The Protege Of A Mysterious Benefactor

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silhouettemansmall.png the Protégé of a Mysterious Benefactor Who is this person? Why are they being so generous? What do they want?
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A Note in the Gruel

Obtained in New Newgate Prison (Again):
 
 
 
 
 

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A gift!

Location: Your Lodgings
Unlocks: the Protégé of a Mysterious Benefactor 1
When you were… indisposed, a mysterious benefactor promised you a gift. And now, a package has been delivered. Somehow, they knew what you'd find most useful. What is it?

Option 1: Brass Knuckles

For the removal of life's little difficulties. [This is the Dangerous choice.]

Option 2: A huge supply of mint humbugs

A useful tool of introduction. [This is the Persuasive choice.]

Option 3: A bowler hat

Bowler hats are very common. One could blend inconspicuously into a crowd when wearing this. [This is the Shadowy choice.]

Option 4: A pair of extremely shiny shoes

What secrets could you see reflected? Many things are hidden close to the ground. [This is the Watchful choice.]

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With the parcel

Location: Your Lodgings
Unlocks: the Protégé of a Mysterious Benefactor 2, (Gift of the Mysterious Benefactor)
There was a note with your gift

Option 1: Open it up

What does your benefactor have to say?

CONTINUED AT THE FOLLOWING BRANCHES

Dangerous Path

Persuasive Path

Watchful Path

Shadowy Path

Paths then return

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A past benefactor

Unlocks: the Protégé of a Mysterious Benefactor 7
Your benefactor! Things seemed so simple then. A friend, a gift, a mission. Perhaps one day you'll have a protege of your own.

What happened to your friends?

Unlocks: A Bag of Fierce Mint Humbugs 1
Did they find what they were looking for?

If things had been different…

Cost: 8 Fate
Perhaps they can be yet. [Spend Fate to begin the Benefactor storyline from the beginning again, when the gift arrived in your lodgings.]

If things had been different…

Unlocks: Brass Knuckledusters
Where did that exotic affliction first enter the world?

Who was the Tattooed Woman?

Unlocks: Unobtrusive Bowler Hat
Did you make the wisest choice?

And what of the secrets of Hell?

Unlocks: Mirror-polished Shoes
Why did you advise him as you did?


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