A Visit to the Observatory

A Visit to the Observatory
Prerequisites :	College Avila
Begin Date :	Unknown
End Date :	Unknown
Days :	Unknown
ModTools Name :	School Adventure Avila
Roll Levels :	Unknown
Automatic Benefits :	Unknown

This is an adventure for students of Avila college in which Astrology leads you to a treasure, if only you can figure out how to work your telescope.

The adventure takes at least 3 sessions, a successful adventure can gain multiple skill-ups and a fancy telescope.

Unlocked by: Being in college Avila

Stage 1: A visit to the observatory[]

Phase 1: A visit to the observatory[]

1. Setting up your telescope.

Automatic: Advance phase 1.

Phase 2: Secret's in the Stars - A Broken Telescope[]

1. Social skills. Ask Professor Badcrumble. (Roll v. 6)

Success: +2 SS Social Skills, +2 SS Puzzles? access stage 2.
Failure: -1 Confidence, pause adventure.

2. Perception. Check to see if anything is wrong with the telescope. (Roll v. 5)

Success: Unlock option 4, choose again.
Failure: ? choose again.

3. Brute Strength. Give the telescope a good whack. (Roll v. at least 6)

Success: ?
Failure: ?

4. Clockwork. Reassemble the telescope. (Roll v. at least 6)

Success: +2 SS Astronomy and +1 SS Clockwork, access Stage 2.
Failure: ?

Stage 2: Secrets in the Stars - The Hidden Message[]

1. Observation. Carefully inspect the dials. (Roll v. 6)

Success: Unlock option 4, choose again.
Failure: ?

2. Enspell. Cast a Spell. (Roll v. at least 5)

Success: ?
Failure: ?

3. Navigation. Scan the heavens for familiar patterns. (Roll v. at least 6)

Success: ?
Failure: ?

4. Astrology. Set the telescope to the marked coordinates. (Roll v. 8)

Success: +1 Stars, access to stage 4. 
Failure: ?

Stage 3: Secrets in the Stars - The Hidden Cave[]

1. Revision Methods. Cast a spell to align the telescope. (Roll v. at most 10)

Success: +1 stars?  Advance phase 2.
Failure: ?

2. Observation. Adjust the telescope manually. (Roll v. 6)

Success: +1 Observation SS, advance phase 2.
Failure: ?

3. Perception. Take a quick look around the cave. (Roll v. 6)

Success: Unlock option 4, choose again.
Failure: ? choose again.

4. Astrology. Clear away the pebbles before adjusting the telescope. (Roll v. at most 16)

Success: +1 Theory of Astrology, +1 Stars SS, +1 Moons SS, advance to phase 2.
Failure: ? choose again.

Phase 2: Light issues[]

1. Observation. Look through the telescope case for anything helpful. (Roll v. 7)

Success: Gain box of spare lenses, unlock option 3, choose again.
Failure: ?

2. Athletics. Find a way to dim the light in the cave. (Roll v. 5)

Success: +1 Reason ss, advance phase 3.
Failure: ?

3. Engineering. Insert the lenses and refocus manually. (Roll v. 10)

Success: ?
Failure: +1 stress, pause adventure.

Phase 3: Opening the door[]

1. Revision Spells. Use a spell to make the glow worms come to you. (Roll v. 15)

Success: ?
Failure: ?

2. Observation. Search for a glow worm in the darkness. (Roll v. 15)

Success: +1 Worms, advance phase 4.
Failure: +1 stress, pause adventure.

3. Perception. Try to find a glow worm trail to follow. (Roll v. at least 11)

Success: ?
Failure: ?

Phase 4: Retrieving the chest[]

1. Observation. Take a better look at the chest. (Roll v. at most 15)

Success: gain Lighten Load spell, unlock option 4, choose again.
Failure: ?

2. Persuasion. Ask for some help. (Roll v. ?)

Success: ? advance to phase 5.
Failure: ?

3. Brute strength. Alternate carrying the items until you reach the dorm. (Roll v. 20)

Success: ?
Failure: ?

4. Revision. Cast "Lighten Load" on the chest. (Roll v. 21)

Success: +1 Revision Spells SS, advance phase 5.
Failure: ?

Phase 5: Opening the chest[]

1. Research. Consult one of your spellbooks for an idea. (Roll v. 17)

Success: ?
Failure: ?

2. Patience. Obtain a hammer and chisel, then get to work. (Roll v. at least 14)

Success: ?
Failure: +1 stress, pause adventure.

3. Enchant. Cast the Unlock spell. (Roll v. 18)

Success: Gain Unlock spell, gain Telescope: Master's.
Failure: ?

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