Dravos is skilled in performing on a lyre. However, he doesn't think performing in front of a crowd would be such a good idea. How many of these people might have protected their dreams from the nightmares? It was bad enough he was drawing some attention from others in the audience nearby. But then he has never been one to blend in a crowd easily.

Time: 5   Mood: 4

Moneo finishes and there is an almighty applause. No one else seems brave enough to follow that act and so the show is wrapped up. A fire-breathing tiefling comes out to start performing for anyone who wishes to stay, but the majority of people leave. As you all leave, a bugbear wearing dungarees, fairy wings, and a helmet made from a jack-o’-lantern approaches you. You regocnise him as Burly from the show. “Follow me,” he growls. “Management wants to see you.”

Moneo looks to the others in the group nervously in a 'should we follow?' kind of motion, but then stands up and approaches the bugbear saying, "My friends can come too right? We aren't in trouble are we?"

"You may all come. There is nothing to worry about. Bosses are in high spirits." and he waves his hands and the large wall of thorns next to you opens up a doorway through which you can see the staff area. 8 caravans, one of which is actually a glass enclosed water tank are visible. In a ring. 

"Well, this looks like what we've come to the fair for in the first place," Dravos mutters. "Lead the way, my good fellow."

Barreknar straightened up a bit at the site of the bugbear approaching. His feats oh strength were impressive, but Barreknar could do most of that, probably, if he time to practice and prepare.  In clearly a voice Barreknar is trying to sound deeper then he normally talks. " Yes, uhh, we will follow you and meet these, uhh, important folk you speak of." Barreknar can't help but stare at the pumpkin helmet. Clearly someone as strong as a bugbear would know a pumpkin makes a horrible helmet, though apparently they make for good soup bowls.

You all follow the bugbear in. Leaning against a particularly ostentatious wagon is an aging clown with a painted grin. He puffs on a bubble pipe and glares at you as the bugbear, ignoring the clown, opens the wagon’s door and ushers you inside

The flamboyant elf from the big top grins from ear to ear as he welcomes you into the wagon with a theatrical bow. “Please come in, it’s a delight to meet you all! I am Mister Light, and this is my associate, Mister Witch.” He gestures to a stocky elf lounging on a bunk. Mister Witch nods to you and doffs his top hat.

Mister Light gestures toward his scepter "This picks up every nuance of emotion in the carnival. The mood tonight is very positive, and the hands around the carnival have informed me that you lot have been a large part of that. I thank you for the cheer you have brought to the carnival so far. I can't help but notice however, that you are not the typical carnival guests so I have to ask, what brings you to the carnival?"

Moneo is a bit in awe at the wagons, and having been asked to meet the owners of this carnival. Looking to the Misters, he first asks, "What about us is unusual for this carnival? It seems that there are all kinds here really."

After listening to the answer he says, "anyway, we are here to enjoy the shows and attractions, though you are rather insightful, that is not our only purpose. As you can see, I am Fey, and my friends brought me here to give me a feel of the Feywild seeing as how there are so many other Fey beings here." He then lowers his voice a bit into a faux whisper, "Rumor even has it that this whole place comes and goes from the Fey at a whim! And I must admit, seeing that would be the experience of a lifetime!"

Thinking for a minute as the Misters reply, he later says, "Ah! And, while we are trying to help everyone here be as helpful and happy as we... did you know that there is a Kenku running around stealing voices?! Your poor mime actually is a full time mime!" He then sits back reaching for the drink table that with an expression of 'do you mind?' before pouring himself a drink and to listen to their answers.

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Moneo is a bit in awe at the wagons, and having been asked to meet the owners of this carnival. Looking to the Misters, he first asks, "What about us is unusual for this carnival? It seems that there are all kinds here really."

 "Well most people who come, do not come armed and equipped. Other than money, everything you need for a good time is provided."

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After listening to the answer he says, "anyway, we are here to enjoy the shows and attractions, though you are rather insightful, that is not our only purpose. As you can see, I am Fey, and my friends brought me here to give me a feel of the Feywild seeing as how there are so many other Fey beings here." He then lowers his voice a bit into a faux whisper, "Rumor even has it that this whole place comes and goes from the Fey at a whim! And I must admit, seeing that would be the experience of a lifetime!"

 "But a rumour I'm afraid. We do travel between worlds, but we do not enter the Feywild."

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Thinking for a minute as the Misters reply, he later says, "Ah! And, while we are trying to help everyone here be as helpful and happy as we... did you know that there is a Kenku running around stealing voices?! Your poor mime actually is a full time mime!" 

 "Yes we are aware. We would be poor management if we didn't. She is a disgruntled guest and a troublemaker, who happens to share a patron with the carnival. Though we have not had contact with Zyblina in some time."

You get the sense that everything spoken is truthful. But not necessarily every truth is spoken. 

"Wait, did you say that the carnival is patroned  by Zyblina? We been hearing a handful saying she's been unreachable of late. Ands what do you mean by travel between worlds but not enter the fey? How can you travel there and not be there?" Barreknar sets the head of his morningstar on the ground and leans on the handle like a cane, other hand by his chin like he's thinking hard.

"She might be the patron, but we haven't tried to reach her. She is patron due to starting the carnival off, possibly as a gift to the original owner I'm not sure. We took over as part of a pact with the original owner. Also, the feywild is a plane not a world. We travel to different worlds on the material plane."

Chuckling at the fact that they carry their equipment, Moneo says with a shrug, "It is true. But the roads can be dangerous so we travel prepared, and there no sign or storage facility for our things at the entrance..."

Then, regarding traveling says, "That is a good point! The fey is a whole different plane. I was born there, but haven't been back since I left my village... You have many other fey beings here! It almost feels like being back; though I don't really remember much other than colors and smells... and the feeling of it. How have you found so many interesting and amazing performers?"

Then remembering something adds, "Oh! Not long ago we were at the house of mirrors, or illusions, or whatever... And there was a being inside! one of the mirrors who almost seemed to take a poor man in! We arrived just in time and he went off with his fiancé. Any idea what we saw? I'd like to keep my eyes out for anything else dangerous, since, as you said, we are prepared for it."

Dravos listens carefully to the conversation, he makes note of the fact no one seems to be forthcoming with the idea of trying to help Zyblina.

"Hmm, so you travel the worlds of the Material Plane but do not enter into the Feywild. Then it seems that we were mistaken. I must offer you my apologies. It seems that we have wasted your time. We will have to find other means of travel to cross the realms."

"Most of our workers and performers joined us from their worlds. A few like Northwind the treant came from Prismeer.

It is called the Hall of Illusions. Some illusions are more real than others. No guest is ever in danger here.

You have most certainly not wasted our time. You have brought much joy to the carnival."

Mistet Witch, who has sat in silence the whole time, takes a look at his watch and nods his head. Burly then opens the door. "Your time is up. Please follow me out" 

"er..." Moneo says, about to ask about Prismeer and more about the mirror, but instead just simply finishes his drink and then shuffles out with the others. Looking to them he says, "Well, that was strange. They ask to meet us and shoo us out almost as quick as we started. They do seem to be covering up the danger of that mirror though. I'm sure that poor boy was about to get dragged in against his will. We should keep our eyes out for anything else suspicious... but... where do you all wanna hit next? Maybe the lake? It's just over here." pointing off to the side.

Burly pulls you all to the side once out of sight of the caravans. He removes his jack-o’-lantern helmet, revealing a worried expression. “Bad things have been happening at the carnival for a while. People and things have been going missing. My bosses know more than they’re telling, but their hands are tied somehow. You’re the first people I’ve met who might be able to set things right. Witch and Light are good guys, but you’ll need leverage to make them spill the beans.

I suggest you purloin Mister Witch’s watch. It's needed for the carnival to stay on schedule and to pack up and unpack everything. You can use it to compel Witch and Light to provide the answers you seek. I don't condone theft, but it’s not really stealing if you give back the watch. I will assist where I can, but Witch and Light can't know that I plotted against them, because it would cost me my his and home. I'll also see no harm come to them. They might be flawed, but without them, the carnival will fall apart.

The watch is attached to his waistcoat by a chain, so whoever tries to steal it needs something to break or unfasten the chain.

Dirlagraun, Candlefoot, and Palasha might help you—they’re good eggs. But stay away from Thaco—he’s untrustworthy.”

Moneo blinks in surprise at what he's being told, and then nods, and first asks, "We've met Candlefoot, poor guy. Who are the others though? Where can we find them?" Then looks to the others to see what they're thinking.

"Palasha is the mermaid, you can't miss her. Dirlagraun is the displacer beast at lost and found. And Thaco is the grumpy clown you just saw guarding the bosses caravan."

Burly gets some ink and paper and makes a quick sketch of the Witchlight Monarch Crowning Ceremony details to help with any planning you do over the next 2.5 hours until the ceremony which he makes clear is your final chance as after that the carnival closes. 

"Uhhh... well I'm not sure how a singing mermaid can help in this case. But the displacer beast good at finding things lost coukd be good to have on side, I would think. Though I'm not sure how. We still have tickets to use and we have their attention so we should probably still enjoy the carnival. To avoid suspicions that is." Barreknar scratches his chin with one of the spike of his morning star and he thinks. "So is Thaco a problem because he woukd go straight to the misters or cause he's a grumpy clown? Never liked clowns anyways"