Here is Osa's Channel, which offers a scripted interaction. It offers
the opportunity to either participate in a Huana swimming race, or bet
on one of the contestants.
The early parts of the interaction offer opportunities to size up the
competitors. A Perception check of 12 based on eyeballing the
contestants yourself will suggest that the lean blonde Aumuau stands the
best chance of winning. It will also note that another of the
contestants is a scrawny teen.
Another perception check of 12 based on asking one of the locals near
the water (but not on the bridge) who the best candidate is will again
suggest the lean blonde Aumuau.
If you want to bet on the race, you have to talk to the people on the
bridge itself. The lean blonde man is the most likely to win. The gangly
youth is the least likely to win, but becomes the most likely if the
Watcher can place a spell on him that enhances his Might. Doing so earns
Shady reputation, however.
You'll need to make a History check of 2 or a Bluff check of 2 with the people
near the water, but not on the bridge itself, if you want to participate
in the race. It doesn't matter whether you strip down or not, but
certain characters (especially in combination pairs) may make comments
on going in the birthday suit.
Whether you bet on the race or participate in it, the gangly youth will
start drowning once the race begins. Your options if you bet on the race
are:
Dive in and help him ashore, which earns Benevolent disposition.
Requires an Athletics check of 1 or a Might check of 13. If you fail
both checks, the muscular woman will end up saving both of you,
assuring victory for the lean blonde man. You also earn moderate
positive reputation with the Huana.
If you're a Priest of Berath, use your powers to help him.
Ignore him and watch the race.
You lose your money for good if you bet on the wrong person. If you win,
your earnings depend on who your successful bet was. It's 150cp for the
bald woman, 250cp for the lean blonde man, and 500cp for the gangly
youth.
If you participate in the race yourself, the options are:
Save the gangly youth and bring him ashore. The checks and the
results are the same as for betting and watching the race.
If you're a Priest of Berath, use your powers to help him.
Keep swimming to try and win the race, which earns Cruel
disposition. Pass an Athletics check of 3 and then another Athletics
check of 1 and you'll win the race.
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