An Intimate of Devils
devil.png contract.png deviless.png

devil.png

A devil's taken a shine to you

Er…that's nice. For some reason a devil from the Brass Embassy has been sending you flowers. The note that accompanies the flowers is a little over-familiar.
(You can't play this if An Intimate of Devils is higher than 3)

Write a polite note

'Sir: thank you for your kind gift. The flowers were a charming reminder of lost surface days.'

Austere

'I have been taught not to trust the intentions of devils. Do not trouble me again with your repulsive insinuations.'

Write a risque note back

'Most charming sir: let me emphasise first the pleasure I took in the receipt of your ravishing gift. I have high hopes for equal and greater pleasures as our friendship develops…'


succubus.png

A dubious favour

You are drinking with an acquaintance of yours from the Brass Embassy. She stares mournfully into her glass. 'My dear,' she says, 'I get so cold in this wretched place. Could you arrange something?'

If the poor dear needs company, she shall have it.

It may mean the true death of a stranger: but probably no-one terribly important or interesting.

Make her forget

If you are charming enough, perhaps she will forget her hungers for a little time. You will have to be very charming, though.


devil.png

One infernal evening

A devil of your acquaintance has been corresponding with you in increasingly affectionate terms. Now you've been invited to dinner at the notorious Long Spoon.
Unlocks: An Intimate of Devils 2

Accept

It's safe. It's just a meal. The Long Spoon is neutral ground.

Reject

This is going too far. You're not going to break bread with a creature of Hell! Especially not one who's been writing the things he's been writing.

Accept the invitation. And bring a surprise present.

No devil ever turned down a gift of souls.
Unlocks: 50 x Souls


deviless.png

An evening of music and possible hellfire

A devil of your acquaintance has introduced you to a friend of his who needs an escort for a concert. He's suggested you accompany her.
Unlocks: An Intimate of Devils 2 but you cannot play this if An Intimate of Devils is higher than 5

Accept

No doubt she'll be as charming as he is.

Reject politely

A concert in the company of a deviless? Why taint your reputation so?


deviless.png

Dance with a Devil

A package arrives from a Quiet Deviless of your acquaintance. A note with a time and date accompanies a pair of asbestos dancing-shoes.
Unlocks: An Intimate of Devils 4

A dance at the Brass Embassy!

Be careful. The traditional dances of Hell are performed on a floor of red-hot brass.
(Straightforward challenge Dangerous 25 Modest: Dangerous 21)

Attend in style

Make a special effort to impress the lady - and secure her protection from the dance's hazards. [This will substantially increase your Intimate of Devils quality, along with various other benefits.]

boxsmall.png

Requires 2 Fate

Fate-locked content must not be placed on the wiki, per the developers.

devil.png

A welcome for the Iron Republic

You have been invited to a public lecture at the Brass Embassy by a dignitary from the Iron Republic.
Unlocks: An Intimate of Devils 4

Attend

Your especial friend will be there, of course.
Watchful challenge, straightforward < 99


devil.png

A night at the opera!

Your friend the Affectionate Devil drops by to invite you to the opera. Choose the performance you prefer - tickets are always available to Brass Embassy dignitaries.
Unlocks: An Intimate of Devils 5

Choose something light

One of the satirical comic operas of Messrs. Gillibrand & Searle, perhaps. The Zailor's Wife is playing at the Antimacassar Theatre.

Choose something heavy

The Imperial Opera's new production of Odin's Horse is supposed to be spectacular.

Decline the invitation

The opera? Six hours of dreary bellowing by fat women in horned helmets? You think not.

Insist on a little luxury

Tell him you'd love to see Odin's Horse - if he can secure a private box. [This will substantially increase your Intimate of Devils quality, along with other benefits.]

boxsmall.png

Requires 2 Fate

Fate-locked content must not be placed on the wiki, per the developers.

deviless.png

Devilish poetry

You are taking tea with your friend, the Quiet Deviless. With a shy smile she offers you a book. It turns out to contain her poetry. Her awful poetry. She looks at you, expectantly.
Unlocks: An Intimate of Devils 5

Tell a white lie

There's no need to crush her feelings just because she's a devil.

Be honest

She will appreciate it. And how else will she learn?

Mock her

Tell her the poems are amazing. Encourage her to share them with everyone.


deviless.png

A game of croquet

The Quiet Deviless sends you a note. Would you make up a four for a croquet game she is hosting? And could you bring a guest?
Unlocks: An Intimate of Devils 7

Invite a Society acquaintance

The upper classes know how to play, and many of them seem rather fascinated by devils.
Unlocks: Connected: Society 10

Invite an acquaintance

The Repentant Forger is genteel, and likely to have a few tricks up his paint-stained sleeve.
Unlocks: Acquaintance of a Repentant Forger 2

Attend alone

It may be prudent to downplay your increasing intimacy with devils.

Decline

Croquet? How unbearably stultifying! You could not possibly put yourself through it.

Ask her to play singles with you

So much more… companionable than playing doubles. [This will substantially increase your Intimate of Devils quality, along with other benefits.]

boxsmall.png

Requires 2 Fate

Fate-locked content must not be placed on the wiki, per the developers.


devil.png

Dinner with devils

The Affectionate Devil needs your advice. He is hosting a dinner party and hopes you can help him choose the most appropriate hors d'oeuvres. He hints that you'll be invited if you help.
Unlocks: an Intimate of Devils 7

Offer your advice

Suggest some recipes. What do they like in Hell? Roasted things? Spices? You know some flavoursome tricks with lichen, anyway.
Persuasive challenge, straightforward ???


devil.png

An elaborate gift

The Affectionate Devil has outdone himself this time. A basket arrives, bursting with stuffed bats and chocolate-coated lichen balls. It comes with a winningly phrased note. And then he's on the doorstep, looking expectant.
Unlocks: an Intimate of Devils 8

Accept the gift

It is so very nice, and he is so very hopeful. 'All chosen to appeal to your human soul!' he says.

Decline

This is just too much! He has definitely got the wrong idea about your friendship.

Reciprocate

Let him see how much his gift means to you. And that you are also thoughtful and generous to a fault. [This will substantially increase your Intimate of Devils quality, along with other benefits]

boxsmall.png

Requires 2 Fate

Fate-locked content must not be placed on the wiki, per the developers.


deviless.png

A quiet picnic

The Quiet Deviless has invited you to a picnic in the Prickfinger Wastes. This is something she reserves for those she most favours. Braving the journey also proves their devotion to her. A Society lady present is clearly jealous and confronts you.
Unlocks: An Intimate of Devils 9

Tell here there is nothing going on

Explain that you and the Quiet Deviless are fond friends, but nothing more.

Remain quiet

Do not give anything away. Smile mysteriously and let her draw her own conclusions.

Brag a little

She wants scandalous confessions? Give her scandalous confessions.


deviless.png

The Art of Beauty

The Quiet Deviless is at home this afternoon, and has suggested that you pay her a call. You arrive a little early, and a timid maidservant asks you to follow her to the lady's dressing-room. 'At madame's request,' she whispers.
Unlocks: An Intimate of Devils 10

Follow the maid

There is no reason to fear impropriety. Is there? Surely, when a lady herself invites you to her private chambers, it would be impolite not to acquiesce.

Demur politely

The Quiet Deviless is tipping her hand a little too boldly. You know what happens on the other sides of bedchamber doors. Maintain decorum. Wait in the parlour.


devil.png

Hell's tailor

Your especial friend, the Affectionate Devil, has asked you to accompany him to his tailor. He would be delighted if you would help him choose a cravat to wear with this month's suit.
Unlocks: An Intimate of Devils 10

Don't encourage him

This is all rather unseemly, is it not? A devil's attire should be a private matter between him and his tailor.

Flatter his style

The Affectionate Devil's dress sense errs towards the flamboyant anyway. He will appreciate a gentle nudge towards something even more outre than usual.


devil.png

A leisurely boat trip

Devils, perhaps contrary to popular beliefs, enjoy the occasional boating trip. Your affectionate friend has invited you to an afternoon's rowing on the Stolen River.
Unlocks: An Intimate of Devils 11

Take to the water

Why not? The city looks pretty as a stolen dream from out on the river.

'You jest, surely?'

He's charming, but he's a devil, and you'll be alone with him out there. Quite alone.


deviless.png

'My Lady's Bat is Dead'

The Quiet Deviless is at home, her eyes red from weeping. Her pet bat has passed away. You should do something to mark this sad occasion.
Unlocks: An Intimate of Devils 11

Write an ode

A poem is a fitting memorial to a late, beloved pet. Even if odes are terribly old-fashioned.

devil.png

Abstraction?

A heavy cream envelope arrives, addressed in copperplate. It is a very formal invitation to a soiree at the Brass Embassy. There is also a brief handwritten note from the Affectionate Devil. 'There will be Abstractions,' it says. 'I do hope you will attend.'
Unlocks: An Intimate of Devils 12

Accept the invitation

The Brass Embassy is known for the opulence of its parties. And besides, this will be a chance to witness this mysterious process of 'Abstraction'. It is only a little likely to be dangerous.

Decline, this time

Abstractions? This may be taking your involvement with the Affectionate Devil a shade too far.


deviless.png

Abstraction?

The Quiet Deviless' timid maidservant calls at your lodgings with a handwritten note from her mistress. 'I request the pleasure of your company at a small soiree. There will be Abstractions,' it says. 'I do hope you will attend.'
Unlocks: An Intimate of Devils 12

Accept the invitation

The chance to find out more about the Abstraction process is too good to pass up.

Send your apologies

An Abstraction? It would be unwise to get anywhere near one of those.

Decline - but spy on the proceedings

You know the Quiet Deviless' household well enough by now. You'll be able to find a hiding place and observe proceedings. Maybe you'll find out exactly what an Abstraction involves.


deviless.png

A serious offer

The time has come. The Quiet Deviless wishes to speak to you about your soul.
Unlocks: An Intimate of Devils 13

Beg her to leave you alone

Entreat the Deviless to accept your wish to keep your soul.

Risk letting her try to convince you

You can resist her flattery. Almost certainly. And if you let her think your guard is down, you may learn very valuable secrets.
[Warning: If you are unlucky, she may be more persuasive than you realise.]
(A matter of luck: a sure thing. Or is it?)

Be cautious

Tell her you are ready to talk about Abstraction, but prepare your defences. You may learn something worth the risk you'll be taking.

boxsmall.png

Requires 7 Fate

Fate-locked content must not be placed on the wiki, per the developers.


devil.png

A serious offer

The Affectionate Devil arrives at your lodgings one evening. It's chilly; you have a pleasant fire burning in the grate. He accepts a glass of muscaria brandy, sits forward in his chair, and begins to speak about your soul.
Unlocks: An Intimate of Devils 13

Throw him out!

Now, that's enough. Everyone knows that devils can't be trusted on matters relating to human souls. Show him the door. No matter what he says.

Hear him out

This day was bound to come sooner or later. He wants to talk about your soul? You know what that means. He wants to take your soul. So many others seem so desperate to give theirs up - there must be a reason for that. Will you risk letting him speak?
[Warning: If you are unlucky, he may be more persuasive than you realise.]
(A matter of luck: a sure thing. Or is it?)

Hear him out, but protect yourself

So he's interested in taking your soul. You can't say this is a surprise. Inform your friend that you are happy to listen to what he has to tell you, but insist that he first guarantees he won't take this as any kind of promise on your part.

boxsmall.png

Requires 6 Fate

Fate-locked content must not be placed on the wiki, per the developers.


Your soul is stained now

So you should let him take it, if that's what he wants.
Unlocks: 1 x Stain on your soul


Your Very Own Infernal Contract

contractsmall.png Have you ended up with one of these? Cards for this situation can be found on its own page.

All images and directly quoted text are (c) Failbetter Games Ltd. and are used by permission.


All images and directly quoted text are © Failbetter Games Ltd. and are used by permission.
Failbetter Games asks that you read the FBG Fan Project Guidelines before adding content to this wiki.

Unless otherwise stated, the content of this page is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License