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Description[]
A strange fashion has arisen among your society's upper class in the wealthy city of [city name]. It seems that some aristocrats, merchants, and bankers are fascinated by spiritualism. This could be a harmless, personal pursuit, but the amount of money spent on spiritualists and mediums is astounding. Some have sacrificed their businesses, even their properties, to afford more seances so they can satisfy their morbid curiosity with ghosts. What should you do about it?
Options[]
Control (Collectivism)[]
"People can see mediums if they wish. But all spiritualists must be registered with a new oversight institution."
- Effect: -100Money
Assent (Liberty)[]
"The existence of spirits is an open question. Whoare we to deny people such beliefs?"
- Effect: Superstitious on all Cities for 10turns
Trivia[]
- This event is likely based on the spread of Spiritualism in Europe and America in late 19th century.