Welcome to the Carnival

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Who; EVERYONE!
What; The Traveling Carnival
Where; The Circus Complex and Green Northwest of the City
When; Mid-March
Warnings; None as of yet!

Welcome to the Carnival

A MULTI-DAY AND MULTI-NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT EXTRAVAGANZA!

That is precisely how the advertising banners draw the curious in to the circus complex outside the city, and they do not disappoint. Visitors will be welcomed and told to enjoy themselves, thanked for their patronage, and even given a welcome gift: a small, folding mirror in a box as a door prize. Along with the mirror is a hand-written note in silver ink, written in elegant script.

If you use me before sleep, you will certainly dream of what might have been!

Visitors to the grounds anytime of the day or night will be drawn in by the colorful lights and whimsical sounds of the carnival that dominates both the park and the Circus itself. There are fair rides on the midway. Yes, that's right. Actual, honest to goodness rides. Some are probably familiar, which others are completely alien. There is a Ferris wheel, a haunted house, a house of mirrors to name a few, as well as whatever you as players may want to dream up. If riding fair rides isn't your style, there is an entire shopping district of craftsman hawking wares, food galor to be found (ranging from exotic meals to typical carnival food) as well as enough alcohol to keep everyone well and truly intoxicated for their stay at the carnival.

There is an entire galley of carnival games as well, if winning that special someone an stuffed animal or new pet (think a brand new goldfish) is more your style. You can show off your skills in the shooting range, try to land rings around moving poles, try to guess the number of marbles in one very large jar, and anything else you're welcome to dream up! It seems the visiting clerks here like to change their games up, so now two trips to the galley of games will ever be the same!

The caller outside the sideshow might try to entice visitors in to his gallery of oddities and here things get very interesting. It seems something like a zoo, or a freak show if you want to call it that (and it may make some players and characters uncomfortable). There are creatures in residence from any number of worlds, be their your own or creatures (or races) pulled from other media. The features of the sideshow also seem to change every time it's visited. You may want to go back several times to see if you can share something you've seen with someone else. You might even be successful!

THE MAIN EVENT

Over the several days of the carnival, there are regularly scheduled showed, either in open-air stages or under Big Tops, and they range from magic shows (that use real magic), or stunt demonstrations (that even use motorcycles, which is odd. Has anyone ever seen a motorcyle around here?) to wild animal acts, acrobats, and even clown shows! The tend to change, any they're repeated regularly so you're sure to see something you came to see! There's no limit to the number of times a show can be seen, either, so bring your friends!

DON'T FORGET THE FOOD

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[faithfulsupport]

"Ah." Ignis replied with a nod to the research comment. That was something he loved to do. And as he listened, he gained a clearer understanding of what she was after. "You have heard of the Historium, there are books there on cooking." As he and his husband had spent a rather lovely weekend doing just that. "There's also a Wizard's Tower here which contains further research. However, if you're looking for actual practice, there's a diner here in town, or the Hunter's Lodge."

Of course he didn't mention who the owner and head chef was.

Still, he nodded. "It makes complete sense."

[unknownmoirai]

"I have, however, I have not considered looking for books about food. I have read some histories and other books that are encyclopedic knowledge of plants and other native items." It was a logical leap to look at books about food but Inesa honestly hadn't thought of it.

She'll make sure to look at the books at the Historium next time she visited.

"I have not spent much time in the wizard tower. I admit, it makes me nervous but I would love to practice if you are free. I have many I cook for but I do not know what is healthy. I would like to offer dishes that are both healthy and taste good." She often cooked for her pets as well as friends.

"You like cooking then? It is an admirable skill to have."

[faithfulsupport]

"Plants are where the culinary herbs start." Ignis replied brightly. He did his own research some nights while cooking at the Lodge. Other nights he brought it home and waited until Nida was tucked into bed before he went back downstairs to one of the up and coming reading nooks and did his research and note taking there so as to not disturb his mate's precious slumber.

Still, he liked the idea she was proposing because maybe she knew things that he didn't and it would undoubtedly expand on his culinary repertoire if she did. "Well I can certainly offer a place to do so without any pressure."

Which would be when the Lodge was closed and there were a few days here and there that would happen. But at the last question he smiled. "Cooking is necessary, and people need to eat."

[unknownmoirai]

A soft angelic laugh escaped from the young woman's lips. "I suppose you are right. I have not thought of it that way though." Most of the plants that she'd looked up were flowers or plants that were able to thrive happily in partial sunlight as they were soon added to her little forest indoors.

Inesa hadn't though to grow plants that she could eat since she didn't need to eat. However she did grow bits of lettuce and herbs for Lancelot, her bunny.

"That is true but-" She flushed nervously. "I suppose I am different in that regard since I do not require food. Though," Her fingers gently brushed against her lower lips. "I love the taste and smells. Is that odd? I would like to learn more to prepare meals for others."

[faithfulsupport]

"Ah." Ignis replied, wondering why she didn't need to eat. Was it something to do with the fairy? Well he had no idea and it wasn't his business so he wasn't about to inquire. He listened as she went on and nodded. "Well then consider yourself invited to the Hunting Lodge on whatever day or night suits you best. I can assist you from there."

With Jacob taking classes from him of sorts, he always joked to the lad that he should charge him though he never would. However, even if he wouldn't advertise that he could teach people if it were one of the locals, he might be tempted.

There were enough well to do ones there that had seemed interested.

[unknownmoirai]

"Thank you." Inesa smiled up at Ignis. "I will make sure to come by sometime soon." She looked at her cotton candy and pinched another little bit of the spun sugar between her thumb and forefinger before popping it into her mouth. The sweetness surprised her despite it being her second bite.

"For now. I will continue my exploration." She might not finish the sugary pink cloud but she wanted to see what other foods the carnival had to offer. From where she was standing everything smelled as if it was fried.

"It was a pleasure to meet you."