They say that when we sleep Morpheus takes us by that hand and leads us to the land of dreams, what happens if you don't make it back before your body wakes up? The local paper is a buzz with stories of people being found in a comatose state, the numbers are growing.
A bad wind blows down the westerlies, and the omens darken. Did you think you were the only ones looking for this treasure? You and your motley pirate crew have the stolen map and the Luck of the Damned. But how far will that get you against the combined might of the terrible sea and the thorns of distant Arcadia?
Society wants to put everyone who causes it trouble into tightly packed, easily managed locations. Some of those who end up in these places are truly unfit to live amongst the normal, boring people... sometimes, they're just lacking clarity. A friend is locked in such a place... getting him out should be simple. Right?
Everyone in the Motley knew Tatiana was trouble when she showed up. Everyone but Charlie. When she vanished into the hedge, everyone else said "good riddance." Then the ransom note came and Charlie went off after her. And tempting as it is to leave him to his fate, there is the bother with the Oaths and all. That and he's the only one with the key to the hollow. (This is the same as Firebird? Sweet in a different system)
We all remember going to the fair, the rides that made people sick, the food the you knew was bad for you but you ate anyway. The fair is in town and has been doing very well for a few weeks, however the flashing lights and laughter are hiding something sinister.