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All Along the Watchtower

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[X] Eidetic Memory. If allowed more than a moment to focus on a thing, Alice will almost certainly remember any relevant details (+1 Learning)
[X] Observant. Alice has an eye for even the smallest of details, and as a result, is able to notice when things are not as they should be. (+1 Intrigue)
[X] Patient. Alice has a deep wellspring of patience and the things that infuriate or frustrate others rarely bother them. (+1 Piety)
[X] Occultist. Alice has dabbled in a wide variety of occult teachings from both Western and Eastern sources. (+1 Piety)
 
[X] Brave. For better and, perhaps, for worse, Alice is not subjected to mundane fear and is resistant to supernatural causes (+1 Martial)
[X] Polyglot. Alice has learned multiple languages used throughout Europe and finds it easy to learn additional ones. (+1 Diplomacy)
[X] Observant. Alice has an eye for even the smallest of details, and as a result, is able to notice when things are not as they should be. (+1 Intrigue)
[X] Patient. Alice has a deep wellspring of patience and the things that infuriate or frustrate others rarely bother them. (+1 Piety)
[X] Diligent. Alice is willing to work harder and for longer than most of their peers. (+1 Stewardship)
 
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Well shit, I've been having the insatiable urge to make a Mage quest of my own recently, having dabbled in the lore and having no one to play with. Different take that what I would go for but more Mage goodness is all I'm after. Of course I'd be a month late to the party too, the Fae make mock of me.

[X] Polyglot. Alice has learned multiple languages used throughout Europe and finds it easy to learn additional ones. (+1 Diplomacy)
[X] Scholar. Alice prefers books to most people and will most zealously hoard the former. (+1 Learning)
[X] Observant. Alice has an eye for even the smallest of details, and as a result, is able to notice when things are not as they should be. (+1 Intrigue)
[X] Occultist. Alice has dabbled in a wide variety of occult teachings from both Western and Eastern sources. (+1 Piety)
 
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[x] Polyglot. Alice has learned multiple languages used throughout Europe and finds it easy to learn additional ones. (+1 Diplomacy)
[x] Eidetic Memory. If allowed more than a moment to focus on a thing, Alice will almost certainly remember any relevant details (+1 Learning)
[x] Gossip. Alice is always willing to stop and chat and has a good ear for things going on in their vicinity, especially any potential irregularities (+1 Intrigue)
[x] Occultist. Alice has dabbled in a wide variety of occult teachings from both Western and Eastern sources. (+1 Piety)

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You stand, unmoved. The power lashing out from the cat whips violently at your nightgown, but stops short of brushing against your skin. "I didn't fully leave Arcadia, did I?"

Your mind flickers between the silvery brand on your tongue and the tattoos wrapped around your thigh. "I left a piece of myself there and brought a piece of it back with me."
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"Second, you would need to accompany me and guarantee my safety for the duration of this visit, any subsequent visits required to complete this contract, and an additional period of time to last until I depart this place upon completion of the journey." More than one tale had ended with the hero's protection fading at the moment of triumph.
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How is the bargain fulfilled? As part of Alice remains in Arcadia, does it mean that it will last until she reclaims that part, or severs her connection to it somehow?

What counts as a 'completion of the journey'?
 
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[X] Polyglot. Alice has learned multiple languages used throughout Europe and finds it easy to learn additional ones. (+1 Diplomacy)
[X] Eidetic Memory. If allowed more than a moment to focus on a thing, Alice will almost certainly remember any relevant details (+1 Learning)
[X] Observant. Alice has an eye for even the smallest of details, and as a result, is able to notice when things are not as they should be. (+1 Intrigue)
[X] Patient. Alice has a deep wellspring of patience and the things that infuriate or frustrate others rarely bother them. (+1 Piety)
 
Deathstorm50 said:
Well shit, I've been having the insatiable urge to make a Mage quest of my own recently, having dabbled in the lore and having no one to play with. Different take that what I would go for but more Mage goodness is all I'm after. Of course I'd be a month late to the party too, the Fae make mock of me.
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It really is an excellent setting, but then I've always been a sucker for some magical realism.

Nevill said:
How is the bargain fulfilled? As part of Alice remains in Arcadia, does it mean that it will last until she reclaims that part, or severs her connection to it somehow?

What counts as a 'completion of the journey'?
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That's pretty much it.

Alice "left" a piece of herself on the Tower when she signed her name on it (we'll dive deeper into the metaphysics of it all later, so I won't spoil too much here). But, because so few mortals have ever awoken to this particular Path, Puck didn't know this and thought he'd get a snack for a quick night's work. Unfortunately for him, he agreed to accompany her until she departed upon completion of her journey. And since she has not yet fully done so, her journey is not yet over.

As to what would end the bargain at this point... generally nothing pleasant for Alice.
 
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