Rites

The Calling Card

Asal asks you to accompany him to visit Nawfal, already presenting a precious ancient tome as a calling card. And you? As one of the city's most notable dignitaries, you can hardly arrive empty-handed.

ID: 5006719

Type: None

Tips: None

Duration: 1 days

Waits For: 5 days

Marked as New Only on First Occurrence: 0

Starts Automatically: No

Triggers Result Automatically: No

Tag Tips: None

Tag Tips Up: Normal Result, Wisdom, Sociability

Tag Tips Text:

Random Text: None

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Roll #1
Trying to Persuade Nawfal
Type: Normal Result
Type Tips: Your Wisdom and Sociability determine your full dice count.
Low Target: 5
Low Target Tips: You need at least 5 Successes

Actions When Wait Expires

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Slots

Slot #1
Asal

Locks: Yes

Is Key: No

Is Empty: No

Is Enemy: No

Conditions:

  • Type = Character
  • Card = Asal

Pops: None

Slot #2
Asal's Collection

Locks: Yes

Is Key: No

Is Empty: Yes

Is Enemy: No

Conditions:

Pops: None

Slot #3
Visit in person to show sincerity.

Locks: No

Is Key: No

Is Empty: No

Is Enemy: No

Conditions:

Pops: None

Slot #4
A Reading Material that's no less than Silver tier

Locks: No

Is Key: No

Is Empty: Yes

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

Tips: No courtesy offering, and you'll never even step through the door.

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Outcome

Prior

This rite has no prior outcome.

Regular

This rite has no regular outcome.

Extra

You arrive at Nawfal's residence with Asal.
A servant greets you coldly, leads you to the parlor, and serves a few cups of bland wine.

After some time, Nawfal emerges, clutching a scroll. He frowns, scrutinizing you and Asal as he paces.

"I have little interest in meeting you outside the court, Lord [player.name]."

You're tempted to tell him you feel the same, but then you think of his legendary library and glance at Asal's wide, sparkling eyes... so you settle back onto the unyielding wooden chair, and with deliberate calm, introduce Asal and explain your purpose.

"I recognize the proprietor of the Angler, of course," Nawfal says, "but my collection... hmm. I see no obligation, or need, to show it to either of you."

Asal sends you frantic glances. It's time to reveal your sincerity.
That Won't Work on Me
Nawfal is trying very hard to keep his composure, but really, did he think he could fool you, his old rival? Asal's book is indeed a rare treasure, even you feel a twinge of envy. Still, the one you've brought is no less remarkable. Look at Nawfal's shining eyes and trembling hands—he's dying to dive into the study right now, yet still trying to keep that calm facade. Tsk.

You hear him clear his throat and call for a servant. "Take them to my library. They have one candle's time. When it burns out, they leave."

Asal nearly jumps with excitement, while you make a great show of adjusting your robes and pretending you couldn't care less. Time to see whether Nawfal's fabled "endless library" lives up to the stories.

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Came Prepared
You present the old wooden box and gesture for Nawfal to open it. He looks a little wary, a little puzzled. He turns a few pages, frowning deeper with each one.

"This isn't cheap," he mutters, setting the book down to look you squarely in the eye. "Why are you so eager to see my library?"

Ah, this man, always assuming you're up to no good, when in truth you're simply acting out of... pure altruism! You sigh inwardly. Guess it's time to flatter him like you would the Sultan himself.

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Show Some Respect
You leap dramatically to your feet and shout out the answer: "Because your library, Lord Nawfal—how did Asal put it again?—is a Colossus of the Desert! A nectar of the Khan's golden tent! And in this Empire, it's long been said that he who gathers all wisdom is the one most fit to rule! Thus I say, knowledge is power, learning is dominion, and together they forge you, Nawfal, the steadfast, the just, the immovable idol untouched by worldly tide! Hail Nawfal! Holy be thy name!"

Asal's mouth twitches. Nawfal... he closes his eyes and takes a long, strained breath—three times—barely restraining himself from throwing you out on the spot. Through clenched teeth, he tells you to shut up, then waves for his servant.

"Take them to my library. One candle's time. No more." He marches off, gripping your gift tight—so tight, you can't help but smirk. Clearly, he's thrilled with your offering.

You clap him on the shoulder with a not-so-sincere "thank you," then cheerfully sling an arm around old Asal and head off toward the legendary library.

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Poor Performance
Convincing Nawfal, it turns out, is far harder than flattering the Sultan himself. You barely open your mouth—your finest rhetoric yet to come—when Nawfal's patience snaps. His gaze, sharp as it is in court, pierces you like a thorn, followed by a heavy sigh: "To think our Sultan finds joy in your... clumsy sophistry," he says, every word dipped in disdain. "It weighs heavily upon my heart."

But this is at home, and he can't be bothered to argue with you—he just waves his hand, signaling the guards to throw you both out.

Asal looks crushed, not only because he's been denied a glimpse of the legendary library, but because that self-righteous bastard didn't even return the gift! Fine. Tomorrow, you're absolutely filing a formal complaint against him. Let's see how high and mighty he feels then.

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