One day, a grand carriage arrives at the palace from which a tall, regal man emerges from the carriage.[b]He says that he is the true king, recently freed from a curse placed on him by his wicked half-brother.[b]The man challenges the king to a duel for the throne![b][choice1:Support the king.][choice2:Support the stranger.]You decide to act as the king's second.[b][testmag:9]You sense lingering traces of a curse on the stranger, and reactivate it with your arcana![b]The man suddenly transforms into a frog[b]The king swiftly stomps on it.[b]Nice thinking![b]You gain [++mind]![b]The grateful king rewards you for your assistance.[b]You gain [++coin]![end]

_You watch the fight carefully for signs of foul play, but everything seems normal to you.[b]In the end, the king defeats the stranger.[b]The king gives you a small reward for your support.[b]You gain [+coin]![end]

@You decide to act as the stranger's second.[b][testmind:7]As the fight is beginning, you notice a strange glow on the king's sword.[b] An illegal enchantment![b]You protest the king's witchcraft loudly.[b]He is given a new, unenchanted sword, and the stranger easily defeats him.[b]The new king, grateful for your assistance, gives you a huge pouch of coins.[b]You gain [+++coin]![removeeventfrom5:QRL][removeeventfrom8:Q][end]

_You carefully inspect the fighters before the duel begins, but everything appears to be proper.[b]Unfortunately, the stranger is easily defeated by the king.[b]You're branded a renegade![b]You lose [--cha].[end]