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Previously on The Mighty Nein...

You have a mission.

They sent a courier, name of Dead Eye.

He'll meet you at a carnival in Trostenwald.

You have the makings of a great captain.

You just got to get out of your own way.

Abandon ship...

I promise I'll be the man

you thought I could be.

Jester, Lord Sharpe is looking for you.

Traveler, we need to get out of here.

My apologies.

I am Jester Lavorre.

Fjord Stone.

Captain Fjord,

can you help my daughter safely to Zadash?

Hey, you little shits, that's my horse!

The Fletching and Moondrop Traveling Carnival of Curiosities.

These. Lumino Beetles.

We will need to communicate better.

Become.

Get out!

They're killing people!

And the pyramid?

Take the stones life throws at you

and build a monument.

Uh, what's the peacock mean?

Mm, it's because Mollymauk Tealeaf is literally a fucking peacock.

Hey, if you can't blend in, you were meant to stand out.

You said every tattoo had a meaning.

Peacocks represent rebirth.

The serpent, too, can shed its skin, begin anew.

And yet, when the two meet, they're violent enemies.

Pure destruction.

That's a lot of red eyes.

What do those mean?

Never look back.

Don't forget, I expect to see you both at tonight's show.

Molly, it's coming.

Finally.

Oh, maybe we should've told her to use the performer's gate.

She'll draw a crowd.

-Everyone will see and then who's... -Precisely the point, Mr. Fletching.

A grand entrance is only grand when there's an audience to see it.

How are you always so calm? Especially today.

Why, what's today?

We need a packed house tonight or the carnival is done.

Every last seat, just to break even.

And if not, our endless party will come to an end?

Then every last seat it is.

Hi, Molly.

-Mmm. -Hey.

-See you tonight? -Mm-hmm.

Here, boss.

Another goddamn bill.

Relax. The Kryn Dynasty and the Empire are on the brink of war.

And what do anxious souls seek out during times like this?

Entertainment.

The people of this terror-stricken town will flock, I guarantee you.

And you will be the genius who made them forget, if only for an hour...

the frights of the real world.

Yes, well, so far, they only seem frightened of spending money.

Still a-a ton of tickets available.

This new act will loosen their purses. Trust me.

Save it for the show, Breaker.

Can't have you pulling a quad.

Orna,

fairies don't get stage fright, remember?

Here. Courage.

It says so on the bottle.

Oi, boys. That roof won't fix itself.

I literally cannot keep my tent up.

There's a potion for that. We'll be fine.

-The lads'll fix it, right? -Aye, Molly.

Hey, Gustav, we have a problem. The Illusionist disappeared.

Fuck, he's good.

But the-the-the Great Sneed was supposed to transform the beast into a bunny.

-We're ruined. -A blessing in disguise.

We'll bring down a volunteer from the audience.

It'll be even sexier.

I've made a huge mistake. Why did I ever listen to you?

And you.

Get your fuzzy, fat ass out there and sell some tickets.

I studied at The Van Der Fluit School of Performing Arts for this?

How insulting.

Deep breaths, Gustav.

The girl will be worth every copper.

I have traveled days to have my cards read.

My ailment, I need a solution.

Oh, you are the soothsayer, no?

I am indeed.

Now then, let's say some sooths.

The cards tell me...

you should rely less on mystical remedies and get thee to a real physician.

A doctor? Can they be trusted?

The cards don't lie, friend.

Oh...

Keep giving discount readings, and we're gonna fold for sure.

Life's too short for worry, Gustav.

Everything will be as dandy as a de Rolo. Oh. Thousand pardons.

Asshole.

Wheel of fortune.

Come see Toya and her Devil Toad.

-Be amazed. Be delighted. Be... -Quiet.

Rude.

Hey. Someone gave me this coin.

What's it for?

Over here.

So what's the play? Modern literature? Money pot?

Enemy of my enemy?

Fallen fräulein, I think.

Oh. Yeah, yeah. Sure, sure, sure. Yeah, that-that could work.

Step back and observe.

Are you feeling okay, Nott?

What? Uh, y-yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm-I'm fine. Perfect. Why?

Oh. Oh, you are a true friend, Caleb.

I thought you said we couldn't afford it.

I need you in tip-top shape for this.

Easy now.

I am in no place to judge. I meant...

easy now because that is our last bottle.

Right.

Sorry, yeah, I-I'll nurse it.

Now...

let us find these bugs.

Have you ever had an elderflower rum cupcake, Fjord? It's amazing.

It could use a little more cinnamon, though.

Come on, Jester, we should head back.

-The carriage to Zadash arrives in... -In, like, two hours.

Come on. Don't poop on the party.

When was the last time you had a little fun, hmm?

I have fun.

Woof. Okay.

We have a winner!

-Follow me. -Hmm?

Look at that.

Right on time.

If tonight doesn't work out, Molly,

I am truly sorry.

Save it. You made a home for all of us broken things, Gustav.

You're the only man I know who should apologize for nothing.

This grand party must go on.

Make way. Make way for the beast.

Never has such a magical act been seen in this part of the Empire.

Friends, tonight we gather 'neath the red moon.

Heed this omen, keep your distance,

and watch your fingers if you prize them.

We're in the presence of true greatness and exquisite danger.

Toya the Vivid Voice

and her spectacular Devil Toad.

Toya usually only performs for royalty.

The things she can do with her beast will boggle your mind,

but you'll need a ticket to the main tent to see for yourself,

-and there's only a few left. -Ticket. Ticket. Need a ticket.

-All right, all right. -Toya.

Welcome to the Fletching and Moondrop Traveling Carnival of Curiosities.

It is an honor.

-I am Gustav Fletching, owner of... -Do you have a death wish?

What? Oh...

Then stand back.

The beast can smell a child from ten miles away.

But so long as I have these,

he is within my complete control.

His bloodlust for children curbed.

Aw...

The Lumino Beetles are to be guarded around the clock,

and not to be handled by anyone but myself.

Thy will be done.

-Now remember... -You're right. She is good.

This monstrosity shall be unveiled tonight in the main tent.

Molly.

That is, if you're brave enough...

to bear witness to the might

-and spectacle... -Something wrong?

-Of course not. This is a carnival. -of the ferocious Devil Toad.

Nothing but fun and games.

Onward! Ya!

The supply wagon. The Lumino Beetles are kept there.

And... and that weird-ass bug can give you more magic?

Ja.

The luminescent bile inside the insects' abdomen

is a key ingredient in a very powerful spell that is going to...

-How much time do you need? -As much as you can give me, my friend.

Then it's showtime.

-What happened? Why'd we stop? -I've been struck!

Oh, gods, my leg!

It's ground meat, isn't it? No, don't tell me. Oh, the agony!

Somebody find a healer. Uh, and a bottle of something top-shelf.

Someone help that child and fix this wheel.

-The beast is unsafe out here. -Right.

You heard her. Come on.

Okay. All set.

Where's the beetles?

You didn't get them?

I gave them gold out there. What happened?

She nearly saw me.

Fighting tent's VIP only. Don't start shit.

I'll try my best.

Will local favorite, Huo the Handsome,

beat our reigning champion, Gunther Prast?

Place your bets. Place your bets.

I've got five on Prast.

I said you're cut off.

Don't make me summersault over there and pummel you.

Another ale!

You missed your call time, Jobe.

Ugh. This isn't your problem, fortuneteller.

Just 'cause you're Gustav's favorite doesn't mean...

When you put the carnival at risk, you're all our problems.

-Isn't that right, Sal? -Sure, Mollymauk.

So, why don't you tell me what's on your mind, and we can fix it,

almost like adults.

Orna broke up with me.

Threw away everything we built.

Let's see here...

Bond.

It signifies a connection at its core.

Maybe a return to what brought you together?

The trapeze?

Talk to her. Show her how you feel, in the air.

I could try that. You're right, Molly.

Not me, the cards.

Have we met?

'Cause you're very unfamiliar, and I never remember a face.

Not a fan of fisticuffs? Or ale?

So... what is your business?

None of yours, carnie.

You know why people come to the carnival?

To forget where they came from and just be surrounded by magic.

Yeah, I think you mean "tricks."

Eh, what's the difference? Tricks or magic, either way,

it makes you feel something, doesn't it?

Ah. Just as I thought. You're here to find someone.

But see, all these people came here to forget who they are.

So, why don't you just run along and do the same,

before you chase away our customers.

Look, I'm not here to cause any problems.

My word.

What's that one mean?

The Judge is truth and fairness.

You want to serve the greater good.

See? All good. No problems.

Mm, no.

But this complicates things. Hmm...

You can't do it alone.

No matter how much you want to.

We have a winner!

Oh.

I think the fella you're meeting has arrived.

-Shit. -Lovely chat.

Let's never do it again sometime.

Ooh. This could be fun.

Wow. Look at all these mirrors.

Ooh, so voluptuous, Fjord.

And I am...

a bloodthirsty warrior.

-All right. -Hold up.

I want to see if I have a decent sized wang.

You know, if we miss this carriage to Zadash,

it's a week before the next one.

Zadash, Zadash, Zadash. Fjord, it's a very old city.

It will be there when we arrive.

And so will the magic academy.

I'm just eager is all.

Why?

Look around. There is magic everywhere.

Oh!

Come on, my liege.

Oh.

Ooh, I love a man in uniform.

You see, Traveler? I told you he was a real captain.

Yeah, that's me.

-The captain. -I have so many questions.

First off, did anyone get scurvy?

Also, what is scurvy?

Where the fuck is Dairon?

The fuck? Who said that?

Show me your forearms.

I'm not one of them. I'm not a Volstrucker.

Don't stop.

Keep walking.

Where am I going?

Behind that maroon tent. Straight ahead.

Left.

Right.

Through there.

Hmmph.

And how do I know you're "Dead Eye"?

-Ah. -Where's Dairon?

Busy trying to stop a war.

So she sent a rookie.

I am so sick of doing business with the Soul.

This job is gonna put me in the grave.

Dairon sent me to get a name. A traitor.

You have no clue what you have gotten yourself into.

This is why all you expositors die young.

Lots of learning, but no smarts.

Just give me the name.

Payment first.

The name.

That's not how this works. I'm just a courier.

It's a message stone, idiot.

How do I activate it?

Dairon will know.

If you survive long enough to ask her.

You are still just a scared child.

Worthless.

Everyone freezes. It's no big deal.

We'll find another weird glowy beetle thing in the next town.

Lumino Beetles are incredibly rare. This was our one chance.

And I did not just freeze. I was frightened.

If I cannot do this... how will I accomplish anything?

Hey. Hey!

Where's my horse, you little shits?

-Get off him! -Get off me, you little fucking shit.

-Ew. Gah. -I'll kill you.

-Mother's Love. -Huh?

Help! Help! This crazy woman is attacking... my... daughter.

Oh, Papa, she's hurting me!

Let go of the girl.

This fucking thief stole my horse.

I said let go.

Somebody grab her!

You again?

You promised you weren't going to cause any problems,

and then you go attack a child.

That's not a child, that's a goblin.

Those aren't mutually exclusive, now are they?

And this carnival is for everyone, except you.

Oh, you're gonna kick me out? I'd like to see you fuckin' tr...

This tall drink of muscle is banned for good.

She never steps foot in here again.

Aw, cool, great.

I wouldn't want to be caught dead in your skeezy freaks how anyway.

Huh?

That fucking goblin.

That stupid monk.

You didn't freeze back there. You still got it.

Caleb? Caleb? Wh-Where are you going? Caleb!

-Blegh. -Yum. Thank you.

Ooh, games, Fjord. Prizes?

Traveler, are you seeing this?

So... does the Traveler actually respond to you?

Always. Well...

Okay, not recently, but he's always listening.

Right, Traveler?

Yeah, I mean, technically, he is a god,

so he has to, you know, be everywhere,

collect all his sacrifices, say hi to all his followers.

Oh. Wow.

Does he have many followers?

Tons. Oh, like, tons, Fjord. Oh, my gosh, so many.

I've never met any, but, yeah, like, tons. Lots.

Ah, test your luck. Take a bite.

-We would love t... -No, thank you.

So, when the Traveler talks back...

it's in your dreams?

What? No, silly.

It's like you're talking to me right now. We just hang out, you know?

Like best friends. How else could we go on our amazing adventures together?

-Right. -Ooh, let's guess our weight.

Hey, wait. So, um, d... does he give you commands?

What, like, "Do this, Jester, or else"?

Yeah, I guess.

No. Come to think of it, the Traveler has never made me do anything.

-We do stuff together. -Then what does he want from you?

Fjord, what's wrong?

Nothing. Nothing. I just... never heard of the Traveler, is all.

You could tell me, you know.

We can be friends.

Oh, one game can't hurt, I guess.

Oh, boy.

Step right up. Test your strength.

Easy as pie for you, big fella, hmm?

Ring the bell, win your gal a sugary prize.

He's a sea captain.

All right.

What? No way. I bet it's rigged.

Here, let me take a turn.

We've got a winner!

Pick your prize, little lady. Whatever your heart desires.

How about a teddy bear?

No. I want that.

Here you go.

No. Uh, really. That's... that's not necessary.

It's a gift, Fjord. To make you feel at home.

You are strong.

And you don't need a carnival game to tell you so.

Thanks, Jester.

Whoa. Nice hat.

Where are your tusks, lover boy?

Show some respect.

This man is a feared commander of the sea.

This little guy? Feared by who?

-Let's just go, Jester. -They can't talk to you like that.

They need to be taught a lesson. You need to be taught a lesson.

Bring it, bitch.

Now, now,

I don't want to hear any bickering.

Only laughter, shrieks of excitement, moans of pleasure.

Take these tickets to the main stage.

You don't want to miss the fabulous Toya and her dastardly Devil Toad.

-Give 'em here. -We'll take three tickets, please.

Hmm?

For me, my new friend Fjord, and my bestie, the Traveler.

He's an invisible god.

How fantastically intriguing.

Thank you so much, but we have a carriage to catch. Come on, Jester.

The Moon and the Shadow.

-How very interesting. -Is it? Tell me everything.

I see opportunity for great adventure in your future.

Seizing it would lead to wonderful things.

To refuse the call, only peril.

You hear that? Adventure, Fjord.

We have to.

Okay.

Yes!

-Get those lights ready. -Not long till showtime.

-Has anyone seen my shoes? -Watch it.

Coming through.

Ten minutes, everyone. Ten minutes.

Oh, come on, fate. Smile on us tonight.

You can't leave.

The bug juice. Your big spell.

Nein, it is gone. I failed.

You-You'll think of something.

I've seen you turn metal into wood. That's amazing.

That? Child's play.

A fraction of what I can do.

Could do.

Not anymore.

W-Where'd everyone go?

Hmm.

The show must be starting.

Hmm.

What's the play?

Huh? Prince and Pauper?

Rat Food? Gripe and Swipe?

How about something new?

Would my fate were to meet a lass of Tal'Dorei.

Plump and kind, a kiss on the hind,

and ne'er a day to be sorry.

A full house.

I can't believe you pulled this off.

The show must go on.

We must go on.

Well, Mr. Fletching, break a leg out there.

Hmm. Mr. Tealeaf.

I'll see you under the limelight.

My lords, my ladies...

and those of you who don't define as either... welcome.

I am Gustav Fletching,

proprietor of Fletching and Moondrop's Traveling Carnival of Curiosities.

And without further ado,

please welcome tonight's master of ceremonies,

the inimitable, the fabulous,

the effervescent...

Mollymauk Tealeaf!

Are you ready to be dazzled?

Because this is the moment we've all been waiting for.

On this eve, I ask each and every one of you

to grant us your imaginations for a trifle,

and allow us to reveal a realm...

Caleb, can you hear me?

You can reply to this message.

Loud and clear.

Now I will need you to steer me through.

Okay. Uh, beetles are in the last wagon.

Straight ahead.

Uh, but-but there's three carnies coming.

-Uh, make a left, now. -Oh, I got it

at the Sore Socket Haberdashery.

Got it for a steal, if you know what I mean.

Ah, I meant my left.

Sorry. Okay, you're in the clear.

-I think. -You think?

And now, behold:

the foulest ferocious fiend,

the Horror of Xhorhas...

Kylre the Devil Toad!

Uh...

Now, now. I wouldn't come out without fanfare, either.

Maestro.

And what would a Toad from the Hells be without its angelic master?

Please welcome Toya the Vivid Voice.

Okay, I am here.

Uh, throw something.

What?

Just do it.

Huh?

Danke, Nott.

Look above, to the lofty lovebirds: Orna and Jobe.

And now, who amongst you is brave enough to come face the Devil Toad?

Surely, someone seeks the glory of the stage.

Ooh! Me, me, please.

It's not safe.

Fjord, when you get a once-in-a-lifetime chance, you take it.

Who dares to step forward?

You there.

Come on down.

-Uh... -How about a round of applause

for this brave soul?

I have them.

-We did it. -Ha!

O-Of course we did.

Oh, thank you, Nott. I am...

I am grateful to have you as a friend.

Anything you need, I'm here for you.

You. Where's my fucking pearl?

Give it to me. I know you fucking have it.

Stop moving.

-Get off her. -Aha.

Get the... What the fuck?

No!

Get off me. Come on. Get...

Stupid fucking bear costume.

-Fucking get off of me. -Oh!

It's mine!

Oh... ow!

Fucking slut sewer rat.

Get the fuck...

Ow!

Huh?

Nein.

Don't fret, miss.

My pet is totally under my control.

What a brave young woman.

Aye. So daring.

Look.

-Up there. -What's that?

What are those things?

Wait. The beetles?

No. No.

Get her out of there!

Are you all right?

He's out of my control.

Run!

Come to mama. Oof!

Please, everyone remain calm.

This way, please. This way. Don't panic.

I'll help you. This way, please.

Gustav, run!

Call the Townsguard!

Um, Traveler?

It would be nice if you could help me out,

'cause there's this scary thing that's killing lots of people.

Traveler?

Are you there?

Jester.

Mommy!

Hey.

Steady there now, son.

It's all right.

Trust me.

Whoa.

Oh, my.

-You okay, Jessie? -My turn.

Ring the bell, win a sugary prize?

Gustav.

Come with me.

No.

Ugh.

Caleb!

There.

Come on. Gotcha.

Caleb, we can't stay here.

The thralls.

He is controlling them.

Maybe if he goes down...

Caleb, what are you doing?

Crakofir, vassen

dul-explansash.

This fucking frog.

Oh!

What?

What the hell just happened?

Halt! Nobody move.

Hands where we can see them.

Fucking paranoid.

Who's out there?

What's in the messaging stone?

I-I don't know.

I-I swear. I wa... I wasn't told.

A name. Uh...

The Soul monk said it was a name.

But I don't know who.

The monk? Huh.

Thank you.

You've been quite helpful.

Chirp.