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====Front Gate====

[[File:Klaus Benji.jpg|thumb|Klaus and Benji the ghoul guard the gate.]]

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 non-tadpoled party member, i.e. Halsin or Jaheira'') Urgh. Smells like a MUD FART.

 

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:

 

* [DARK URGE] [PERSUASION] I ''used'' to be a killer, but I've reformed my ways.

* [BARBARIAN] [IMTIMIDATION] You can smell the blood of my enemies, that's all. Want to join my ''smell''?

* [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.

* [MONK] [DECEPTION] I've actually just been hired. I do martial arts.

* [BARD] [DECEPTION] I've actually just been hired. Meet your new bard!

* [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!

* [DRAGONBORN] [DECEPTION] I’ve actually just been hired. I’m the new fire breather!  

 

 

 

[[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". 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.

* [GREAT OLD ONE] [INSIGHT] ''Gaze through the clown with your patron's eldritch sight.'' ({{Ability check|Wisdom|25}}, Advantage)

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:

* Who are you?   - ''I am called… Fumm…''

* What type of creature are you?  - ''A shapechanger… People call us… doppelgangers…''

* You singled me out from the crowd. Why?   - ''I saw in your eyes… what I see in my own… death.''

* Why did you attack?   - ''To sow chaos… it is His will… ''

* It is 'His will'? What are you talking about?   - ''*You feel a rush of power, dark and insidious - something prevents the corpse from answering.*''

* What happened to Dribbles the Clown?   - ''I killed him… bathed in his blood… a death worthy of the list… of the Tribunal.''

* What's the Tribunal?   - ''The greatest honour… of them all.''

* Where is Dribbles' corpse?   - ''Mistress needed his body parts… for her art… ''

After the battle has been resolved, [[Lucretious]] moves from her tent closer to the stage area. Speaking with her might actually start the quest, as she asks the player to find what is left of Dribbles in exchange for fabulous rewards. As a necromancer, Lucretious even preferres the dead-and-raised clown to a living employee.

[[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 ''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:

[[Clown's Severed Torso|Dribbles' Torso]] can be found during [[Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders]], or simply when exploring the [[Open Hand Temple]]. To get to the torso's location, the party should use a hatch in the kitchen {{Coords|-62|3}}. There are pools of blood which can be followed to the actual murder site. However, bloody puddles abruptly stop in front of what appears to be a solid stone wall.

[[Clown's Severed Arm|Dribbles' Arm]] is in the Lower City in the [[Peartree House]] {{Coords|32|-96}} located southeast of [[Sorcerous Sundries]]. The Peartree House is a boarded-up building, so the barricade need to be destroyed before entering. It is declared a restricted area, so breaking into it will make the nearest Flaming Fist patrol hostile.

[[Clown's Severed Foot|Dribbles' Foot]] is in the basement of the [[Rainforest's Home]] {{Coords|-93|-109}} located between [[Beehive General Goods]] and [[The Bibliophile]] shops, southeast of [[The Blushing Mermaid]] tavern. It can be entered by either lockpicking the front door, or taking the rear side: from the balcony or through the door under it, using spells like {{SAI|Grant Flight}} or {{SAI|Misty Step}}, shooting an [[Arrow of Transposition]] or simply jumping high enough. The front door is red-outlined, and the street is patrolled by a group of Flaming Fist.