Редактирование: Clown College

{{Story infobox
| id = 135
| storyline = Personal story
| chapter = Shadows of the Past
| chapter number = 2
| sortkey number = 9
| step number = 2
| location = Shire of Beetletun
| race = Human
| level = 20
| choice = Missed Opportunity
| prev = The Floating Grizwhirl
| next = Into the Woods; The Artist's Workshop
}}
[[Clown College]] is part of the [[personal story]] of [[human]] [[character]]s who chose the [[Biography#Human|Missed Opportunity]] background. Logan Thackeray wants you to find out more about the strange goings-on at the circus by becoming one of the carnies. Go to the carnival training ground in the [[Shire of Beetletun]] and show off your skills to convince them to let you join the team.

== Objectives ==
'''Get close to the Carnies to learn more about the missing boy.'''
* Travel to the carnival training grounds in [[Shire of Beetletun|Beetletun]].
* Beat the clown in a carnival challenge.
* Beat the tamer in a carnival challenge.
* Beat the mime in a carnival challenge.
* Investigate the warehouse.
* Defeat the carnies.
* Follow the children outside.
* Talk to Logan.

== Rewards ==
{{story reward|2|2}}

== Walkthrough ==
;The Mime
Your weapon set is temporarily replaced with 5 emotes. Simply repeat what the mime does (his ordering is random).

;The Clown
Choose from a list of phrases to make a joke about a norn, a human, and an asura who enter a bar. This succeeds no matter what you choose.

;The Tamer
Be prepared to defend yourself from two Stalkers who will attack you.

;The Warehouse
After you succeed at the three challenges, they will tell you that you are a carnie now, so you have free run of the place, just don't go in the warehouse, because the Ringmaster wouldn't like that. So of course, you should go into the warehouse. Inside are some hypnotised children. Then some angry carnies run in and attack you, so beat them up. Once you beat all the carnies, the children run outside, and you are supposed to follow them. Talk to Logan, then choose your next mission: [[Into the Woods]] or [[The Artist's Workshop]].

== NPCs ==
=== Allies ===
; [[Feline]]s
* [[Stalker]] (turns hostile temporarily)

; [[Human]]s
* [[Carnival Worker]] (originally hostile)
* [[Child]]
* [[Clown]]
* [[Hypnotized Child]]
* [[Garand]]
* [[Mime]]
* [[Tamer]]

=== Foes ===
; Humans
* [[Hypnotized Carnival Performer]]s (becomes allied)

== Диалоги ==
Синематик при входе на территорию карнавальщиков:
:'''Tamer:''' Незнакомец, тебе лучше быть осторожнее здесь. Для зеваки здесь есть множество способов травмироваться. Случайно, я имею в виду. Чего ты хочешь?
:'''<Character name>:''' Я хочу присоединиться к карнавалу. Вы можете дать мне шанс? Мне всего-лишь нужна возможность показать свои таланты.
:'''Clown:''' Что у нас здесь? Леди и джентельмены, пришло время прослушивания! Победители получают аплодисменты. Неудачники получают сгнившие фрукты. В любом случае, это будет шоу, на которое стоит посотреть.
:'''Mime:''' Как весело. Этот дорогой оптимист получает грандиозный солипсизм! Давайте посмотрим на его показательные способности.
:'''<Character name>:''' Подождите... мим разговаривает?
:'''Clown:''' Конечно. Он же мим, а не немой. Начнем. Всё, что тебе нужно сделать, это пройти Магический Тригон - три цирковых испытания.
:'''Tamer:''' Мим, клоун и я проверим твой талант. Так мы узнаем, на что ты способен, и поймем, что с тобой делать. Пусть начнется шоу!

Испытание Мима:
:'''Mime:''' Если ты хочешь присоединиться к карнавалу, ты должен победить меня в древнем традиционном поединке мимов.
:{{dialogue icon|quest}} ''Я готов.''
:{{dialogue icon|more}} ''Поединок мимов?''
::Я показываю некоторые действия, а ты их в точности повторяешь. Но ты должен знать, мои безмолвные изображения тончайших жизненных аспектов не имеют себе равных. Я могу заставить тебя смеяться или плакать, не говоря ни слова.
::{{dialogue icon|quest}} ''Ну хорошо. Я готов. Начнем пантомиму!
::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''Для мима ты очень много говоришь.''
:::Многие видят меня только в тишине, не зная, но спрашивая себя: "Каким должен быть его голос? Что бы он сказал?". Беседа со мной - редкая привилегия. Будь добр, выкажи немного почтения.
:::{{dialogue icon|quest}} ''Я очень почтителен. А теперь давай начнем пантомиму!
:{{dialogue icon|end}} ''Думаю, мне нужно потренироваться. Я вернусь позже.''

Когда проигрываешь миму:
:'''Mime:''' Я не смеюсь. Ни в коем случае. Ты такой напряженный, дергаешься, когда движешься. Хочешь попытаться еще раз?

После выигрыша у Мима:
:'''Mime:''' Твое тело струиться словно река по твердой скале. Твой разум может затмить разум месмера. Я обезмолвлен.

Talking to the Mime after the test:
:'''Mime:''' Well done. I'm a man of few words but I must say you've performed exceptionally well. Professional quality miming, believe you me. I could go on and on about the splendor of your silent spectacle.
:{{dialogue icon|charisma}} ''Why don't you tell me about the ringmaster instead?''
::He's more tight-lipped than I am. To tell the truth, I don't think he's even Krytan. But the less said about that the better.
::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''I'll take your word for it.''
:{{dialogue icon|end}} ''Please don't. I'm grateful for the praise, but some things are better left unsaid.''

The Clown's test:
:'''Clown:''' Hey hey! Looks like we have another new student for the College of Laughtacular Hilarity, where we professional clowns teach you local clowns to be real clowns.
:{{dialogue icon|quest}} ''I'm game. What do I have to do?''
::A clown has two key functions: to make people laugh and to star in their nightmares. We'll start with the laughs. Prove you've got what it takes. Tell me your best joke.
::{{dialogue icon|quest}} ''A norn, a charr, and an asura walk into a tavern...''
:::Keep going, slappy. I can't evaluate a set-up without a punch line.
:::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''...and the norn says to the the charr...''
::::Now bring it home!
::::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''...I'm asura that little fella is going to drink us under the table!''
:::::Ouch. Wooden delivery, weak set-up, terrible punch line. In fact, that's so bad, it's good. I'm laughing at your sheer awfulness, but I am laughing. You pass!
:::::{{dialogue icon|quest}} ''Thanks. But for the record, just because you didn't get it doesn't mean it's not funny.''
::::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''...maybe it's just the ale talking, but you get me all CHARRGED up!''
:::::Ooh! Ladies and gentlemen, we have a groaner. Open a window, it stinks of stale joke in here! Still, some folks like that sort of thing, and since we always give the people what they want - you pass!
:::::{{dialogue icon|quest}} ''Thanks. As my Uncle Mortimer always said, there's no play like word play.''
::::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''...I'm in the mood for singing, dancing and fighting. Let's start a warband!''
:::::Ha! Now THAT'S a good joke! Are you sure you're just an amateur? You sound like you've been wearing the baggy pants and floppy shoes for years. Needless to say, you pass!
:::::{{dialogue icon|quest}} ''Thank you, thank you. No applause, just throw gold.''
:::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''...and the charr says to the asura...''
::::Now bring it home!
::::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''...I could eat you, but that's just an unfair cultural stereotype against my people.''
:::::Ouch. Wooden delivery, weak set-up, terrible punch line. In fact, that's so bad, it's good. I'm laughing at your sheer awfulness, but I am laughing. You pass!
:::::{{dialogue icon|quest}} ''Thanks. But for the record, just because you didn't get it doesn't mean it's not funny.''
::::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''...you can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish.''
:::::Ooh! Ladies and gentlemen, we have a groaner. Open a window, it stinks of stale joke in here! Still, some folks like that sort of thing, and since we always give the people what they want - you pass!
:::::{{dialogue icon|quest}} ''Thanks. As my Uncle Mortimer always said, there's no play like word play.''
::::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''...how can an asura call himself a genius when he has a name like Pook?''
:::::Ha! Now THAT'S a good joke! Are you sure you're just an amateur? You sound like you've been wearing the baggy pants and floppy shoes for years. Needless to say, you pass!
:::::{{dialogue icon|quest}} ''Thank you, thank you. No applause, just throw gold.''
:::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''...and the asura says to the innkeeper...''
::::Now bring it home!
::::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''...if I had a trans-resonance flux modifier right now, your face would be prettier.''
:::::Ouch. Wooden delivery, weak set-up, terrible punch line. In fact, that's so bad, it's good. I'm laughing at your sheer awfulness, but I am laughing. You pass!
:::::{{dialogue icon|quest}} ''Thanks. But for the record, just because you didn't get it doesn't mean it's not funny.''
::::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''...excuse our rough humor. My companions and I are a little krewed.''
:::::Ooh! Ladies and gentlemen, we have a groaner. Open a window, it stinks of stale joke in here! Still, some folks like that sort of thing, and since we always give the people what they want - you pass!
:::::{{dialogue icon|quest}} ''Thanks. As my Uncle Mortimer always said, there's no play like word play.''
::::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''...hey buddy, can you put this on my tab? I'm a little short.''
:::::Ha! Now THAT'S a good joke! Are you sure you're just an amateur? You sound like you've been wearing the baggy pants and floppy shoes for years. Needless to say, you pass!
:::::{{dialogue icon|quest}} ''Thank you, thank you. No applause, just throw gold.''
:{{dialogue icon|end}} ''I'm not feeling it. You can't force the funny, so I'll come back later.''

After besting the Clown:
:'''Clown:''' Ha! Good one. There's funny, and there's clown funny. You qualify.

Talking to the Clown after the test:
:'''Clown:''' Keep writing those jokes, kid. Some day you'll be playing at the palace.
:{{dialogue icon|charisma}} ''Is that how you got your start in the big leagues?''
::Nah. My uncle's in the ministry. I guess you could say entertainment is a family tradition.
::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''Nice one!''
:{{dialogue icon|end}} ''Now THAT would be funny. See you around, clown.''

The Tamer's test:
:'''Tamer''': Working at the carnival isn't all silly jokes and games. Some of us deal with real danger. Ever dealt with wild animals? Come, show me how you handle these vicious beasts.
:{{dialogue icon|quest}} ''I'm ready. I won't even break a sweat.''
:{{dialogue icon|end}} ''Give me a moment to prepare.''

After besting the Tamer:
:'''Tamer:''' Panache! I am mightily impressed.

Talking to the Tamer after the test:
:'''Tamer:''' I'm impressed. For a moment there I thought the beasts would tame you, but you proved me wrong. Nice moves.
:{{dialogue icon|charisma}} ''Trust your instincts. They can tell you a lot about people.''
::Well put, friend. I think the animals would agree with you.
::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''See you later.''
:{{dialogue icon|ferocity}} ''I learned everything I know in the dangerous wilds of Shaemore!''
::Hah! Good one.
::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''See you later.''
:{{dialogue icon|more}} ''Thanks. For a minute there I thought the same thing.''
::Really? I never would have guessed. You looked like you had it all under control.
::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''Glad to hear it.''
:{{dialogue icon|end}} ''I do my best.''

Cinematic upon passing the three tests:
:'''Mime:''' You stand at the precipice of stardom. Your talent will astound audiences. Millions will lavish you with adulation.
:'''Clown:''' He speaks truth. You passed all three tests with flying colors. You'll be amazing, and you even look great in tight pants.
:'''Tamer:''' Just wait until the Ringmaster gets a load of you. He's always looking for fresh talent.
:'''<Character name>:''' The Ringmaster? Is he the boss? When do I get to meet him?
:'''Mime:''' Patience, earnest neophyte. The ringmaster returns this evening with toys from Uzolan's workshop—including a fresh batch of grizwhirls.
:'''Clown:''' Relax. You're one of us now, so you have free run of the place. Just stay out of the warehouse. The Ringmaster doesn't like anyone going in there without permission.

Entering the warehouse:
:'''Hypnotized Carnival Performer:''' You've overstayed your welcome, rube!

Defeating the Carnival Performers:
:'''Carnival Performer (male):''' Oh, my head. What just happened?
:'''Carnival Performer (female):''' Gods, my head is killing me.

:'''Child:''' Ohhh...where am I?
:'''Garand:''' My head feels funny, and I don't like it here. I want to go home.

Talking to Carnival Performers:
:'''Carnival Performer:''' What happened? The last thing I remember is being at the carnival. The ringmaster was on stage... How did I get here?
:''{{dialogue icon|end}} You were under a spell, but it's all right now.''

Cinematic with Logan:
:'''<Character name>:''' Logan! I found the boy. He's fine, physically, but something has affected his mind. It has something to do with a weird toy. The carnies know more than they're letting on.
:'''Logan Thackeray:''' Hand it over, Garand. As for you, carny, tell me what's going on here, or you'll spend the rest of your life in a cell for kidnapping this boy.
:'''Hypnotized Carnival Performer:''' When you put it like that...we needed kids to test Uzolan's grizwhirls. And, uh, if you want to find the Ringmaster, there's a meeting tonight for new recruits. That's all I know.
:'''Logan Thackeray:''' It's a start. Stick around, you clown. I mean...yeah.

Conversation with Logan:
:'''Logan Thackeray:''' Do you want to go to Uzolan's workshop, or do you want to infiltrate the ringmaster's meeting? We don't have time to do both.
:{{dialogue icon|more}} ''Tell me more about Uzolan and his workshop. What would I be walking into?''
::Uzolan's a famous inventor. He made the one-man-band back in Divinity's Reach. It's considered a mechanical marvel. We'll likely find some very odd things in his shop.
::''{{dialogue icon|end}} Hmm. Let me think about it.''
:{{dialogue icon|more}} ''How would you want to infiltrate the ringmaster's gathering? Won't he recognize me?''
::Not unless he memorizes every face in every crowd. It's the more dangerous option, true, but also more likely to get us real information on his plan.
::''{{dialogue icon|end}} Hmm. Let me think about it.''
:{{dialogue icon|choice}} ''This day can't get any crazier, so I might as well [[The Artist's Workshop|tackle the inventor in his toy shop.]]''
:{{dialogue icon|choice}} ''I've been play-acting all day. Why stop now? I'll [[Into the Woods|infiltrate the meeting]].''

Talking to NPCs after making your choice:
:'''Logan Thackeray:''' Garand will be safe now. I'll escort him back to the city and make sure he's settled in. He'll have quite a story to tell.
:{{dialogue icon|end}} ''Make sure he's well taken care of, all right? Thanks, Logan.''

:'''Garand:''' My head hurts. Where am I? Who are you?
:{{dialogue icon|charisma}} ''It's all right. My name is <Character Name> and I'm here with the Seraph. It's time for you to go home, okay?''
::Back to the city. I'd like that. I'm hungry and tired. I don't like the circus anymore.
::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''Everything's going to be all right, don't you worry.''
:{{dialogue icon|ferocity}} ''You're safe now. I'm <Character Name> and nobody's going to hurt you while I'm here. Promise.''
::Did Dwayna send you to help me? You're really nice.
::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''No, I'm just someone trying to do what's right. Now let's get you home to the city.''
:{{dialogue icon|end}} ''Everything's going to be fine, Garand.''

== My story ==
{{mystory
| image = Clown College
| text = I convinced the carnival performers to trust me by besting them at their own games. Once they let me inside, I found Garand—and the dangerous toy they've created, the grizwhirl. It has the power to hypnotize subjects and make them do terrible things.
}}

== Notes ==
* The mime says "Your wits could upstage a mesmer" even if the player character ''is'' a mesmer.
* Talking to the children after being rescued will make them circle around Logan.

{{Human storyline|2}}