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The Front gate is guarded by circus performer [[Klaus]] and his tamed ghoul, [[Benji]]. The party can attempt to enter the Circus by speaking with them. Klaus stops them, stating that he is checking every visitor to see if they are a vicious murderer. He will have Benji sniff the active party member, and the ghoul reacts accordingly. | The Front gate is guarded by circus performer [[Klaus]] and his tamed ghoul, [[Benji]]. The party can attempt to enter the Circus by speaking with them. Klaus stops them, stating that he is checking every visitor to see if they are a vicious murderer. He will have Benji sniff the active party member, and the ghoul reacts accordingly. | ||
* (''sniffing the party member or a hireling'') Brain juice smells like PISS and IRON. NO LIKE. | * (''sniffing the party member or a hireling'') Brain juice smells like PISS and IRON. NO. LIKE. | ||
* (''sniffing the Dark Urge'') BLOOD.TASTY BLOOD. SO DELICIOUS. AHAHAHA | * (''sniffing the Dark Urge'') BLOOD. TASTY BLOOD. SO DELICIOUS. AHAHAHA | ||
* (''sniffing non-tadpoled party member, i.e. Halsin or Jaheira'') Urgh. Smells like a MUD FART. | * (''sniffing non-tadpoled party member, i.e. Halsin or Jaheira'') Urgh. Smells like a MUD FART. | ||
Whatever the result is, Klaus will deny entry, | Whatever the result is, Klaus will deny entry, surprised with Benji's reaction, but intent to stick to the rules. However, he can be bribed or reasoned with: | ||
* Surely we can come to an agreement? (200) | * Surely we can come to an agreement? (200) | ||
* [PERSUASION] I'm not a threat to you or anyone else in the circus - I swear it. | * [PERSUASION] I'm not a threat to you or anyone else in the circus - I swear it. | ||
* [DARK URGE][PERSUASION] I ''used'' to be a killer, but I've reformed my ways. | * [DARK URGE] [PERSUASION] I ''used'' to be a killer, but I've reformed my ways. | ||
* [INTIMIDATION] Let me in, or I snap you in two. | * [INTIMIDATION] Let me in, or I snap you in two. | ||
* [BARBARIAN][IMTIMIDATION] You can smell the blood of my enemies, that's all. Want to join my ''smell''? | * [BARBARIAN] [IMTIMIDATION] You can smell the blood of my enemies, that's all. Want to join my ''smell''? | ||
* [DECEPTION] I'm a friend of Lord Gortash. I wonder what he'll say if I tell him about this… | * [DECEPTION] I'm a friend of Lord Gortash. I wonder what he'll say if I tell him about this… | ||
* [ARCHFEY][DECEPTION] Unless you seek the wrath of the Seelie Court, you will let me pass. | * [ARCHFEY] [DECEPTION] Unless you seek the wrath of the Seelie Court, you will let me pass. | ||
* [WARLOCK][DECEPTION] I've actually just been hired. I do a magic show. | * [WARLOCK] [DECEPTION] I've actually just been hired. I do a magic show. | ||
* [MONK][DECEPTION] I've actually just been hired. I do martial arts. | * [MONK] [DECEPTION] I've actually just been hired. I do martial arts. | ||
* [BARD][DECEPTION] I've actually just been hired. Meet your new bard! | * [BARD] [DECEPTION] I've actually just been hired. Meet your new bard! | ||
* [ROGUE][DECEPTION] I've actually just been hired. I juggle knives. | * [ROGUE] [DECEPTION] I've actually just been hired. I juggle knives. | ||
* [SORCERER][DECEPTION] I've actually just been hired to do a magic show. Fingers crossed no one blows up this time! | * [SORCERER] [DECEPTION] I've actually just been hired to do a magic show. Fingers crossed no one blows up this time! | ||
* [DRAGONBORN][DECEPTION] I’ve actually just been hired. I’m the new fire breather! | * [DRAGONBORN] [DECEPTION] I’ve actually just been hired. I’m the new fire breather! | ||
Successfully passing a check (all DC 10) allows entry into the circus grounds. | Successfully passing a check (all DC 10) allows entry into the circus grounds. | ||
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====From the Open Hand Temple==== | ====From the Open Hand Temple==== | ||
There are also two other points of entry: an iron | There are also two other points of entry: an iron fence door leading from a courtyard in the Open Hand Temple at {{coords|-74|-13}} ({{Ability check|Sleight of Hand|15}} to lockpick); and an iron gate leading from the Temple's graveyard at {{coords|-101|-41}} ({{Ability check|Sleight of Hand|10}} to lockpick). | ||
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=== Dribbles' Show === | === Dribbles' Show === | ||
[[File:Dribbles Imposter.jpg|thumb|Dribbles needs a volunteer for his last act]] | [[File:Dribbles Imposter.jpg|thumb|Dribbles needs a volunteer for his last act]] | ||
Approaching Dribbles' stage {{Coords|-41|-36}} ( or {{Coords|-33|-39}} if the party entered through the fence breach) automatically starts a cutscene where Dribbles, accompanied with a dog called [[Bitey Buddy]], begins performing a comedy show full of terrible puns. Towards the end of the show, he states he plans to perform a magic trick, but needs a volunteer with "nerves of steel and the heart of a lion. | Approaching Dribbles' stage {{Coords|-41|-36}} ( or {{Coords|-33|-39}} if the party entered through the fence breach) automatically starts a cutscene where Dribbles, accompanied with a dog called [[Bitey Buddy]], begins performing a comedy show full of terrible puns. Towards the end of the show, he states he plans to perform a magic trick, but needs a volunteer with "nerves of steel and the heart of a lion". In doing this, he singles out the player character. They may agree to go up, or may encourage any other party member to do it. The cutscene plays out for any currently active party member, though all but the player character won't have an option to volunteer their mates. | ||
* What are you going to do? | * What are you going to do? | ||
* ''Approach the stage.'' | * ''Approach the stage.'' | ||
* (Options to volunteer for each other party member) | * (Options to volunteer for each other party member) | ||
* [GREAT OLD ONE][INSIGHT] ''Gaze through the clown with your patron's eldritch sight.'' ({{Ability check|Wisdom|25}}, Advantage | * [GREAT OLD ONE] [INSIGHT] ''Gaze through the clown with your patron's eldritch sight.'' ({{Ability check|Wisdom|25}}, Advantage) | ||
* I'm good. | * I'm good. | ||
Denying the offer results in a random crowd member volunteering. Either way, Dribbles and his dog suddenly attacks, along with two other doppelgangers who disguised themselves as circus beast keepers<ref>Animals</ref>. If the random crowd member came on stage, he is instantly murdered by the dog. | Denying the offer results in a random crowd member volunteering. Either way, Dribbles and his dog suddenly attacks, along with two other doppelgangers who disguised themselves as circus beast keepers<ref>There are two beasts in cages ({{Coords|-61|-36}}) near Dribbles's stage: a displacer beast named [[Shadow-Whiskers]] and a dinosaur called [[Crimson]]. When the battle starts, false beast keepers shall set both animals loose, and they join the fight, siding with doppelgangers. However, both beasts can be dealt with before the cutscene starts via {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}, each in its way (see relevant pages). In that case both remain neutral.</ref>. If the random crowd member came on stage, he is instantly murdered by the dog. | ||
After defeating Dribbles, it turns out that he, too, was a doppelganger. His corpse can be spoken to with {{SAI|Speak with Dead}} spell and grant some information on the attack: | After defeating Dribbles, it turns out that he, too, was a doppelganger. His corpse can be spoken to with {{SAI|Speak with Dead}} spell and grant some information on the attack: | ||
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==== Hand ==== | ==== Hand ==== | ||
[[File:Dribbles Hand.jpg|thumb|The hand in Popper's tent.]] | [[File:Dribbles Hand.jpg|thumb|The hand in Popper's tent.]] | ||
[[Clown's Severed Hand|Dribble's Hand]] is on a plate in [[Popper|Popper's]] store inside the Circus of the Last Days {{Coords||}}. It can either be stealthily stolen like any other object, or the party can attempt to simply go up and grab it. If the party attempts | [[Clown's Severed Hand|Dribble's Hand]] is on a plate in [[Popper|Popper's]] store inside the Circus of the Last Days {{Coords|-89|-52}}. It can either be stealthily stolen like any other object, or the party can attempt to simply go up and grab it. If the party attempts the latter, they are stopped by Popper, who says it is his "special hand." | ||
If Popper is asked why the hand is so special, he would explain the hand has '' | If Popper is asked why the hand is so special, he would explain the hand has ''artisanal'' rat bite marks, and therefore it costs 10,000 gold. To counter the cheeky kobold, the talking party member will have a variety of lines to attempt to get the severed hand from him for free: | ||
* [PERSUASION] I think that belongs to Dribbles. I need it - your ringmaster needs it. | * [PERSUASION] I think that belongs to Dribbles. I need it - your ringmaster needs it. | ||
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* [DRAGONBORN] [INTIMIDATION] I will rip out your claws and peel the scales from your flesh. Give it to me - now. | * [DRAGONBORN] [INTIMIDATION] I will rip out your claws and peel the scales from your flesh. Give it to me - now. | ||
Alternatively, If the party has found [[Note from BUSINESSLORD POPPER]] (in a wooden chest buried behind the Dribbles' stage, {{Coords|-27|-30}}), they can simply confront Popper about the hand in conversation. | |||
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* {{MdRarityItem|Spellmight Gloves}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Spellmight Gloves}} | ||
* If the [[Spellmight Gloves]] were already pickpocketed, a small stipend of gold will be rewarded instead. | * If the [[Spellmight Gloves]] were already pickpocketed, a small stipend of gold will be rewarded instead. | ||
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