morale is increasing...


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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


Always

Always


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


The mayor reflects

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


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.

Strychnine nut

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

Angelica root

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


Always

Always


The 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 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?


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.


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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


Always

Always


Visit the infirmary

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

Always

Send Jasmine to gather herbs

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

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 20)

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

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 20

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 0

Ask Jasmine to brew something

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

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

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

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 0

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


Always

Always


Visit the infirmary

Always


Sow now, harvest later

Send Jasmine to gather herbs

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

            1
            You need Food 1 (you have 20)

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

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

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1 - you have 20

            0
            Unlocked with Jasmine Is Abroad 0 - you have 1

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!

You're walking to the Arena when you remember that this passage was dug by an umber hulk.  You glance around, just in case.


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.

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.

Strychnine nut

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

Angelica root

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


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.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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


Always

Always


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.


Multiple rats in the larder

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

"Um... good catch?"

A very chancy challenge

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


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Not your imagination

Spin and confront the stalker

A chancy challenge

Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

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

Hurry!

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

10 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 13.

Fitness is increasing...

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

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


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: 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: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Spin and confront the stalker

A chancy 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?

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 Is Abroad

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

Food

You can't live without it.


Always

Always


The Situation Room

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

Always

Lie low for a while

A very chancy challenge

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

            4
            You need Visibility 4 (you have 3)

            6
            You need Food 6 (you have 21)

            4
            Unlocked with Visibility 4 - you have 3

            6
            Unlocked with Food 6 - you have 21

Ask Aspic to shore up confidence

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

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

            2
            You need Food 2 (you have 21)

            1
            Unlocked with 1 x Favor: Aspic

            2
            Unlocked with Food 2 - you have 21


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.

Growing

How does your garden grow?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Food

You can't live without it.

Healing salve

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


The Situation Room

Always

Always

Lie low for a while

A very chancy challenge


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

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.

Angelica root

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

Jasmine's tea

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


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 11)

            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 11

            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


"What can you make with these?"

Cooking with Jasmine

Memories

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

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

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


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

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


The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Always

Dispatch a team of hunters

Rhody's Level

A ranger, adept at hunting and fighting.

A tough challenge

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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

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

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

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

            0
            Unlocked with Rhody Is Wounded 0

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.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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

Strychnine nut

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

Angelica root

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

Jasmine's tea

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


Always

Always


The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Always

Dispatch a team of hunters

A tough challenge

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Visit the mushroom farm

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.


Meat tonight

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.

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

You've gained 2 x Food (new total 13).

Rhody's Level has increased to 3!


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

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.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Too slow!

Spin and confront the stalker

A chancy challenge

Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

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

Hurry!

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

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

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

Fitness is increasing...

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

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

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

Morale is dropping...


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


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.

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

Morale is increasing...


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Always

Always


Always

Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

Unlocked when Is Someone Following You? is:

Apparently so

You should hire a bodyguard (you have this)


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Word from Seth

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

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

            3
            You need Food 3 (you have 8)

            3
            Unlocked with Food 3 - you have 8

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.


Spin and confront the stalker

A chancy challenge

Hurry!


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.

Healing salve

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


Because you care

The mayor reflects

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

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

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


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

Fitness

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

Morale

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

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Always

Always


Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Favor: Bratha

Bratha owes you a favor.


Write an entry yourself

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

            1
            You need Food 1

            1
            Unlocked with Food 1

Invite Bratha to write

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.

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

Invite Aspic to write

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

Get the whole town involved

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


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.

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.

Angelica root

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


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Jasmine's Level

An apothecary who can gather and transform herbs.

Visibility

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

Adastra's Might

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

Leadership

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

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.


The mayor reflects

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


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.

Strychnine nut

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


"Um... good catch?"

A very chancy challenge

Multiple rats in the larder

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

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

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

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

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

Leadership is increasing...

You've lost 3 x Food (new total 25).

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


Hands

You can wear rings and gloves on your hands.

Trinket

For things you carry around.

Flickering candle

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

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

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.

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.


Always

Always

Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

Unlocked when Is Someone Following You? is:

Apparently so (you have this)

You should hire a bodyguard


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

Spin and confront the stalker

A chancy challenge

Hurry!


Not your imagination

A chancy challenge

Hurry!

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

4 change points, 9 more needed to reach level 13.

Fitness is increasing...

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

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


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

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.


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.

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?


Meat tonight

The matter of food

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

Dispatch a team of hunters

A very chancy challenge

Patch up Adastra's food stores here.

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

You've gained 2 x Food (new total 27).

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

Rhody'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.

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.


Trinket

For things you carry around.

Elected

Not everyone can be the Mayor.

a stranger

A past yet to be revealed

Population

How many people live in Adastra?

Amos's Level

A wizard relearning his craft.

Amos Is Wounded

Wounded citizens are restricted in what they can do.

You Have An Infestation

The rats are becoming a problem.

Food

You can't live without it.

Favor: Aspic

Aspic owes you a favor.


Too slow!

Spin and confront the stalker

A chancy challenge

Wait -- whose footsteps are those?

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

Hurry!

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

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

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

Fitness is increasing...

Fitness 12 failed in a challenge! (When you try a challenge that's difficult for you, you learn more even when you fail.)

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

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

Morale is dropping...