One Good Turn (ConFuzzled 2010)
Many contained bits of metal in various shapes, and other parts and consequences of machinery lay dotted around the untidy bedroom, steam pipes and springs and valves.
The Lead Crown: Ch 7a, Un-Escaping (Pt 2)
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Battle Master (Ch 1 Teaser)
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The Lead Crown, Ch 4.6 Noriene
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Splintered Light, Chapter 2.2: Almost Planned Out
All 3 characters will lose one fate, and any crewmen with a 0 or lower fate may die if they fail an important steam check.
Splintered Light, Chapter 5.2: Intervention
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Splintered Light, Chapter 5.1: The Jiuyani Confusion
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Chapter 2: Showdown in the Steam Gardens
The steam gardens are beautiful this time of year!" harriet instantly perked up then replied. "the steam gardens huh? i heard this rumor that there's this gigantic creature that lives in the deep woods. can we go visit it!?"
The Lead Crown: Ch 9.3a, Accountability
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The Lead Crown: Ch 8.2b, A Dozen 'Tails' Told
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The Lead Crown: Ch 8.1c, The Great Illusion
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A Breaking of Brothers
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