Rites

Noble Hospitality

You must prepare thoroughly for the Sultan's visit. Ideally, you should distract him, bore him, prevent him from scrutinizing your operations here, and return him to the palace as quickly as possible...

ID: 5008118

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: None

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Random Text: None

Random Text Up: None

Actions When Wait Expires

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Slots

Slot #1
The Sultan will soon visit your guesthouse

Locks: Yes

Is Key: No

Is Empty: No

Is Enemy: No

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Pops: None

Slot #2
You must provide a companion with Charisma no less than 5 to entertain the Sultan and divert his attention

Locks: No

Is Key: No

Is Empty: No

Is Enemy: No

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Pops: None

Slot #3
A meal befitting the Sultan's exalted status - the foundation of your banquet

Locks: No

Is Key: No

Is Empty: No

Is Enemy: No

Conditions:

  • Type = Item
  • Tag (Feast) = 1

Pops: None

Slot #5
For breaking an Extravagance Card, prepare a more lavish setting at additional cost: Bronze tier 10 Gold Coins, Silver tier 15 Gold Coins, Gold tier 20 Gold Coins

Locks: No

Is Key: No

Is Empty: Yes

Is Enemy: No

Conditions:

  • Type = Item
  • Tag (Gold Coin) Costs one of 10, 15, 20

Pops: None

Slot #6
You can take this to break a Carnality or Extravagance Card of Bronzetier or higher. Breaking Extravagance Cards requires corresponding Gold Coins.

Locks: No

Is Key: No

Is Empty: Yes

Is Enemy: No

Conditions:

Pops: None

Activation Conditions

Tips: You must do whatever it takes to appease the Sudan

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Outcome

Prior

This rite has no prior outcome.

Regular

This rite has no regular outcome.

Extra

Culinary Strategy
You specifically instructed Habib to ensure that, while every dish remained delicious, the flavors be made bolder so the Sultan drinks more—as the more he drinks, the quicker he gets drunk, and the more likely you are to get through the day peacefully...

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Culinary Strategy
Your best chef is dead, but his dishes haven't spoiled yet... You've added extra salt and spices not only to mask any deterioration but to make the flavors stronger, encouraging the Sultan to drink more - after all, the more he drinks, the faster he'll become intoxicated, and the more likely you'll survive the day...

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Culinary Triumph
Everything goes according to plan. The Sultan enjoys each dish immensely, commenting on every course. He even summons Habib to personally inquire about certain recipes... Habib later tells you that he could feel the Sultan's gaze following him all the way out of the room.

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Culinary Triumph
Everything goes according to plan. The Sultan enjoys each dish immensely, commenting on every course. He even wants to summon your chef to personally inquire about certain recipes...

You reluctantly explain that the chef recently had an unfortunate accident involving his neck and a kitchen knife... in short, he's dead. The Sultan gives you a suspicious look, clearly believing you're withholding a talented chef from him.

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Culinary Success
He eats with evident pleasure, particularly enjoying the accompanying wine. He even orders his eunuchs to record several recipes. Before the banquet ends, the Sultan generously rewards you with gold, laughing as he watches you become even more attentive after receiving his favor.

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As the wine's flush still colors the Sultan's cheeks, you quietly clap your hands, and the music in the hall gradually shifts to something more seductive...

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Fatal Entertainment
[s2.name] carefully approaches the Sultan, kneeling respectfully. Learning this beauty is your gift to him, the Sultan beckons her closer, then casually slits her throat with his dagger.

The Sultan admires her face, frozen in shock and terror, then bursts into laughter: "What excellent entertainment! [player.name], you never disappoint me!"

You force out a dry laugh while wiping cold sweat from your brow...

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Royal Pleasure
[s2.name] approaches the Sultan with dignified grace, kneeling before him. Learning this beauty is your gift to him, the Sultan smiles. He beckons her closer, and you witness firsthand the cruel pleasure of receiving the great Sultan's attention.

You hear the woman's painful moans and try to convince yourself they contain some pleasure, but they don't. Perhaps even the Sultan feels none. He's merely playing with a fresh, interesting prey, nothing more.

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Sweet Conclusion
Learning this beauty is your gift, the Sultan's eyes brighten slightly. He beckons her closer, and you witness firsthand the cruel pleasure of receiving the great Sultan's attention.

You hear the woman's painful moans and try to convince yourself they contain some pleasure, but they don't. Only the Sultan seems genuinely entertained, enjoying this rare after-dinner treat.

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Sweet Conclusion
Seeing Maggie kneeling submissively, the Sultan laughs aloud.

"Ha!" he looks at you intriguingly. "What does this mean, my dear courtier?"

You kneel with equal submission, explaining she is your most precious woman. You couldn't think of anyone else worthy of entertaining the esteemed Sultan.

The Sultan accepts Maggie, while you avoid her cold, mocking glance in your direction.

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Boundaries Forgotten
After this, people truly begin to fear you.

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Sacrilege Unveiled
At first, everything proceeds smoothly - Shama's elegance and beauty could conquer any man, until the Sultan touches something that shouldn't exist... Even slightly intoxicated, the Sultan recognizes what it is.

He pauses, toying with it, seemingly curious about its connection to her anatomy. Finally, he skillfully cuts it away, using the gushing blood to enhance his pleasure, even as the body beneath him gradually grows cold.

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She Uttered the Vilest Curse in the Tongue of the Fallen Kingdom
For survival, and for the vagrants, Raed could endure every manner of suffering. But the Sultan—this humiliation, and this alone—was what she could never accept.

She drew the blade she kept close to her body and struck with all her strength, yet the edge found nothing but the Sultan's robe.

That wild gift, laced with so many secrets, thrilled the Sultan beyond measure.

He was elated, satisfied beyond words.

Behind the bloodstained curtain, he made you all wait for a long while before bursting into laughter and leaving—ordering his soldiers to take away Raed's corpse.

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Direct Approach
The Sultan seems momentarily stunned by your advance. He pushes you away. "Return to your seat, courtier," he says, nearly spilling his wine with laughter.

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Formal Request
Kneeling, you respectfully present the card depicting lovers, begging your master to break it - which is absolutely inappropriate. The Sultan narrows his eyes dangerously. Swirling his wine leisurely, he says, "Courtier, if you wish to please me, take this game more seriously. If not... what exactly are you trying to do?"

Sweating profusely, you withdraw the card, offering many flattering words and promising never to take such shortcuts again. Only then does the Sultan wave dismissively, letting your transgression pass.

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Confidence From Rod
When the atmosphere feels right, you activate the Rod of Life in the main hall, promising the Sultan unprecedented pleasure.

Naturally, the ashen-faced Sultan has your head removed.

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Perfect Timing
As the banquet nears its conclusion, you invite the Sultan to see your velvet-curtained chamber, to hear what people discuss there...

The Sultan eagerly sets down his wine cup, following your lead as you guide him up the attic stairs.

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Loyal Subjects
You whisper in the Sultan's ear that the most common topic here is people's inability to approach the sun-like greatness of the Sultan. "You wouldn't believe how many people journey great distances to glimpse your divine countenance, almost like pilgrims!" You bow humbly. "They should envy me - not only do I have the honor of seeing you at court, enjoying your favor, but I'm blessed to prepare meals and pour wine for you!"

The Sultan laughs with pleasure. Laugh, yes, laugh, you join him with sincere-seeming mirth. You haven't lied - many indeed come from everywhere to see him, except they come to drink his blood!

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Pious Whispers
You whisper in the Sultan's ear that the lower city's people pray daily to the Immaculate Purity, describing religious ceremonies in detail, answering his every question like his informant in the Dark Alley. The Sultan remains noncommittal about their devotions but seems quite pleased with your attitude.

Naturally, the Purist Order's priests are equally pleased upon hearing of your assistance.

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Zealous Devotion
You quietly inform the Sultan that the lower city's people pray daily to the Immaculate Purity. You indignantly reveal that during ceremonies, the Purist Order priests conceal significant amounts of gold - gold that rightfully belongs to the Sultan's treasury.

The Sultan remains noncommittal, but seems pleased with your attitude, as if you've truly become his informant in the Dark Alley. He even rewards you with a vial of Aether, something priceless to the Order but merely a casual gift from him.

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Forbidden Worship
Even the scent of blood hangs in the air...

You awkwardly meet the Sultan's knowing smile, explaining embarrassingly that occasionally - just occasionally - some cultists visit...

The Sultan merely pats your shoulder, telling you to relax. He seems unbothered - after all, what is such minor evil to the Sultan?

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New World Prophecy
The cultists in the room fervently proclaim their grand plans while you stand sweating beside the Sultan, not daring to speak...

The Sultan smiles with interest, seemingly believing it, or perhaps just enjoying it as entertainment. Before leaving, he casually rewards you with a vial of Aether...

Perfect - this Aether, along with the Sultan's obvious attitude, is exactly what you need.

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Imperial Parasites!
Through the heavy curtains, you hear indignant voices. You move to intervene but the Sultan stops you. Disguised as an ordinary noble guest, he smokes a water pipe while listening to others eloquently criticize corrupt officials and vizier factions, accusing them of emptying the great Sultan's treasury, forcing him to delay military campaigns...

He occasionally asks questions, and after about one water pipe's worth of time, he calmly rises, his expression unreadable, and quietly departs.

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Ungrateful Meddlers!
Through the heavy curtains, you hear indignant voices. You move to intervene but the Sultan stops you. Disguised as an ordinary noble guest, he smokes a water pipe while listening to others criticize self-proclaimed virtuous officials who constantly trouble the Sultan with trivial matters. "Can gold multiply through arguments? Couldn't they be more considerate?"

The Sultan cheerfully joins their conversation, occasionally asking questions. After about one water pipe's worth of time, he calmly rises, his expression unreadable, and quietly departs.

Upon hearing of this, Abdul greatly praises you, providing the promised substantial reward.

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Witnessing the supreme Sultan's carnality is itself a supreme carnality. The Sultan nods, granting your request.

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Considering your meticulous and attentive service, the Sultan allows you to break this card.

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Considering your meticulous and attentive service, the Sultan allows you to break this card.

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Considering your meticulous and attentive service, the Sultan allows you to break this card.

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