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| Blind Bruiser | |
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| Blind Bruiser (Map) | |
| Located in | London |
Blind Bruiser is the intermediary between you and the Man of Business.
Description
Blind Bruiser may look like an ordinary pirate but look again. His connection to the Man of Business makes him a profitable, but dangerous, business connection. Double cross him and you will see his blade up close.
Interactions
When you approach the Blind Bruiser, your 
Suspicion increases. This does not include the sale of sunlight though.
Cargo that the Blind Bruiser is asking you to deliver is only being checked for by the 
The Revenue Men which only care about your cargo hold when 
Something Awaits You ≥ 1 and ≤ 30.
An Inspection by the Ministry of Public Decency which only come by when Something Awaits You ≥ 31 and ≤ 50, will walk past anything related to Blind Bruiser without batting an eye, which actually helps with suspicion unless of course you are also cheating their side of the law.
To be able to safely deal with The Revenue Men either keep your eyes on Something Awaits You, and don't enter 
London when "the stars aren't aligned" in your favour, or keep your 
Veils high and your Suspicion low (more info on The Revenue Men page). You could also land in a nearby port (
Hunter's Keep, 
Quaker's Haven, 
Light-Ship) to swap your favourite aft accessory for a 
Concealed Compartment or to waste your Something Awaits You (if that's possible) and get back to London with a different value (a value of 0 should theoretically work).
Alternatively you can spend 
Favours: Admiralty's Favour.
Or you can pay the tax or get caught, and then pay 1500 x 
Echo to the bruiser to compensate for your failure.
Alternatively you should be able to survive the failure with high iron.
Failing all that will be the death of you.
If you are not comfortable about your chances of surviving the consequences of your next touching reunion with the The Revenue Men, you may want to end your dealing with the bruiser before he decides to spring his next smuggling errand on you.
An offer for your sunlight
This interaction will not appear if you are currently not involved with the Blind Bruiser (either didn't accept his initial offer or have concluded your dealings). Nor will it appear if you do not have any Sunlight-Filled Mirrorcatch Boxes.
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business ≥ 1 and ≤ 6 and
Sunlight-Filled Mirrorcatch Box ≥ 1
Story description
"I was just saying to myself, 'ow could the evening be further improved..."
Interactions
| Actions | Requirements | Effects | Notes |
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| Sell the Bruiser your boxes
He'll pay four hundred Echoes for each - a little less than the Isle of Cats - but he's trustworthy, in his way. |
"A pleasure!"
His men return the boxes, some hours later, empty of sunlight, but now containing a suitable number of coins. |
You gain Empty Mirrorcatch Boxes equal to the amount of Sunlight-Filled Mirrorcatch Boxes you had |
A little gift
Trigger conditions
This interaction appears if your current Fuel is 8 or less, while you are docked in London.
This is currently the only state in which the Blind Bruiser can be safely ignored.
Addressed As ≥ 1 and
Fuel ≤ 8 and
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business ≤ 0
Story description
"A very fine evening to you, captain...
Interactions
| Actions | Requirements | Effects | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accept the ‘dispensation’
Do make sure you have fifteen points of space in the hold, or come back later. It would be embarrassing to have to leave it on the dock. |
A courteous nod "Well, my patron hopes that you find these little gifts to your liking, and he expects that perhaps some day you might choose to call on him at the Medusa's Head...
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Accepting this will start your dealings with the Blind Bruiser which can only be stopped permanently. If you are looking to sell him the sunlight, but are not looking forward to doing his endless smuggling errands you may want to keep this offer hanging until you are actually ready to sell him some sunlight. | |
| Enquire further
Who is this ‘patron’? Is there a catch? |
An airy wave
"He runs a very fine and very liberal establishment just across the river what is much patronised by zailors and by men of wit and vinegar... |
Returns back to accept or refuse screen after pressing continue. | |
| Refuse
Too good to be true? |
A sorrowful farewell "I will not deny that I am a little saddened and I think that my patron also will share my sadness...
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A little proposal
Trigger conditions
This becomes available when 
Another Day: A Visit from a Blind Bruiser ≥ 1
and A Proposal from a Man of Business = 1 (you said "Yes" to A little gift).
Story description
"Good evening, Captain...
Interactions
| Actions | Requirements | Effects | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accept the commission
It's only, after all, a trifling inconvenience. |
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"If you would be so kind to deliver this little gift to our friends in Mt Palmerston then they will see we gets to hear about it...
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Game note: You will need at least one unit of space in your hold.
There's no urgency to take this to |
| Ask if there is another task you could performs instead
"I see you are hesitant. Perhaps you find Mount Palmerston unbearable, and who could blame you. Well. If you have the vinegar, then there is another matter you could assist me with..." |
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"Yes, I think you would be very suitable for this task... Objective: An Assignment for the Cheery Man = 2 to 3 [You have agreed to hear the Bruiser out, again]
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business = 6 [You've been given a task...]
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| Refuse the commission
Your hold is full. Your affairs are complex. Mt Palmerston is far away and full of devils. |
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"I have to say you've made me very sad."
The Blind Bruiser wags a scarred finger...
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business = 101 [You refused the proposal]
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An Assignment
An Assignment: The Last Constable
Trigger conditions
Objective: An Assignment for the Cheery Man = 2 [You have agreed to hear the Bruiser out, again]
Story description
"You know, Captain, I must say - of all the zee-captains I've met lately, it seems to me that you have a knack for sensitive matters; and that you might be able to help my patron..."
Interactions
| Actions | Requirements | Effects | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Accept "He'd like her returned with every tooth still in her head, if you could. And he would be certain to award you with dispensations as generous as your own self, for doing him such kindness." |
Preparing a reunion "Kindly thanking you, Captain! -
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Game note: If you return to London without having found the Last Constable, the Blind Bruiser will not take offence. Check your journal to be reminded of where the Constable might be! | |
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Refuse Announce to the Blind Bruiser that your debt is paid, and you're done. |
Noble disappointment "I will not pretend that this has improved my evening...
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An Assignment: His Lordship's Malady
Trigger conditions
Objective: An Assignment for the Cheery Man = 3 [You have agreed to hear the Bruiser out, again]
Story description
"My employer is a gentleman of considerable vitality and also humour...
Interactions
| Actions | Requirements | Effects | Notes |
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Accept "Can you restore someone's youth and vigour? You can try." |
A wayward rogue "Some time ago we sent an emissary to the Fathomking's Hold...
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Refuse This is a fool's errand. |
Noble disappointment The Blind Bruiser wags a scarred finger...
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Congratulations are in Order
Story description
""I hear that you bring happy tidings, "
Trigger conditions
Objective: An Assignment for the Cheery Man ≥ 50 ≤ 95,
Area: Fallen London
Frequency: Always (100%)
Interactions
| Actions | Requirements | Effects | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand over the Last Constable
Not a tooth is out of place, as requested.
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Objective: An Assignment for the Cheery Man ≥ 91 [You brought the Last Constable on board]
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Going home
She stands proudly, but without resistance, before the Blind Bruiser...
Objective: An Assignment for the Cheery Man = 110 [You have been invited to drinks with the Cheery Man]
+500 x Echo
+2 x Fuel
 +2 x Supplies
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| Hand over the Last Constable's message
"Well, you found her, and that is more than anyone else has done."
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Objective: An Assignment for the Cheery Man = 92 [You have a message from the Last Constable to the Cheery Man]
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An incoming storm
"I suppose it is something to know that she is still alive...
Objective: An Assignment for the Cheery Man = 120 [You have been invited to drinks with the Cheery Man]
+500 x Echo
+2 x Fuel
+2 x Supplies
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| Relay the Drownie's message
The Bruiser listens, and peels another orange.
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Objective: An Assignment for the Cheery Man = 95 [Return to London with bad news for the Blind Bruiser]
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The Blind Bruiser looks out to zee
"Our once-colleague is mistaken on several points - most notably that he is beyond consequence...
Objective: An Assignment for the Cheery Man = 96 [Meet a Once-Great Poet in Khan's Shadow]
+100 x Echo
 +1 x Firkin of Prisoner's Honey
+5 x Fuel
+2 x Supplies
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Game note: Ensure you have about ten spaces in your cargo hold before choosing this.
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A Remedy for the Cheery Man
Story description
"A pleasure, Captain, a pleasure. Have you acquired a cure for my employer's unjust and mournful condition?"
Trigger conditions
A Remedy for the Cheery Man ≥ 1
Area: Fallen London
Frequency: Always (100%)
Interactions
| Actions | Requirements | Effects | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Give him the restorative
It glistens in the bottle, the colour of snail trails.
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A Remedy for the Cheery Man = 2 [A silvery restorative]
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The Bruiser listens to your tale
"A journey! -
A Remedy for the Cheery Man = 0
Objective: An Assignment for the Cheery Man = 160 [You have been invited to drinks with the Cheery Man]
+400 x Echo
+2 x Supplies
+2 x Fuel
 +2 x Solacefruit
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| Give him the cane
You procured it at a shop of pedigree and reputation. It is as white as the one from your honey-dream.
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A Remedy for the Cheery Man = 1 [A cane of pale wood]
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The Bruiser takes it, gingerly
"You're quite certain, are you, that this is the path you want to take?
A Remedy for the Cheery Man = 0
Objective: An Assignment for the Cheery Man = 140 [You have been invited to drinks with the Cheery Man]
+300 x Echo
+2 x Supplies
+2 x Fuel
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A Sorrowful Duty
Trigger conditions
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business ≥ 2 ≤ 2,
Unstamped Crate of Brilliant Souls ≤ 0,
Crate of Brilliant Human Souls ≤ 0,
Story description
"Good evening again. I am sorry to say that my sources have informed us that you are no longer in possession of the little gift that we entrusted to you... but neither 'ave you delivered it. Consequently we must visit a reckoning on you and yours. 'old still." Behind the Blind Bruiser, a gang of ruffians clap iron-shod cudgels into their hands.
Interactions
| Actions | Requirements | Effects | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offer compensation!
Perhaps you can still escape without worse consequences.
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300 x Echo
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A heavy sigh
"You may be grateful that I am afflicted again tonight by a megrim of the 'ead...
-300 x Echo
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business = 101 [You refused the proposal]
Objective: An Assignment for the Cheery Man = 199 [Your business with the Cheery Man is over]
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| A battle on the dockside!
The forces of the law are conspicuous by their absence. Paid off, no doubt. This doesn't look good.
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 Iron challenge (334 for 100%)
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Failed event | Advanced alteration value probably needs examination.
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| Overrun!
They are numerous, determined and brutal...
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business = 101 [You refused the proposal]
 -4 to 8 x Crew
 +10 x Terror
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| You see them off!
Not entirely without casualties...
-1 x Crew
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business = 101 [You refused the proposal]
+1 x Menaces: Suspicion
+10 x Terror
Objective: An Assignment for the Cheery Man = 199 [Your business with the Cheery Man is over]
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Souls delivered!
Trigger conditions
This interaction appears if you delivered the Unstamped Crate of Bottled Souls at Mount Palmerston.
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business = 3 and Something Awaits You ≤ 0
Story description
"What a propitious and encouragin' occasion this is, to meet again, here in this place which has been so very fortunate for us both! -
Interactions
| Actions | Requirements | Effects | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accept payment
You do need to cover your costs. |
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An encouraging leer
"Here is your compensation and a little fuel and a few barrels of biscuits what a certain other captain has widely surrended for the common good... +200 x Echo
+5 x Fuel
+2 x Supplies
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| Refuse payment
Announce to the Blind Bruiser that this pays your debt, and you're done. |
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Noble disappointment
"I will not pretend that this has improved my evening... Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business = 101 [You refused the proposal]
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A little request
Should you accept, the Blind Bruiser can send you to Gaider's Mourn, Khan's Heart or Polythreme (you can check the location you need to visit in the Journal under the "Objectives" section.)
Trigger conditions
This interaction appears if you accepted payment from the Souls delivered! interaction.
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business = 4 and
Another Day: A Visit from a Blind Bruiser ≥ 1 and
Objective: Collecting Cargo for the Cheery Man ≤ 0
Story description
"Once more we find ourselves 'ere on the quayside what is I suppose you might say the lip of the well of opportunities...
Interactions
| Actions | Requirements | Effects | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agree
"Of course if you return to London without the little package, I will probably 'ave something sharp to say about it." |
""Now bring the package back 'ere..." +1000 x Echo
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Game note: If you return to London without an Unstamped Crate of Brilliant Souls before completing this task, there is a risk that the Blind Bruiser will take offence. | |
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Refuse Announce to the Blind Bruiser that your debt is paid, and you're done. |
Noble disappointment "I will not pretend that this has improved my evening... |
A Pointed Enquiry
This interaction appears if you returned to London without the Unstamped Crate of Brilliant Souls.
Trigger conditions
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business = 5
Unstamped Crate of Brilliant Souls = 0
Another Day: A Visit from a Blind_Bruiser ≥ 1
Crate of Brilliant Human Souls = 0
Story description
"Good evening again...
| Actions | Requirements | Effects | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return the payment and the interest
Perhaps you can still escape without worse consequences. |
Echo ≥ 1500
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A grudging nod
"That sets us even... -1500 x Echo
File:SSS cheeryman2small.png Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business = 101 [You refused the proposal]
Another Day: A Visit from a Blind Bruiser = 0
File:SS Stories Collecting Cargo for the Cheery Man.png Objective: Collecting Cargo for the Cheery Man = 0
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This will prevent the Bruiser from giving you any future commissions. |
| A battle on the dockside!
The forces of the law are conspicuous by their absence. Paid off, no doubt. This doesn't look good. |
Iron challenge (334 for 100%)
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Failed event | Note that losing 11 crew on a 10 crew ship will kill you.
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| Overrun!
They are numerous, determined and brutal...
-2-11 x Crew
Another Day: A Visit from a Blind Bruiser = 0
File:SS Stories Collecting Cargo for the Cheery Man.png Objective: Collecting Cargo for the Cheery Man = 0
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| Successful event | |||
| You see them off!
Not entirely without casualties... |
Warm congratulations
This interaction appears if you delivered the Unstamped Crate of Brilliant Souls from the requested location.
Trigger conditions
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business = 5
Unstamped Crate of Brilliant Souls ≥ 1
Objective: Collecting Cargo for the Cheery Man ≥ 1
Story description
"Welcome home! -
Interactions
| Actions | Requirements | Effects | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand over the cargo
and claim your payment. |
"Oh, very good, very good."
"Please accept this small token of my thanks and please also accept my thanks... -1 x Unstamped Crate of Brilliant Souls
+1 x Supplies
+3 x Fuel
+200 x Echo
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business = 4 [You were paid]
Objective: Collecting Cargo for the Cheery Man = 0
Another Day: A Visit from a Blind Bruiser = 0 [The Blind Bruiser has departed]
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Warm and wary congratulations
Trigger conditions
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business = 5 [You've been asked to pick something up...], Objective: Collecting Cargo for the Cheery Man ≥ 1, Crate of Brilliant Human Souls ≥ 1
Area: Fallen London
Story description
"Welcome home! -
Interactions
| Actions | Requirements | Effects | Notes |
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| Hand over the cargo
and claim your payment. |
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"Oh, very good, very good."
"Please accept this small token of my thanks and please also accept my thanks... -1 x Unstamped Crate of Brilliant Souls
+1 x Supplies
+3 x Fuel
+200 x Echo
Another Day: A Visit from a Blind Bruiser = 0
Objective: Collecting Cargo for the Cheery Man = 0
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business = 4 [You were paid]
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