"That's why we're lying."
I don't know what that pile over there is all about, but if you handle the paperwork, I'll help with the peoplework.
"The deal is struck."
Begin scouting for potential funding.
Easy 7+2 Past research/7 Success
You search for several organisations that would fund your research. There is the city's Municipal University of Technology, a company called Creative Energy solutions and the Department of Defence looking ways of weaponizing radiation and light. They are running tests near the city.
Take a few potatoes to put on shrine as Holy Grisha Potatoes. Sell the rest to Grishaites around the world.
Easy 19/7 Success
You place the potatoes on the shrine. You also sell the potatoes at a farmers market.
+$50Grab a book off the shelf. Open it. Lick my finger and turn the page.
"BOW BEFORE GRISHA5, HEATHEN LIBRARIAN, OR I WILL DO MUCH WORSE TO THIS HELPLESS TOME."
Above Average 12/13 Fail
Combat: 3 vs No roll (Busy intimidating)
-6hpYou receive a punch to the face. You are knocked to the ground and the book flies from your grasp. The librarian approaches looking intent on beating you.
HP 40/40
Armour: None
Weapons: None
Wake up. Recruit some fellow cultists and raid the escapees location
Average 17/10 Success
You gather three of the cultists and head out to your targets location. You arrive at your location. You all swarm up the staircase towards his friends apartment. As you approach the door you hear voices coming from inside.
''....are madmen. They killed him.''''There are no cults. Look, you can stay here until you came down.''''I have to tell the cops.''''Fine, we'll go tomorrow. Hopefully sleep will make you see sense.''''Can I hang onto the shotgun?''''Look, you're off your rocker I ain't letting you handle a gun. Get to sleep.''Recruit with enthusiasm!
Above Average 20+2/13 Overshoot
You go out and preach in the streets. You attract a large crowd. Several seem to eating up your words and eager to embrace Grisha.
''Excuse me, why are you preaching this heathen nonsense?''A priest has appeared out of the crowd. He turns to the crowd.
''Do not be swayed by this posturing fool! He preaches nonsense and lies. Do not trust his false god''The crowd divides between you, the priest and a large clump of those undecided. You both seem to have roughly equal numbers with the priests group slightly outnumbering you. Those undecided between you and the priest have the largest group.
Investigate the private owner of the tome. Where does he live, proximity to police, security, etc.
I didn't expect it to be easy, don't worry. Magic is something which really strengthens our side, so that is an issue if it is easy to get.
Above Average 15/13 Success
You go to the private collectors mansion on the edge of the city about 5 minutes from the nearest police station. It has a surrounding perimeter wall at least 4 metres tall. There seems to be broken glass scattered along the top of the wall. There also appears to be several guards walking around the house and two at the gate with several CCTV cameras dotted around. There are probably more security measures located inside the house itself.
Justin Decatrel
HP 50/50
Armour: None
Weapons: None
Inventory: $60, Clothes
Traits: Tinkerer: +1 To mechanical and electrical tasks
Sullivan McNamara
HP 50/50
Armour: None
Weapons: None
Inventory: $75, Clothes
Traits: Charismatic: +2 To conversational tasks
Anthony Valdez
HP 55/55
Armour: None
Weapons: None
Inventory: $70, clothes
Traits: Farmer: +1 farming tasks, Strong: +1 close quarters
Bernardo Hoagie
HP 50/50
Armour: None
Weapons: None
Inventory: $10, clothes and an ancient tome.
Traits: Cultist: +2 to knife wielding
Angry Muscles Moriarty
HP 54/60
Armour: None
Weapons: None
Inventory: $25, clothes, partially used duct tape
Traits: Criminal connections, Wrestler: +2 to close quarters
Hirata Etsuyo
HP 50/50
Armour: None
Weapons: None
Inventory: $25, clothes,
Traits: Banshee singing: +2 to intimidation.
Possessions: Dilapidated warehouse (cleaned, with carvings), Hideous scrap statue, Cleaning supplies, Radish shrine with potatoes (Allegedly holy Grisha potatoes),
Rituals: Ritual of the protective kittens(cost: $500)
Money: $245 (In cult's pockets)
Followers: 5