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{{About | {{About | ||
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| disambig = Clown | | disambig = Clown | ||
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| | {{Infobox character | ||
|name = Dribbles the Clown | | name = Dribbles the Clown | ||
|image = | | image = Dribbles.png | ||
| | | full_name = Norris Greenie{{cite text|name=ouch|Officially Unofficial Circus History|Unknown}} | ||
| | | titles = Master of Puns and Punchlines | ||
| | | race = [[Human]] ([[doppelganger]]) | ||
| | | hometown = [[Circus of the Last Days]] | ||
| | | voice = Richard Booth | ||
| level = 8 | |||
|race = [[ | |||
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== Background == | | modules = | ||
{{Infobox statistics | |||
| child = yes | |||
| size = Medium | |||
| type = Monstrosity | |||
| armour_class = 16 | |||
| hit_points = 88 | |||
| hit_points_tactician = 114 | |||
| movement_speed_meters = 0 | |||
| movement_speed_feet = 0 | |||
| weight_kg = 65 | |||
| weight_lb = 130 | |||
| hiddenlevel = 8 | |||
| str = 18 | |||
| dex = 18 | |||
| con = 14 | |||
| int = 14 | |||
| wis = 14 | |||
| cha = 14 | |||
| str_save_proficiency = y | |||
| dex_save_proficiency = y | |||
| feature1_name = Darkvision | |||
| feature1_description = Can see in the dark up to 12m. | |||
| feature2_name = Multiattack: Morphic Ambush | |||
| feature2_description = Can Multiattack an Ambushed target. | |||
| feature3_name = Grim Irony | |||
| feature3_description = Landing a critical hit with the Clown Hammer causes the target and user to pass a WIS saving throw or have Hideous Laughter. | |||
| feature3_item = Clown Hammer | |||
| feature4_name = Opportunity Attack | |||
| feature4_description = Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach. | |||
| feature5_name = Mindreader | |||
| feature5_description = Ranged attacks have disadvantage against you. | |||
| feature5_mode = Tactician | |||
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}} | |||
'''Dribbles the Clown''' (born '''Norris Greenie''') works at the [[Circus of the Last Days]] as a clown. He can be found at the Circus in [[Rivington]] in [[Act 3]], as well as various locations around [[Baldur's Gate]]. | |||
== Overview == | |||
=== Background === | |||
Dribbles the Clown is the "star" and one of the most popular shows at the Circus of the Last Days. Unfortunately, he was killed by [[Bhaal]]ist cultists sometime before the party reaches Baldur's Gate. | Dribbles the Clown is the "star" and one of the most popular shows at the Circus of the Last Days. Unfortunately, he was killed by [[Bhaal]]ist cultists sometime before the party reaches Baldur's Gate. | ||
== Act Three == | === Related quests === | ||
'Dribbles the Clown' can first be encountered at the Circus of the Last Days doing a comedy routine. As the party approaches the stage they will be brought into the act, and 'Dribbles' will call upon a member of the party to join him on stage, where it will be revealed that this Dribbles is actually a [[Doppelganger]] named | * [[Find Dribbles the Clown]] | ||
* [[Investigate the Murders]] | |||
== History == | |||
For a decade, Dumpty Dumpling was the headline act at the Circus of the Last Days. However, Dumpty's love of clowning was fading. During one of his performances, Norris Greene volunteered himself when Dumpty called for one from the crowd. Norris quickly enthralled the crowd with his quick wit and one-liners. Lucretious, seeing his potential, offered Norris a job on the spot. {{cite text|name=ouch}} | |||
== Involvement == | |||
=== Act Three === | |||
'Dribbles the Clown' can first be encountered at the Circus of the Last Days doing a comedy routine. As the party approaches the stage they will be brought into the act, and 'Dribbles' will call upon a member of the party to join him on stage, where it will be revealed that this Dribbles is actually a [[Doppelganger]] named Fumm. | |||
After the fight, [[Lucretious]] will ask the party to find Dribbles. His body can be found strewn across Baldur's Gate. After his parts are returned, Lucretious says she will be able to resurrect him so that he can continue performing. | After the fight, [[Lucretious]] will ask the party to find Dribbles. His body can be found strewn across Baldur's Gate. After his parts are returned, Lucretious says she will be able to resurrect him so that he can continue performing. | ||
== Party | == Party interactions == | ||
The player can suggest to one of their party members that they go up on the stage when their group is called on. Some party members will disapprove of being called up on stage, but the other party members will approve. The interactions are as follows: | The player can suggest to one of their party members that they go up on the stage when their group is called on. Some party members will disapprove of being called up on stage, but the other party members will approve. The interactions are as follows: | ||
=== | === Astarion === | ||
* '''Astarion:''' Oh good, puns. Because clowns aren't enough of a horror show already. | * '''Astarion:''' Oh good, puns. Because clowns aren't enough of a horror show already. | ||
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* '''Astarion:''' Of course, what fun! ''I'm going to fucking kill you.'' | * '''Astarion:''' Of course, what fun! ''I'm going to fucking kill you.'' | ||
=== | === Gale === | ||
* '''Gale:''' Hmm. Not to my taste, but I'll take a clown over some hack magician pulling peonies from his breeches. | * '''Gale:''' Hmm. Not to my taste, but I'll take a clown over some hack magician pulling peonies from his breeches. | ||
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* '''Gale:''' You truly are testing the patience of a man who could level a city if he wished, you know. | * '''Gale:''' You truly are testing the patience of a man who could level a city if he wished, you know. | ||
=== | === Halsin === | ||
* '''Halsin:''' Why is that daubed fellow being forced before a crowd like so? Is he being punished? Ritualised humiliation? | * '''Halsin:''' Why is that daubed fellow being forced before a crowd like so? Is he being punished? Ritualised humiliation? | ||
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* '''Halsin:''' Very well... Oak Father, shield me in the trials to come. | * '''Halsin:''' Very well... Oak Father, shield me in the trials to come. | ||
=== | === Jaheira === | ||
* '''Jaheira:''' ''Heh.'' What? Shut up. | * '''Jaheira:''' ''Heh.'' What? Shut up. | ||
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* '''Jaheira:''' You understand the nature of a ''secret'' organization, yes? | * '''Jaheira:''' You understand the nature of a ''secret'' organization, yes? | ||
=== | === Karlach === | ||
* '''Karlach:''' Oof. No. Sorry Dribbles. | * '''Karlach:''' Oof. No. Sorry Dribbles. | ||
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* '''Karlach:''' This had better be violent, sexy, or both. | * '''Karlach:''' This had better be violent, sexy, or both. | ||
=== | === Lae'zel === | ||
* '''Lae'zel:''' Can we not find a more pleasant amusement? Gouging out our own eyeballs, perhaps? | * '''Lae'zel:''' Can we not find a more pleasant amusement? Gouging out our own eyeballs, perhaps? | ||
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* '''Lae'zel:''' ''Chk''. And here I thought ''ceremorphosis'' was the ultimate torment. | * '''Lae'zel:''' ''Chk''. And here I thought ''ceremorphosis'' was the ultimate torment. | ||
=== | === Minsc === | ||
* '''Minsc:''' Heh. HEH. ''HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.'' | * '''Minsc:''' Heh. HEH. ''HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.'' | ||
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* '''Minsc:''' On closer inspection, Boo, this clown does not much look like the jolly sort... | * '''Minsc:''' On closer inspection, Boo, this clown does not much look like the jolly sort... | ||
=== | === Minthara === | ||
* '''Nightwarden Minthara:''' Just give the word, and I will kill the clown. We would be praised as heroes. | * '''Nightwarden Minthara:''' Just give the word, and I will kill the clown. We would be praised as heroes. | ||
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* '''Nightwarden Minthara:''' It was a beautiful webbing. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} {{Approval|Jaheira|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}} {{Approval|Minsc|+1}} {{Approval|Minthara|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} | * '''Nightwarden Minthara:''' It was a beautiful webbing. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} {{Approval|Jaheira|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}} {{Approval|Minsc|+1}} {{Approval|Minthara|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} | ||
=== | === Shadowheart === | ||
* '''Shadowheart:''' Gods, I hate clowns. I'm not even sure clowns like clowns. | * '''Shadowheart:''' Gods, I hate clowns. I'm not even sure clowns like clowns. | ||
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* '''Shadowheart:''' I advise you find someone to taste your food from now on. | * '''Shadowheart:''' I advise you find someone to taste your food from now on. | ||
=== | === Wyll === | ||
* '''Wyll:''' Between you and me, I love a good clown - and Dribbles is the best. | * '''Wyll:''' Between you and me, I love a good clown - and Dribbles is the best. | ||
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* '''Player:''' Go on, Wyll! {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} {{Approval|Jaheira|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+2}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}} {{Approval|Minsc|+1}} {{Approval|Minthara|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} | * '''Player:''' Go on, Wyll! {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} {{Approval|Jaheira|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+2}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}} {{Approval|Minsc|+1}} {{Approval|Minthara|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} | ||
* '''Wyll:''' Well - if you ''insist''. | * '''Wyll:''' Well - if you ''insist''. | ||
== Notable loot == | == Notable loot == | ||
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* {{MdRarityItem|Clown's Severed Leg}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Clown's Severed Leg}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Clown's Severed Foot}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Clown's Severed Foot}} | ||
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== Related literature == | |||
* {{smItemIcon|Officially Unofficial Circus History}} | |||
* {{smItemIcon|Bloodstained Parchment}} | |||
== References == | |||
{{reflist|text}} | |||
== External links == | |||
*{{FRWiki|Dribbles|long}} | |||
{{NavRivington}} | {{NavRivington}} | ||
[[Category: Doppelgangers]] | [[Category: Doppelgangers]] | ||