Professor Challenger's sealed envelope
Key Objects
Type
Document
Secrets
The contents were intentionally blank to prevent the party from proceeding without Challenger.
Abilities
- •Psychological test of the party's integrity
Usage Costs
None
Origin Story
Prepared by Challenger to test the honor of the expedition members and to ensure his surprise arrival.
Power Source
None
Restrictions
To be opened at Manaos on July 15th at 12 o'clock precisely.
Current Status
Opened and discarded at the Fazenda St. Ignatio in Manaos.
Plot Relevance
A ruse used by Challenger to control the expedition's start and reveal his personal participation.
Evolution Potential
None
Physical Description
A heavy envelope containing a blank sheet of paper, with instructions written on the outside in jagged handwriting.
Timeline
Delivery of the Envelope
Challenger gives the envelope to the party at the docks in Southampton.
Opening the Envelope
Lord John opens the envelope in Manaos to find it contains only blank paper.
