Asal arrives at your door early, bringing exciting news: with [s2.name]'s help, he has found the most effective way to fight these creatures.

"The real weapon is their true name," he says. "Every time they devour a human, they take that person's true name into themselves. Speak those names aloud, and you can awaken the victims—and weaken the monsters."

You ask, "Where do I find the names?"

His face flushes crimson. He grabs your hands—utterly improper, but he can't help himself. "Right here," he says, almost shouting. "All of it's in my mind! My brain is like a fragile, flesh-bound library. I read countless books, and I've pulled together a long list of names. And your assistant makes it possible. I never imagined in my life I'd connect every piece and finally see the Lord of Revels's true form. That's something no scholar has ever glimpsed."

You pry your hands free and frown. "Scholar?"

"Not important—at least, not now. Think of it like a fly buzzing over a feast. The meal is what matters, not the fly. After all this is done, I'll explain everything. I swear it."

He hands you a long list. When you face the being called the Lord of Revels, reading these names aloud will weaken it. He reminds you to bring a few friends skilled in dealing with the otherworldly creatures. They can help.

Result:

• Adjust Tag (Wisdom) of Slot #2: Add 1
• Card (Roll of the Mortal)