Tragedy Hits… Anywhere but the Circus - a June Recap
The Cirque de Pandemonium. In all my years of writing, researching, and being in the know, I have never witnessed as large of a group have as pleasant of a time as they did at the circus. No Thrill Kill or Fallen Angel could destroy the fun that was to be had. I even had a chance to meet some of my readers and help prepare you all further for the wastes!
The Performers:
First I must talk about the clowns. I hope you all managed to catch their show as they traveled around the fairgrounds. From the strongest person you’ve ever seen to the most knee slapping comedy, they covered everything you would hope to see at a circus. With that being said, I’ve begun to question if that Mime was really a part of the show. I’ve received reports that the Mime has not been seen since the gather. Perhaps the vow of silence was broken, ruining the illusion so carefully curated (because we all know Mimes can actually talk).
It seemed as though Al couldn’t handle the stress of running such a large show, or perhaps it was from losing at a high stakes high reward game of Req Roulette. Multiple times he was spotted acting very out of character for what we had heard about the troupe. One instance that I had witnessed first hand was when Al released the critters in a chaotic rebellion against his sister’s responsibilities, resulting in the death of two racossums. A second instance occurred as Al escorted his newest clowns into town, Thrill Kills. While it is understandable to mistake a fully functioning Thrill Kill for a bad brain riddled carnie, one would assume the ringleader himself wouldn’t be quite so naive. I do wish a speedy recovery for whatever that man may be going through.
The Bells and Whistles:
Each individual aspect of the circus came together to create ways for all to engage. My personal favorite to witness was the dunk tank. Apologizes that there was no opportunity to dunk this journalist, perhaps next time. Keeping cool on a hot day, heckling those in line, and winning prizes. What a beautiful way to spend the afternoon.
Described as ‘a marvelous spectacle’ by Al, the culling post had its moment at the circus as a reminder that all must respect the rules of the hosting parties. There was no death, just injuries.
The ice cream truck was the perfect touch on top of a summer day. The remnant Rungling spread smiles across the fairgrounds as frozen treat after frozen treat made their way into each and everyone’s hands. I can not confirm nor deny the hallucinogenic contents of the ice cream I received, but many seem to be affected. The word is that he even wants to open his own ice cream shop, I just hope he lists out the ingredients. Wouldn’t want to consume something that could make you sick, now would you?
Did anyone else win a prize? Those precious little critters each came adorned with a note. Who wrote those? Are they true? I am actively searching for any verified information on these notes. If you can confirm any of the claims, please write in to me, Betsy Bass, for the next release of the news.
The Information:
The Hartwell Vaults were not only cracked open, but the secrets behind each and every room have been exposed. Finding those was no easy task with traps littering the path. Those that weren’t careful ended up crushed by a boulder or pinned down with a spike in each leg. Now for the juicy gossip: What was in the vaults?
I do admit, you have all done a fantastic job at keeping those secrets still a secret. Why we want to continue hiding the treacherous deeds of a dead man I am unsure, but those secrets will all be out soon enough, just like the jarred head of Hartwell’s that was recovered.
Old Man Baudelaire made his appearance at the circus. What activities he got into while there are left unwritten, but he does seem to be a bit more sound of mind than he has been recently. Perhaps things will be looking up for that poor, unfortunate family.
My Experience:
Photo by Wren Tello
As any good journalist would do, it is time for me to give my partially biased opinion on the circus and all the events that took place.
While I only showed up for a brief amount of time, I adored my visit. The aesthetics, the community, the fun and games, everything you would hope for in a circus was there. Many of you showed up for my gear swap, brought items, gained new armor, and helped to prepare our new town members by adding to our gear box.
I hope to see them roll through Requiem again in the future. If I were a critique as opposed to a journalist, I would give that circus a 10/10 rating. If I were a remnant I would give more than two thumbs up. If there were a place I could leave stars that represent how much I enjoyed it, I would give a full 5 stars.
Now, introducing the newest section of the paper,
The Gossip Section
Now, introducing the newest section of the paper, the gossip section.
In this section I will feature stories directly from you! Do you have questions you want answered by Betsy? A juicy story only you know of? Find me in person or write to the papers and you can be featured!
All reportings within this section are to be considered unverified information and should be taken with a grain of salt.
The Gossip:
I was graciously informed by multiple guests of the circus that Pollo is not allowed to use the toilets in the circus. The explanations were lacking as to why, but the signage in town confirmed this rumor.
Rumors of Dagon’s true name have been floating around.
“Dagon’s name is something stupid like Biff” - Cali
“His name is an anagram - GONAD” - Gorge
One disgruntled commenter alerted me that Smiles was not buying scrap.
As noted before, several attendees reported on the alleged fibs found on the animals. A few bits of what was reported claim:
Hala has a criminal nature. Could this be dentist hate?
Claims of aspiring nemesis
Someone out there loves psions
Someone has been making Sophia’s partners disappear
Reports of the Friday night zed attack state that you could hear the zed ‘talk’. Phrases like ‘You will pay for your choices’ were heard around the battlefield. Hedons seemed to be the target of this attack.
The morgue was reported leaving a sense of dread in several passer-bys, claiming there’s a feeling it will ‘pop’
Curiosity of things past will always be on the top of somebody’s mind. Rocksalt and the Illuminati, two theories of old that still are debated to this day. Have you heard the stories? Do you know of the mushrooms? Have you heard the rumors that the Unstable were the original strain? It may be time for your local settlement’s history lesson on what happened long before any of us ever arrived and where those answers live today.
Want your gossip featured? Do you know something nobody else does? Are you looking to share your genius with the world? Write in to me, Betsy Bass, to have your thoughts featured in the paper!
All reportings within this section are to be considered unverified information and should be taken with a grain of salt.
The Gossip:
I was graciously informed by multiple guests of the circus that Pollo is not allowed to use the toilets in the circus. The explanations were lacking as to why, but the signage in town confirmed this rumor.
