Tarts, Pies, and Exotic Lies

*"Always treat those who feed you with respect. Even I stand by this rule, and I have respect for few."*

This is an Encounter Card in *Hand of Fate 2.*

Each time this Encounter begins, Chester has a 50/50 chance of being happy or unhappy. Chester's mood affects the dialogue and the Chance Cards that determine the price of the food he sells. See the Price Table below for details.

If Chester is happy, exotic fruits are the best option for a cheap purchase. If he is unhappy, tarts are the best option.

## Event

*You chance upon a wooden cart, overflowing with pears, pies and many items otherwise. A wonderful smell wafts from the cart.*

On the first encounter:

*A disgruntled shopper grabs your arm as you pass and warns that Chester, the shopkeep, is insane.*
*"It can be quite cheap, but he won't tell you the price until after you choose what you want to buy! On top of that, the price seems dependent entirely on his mood!"*
If Malaclypse is the current Companion:

*Malaclypse shakes his head. "Poor old Chester - this is why you should never be seduced by the wiles of women, coin-slave. They'll break your heart and leave you selling your lemon tarts with little business sense."*
If Oswin is the current Companion:

*Oswin sighs in delight. "Chester always saves me one or four honey-potato pies. The best thing is the price is always the same."*

If Chester is happy: (50% chance)

*The old farmer hawks his wares to passersby. "Tarts, pies and exotic fruits!"*

*Chester gives you a jolly wave. "What would you like to buy on this fine morning?"*

1) Buy tarts.

* *He passes you a lemon tart.*
* *He passes you a tart overflowing with custard and berries.*

**The Dealer reveals 2 Food Gain Cards.**
*"I've been simply giving tarts away today! Must be the sunshine!" He considers the few remaining tarts for a while...*
*...before he finally decides on a price.*
2) Buy pies.

* *He passes you a garlic and cheese pie from his wagon.*
* *He passes you a cinnamon butterscotch pie.*

**The Dealer reveals 2 Food Gain Cards.**
*As always, the pies have been selling steadily today. Chester considers his coin chest for a while...*
*...before he finally decides on a price.*
3) Buy exotic fruits.

* *Chester passes you a bag of what appears to be pebbles. He insists that they are fruits from the desert lands, encouraging you to bite into one. Inside is a soft, spongey flesh that tastes of blackberry.*
* *Chester passes you a bunch of blue oblong fruits covered in pink speckles.*
* *Chester passes you a giant raisin from his wagon.*

**The Dealer reveals 2 Food Gain Cards.**
*Chester smiles at the exotic fruits for a while, as if remembering a happy memory...*
*...before he finally decides on a price.*
**Chance Cards Gambit** (? x 10 Gold Pain Card, ? x 30 Gold Pain Cards | See Price Table below)

*Are you happy with paying this price?*

A) Pay Chester.
**The player suffers the Gold Pain Card.**
**The player gains the 2 revealed Food Gain Cards.**
*"Would you like to buy anything else on this fine day?"*
B) Decline the purchase. (or if the player does not have enough Gold)
*Chester seems strangely affronted at this. He takes the [tart/pie/fruit] from your hands and coldly asks you to leave.*
**Encounter ends.**
4) Leave.

**Encounter ends.**

If Chester is unhappy: (50% chance)

*The old farmer hawks his wares to passersby. "Tarts, pies and exotic lies!"*

* *Chester nods glumly as you approach. "What would you like to buy on this terribly dreary morning?"*
* *Chester glares at two passing lovers walking hand in hand. "To be young and naive, aye?"*

1) Buy tarts.

* *He passes you a lemon tart.*
* *He passes you a tart overflowing with custard and berries.*

**The Dealer reveals 2 Food Gain Cards.**
*It seems that Chester's terrible mood has warded off many customers today. He considers the towering stack of tarts...*
*...before he finally decides on a price.*
2) Buy pies.

* *He passes you a garlic and cheese pie from his wagon.*
* *He passes you a cinnamon butterscotch pie.*

**The Dealer reveals 2 Food Gain Cards.**
*As always, the pies have been selling steadily today. Chester considers his coin chest for a while...*
*...before he finally decides on a price.*
3) Buy exotic lies.

* *He passes you a bag of luminous blue apples. "Have you ever felt the feeling of your heart being torn from your chest? I have." Chester stares so forlornly at you that you are forced to comfort him before the transaction can proceed.*

**The Dealer reveals 2 Food Gain Cards.**
*Chester stares in a kind of wistful gloom at the exotic fruits for a while...*
*...before he finally decides on a price.*
**Chance Cards Gambit** (? x 10 Gold Pain Card, ? x 30 Gold Pain Cards | See Price Table below)

*Are you happy with paying this price?*

A) Pay Chester.
**The player suffers the Gold Pain Card.**
**The player gains the 2 revealed Food Gain Cards.**
*Chester stares glumly into the distance as you contemplate the rest of today's wares.*
B) Decline the purchase. (or if the player does not have enough Gold)
*Chester seems strangely affronted at this. He takes the [tart/pie/fruit] from your hands and coldly asks you to leave.*
4) Leave.

**Encounter ends.**
## Eternal Hope

If the player has the Eternal Hope blessing, a Huge Success card is added to every gambit resulting in:

*"Look here," Chester suddenly grasps you by the face. "Don't ever let romance dictate your life. You are your own full person..." At this point he begins to break down into noisy sobs. "...and, and you don't need somebody else to be happy."*
*He insists on giving you the tart for free.*
**The player receives the 2 revealed Food Gain Cards.**
## Price Table

Chance Cards
 Pies
 Exotic

## Notes

The Ring of Precaution can be very helpful with the Gambits here, since all of the cards involved are Gold Pain Cards.

In Endless Adventures only one of each option may be purchased.