Mister Lionel

Event
If you have food:
 * Whilst enjoying your evening meal at the local tavern, a strange old man takes the seat next to yours.
 * He taps your shoulder quite painfully with his wooden staff to get your attention, and you notice that he appears to be a goblin, poorly-disguised as a human.

If you have no food:
 * Whilst sitting and listening to the day's gossip at the local tavern, a strange old man takes the seat next to yours.
 * He taps your shoulder quite painfully with his wooden staff to get your attention, and you notice that he appears to be a goblin, poorly-disguised as a human.


 * His wizened face grins at you with a hint of madness.
 * "My name is Mister Lionel! If you give me what I need, boy, I will conjure up your heart's desire with this wizarding wand of my own creation!"
 * He cackles uncontrollably for a few moments, then sits patiently waiting for your answer.

Choice:
 * A) Give him the bread from your plate.
 * He considers the bread seriously, before placing it carefully in his coat pocket, seemingly satisfied.
 * Lose 1 food.
 * Get a goblin reward (see below).


 * B) Give him 20 gold.
 * Occasionally losing his place, and moving different coins around randomly, he attempts to count the gold you place in front of him. This carries on for a while before he, quite calmly and deliberately, swallows each of the coins, one by one.
 * "Now, let's see what I have for you."
 * Lose 20 gold.
 * Get a goblin reward (see below).


 * C) Ask him what he needs.
 * If you don't have a shield:
 * "Need? I need to help you!"
 * Mister Lionel taps his staff on the ground and a shield materialises at your feet.
 * "There you go, old bean."
 * He smiles a warm grin that reveals all his chipped and yellowed teeth. "Your face reminds me of my son... I haven't met you before, have I?"
 * Gain 1 shield.
 * If you have a shield:
 * The goblin immediately begins to wander around your person, prodding and poking at your weapons and apparel, before making a sudden grab at something.
 * You lose a random piece of equipment.
 * Get a goblin reward (see below).


 * D) Ignore the goblin.
 * You ignore the goblin.
 * Seemingly unfazed, the goblin remains seated, smiling gently at you.

If you have food:
 * Then, before you can stop him, with inhuman speed, he snatches a pickled onion off your plate and sprints out the tavern door.

'''If you have no food:
 * Then he gives your hand a last kindly pat, and wanders out of the tavern.

Goblin Reward
One random event is chosen: If you don't have a shield:
 * Mister Lionel taps his staff on the ground and a shield materialises at your feet.
 * "There you go, old bean."
 * He smiles a warm grin that reveals all his chipped and yellowed teeth. "Your face reminds me of my son... I haven't met you before, have I?"
 * Gain 1 shield.

If you do have a shield: ''He then sits considering you for a while, before slapping the table with his hand. "Aha! I know what you need!"''
 * "Here." Mister Lionel pulls out a large, empty, cloth sack and holds it open for you.
 * "Reach in and you will receive your heart's desire."
 * Draw 1 equipment card.


 * Mister Lionel reaches behind your ear and pulls out a money bag, heavy with coins.
 * "Magic is believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can make anything happen!"
 * Draw 4 gold cards.


 * Mister Lionel taps the table with his staff and some plump cakes appear in front of you.
 * "Remember, boy, when someone asks whether you'd like cake or pie, tell them you want cake AND pie."
 * Draw 1 food card.


 * Mister Lionel brandishes his staff and smacks you on the head.
 * When you come to, you find yourself in a place you don't recognise, with your blanket tucked comfortably around you.
 * Receive nothing. Teleport to a different card.

Unlocked By
Starting Card

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Token
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