Rites

The Sultan's Sheath

You've gathered the empire's finest minds - or at least the cleverest you could find - to create a convincing counterfeit of the Sultan's personal sheath.

ID: 5000577

Type: None

Tips: None

Duration: 3 days

Waits For: 0 days

Marked as New Only on First Occurrence: 0

Starts Automatically: No

Triggers Result Automatically: No

Tag Tips: None

Tag Tips Up: Normal Result, Survival, Wisdom, Stealth, Sociability

Tag Tips Text: None

Random Text: None

Random Text Up:

Roll #1
Butcher's preparation
Type: Normal Result
Type Tips: Your Survival and Wisdom determine your full dice count.
Low Target: 5
Low Target Tips: You need at least 5 Successes.
Roll #2
Artisan's processing
Type: Normal Result
Type Tips: Your Wisdom provides you with the full dice count.
Low Target: 5
Low Target Tips: You need at least 5 Successes.
Roll #3
Assistant's finishing touches
Type: Normal Result
Type Tips: Your Sociability and Stealth determine your full dice count.
Low Target: 5
Low Target Tips: You need at least 5 Successes.

Actions When Wait Expires

This rite has no actions when the wait expires.

Slots

Slot #1
Butcher with at least 5 Survival

Locks: No

Is Key: No

Is Empty: No

Is Enemy: No

Conditions:

Pops: None

Slot #2
Artisan with at least 5 Wisdom

Locks: No

Is Key: No

Is Empty: No

Is Enemy: No

Conditions:

  • Type = Character
  • Tag (Wisdom) ≥ 5

Pops: None

Slot #3
Assistant with at least 5 Sociability

Locks: No

Is Key: No

Is Empty: No

Is Enemy: No

Conditions:

Pops: None

Slot #4
Investment: 5 Gold Coins

Locks: No

Is Key: No

Is Empty: No

Is Enemy: No

Conditions:

Pops: None

Slot #5
Consumable

Locks: No

Is Key: No

Is Empty: Yes

Is Enemy: No

Conditions:

Pops: None

Activation Conditions

This rite has no activation conditions.

Outcome

Prior

No longer necessary to produce

Conditions:

Result:

Regular

This rite has no regular outcome.

Extra

A Confused Mess
Your first meeting dissolves into heated arguments about the approach.

Some advocate creating pre-filled fake sheaths to switch after use but before the Sultan destroys them - though concealing such items presents obvious difficulties. Others suggest creating sheaths with imperceptible holes, allowing the essence to escape naturally during use - but the Sultan would surely notice. Another faction recommends creating harmless fake chili powder that wouldn't damage the captured essence - but how to test such a concoction? Volunteer yourself?

After endless circular debates over these absurd, headache-inducing proposals, you decide to simply create everything and determine the best approach later.
Sacrificial Lambs
First, you need ample supplies of clean, uniform sheep intestines of the highest quality. Not daring to purchase such quantities openly, you host extravagant lamb feasts daily, much to your household's confusion.

Conditions:

Exquisite Craftsmanship
You produce crystal vials identical to Zazie's specifications, blend aromatic oils that maintain the intestines' necessary elasticity, and meticulously copy the finest examples available. Using the most delicate silk threads and precise stitching techniques, you create sheaths that fit perfectly with watertight sealing. Your crowning achievement: a convincing substitute fluid made from flour, oils and whey that even courtesans from House of Delights couldn't distinguish from the real thing.

Conditions:

Perfecting the Plan
Your toolkit is complete - substitute fluid, perfectly replicated sheaths, and compact vials for transport. One crucial question remains: who will risk everything to execute this dangerous deception?

Conditions:

Result:

Non-Standard Intestines
The most delicate portion of sheep intestine must be used, treated with medicinal solutions from the beginning of the process. Otherwise, the result would be uncomfortably rough. Don't inquire how we confirmed this.

Conditions:

Action:

Precision Craftsmanship
"This could work underneath! We need finer thread! Find a better tailor to attempt this stitch pattern!"

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Action:

We Need a Complete Plan
This venture carries mortal consequences. Those creating the tools must anticipate every possible complication - the person using them has one life and one chance for success.

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Action: