A Quiet Knocking

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 **Data ID** | 307145

**A Quiet Knocking** is a Sunless Skies Random Event.

## Story description

*There is a tapping upon your door in the dead of night. The Clay Conductor insists he has to speak to you.*

*"Captain," he rasps. "It is about my companion. They have no interest in listening to me! I cannot sing and so, am of no use to them. It is intolerable." He runs a hand over his face. He has come to a decision.*

## Trigger conditions

 Date ≥  An Amaranthine End,

 Learning about the Clay Conductor ≥ 325 ≤ 325,

In Combat ≤ 0,

Location: The High Wilderness

Area: The Sky

Frequency: Always (100%)

## Interactions

He's woken you up for this. It had better be good. | + The Conductor's Birthday ≥ 1
"I would like them to learn to be more... human." The Clay Conductor lowers his head. "I am not suited to the task. Progress with anything other than music is slow. I am not one for, for example, celebrations."
He holds out a crumbled piece of paper: his old party hat. "I think it might be better if you were to help out." He sticks out his chest. "That would leave me to focus on the musical education. They would have my expertise, undiluted." He looks you in the eye for the first time. "If you want to help, that is."+ +4000 x Experience
You'll help the Companion learn that there's more to life than singing. | The Clay Conductor beams. "I knew you'd see the sense of it." He strides back towards his cabin, bellowing: "I shall break the happy news!" If any of your crew were not awake, they are now.
Over the next few weeks, under your tutelage, the Companion becomes a valuable member of the crew.

Later still – months later – you can hear the eery harmonies of the Clay Choirs come from the Conductor's berth: sung with two voices.+ Learning about the Clay Conductor = 350 [[COMPLETE]The Clay Conductor and the Copper Companion will remain on your engine for good]
+ Clay Conductor = 0 [The Clay Conductor is no longer aboard your engine.]
+ +1 x Clay Conductor and Copper Companion
+ -15 x Terror
+ Clay Conductor & Copper Companion = 1
You haven't the time for this.
*Game note: You will lose the Clay Conductor but gain a substantial amount of Sovereigns.*

"I see. I had thought— Never mind. We will be leaving at the next station. I will find someone else. Someone willing to help us."
He smiles. It is not a happy expression. "I shall leave you adequately compensated for the assistance you provided. I know our worth."

He turns away. You do not see him or the Companion, again. They leave at the next port.+ Learning about the Clay Conductor = 500 [[COMPLETE]The Clay Conductor has left forever]
+ Clay Conductor = 0 [The Clay Conductor is no longer aboard your engine.]
 **Hear the Clay Conductor out**
He's woken you up for this. It had better be good. | + The Conductor's Birthday ≤ 0
"I shall find someone who can teach them those things I cannot. They must learn that there is more than just music. I caused my Companion to be made. I have a – a duty." He seems surprised by his own words.
"I don't want them to become like me – limited. But nor do I want to leave you in the lurch. I shall provide compensation for the assistance you provided. It should cover hiring a replacement." He turns away. "Thank you, Captain."

They depart at the next port. The last you see of them, the Conductor is striding away into the mists, the Companion at his side. + +1000 x Sovereign
+ Learning about the Clay Conductor = 375 [[COMPLETE]The Clay Conductor has left with the Copper Companion]
+ +4000 x Experience
+ Clay Conductor = 0 [The Clay Conductor is no longer aboard your engine.]