Lost City Rumours

In the New World, there are also rumours about Lost Cities, such as El Dorado, or Cíbola. You may send your colonists to explore these rumours, and you might indeed discover one of the Seven Cities of Gold, and a Treasure Train. Other outcomes, however, are also possible.

Mostly, the rumour proves to be nothing but a rumour. Occasionally, you might disturb the burial grounds of a native tribe, which will cause the tribe to declare war on you. It is also possible that your expedition simply vanishes without a trace. On the other hand, you might also discover a small tribe and a few trinkets. Your colonist might become a Seasoned Scout if he has no other skill, or you might discover the sole survivor of a lost colony.

Possibly the best outcome is the discovery of the Fountain of Youth, which will cause numerous colonists to appear on the docks in your Home Port.

As soon as Hernando de Soto has joined the Continental Congress, Lost City Rumours always yield positive results.