<em>GM:</em>Alas for Gariland, he gets no reroll.  But at least it wasn't a Critical Failure!  And upon checking the rules, I have erred--<strong>I</strong>am the one who makes all Perception checks!  We'll let Gariland's result stand for now, 'cause I already posted.  My apologies.<br/><br/>Gariland, noting the quaint dialect, learns little of note except that the Duke apparently enjoys changing his costumes at regular intervals.  The discussion he overhears seems to be some sort of complicated bet over what tomorrow's outfit will likely be...not particularly interesting, under the circumstances, especially since they're betting<span class="bbc_u">chores</span>instead of money!<br/><br/>Andar, however, immediately notices the two main topics of conversation in here: both lucrative opportunities, to be sure!  The high point of the Duke's festivities are apparently a cooking contest and an eating contest, and both carry a large prize purse of 1,000 terces!  The locals are discussing various contestants, betting on candidates for victory, arguing over odds, and so forth.<br/><br/>A thousand terces just for cooking three dishes in three days, or consuming the same?  Why, that's practically free money!  And registration is still open until nightfall tonight, if what Andar hears is correct.<br/><br/><em>GM con't:</em>Guess who got an Illustrious Success on his very first roll of the game?