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Vignette Stonemoss
A winged Fae refugee who helps others escape their occupied homeland.
ClearStory EPISODE GUIDE · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 1
CARNIVALROW
Some Dark God Wakes
The setup
In a Victorian-style fantasy world, humans rule the city of The Burgue. War has forced Fae refugees from their homeland, but they face prejudice and poverty after arriving. Inspector Philo investigates violence on Carnival Row while Vignette risks everything to reach the city.
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QUICK REMINDER
8 peopleThe only names you need
RP
Rycroft ‘Philo’ Philostrate
A police inspector investigating attacks on Fae people in The Burgue.
TL
Tourmaline Larou
Vignette’s old friend, now living and working on Carnival Row.
IS
Imogen Spurnrose
A wealthy human woman whose family takes Vignette into their home as a servant.
ES
Ezra Spurnrose
Imogen’s brother, whose failed investment has left the family in financial trouble.
AA
Agreus Astrayon
A rich faun who moves into the grand house beside the Spurnroses.
AB
Absalom Breakspear
The Chancellor who leads The Burgue’s government and faces political pressure over the refugees.
JB
Jonah Breakspear
Absalom’s reckless son, who prefers pleasure to politics.
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Key story points
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Content note: Episode 1 contains strong violence, murder, drowning, prejudice, sexual content, nudity and distressing scenes involving refugees.
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