Madryck’s favorite story

Once upon a time, a mother sent her daughter far far away; to learn her lessons from a powerful Fey.
It wasn’t fair but it was opportunity; she used her wits, purpose and beauty.
Though life as adopted was a hard hand, she bested step-sisters and made her own brand.
Famously, she traveled here …then there; before she was crowned the Queen of Prismeer.
Ruled justly her land, gave them every advantages; to the delight of her subjects and chagrin of 3 bitches.
Many wrote songs and many wrote plays; ‘bout a Domain sooo Delightful to live all your days.
Of course she got bored and desired to share; Fey wonders with mortals carrying too many cares.
First was her books, real stories from Feywild. But mortals all scoffed “only fit for a child”.
Next her Pixies swapped trinkets for teeth. But children know parents are their teeth thief.
Finally she commissioned an enchanted carnival; every few years 3 days here is optimal.
You know the price is well worth the fun; this oth’r-world experience for ev’ry one
Including a contest for anyone interested; be King or Queen for a Day ‘cause you are talented
(and they must be revered by every Fey creature; who follows Seelie Court rules and procedures)

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6 years ago

The whole town is buzzing with excitement – the Witchlight Carnival has come back to town. You and your friends are not.
Everything changed 6 years ago when you snuck in without a ticket …then woke up in your bed without any memory of the night.
Except something had changed. Something hard to define seemed to be missing for each of you since that fateful evening.

Badal lost the spring from your step. You must keep at least one foot on the ground or fall prone. Looks kinda funny.
Jimlad lost your cursive style. Anything you print or write appears to be illegible to everyone, including yourself.
Mishka lost your rosy cheeks. Always pale and asthmatic; you cannot run or swim for long. People worry about your health.
Sparks lost your quick wit. Everything must be explained to you 3 times before you understand. Or maybe you forget?
Yo lost your depth perception in one eye –it changes randomly. You’re always squinting one eye and missing the action.
Kiro lost your comedic timing. You were the class clown; now unpopular. At least you’ve got a few good friends.

Miskha’s and Badal’s younger cousin tried to follow them into the carnival 6 years ago; instead, you send them home but they never arrived …

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Since that fateful night, you no longer feel comfortable anywhere except in the library of kindly old Madryck who reads you stories.
3 years ago, when the carnival returned, he warned all of you not to go back because something had changed.

Miskha ran off to join the carnival and clarify some moral dilemmas (not a crime)

Kiro’s told his sister to avoid the carnival.
3 years ago, she told their parents she was visiting a friend and was never seen again …