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Suggested Equipment: Forensic kit (+1), surveillance way aren’t forthcoming, because the elements of the an-
gear (parabolic mikes, night-vision goggles, laser mikes) swer don’t make sense until they’re all gathered. When
(+1), unrestricted access to the scene (+2), access to gov- they are, eureka!
ernment databases (+3)
Possible Penalties: Weather obscures scene (-1 to - Roll Results
3), scene has been compromised by intruders (-1 to -5), Dramatic Failure: Your character arrives at the wrong
lack of forensic equipment (-3) solution. Storytellers may want to make enigma rolls on
players’ behalf for this reason.
Solving Enigmas Failure: Your character does not solve the puzzle or
gains no headway toward the answer.
Dice Pool: Intelligence + Investigation + equipment
Action: Instant or extended (3-10+ successes; one Success: Your character finds a simple answer, or gath-
roll represents one hour of activity) ers some information or insight toward complete compre-
A man scrawls a bizarre message before he dies. A hension.
ghost utters some cryptic, haunting words that are the clues Exceptional Success: Your character arrives at the
to freeing the spirit from this world. A killer leaves a hint answer quickly or makes an enormous intuitive leap.
Suggested Equipment: Internet access (+1), code-
to his next crime. Your character is posed with a perplex-
ing mystery, riddle, puzzle, code or series of clues to con- deciphering computer programs (+2), extensive reference
template. Sometimes these brainteasers can be solved library (+2), extensive library dedicated to the specific
quickly, such as a short riddle meant to lead your charac- subject matter in question (+3)
Possible Penalties: No reference library (-1); distract-
ter to his next destination. Such conundrums might be
solved with a simple success and an instant action. Other ing phenomena in area, from noise (-1) to dangers (-4);
incomplete clues (-1 to -5)
stumpers demand consideration, research, interpretation
and/or legwork — an extended action. For your character
to understand what “Blue Heron” written in blood means, Medicine
she needs to look into the murder victim’s past and do The Land Rover’s tires squealed as Anderson took the
research into what the term itself is applied. turn as fast as he dared. Wind whistled through the bullet
Often times, such an enigma goes unsolved until the holes in the windshield. “Jesus Christ!” he yelled, his hands
required successes are gained. Partial insights along the
wrestling with the SUV’s steering wheel. “How bad is it?”

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