86.2 (LOA)

Tykor strokes his chin and hums to himself. “Yes, the reclaimers. A good example of why meddling with nature is a bad idea, isn’t it? This expedition down into the old arcology is just another example.”

Tykor paces back and forth, warming up to his topic. “As long as we insist on clinging to the relics of ancestors, we’re never going to be able to live harmoniously with our surroundings. Those relics are always going to conjure forces like the reclaimers, tempting us to invent new technological solutions to solve the problem.”

He shrugs. “Maybe next time something like the reclaimers shows up, we’ll embrace the opportunity to break away from that cycle. This expedition into the arcology is just a fool’s errand. The Estians were wiped out for a reason, and I can’t think of any good that’s going to come from disturbing their bones.”

Tykor stops, breathing deeply. Then he looks at you as he gets himself under control. “If you plan on going down there, I sincerely hope that you'll be careful, lest you tempt a similar fate for us. Trust in nature. Trust your instincts. Be well.”

Discard the Fundamentalist. Each Ranger soothes 2 fatigue.

If you’ve BEFRIENDED THE VERDESSIAN but haven’t MET THE MOLE, continue reading:

As you chat with Tykor, you notice that he seems hesitant about something. It almost seems like he’s nervous, or even feeling … guilty?

Tykor hems and haws for a bit, then looks at you. “The truth is … a little while back, I found a little mole. He was injured, and even though it was against my better judgment, well, I just couldn’t help nursing him back to health. I even gave him a name: Gus.”

He sighs. “It goes against everything I believe in to take an animal from its natural fate and care for it, but Gus was just so friendly and cute. And now …” he reaches into his pack and pulls out a small cage. Inside, a plump and obviously happy mole chirps and snuffles when he sees you.

You see Gus's adorable face reflected in the glass of Tykor's goggles. “I can’t return him to the wild now. That would just compound the mistake I made. Also, he seems to enjoy the companionship of people. Maybe … maybe you could take him instead? I think he’d like the company.”

Gain the Gus the Mole reward card. Write MET THE MOLE on your campaign tracker.