Fairy & Iron: The Rustic Renaissance Faire

 Beloved by children and grown-ups alike, Cherry the Bubble Fairy drifts through Shadowmere trailing laughter, kindness, and magic bubbles wherever she goes. But even she has felt the shadow spreading since the relics disappeared, weaving unease through her normally joyful realm.  At the faires, Cherry has served as a guide, retelling the tale of Shadowmere and leading families through the realm's unfolding mysteries with sparkle and cheer in the Enchated Forest.

 As loyal members of King Oberon’s guard, Joshua and Jaclyn have trained countless new recruits in swordplay and self-defense. But since the artifacts vanished and talk of the Unseelie Heir spread, the burden on their shoulders has grown heavy. Joshua’s sly remarks have raised eyebrows—is his loyalty as firm as he claims? Jaclyn, ever vigilant, doesn’t seem so sure.
They will be leading Knight School training sessions at the Rustic Renaissance Faire, teaching brave citizens to defend Shadowmere at the Gathering Grounds. 

 Corvin Kongcord has long been the Seelie King’s most loyal and skilled swordsman. Yet his recent disappearance after the Unseelie Heir’s tavern appearance has fueled whispers—some say he knelt to the masked figure, others insist he hunts them in secret. Once a hero, Corvin now walks a fine line between savior and traitor.
This weekend he remains absent, “away on urgent royal business.” His empty armoury looms large over the festival, leaving villagers wondering where his true loyalties lie. 

 Norah Spades and Jitterbug James, known as The Vaudevillian, bring jugband blues, toe-tapping rhythms, and a healthy dose of mischief to every corner of Shadowmere. But with relics missing and the Unseelie Heir rising, villagers whisper: are these wandering minstrels simply musicians, or do they know more than they sing?
At the Rustic Faire, The Vaudevillian will be roaming the Faire with music, parades, and laughter… but perhaps also with secrets. 

Defying gravity with silks that twist and soar above the festival grounds, Kai in Wonderland brings a breathtaking beauty to Shadowmere’s skies. Known for performances that blend daring strength with dreamlike grace, Kai has always been a source of wonder at every celebration. Yet since the theft of the relics and the rise of the Unseelie Heir, even Kai’s flights have taken on a sharper edge—some whisper that the acrobat has seen strange movements from their vantage high above the crowds.

Kai is confirmed to perform at the Rustic Faire with aerial silks unfurled, performing stunning feats for villagers below while keeping a watchful eye on the shadows creeping into Oberon’s realm...

Masters of falcons, hawks, and owls, the Eyrie have protected Shadowmere from above for centuries. Their birds once spotted enemy scouts before they could strike—but where were they the nights the relics vanished? Some say the falcons saw everything. Others wonder why the Eyrie have kept silent.
The Eyrie is confirmed to return to the festivities at the Rustic Faire with breathtaking falconry displays at the Rustic Faire, proving their loyalty—or perhaps hiding what their birds truly witnessed.

 Zoltan the Adequate is known throughout Shadowmere for his sleight of hand, mind-bending illusions, and a knack for appearing precisely when chaos strikes. His life took a darker turn after the Book of Knowing and Chalice of Fate disappeared—too many whispers trace back to his shadowy figure slipping through taverns and marketplaces. Some claim to have seen him in the company of suspicious strangers, while others swear he’s simply a trickster thriving on rumors.

 Graceful, hypnotic, and otherworldly, Ishra’s dances have long carried blessings, omens, and secrets. Since the relics vanished, she has wandered deep into the borderlands on a secret mission for King Oberon—or so the crown claims. Some whisper she now serves another master. Her loyalties, like her veiled movements, remain impossible to read. Ishra is not expected at the Rustic Faire. Whether she seeks allies for Oberon or plots with the Unseelie Heir, none can say. 

Matt the Farmhand tends the fields, animals, and bustling festival grounds of Shadowmere, ensuring the kingdom’s celebrations run smoothly. Yet even he has heard the whispers spreading through taverns and marketplaces—his once-quiet life now tangled in the kingdom’s growing fears. Matt will be at the Rustic Faire keeping order around the festival grounds, making sure both visitors and vendors stay safe and keeping an eye out for suspicious strangers... or welcoming them.