In the aftermath of the war against the Piperunners, Mina is left facing another implacable foe. And even if she does survive, what price will she be forced to pay?

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Chaos Factor 3

Altered Scene: no

FATE: Do the Cultists attack? (50/50) no

FATE: Is she seen as an ally? (50/50) no

FATE: Do they keep her prisoner? (50/50) no

FATE: Is there a quid pro quo? (Likely) Celebrate Opulence

FATE: do the cult know of the entrance to House Toreth? (50/50) exceptional no

FATE: do they know who Mina is? (Unlikely) no

FATE: Does Mina think the machine is made by the dwarves? (Unlikely) exceptional no

FATE: Do the cult have leverage? (50/50) no

SCENE 47

Chaos Factor 4

Altered Scene: no

FATE: does the Cult knows the source of the powder? (Unlikely) yes

Mina persuasion 13 vs Voice DC 15 fail (won’t reveal powder source)

Mina Insight 13 vs Deception 5 (she knows he knows)

Mina persuasion 19 (nat 20) vs DC 15 (Cult will assist with Cadmus recovery)

FATE: Is Mina able to retrieve the ring? (50/50) no

FATE: Has Cadmus been harmed? (Likely) no

FATE: rescued by Antiope? (Likely) Exceptional no

FATE: Antiope killed? (Likely) yes

SCENE 48

Chaos Factor 3

Altered Scene: no

FATE: Do the cultists remain with Mina? (Unlikely) no