Recalling the Surface: Shadowy

This is one of four related storylets, each invoving remembering people you knew from the surface and tied to one of the major qualities.

The Recalling the Surface: Shadowy quality:
Do those shadows contain a reminder of your past?

1. - A Tenacious Victim
2. - (Rival)
3. - The Pursuit of Justice
4. - Dim Memories

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Surface Ties: the Stalker

There is a presence in the shadows: someone has followed you from the surface. Who is it?
Unlocked with Shadowy 12

A former mark

There are so many of them that you forget their faces. Was it someone you stole from? Ambushed? Tricked? Is it their wrath you came down here to escape?

Reward spoiler

Sometimes you think of your marks

Sometimes you took a little and moved on. Other times you ruined lives. But surely, the Neath is too far for anyone sane to pursue you, isn't it?

Heartless increase
A twist in your tale! You are now Recalling the Surface: Shadowy 1

A rival of the shadows

You bested them back on the surface, but the memory of the defeat festered within them. They come now to settle the matter for good.

Reward spoiler

Sometimes you consider your rival

You thought that coming to the Neath…

Ruthless increase
A twist in your tale! You are now Recalling the Surface: Shadowy 2

A tireless servant of the law

A constable? A detective? Whichever, they're on your trail now. What did you do? Were you framed?

Reward spoiler

Sometimes you think about the law

Your last escape from justice was…

Daring increase
A twist in your tale! You are now Recalling the Surface: Shadowy 3

Surface Ties: The Stalker

A Tenacious Victim
Unlocks: Recalling the Surface: Shadowy 1

1st Choice

Teaser

Reward spoiler

Recalling the Surface: Shadowy has increased to 4 - Dim Memories!

2rd Choice

Teaser

Reward spoiler

Recalling the Surface: Shadowy has increased to 4 - Dim Memories!

3rd Choice

Teaser

_ challenge - Straightforward at ??

Reward spoiler (unknown)

Recalling the Surface: Shadowy has increased to 4 - Dim Memories!

Failure spoiler (unknown)

Surface Ties: the Stalker

A rival from your life on the surface has sought you out in the Neath! Just who is the monarch of the shadows?
Unlocked with Recalling the Surface: Shadowy 2

That's not who you are any more

Leave the shadows to your rival. You have moved on in life. You have better things to do, in the dim moonish light of the Neath.

Reward spoiler

And that is just the way of things

Your rival is shocked and somewhat…

Recalling the Surface: Shadowy has increased to 4 - Dim Memories!
Shadowy decrease
Dangerous increase
Persuasive increase
Watchful increase

Show your rival who is the master of shadows

None shall stand in your way! Especially if they know your murkier secrets.

_ Shadowy challenge

Success spoiler

You were ever the more cunning

Whether it be stealth, poisoning,…

Shadowy increase
Recalling the Surface: Shadowy has increased to 4 - Dim Memories!

Failure spoiler (unknown)

Surface Ties: the Stalker

An agent of the law from the surface is hounding you!
Unlocked with: Recalling the Surface: Shadowy 3

Confess your crimes

The law works differently down here, and extradition is unlikely. You could just confess your surface exploits and let the law of the Bazaar take its course.

Reward spoiler (unknown)

Plant a false trail leading back to the surface

There isn't a detective alive who can outwit you. Probably.

_ Shadowy challenge

Success spoiler

Elementary, my eye!

The detective hares off after your carefully planted series of clues. The local criminals are impressed by your cunning. You do not expect to see the detective again.

Shadowy increase
Recalling the Surface: Shadowy has increased to 4 - Dim Memories
Connected: Criminals increase

Failure spoiler (unknown)

Clear your name

You were framed! You can prove it! If you can find payment for a lawyer…
[Unlocked with 50 x Moon-Pearl]

Reward spoiler

A useful if expensive fellow

Your lawyer conducts extensive…

Suspicion decrease
Recalling the Surface: Shadowy has increased to 4 - Dim Memories!
Lose: 50 x Moon-Pearl

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