Benefactor

"An aficionado of my work, with whom I have grown close."

s are a form of NPC specific to the Dancer legacy. Like the Hunters and Patrons, s cannot be recruited for into your cult. However, they can be applied to the Work action in order to gain. They are crucial to achieving A New Life minor victory.

s have a decay timer of 180s and must have regular contact or they'll lose interest in you, in which case, they'll permanently lose the aspect.

Known s

 * Nicole, Fourth Marchioness of Stanford
 * Lord Timothy Munday

Attracting a Benefactor
"A lady has arranged for us to be introduced in the glittering cafe across the street. She is very complimentary; she listens attentively to everything I say; she has brought a gift. She hopes that we can be friends."

"A gentleman has prevailed on the stage manager to arrange an introduction to me backstage. He is courteous; he says all the right things about my work; he has brought a gift. He hopes that we can be friends."

To gain a, dance with A Contract at the Gaiety and apply Health or Restlessness when prompted for "Extra Effort". Applying Passion or Restlessness may yield Sulochana Amavasya instead.

Perform for a Benefactor
"My Benefactor would be delighted if I'd offer a private performance for a small and refined audience. They'll invite me to dinner afterwards, and of course offer suitable gifts in return for my time."

A Benefactor can be applied to the Work action with 1 Health and 1 to initiate a private session with them. After 45s, they will also ask for an optional Health,, Passion, or Reason card. After the appropriate card is applied and the timer ends, there is a 70% chance that all cards will be returned along with a total of 5 (so if  were already provided, only 4  will be added) and the Benefactor's Besotment will increase by one. Otherwise, or if you fail to apply the appropriate card, all cards will be returned along with 2 and the Benefactor's Boredom will increase by one.

If Boredom reaches 7, there is a 70% chance that your Benefactor will discard you, giving you 2 final but making you unable to contact the Benefactor again.

Once a has reached 7 Besotment, there is a 30% chance they will propose marriage after each meeting, gaining the Aspect A Proposal from a Benefactor. After a reaches at least 10 Besotment with you, they will definitely propose marriage. If you accept (by applying their card to the Talk action and providing one Passion), you will achieve A New Life minor victory. Regardless of your decision, after the timer on their card expires, they will no longer provide work.

Boredom
"My benefactor's interest will eventually wane."

Boredom is an Aspect found on Benefactors in the Dancer legacy.

My Benefactor is Restless
"For whatever reason, despite my best efforts, my Benefactor does not seem interested in me tonight. They do make an effort to bid me a courteous goodbye, but their customary gift seems like an afterthought."

Working with a Benefactor has a 30% chance of increasing Boredom by 1 or a 100% chance if the appropriate card is not supplied. When Boredom increases, 2 are given after the meeting.

Has My Benefactor Tired of Me?
"I've heard nothing from my Benefactor in days... When I call, I am informed that no-one is receiving visitors. Three times I am assured it. Finally, I receive a modest gift with a polite note wishing me well for the future. It is unsigned. Perhaps no-one sent it."

If Boredom reaches 7, there is a 70% chance that your Benefactor will discard you after your the performance, giving you 2 final but making you unable to contact the Benefactor again.

Besotment
"My benefactor looks fondly on me."

Besotment is an Aspect found on Benefactors in the Dancer legacy.

My Benefactor Finds Me Engaging
"Tonight, I danced and I laughed and I was charming with my Benefactor and delightful with our guests. Everyone is happy. And I have a little something - something enough to live on for a good while."

Working with a Benefactor has a 70% chance of increasing Besotment by 1 if the appropriate card is supplied. When Besotment increases, 5 are given after the meeting.

Is my Benefactor about to Propose?
"They have an air of suppressed excitement tonight."

If Besotment reaches 7, there is a 30% chance that your Benefactor will propose after a performance. If Besotment reaches 10, this chance goes up to 100%. 5 will be given as normal, as well as a Contentment. Your Benefactor will gain the Aspect A Proposal from a Benefactor. Accept the proposal by Talking to the Benefactor and adding Passion to achieve A New Life minor victory, or reject them by allowing their timer to expire; either way, they cannot be Worked with again.

A Proposal from a Benefactor
"In a moment of passion, my benefactor has proposed marriage. If I seize the moment and accept, this will transform my life... and close other doors forever. [Talk to the Benefactor before their enthusiasm wanes.]"

 is an Aspect found on Benefactors in the Dancer legacy. Benefactors can gain this aspect after Besotment reaches at least 7.

Accept a Proposal of Marriage
"I have been offered marriage - marriage into the nobility. Peace, prosperity, comfort, and the affectionate companionship of my Benefactor for the remainder of my life. I must be sincere. If I cannot experience sincerity, I must manufacture it."

Talk with your Benefactor and provide Passion to accept their proposal. To reject them, either fail to provide a Passion or fail to Talk to them before their timer runs out. Regardless of whether you accept or reject the proposal, after the timer expires they will no longer provide work. Accepting will achieve A New Life minor victory.