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| description = Circus of the Last Days is | | prefix = The | ||
| name = Circus of the Last Days | |||
| alt name = | |||
| image = Circus of the Last Days.jpg | |||
| image description = Top view on the Circus of the Last Days | |||
| act = three | |||
| summary = It is found along the road to Wyrm's Crossing and directly south of the [[Open Hand Temple]]. | |||
| region = Rivington | |||
| north = Open Hand Temple | |||
| west = | |||
| east = Rivington General | |||
| south = | |||
}} | }} | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The ''Circus of the Last Days'' itself is an extraplanar circus which moves from plane to plane, "thrilling all" who stop by. The circus is home to an eclectic assortment of members, run by ringmaster {{CharLink|Lucretious}}. Some members of the circus are performing as part of a "time debt", some rescued, and others simply arrived and never left. | The ''Circus of the Last Days'' itself is an extraplanar circus which moves from plane to plane, "thrilling all" who stop by. The circus is home to an eclectic assortment of members, run by ringmaster {{CharLink|Lucretious}}. Some members of the circus are performing as part of a "time debt", some rescued, and others simply arrived and never left. | ||
=== Access === | === Access === | ||
The circus is set up just north of the entrance to Rivington, adjacent to the Open Hand Temple and the graveyard. Klaus and the circus' principle sniffer, Benji, are guarding the main entrance to prevent murderers from entering. Klaus can be Persuaded or Deceived to gain entry | The circus is set up just north of the entrance to Rivington, adjacent to the Open Hand Temple and the graveyard. {{CharLink|Klaus}} and the circus' principle sniffer, Benji, are guarding the main entrance to prevent murderers from entering. Klaus can be Persuaded or Deceived to gain entry. | ||
One of the following dialogue options grants access to the circus. | |||
* {{Dialogue option|I'm not a threat to you or anyone else in the circus - I swear it.|roll=persuasion|dc=15}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|I'm a friend of Lord Gortash. I wonder what he'll say if I tell him about this...|roll=deception|dc=18}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|I've actually just been hired. I do a magic show.|roll=deception|dc=10|tags=Wizard,Warlock}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|I've actually just been hired to do a magic show. Fingers crossed no one blows up this time!|roll=deception|dc=10|tags=Wild magic sorcerer}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|I've just been hired as a firebreather. Let's hope nothing catches light.|roll=deception|dc=10|tags=Draconic sorcerer}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|I've actually just been hired. I juggle knives.|roll=deception|dc=10|tags=Rogue}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|I've actually just been hired. I do martial arts.|roll=deception|dc=10|tags=Monk}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|I'LL MAKE YOU SMELL OF '''DEAD MEAT. ''MOVE''.'''|roll=intimidation|dc=18|tags=Berserker}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|You can smell the blood of my enemies, that is all. Want to join my scent?|roll=intimidation|dc=18|tags=barbarian}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|'''Unless you seek the wrath of the Seelie Court, you ''will'' let me pass.'''|roll=intimidation|dc=18|tags=Archfey}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|I {{em|used}} to be a killer, but I've reformed my ways.|roll=persuasion,deception|dc=10|tags=Dark Urge}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|I’ve actually just been hired. Meet your new bard!|roll=deception|dc=10|tags=Bard}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|Let me in, or I snap you in two.|roll=intimidation|dc=18}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|Surely we can come to an agreement? (200)}} | |||
There are also several other points of entry: a gap in the fence north of the main gate, at {{coords|22|-34}}; an iron gate leading from a courtyard in the Open Hand Temple {{coords|-74|-13}}; and an iron gate leading from the temple's graveyard at {{coords|-101|-41}}. | There are also several other points of entry: a gap in the fence north of the main gate, at {{coords|22|-34}}; an iron gate leading from a courtyard in the Open Hand Temple {{coords|-74|-13}}; and an iron gate leading from the temple's graveyard at {{coords|-101|-41}}. | ||
Gaining access to the circus by any means earns the [[Inspiration|Inspirational Event]] ''The Right Oil for Any Situation'' ([[Noble]] background). Gaining access by [[deception]] earns the Inspirational Event ''Seams of Lavender and Thyme'' ([[Charlatan]] background). | |||
=== The circus === | === The circus === | ||
The circus is in town, and has plenty of attractions for visitors. {{CharLink|Karlach}} and the {{SmRarityItem|Sentient Amulet (Rare)|Sentient Amulet}} will be particularly enthusiastic about going to the circus. | The circus is in town, and has plenty of attractions for visitors. {{CharLink|Karlach}} and the {{SmRarityItem|Sentient Amulet (Rare)|Sentient Amulet}} will be particularly enthusiastic about going to the circus. | ||
Over on the southern side, Zara the Mummy is selling clown face-paints | Over on the southern side, Zara the Mummy is selling clown face-paints (along with clothing dye and disguise kits). | ||
The djinni Akabi is hosting a very legitimate game of Spin the Wheel. Winning the jackpot of {{CharLink|Akabi|Akabi's}} game will cause the winner to be transported to a distant [[Jungle]] with several [[Chult Alioramus]], where the legendary weapon {{SmRarityItem|Nyrulna}} and {{SmRarityItem|Band of the Mystic Scoundrel}} can be obtained. | The djinni Akabi is hosting a very legitimate game of Spin the Wheel. Winning the jackpot of {{CharLink|Akabi|Akabi's}} game will cause the winner to be transported to a distant [[Jungle]] with several [[Chult Alioramus]], where the legendary weapon {{SmRarityItem|Nyrulna}} and {{SmRarityItem|Band of the Mystic Scoundrel}} can be obtained. | ||
Nearby, the dryad Zethino can give a test of love, which is a way to earn approval with a romantic interest. | Nearby, the dryad Zethino can give a test of love, which is a way to earn approval with a romantic interest. | ||
Zethino is one of | Zethino is one of {{CharLink|Orin|Orin's}} possible disguises. The real Zethino can only be encountered if Orin has already been discovered twice. | ||
Off in the south-western corner, Boney and his wife Stoney are taking commissions for a Sculpture of the [[True Hero of Baldur's Gate]]. North of their stall is Popper, who is selling all kinds of "rescued" goods. | Off in the south-western corner, Boney and his wife Stoney are taking commissions for a Sculpture of the [[True Hero of Baldur's Gate]]. North of their stall is Popper, who is selling all kinds of "rescued" goods. | ||
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In the ringmaster's tent in the north-western corner is Lucretious, who is trying to get her skeletons in order. Further east, on the northern side of the circus, the beast cages hold Shadow-Whiskers the displacer beast and Crimson the dilophosaurus. Finally, in the north-eastern corner, Dribbles the Clown is performing his new comedy routine with the help of a volunteer. | In the ringmaster's tent in the north-western corner is Lucretious, who is trying to get her skeletons in order. Further east, on the northern side of the circus, the beast cages hold Shadow-Whiskers the displacer beast and Crimson the dilophosaurus. Finally, in the north-eastern corner, Dribbles the Clown is performing his new comedy routine with the help of a volunteer. | ||
== Members of the circus == | |||
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* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Akabi}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Benji}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Bitey Buddy}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Boris}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Crimson}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Dribbles|Dribbles the Clown}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Edmundis Magarus}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Elyna}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Fyodor}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Glingo}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Itchy}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Jacob}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Klaus}} | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Lucille}} | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Lucretious}} | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Medrash}} | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Vix|Roustabout Vix}} | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Scratchy}} | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Shadow-Whiskers}} | |||
* {{MdCharLink|Zethino}} | |||
====Traders==== | ====Traders==== | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Boney}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Popper}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Zara|Zara the Mummy}} | ||
{{div col end}} | {{div col end}} | ||
== | ==Related locations== | ||
* {{Loc|Rivington}} | |||
== Related quests == | |||
* {{Quest|Find Dribbles the Clown}} | * {{Quest|Find Dribbles the Clown}} | ||
* {{Quest|Get Orin's Netherstone}} | * {{Quest|Get Orin's Netherstone}} | ||
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* {{MdRarityItem|Clown Hammer}} – looted from Dribbles. | * {{MdRarityItem|Clown Hammer}} – looted from Dribbles. | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Dark Displacement Gloves}} – sold by Popper. | * {{MdRarityItem|Dark Displacement Gloves}} – sold by Popper. | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|The Pointy Hat}} – found in a chest behind | * {{MdRarityItem|The Pointy Hat}} – found in a chest behind Lucretious. | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Hollow's Staff}} – equipped by Lucretious. | |||
== Related literature == | == Related literature == | ||
* ''{{ | * ''{{MdRarityItem|Circus of the Last Days: Employees}}'', a ledger containing all past and current circus employees. | ||
== Notes == | |||
{{notebegin}} | |||
* If a party member has equipped the {{SmRarityItem|Sentient Amulet}}, upon entering the circus the Monk's manifestation will comment on it: "Ho ho, a circus! How I love the raucous revelry, the goofs and the guffaws." | |||
{{noteend}} | |||
{{Rivington}} | {{Rivington}} | ||
[[Category:Factions]] | |||
[[Category:Locations]] | [[Category:Locations]] | ||
[[Category:Act Three Locations]] | [[Category:Act Three Locations]] | ||