Place your destiny into my hands, Player, and I can help you. Give me just a small--

What?

The whole fortune shtick is a little too much?

Player: "Just a little."

Okay, then, I can see you like to cut right to the chase. Most folks go for that whole mystical thing, but you're not most folks.

Still, I really do have a bit of a... well, let's just call it a gift. I've got a pretty good offer for you if you're interested. No real effort required on your part--well, not beyond what you were going to do anyway.

Player: Accept.

All it is is, you have to succeed at the 3rd stage of the Empyrean Crucible. I need you to get me a Crucible Mark from the end of that stage, and I can use it to put in a good word for you with the Powers That Be. I've got an in with a Shedim Lord. Not saying which one, mind. For the charm to work, I just need a token of some particular trial that you've undertaken.

In fact, you might have one already?

Player: "Let me check."

Back already? I knew you would be, of course. It's just impressive to see it in real life.

What have you got for me?

Player: "This mark."

No, no, no, no, no! What is this? Worthless! I mean... uh... useless! How can I do any real charms with something like this?

Still, it's not too late. Have another go, now, and get me what I need.

Player: "Fine."

This is broken. But it will do. Next time, though, you should know that the shining ones are much better... ah... conduits. Or something. They just work better, is what I mean.