
“Hey, you there!” A red-faced man in tight breeches and a large, floppy hat blocks your way. Beyond you can see the chimney of grandma’s cottage poking out of the trees.
You may only place the 24th tile beyond this one.
The man blocking your path is the local baron. Your grandma has fallen behind in her rent, it appears, and he has come to throw her out. He is demanding immediate payment.
If you have any gold items in your knapsack the baron will gladly accept them as payment and stand aside. Otherwise you will have to try another method.
Firstly you must pass a Courage Test to summon the bravery to challenge the baron.
Next you must pass a Perception Test to spot that he is, in fact, wearing a very cheap wig below his large hat.
Then pass a Wisdom Test to recall that the baron is very sensitive about his appearance.
Then pass an Agility Test to grab hat and wig from his head, uncovering his baldness.
Lastly, pass a Strength Test to hurl the headpiece as far as possible into the bushes.
If you are successful on all counts the baron howls in rage and anguish and dives off into the undergrowth to retrieve his lost dignity. The way to grandma’s is now clear. If you fail any one of these Tests you must withdraw to the previous tile and collect yourself ready to try again.
