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Arravis 01-15-04, 03:41 PM	I'll soon be running a game that takes place at a town fair (the town of Elventree in Forgotten Realms, to be exact :)), and I'm trying to put together a write up for the fair. I'm not sure what would be there though... I have Tournaments, Taverns and Fairs (a great book btw), but that mainly deals with games, and there's a lot more to a fair than that. So, any suggestions, ideas, etc? Seems like a great subject for the boards! In the end, I'd love to have each booth and even written up for it, and I'll post it as a pdf :). Anyway, here's what I have so far: Central Stage: This large wooden platform would be the center of a lot of activity. Plays, musicians, jugglers, jesters, or just the mayor giving a speech. For the times that it's not being used, I could see a handler charging a silver for anyone that wishes to use it on the spot for a few minutes. Would be a good way for PC bards to find a quick audience. Playmakers: Lliira's Shadow: This group of playmakers have only recently made way to the Dales from the Heartlands. Elisa, a priestess of Lliira, leads this lighthearted group of actors. Their play range from serious epics of times long gone to loud comedies involving lots of physical humor. Rulolo: Rulolo is a one man show whose dervish like movements have become well known. He plays every role... switching from character to character with minor illusions and a speed that’s stunning to watch. An hour-long play would take only 15 minutes in Rulolo's hands. Musicians: The Earthshakers: This group, originally from Rashamen, now travels throughout Cormyr, Sembia, and the Dalelands. All the musicians use drums, drums of all kinds, from hand drums to drums as large as a wagon. Once the Earthshakers get going, their music can be heard for miles and by those in the audience it's felt more then heard. Local Musicians: There is a variety of local musicians, some play alone, some in small groups of three or four. Their skills vary greatly, but are still considered great entertainment, especially for the locals. Entertainers: Amuri: This beautiful half-elven juggler mixes mundane magic tricks in her act, turning out a unique experience. She's known to juggle anything... from chairs set on fire to double bladed swords. Daughters of the Sands: This group of three musicians five dancers has made their way throughout Faerun from their home in Calimport. Their hypnotic skills tend to lull the crowd quite well as a few of their secretly planted pickpockets make their way through the audience. The grand finale of the Daughters of the Sands is when the Earthshakers join their musicians turning it to a massive spectacle of sight and sound. The Earthshakers aren't aware of the pick pocketing the Daughters of the Sands have arranged for. Food: Grak's Haggis: Grak makes haggis... and insists that you eat some. If he's feeling generous, he'll only charge you 3 silver and let you leave with only a 5 lb bowl of the stuff. If he's not... he'll sit down next to you and insist you try all the different recipes he's been working on. Woe to ye. Merchants: Glittering History: Kelon Deris deals in ancient and rare coins, usually buying from small fairs then heading to the larger cities to sell his antiquities. Though there aren't many to purchase his historical coins at the fairs, he is more then glad to sell any he has on hand. Kelon only recently inherited this business from his father and is still learning the ropes. Though he knew much before his father's death, he has lost many of the contacts his father had and hopes to make new ones on his fair route. Jeleron the Scribe: Jeleron is an old scribe and letter writer for those that lack the skill or the simple elegance in penmanship. (no idea how much this will cost yet) Nailas Wondrous Candles: Naila learned her craft from the well-known Master Herit Ruldegost of Athkatla, a renowned exotic candle maker. She knows the secret of making Fate Candles, charms well liked by many and used to bring luck. These candles unusual candles are made from either plain white wax or fabulously colored waxes and then carefully written on the outside. It is believed that when lit and the candle is expended that the requests written on it will come true. Usually it will be a pre-written prayer, wishes for luck or love or simply wealth. These candles though, are often custom made with specific desires written on them. Pre-made fate candle: 1 sp-5 sp; uniquely made candle 3 gp. Stonefire: Meroth, a large human of half-orc lineage, travels the fair circuit whenever he is not working at his smithy near Daggerdale. He specializes in the softer metals, forged in the ancient methods. Each of his pieces is painstakingly made, for patience is the strongest of Meroth's traits. At his booth he has: Brass Brazier: This masterwork brass brazier shines in splendor. Finely etched with tiny draconic runes that encircle the entire Brazier, forming a beautiful pattern. This brazier is an exact copy of an ancient one found in Tethyr, the runes are in prose and tell the tale of the first Shoon emperor. 125 gp, 2 lb. Bronze Chest: This solid bronze chest is well made and seems nigh indestructible. 15 gp, 20 lbs. Bronze Cups: These small bronze cups have become quite popular, each has a small but interesting bas-relief on its surface, usually some well-known personage or location. 2 gp each. Copper Flask: This pocket flask is burnished to a bright high sheen. 1 gp. Copper Pitcher: This pitcher is embossed with a woodland motif, with many small creatures hidden in the design. 8 gp, 1lb. Copper Pot: This small copper pot is unusually thick, making it quite sturdy. It has a simple, but elegant, geometric pattern around the lip. 5 gp, 6 lb.
Lashan 01-15-04, 09:53 PM	What you have so far sounds great! What more were you interestedin? I was going to suggest that Open Source product, but you already have it.
Bromabaz Silvertwister 01-16-04, 12:06 AM	An animal/freak show run by mind flayers a half dragon fire breather the Half Pints: a halfling tumbler/juggler troupe that juggles full beer steins, draining them throughout the act. The main mast of the market tent was once a dyrad's tree, and now she haunts the bazzar. <there was a dragon article on dyrad haunts, but I can't remember what issue.> a psion fortune teller wand of magic missle shooting gallery. A ferris wheel turned by a friendly hill giant. (think "The Price is Right" wheel.) and dwarven chili cook-off.
faludi 01-16-04, 12:58 AM	I myself will soon be running something of a fair (Shieldmeet in Battledale) and will definitely steal some of your ideas. One concept I can suggest is a puppeteer. There's a lot a skilled puppeteer with access to some cantrips could do.
Arravis 01-16-04, 09:22 AM	Thanks for the ideas guys, and keep the suggestions coming! I'll integrate the ideas posted here to it :). Thanks!