Malaclypse's Problem

*"Your companion has his own story to tell. We must wonder if this is a tale of a hero or a villain."*

This is a companion-specific encounter for Malaclypse.

## Event

*You arrive at the city markets to meet with Malaclypse's associate. You find him sitting on a blanket by the sewer gates - you can't tell whether he's a goblin, a human, or an animate pile of greasy rags.*

*A few wilted daisies and duckweed tied with rope are flopped on the ground around him.*

*"Murk!" Malaclypse calls to the creature, arms outstretched. "I have a favour to ask of you, my handsome friend."*

*The greasy goblin-man raises a hand to stop the bard's prattle. "10 gold first, you know that."*

*Malaclypse looks at you expectantly.*

1) Give the goblin-man 10 gold.

**The player loses 10 Gold.**
*Malaclypse steps forward as Murk counts the coins.*
*"Murk, old bean," the bard looks furtively around before quickly waving at his shoulder, "I require help in removing a certain...illness."*
*Murk considers Malaclypse for a while. "That kind of information costs more than a few coins."*
*You splutter indignantly.*
*"I will require a test of skill from him," he turns and points at you.*
*"Pick a flower and eat it." The greasy florist displays his meagre wares.*
*Malaclypse nods as if this were a fair request.*
A) Eat a daisy.
*The flower tastes like wilted lettuce with a hint of something like bitter medicine.*
**Dice Gambit** (Target: 10)
Success
*To your horror, blood begins to blossom under your shirt.'*
*You pull it up to see that it is merely a superficial cut, but you wonder how it occurred nonetheless.*
**The player draws 1 Life Pain Card.**
Failure
*You feel an intense wave of heat emanate from your stomach to your neck, and you collapse to the floor.*
*You wake to Malaclypse splashing you with water. Murk has left, and you see him attempting to steal a seed bun from the baker's stall. "We'll come back later and try again."*
**Encounter ends.**
B) Eat a forget-me-not.
*The flower tastes pleasantly of berries and grass.*
**Dice Gambit** (Target: 12)
Success
*You feel a little starry-eyed.*
*"Quick! What day is it?" Malaclypse and Murk wait urgently for your answer.*
1) Kallas Day.
*"Yes!" the florist claps gleefully. "The most auspicious or most doomful day on the calendar, depending on where you stand."*
2) The 4th of Second Winter.
*"Preposterous!" Malaclypse exclaims, throwing his arms up in defeat.*
*Murk tuts, and returns to his floral business.*
*It seems you have failed whatever test that was.*
**Encounter ends.**
3) A good day.
*The florist and the bard exchange an approving glance.*
Failure
*You feel an intense wave of heat emanate from your stomach to your neck, and you collapse to the floor.*
*You wake to Malaclypse splashing you with water. Murk has left, and you see him attempting to steal a seed bun from the baker's stall. "We'll come back later and try again."*
**Encounter ends.**
C) Eat the luminous purple flower.
*The flower has a crispy, burnt texture.*
**Dice Gambit** (Target: 15)
Success
*Murk watches eagerly as you begin to choke. Malaclypse, for his part, shows some sign of concern.*
*Your eyes bulge and water. Suddenly, someone begins slapping you hard on the back.*
*You cough, and a hard lump falls from your mouth - it's a solid gold statue of Murk.*
**The player draws 1 Gold Gain Card.**
*Malaclypse cheers while you catch your breath.*
Failure
*You feel an intense wave of heat emanate from your stomach to your neck, and you collapse to the floor.*
*You wake to Malaclypse splashing you with water. Murk has left, and you see him attempting to steal a seed bun from the baker's stall. "We'll come back later and try again."*
**Encounter ends.**
*Murk nods, happy with the results.*
*He beckons Malaclypse closer. "Of those of us left, you should seek Ira of the Vale. She may know something of the cure. Last I heard she's hiding out in the Underneath."*
**The player gains this card's Token.**
*"Oh, no, not her..." Malaclypse straightens his neck shawl nervously.*
*The greasy goblin-man giggles maniacally. "Yes, her. She'll likely eat your bones before she lets you speak."*
*"Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a business to run." With that, Malaclypse's associate turns away and hurls a bouquet at a shocked passerby.*
*"Flowers! Fresh flowers! Buy em' or I'll eat your eyes!"*
**The player gains 2 Fame.**
**Encounter ends.**
2) Say you don't have enough gold. / Refuse to give the gold.

*The goblin-man looks affronted. Malaclypse places a consoling hand on him. "Don't be mad, he/she doesn't know about how our kind work."*
*Murk crosses his arms and turns his back to you. Malaclypse makes soothing noises. "Look here, Murk, we'll be back before you know it with the gold, okay?"*
**Encounter ends.**
## Unlocked By

Complete The Fool and befriend Malaclypse.

## Token Unlocks

*For convincing Murk to help Malaclypse...*

* The Underneath