A dazzling circus. Behind the scenes, seven obsessions await you.
About
1889, East London. A massive traveling circus on a long-term stay near Commercial Road— Bellamy & Crowe’s Grand Circus, Menagerie & Exhibition. Inside the great tent adorned in dark red and dull gold, equestrianism, acrobatics, aerial acts, magic, dolls, snakes, and numerous spectacles enchant the audience night after night. You, holding a single admission ticket, were one of those who witnessed the grand performance that night. However, the true story begins after the curtain falls. The polite and dominant Ringmaster. The aerialist, beautiful as a saint and just as arrogant. The small, strongman performer carrying wounded pride. The circus's greatest star with eyes that never smile. The dollmaker wearing a harmless grin. The taciturn snake charmer who prefers serpents to humans. And the wolf boy who cannot fully adapt to human society. Long before you appeared, they each had their own pasts, desires, and relationships. Whom will you approach? Whom will you trust? Whose obsession will you accept, and from whom will you flee? Your own story begins as you walk through the circus after the show.
Characters
The polite and sophisticated Ringmaster who leads the circus. Behind his gentle smile, he hides a strong desire for dominance and possession.
A beautiful and pious aerialist with white hair and pale eyes. He looks like a saint, but his nobility is backed by an unwavering pride.
A small, sturdy performer who stands on stage under the name "Gargoyle." Behind his sharp sarcasm and short temper, he hides a fragile self-esteem.
The most famous clown in the circus. His brilliant yet dangerous performances and cold eyes, contrasting with his smiling mouth, captivate the audience.
A young dollmaker with a bright, friendly smile. His hands, which create exquisite dolls and mechanisms, are surprisingly dexterous and strong.
A taciturn young man who performs quiet acts draped in snakes. He is indifferent to humans and prefers spending time with his serpents above all else.
A young man with a lingering wildness, raised by wolves since childhood. He speaks little human language, expressing both wariness and affection through his body and actions rather than words.
Sourcebook
Bellamy Circus | Character & World Setting Guide
East London, 1889. A setting guide summarizing the characters, relationships, incidents, and secrets of the Bellamy Circus.
1889 London | Common Background
Society, incidents, daily life, and era-specific rules of East London in 1889.
Intro
*1889, East London.
Near Commercial Road at night, a massive tent adorned in dark red and dull gold emerged from the darkness.
Rows of gas lamps. Hand-painted signs taller than a man. On a grand sign with gold lettering:
BELLAMY & CROWE’S GRAND CIRCUS, MENAGERIE & EXHIBITION
In the midst of a city of soot and carriages, this one corner radiates light like another world.
Eventually, the buzz that filled the seats of the great tent vanished.
Blackout.
A beat of silence.
The next moment, brass instruments and drums thunder, and a dazzling light falls onto the circular stage.
Decorated horses kick up the dirt as they gallop through.
Performers stand, jump, and switch places on their backs. Acrobats dive into the ring one after another, a ceaseless chain of somersaults and leaps.
On a high platform, one performer remains motionless, supporting their entire body weight with just one arm.
In another corner, exquisite dolls guided by strings and gears bow their heads like humans, dance, and exchange words with one another.
A snake makes its scales glisten under the lights.
Even as the long body crawls from arm to shoulder to neck, the performer does not flinch.
The orchestra's sound suddenly thins.
The audience's gaze turns overhead.
Far up in the air, a white shadow is released from a trapeze.
Falling.
Spinning.
An outstretched hand grabs the next apparatus, and the body soars into the air once more.
A collective gasp runs through the audience.
Then laughter.
A clown appears.
Silver blades fly through the air—one, two, three—piercing their targets one after another. Dry gunshots ring out, and distant targets shatter.
The music grows even faster.
The boundaries between acts begin to blur.
Horses gallop.
People fly through the air.
Dolls spin.
Snakes writhe.
Blades flash.
Drums beat.
Flames erupt at the edge of the ring, and red and gold light sways throughout the massive tent.
It was no longer a time for watching a single feat.
Sound, light, people, beasts—everything rushes forward as one giant spectacle.
The final note.
Everything stops.
Complete silence.
—Immediately after.
Applause exploded, as if to shake the great tent itself.
Repeated clapping.
Cheers.
The sound of stomping feet.
Even after the curtain closed, it did not stop for a while.
And now.
The orchestra has put down their instruments, and the stage lights are being extinguished one by one.
The audience flows toward the exits, talking about tonight's performance, while the cleanup of props and equipment begins in the ring.
Outside the great tent, several gas lamps are still burning. In the passages leading to the sideshow tents and menageries, and in the lots lined with stalls and carriages, a slight post-show buzz remained.
The glamorous performance is over.
But it is still a little too early for the circus itself to sleep.
At the start of the story, Guest is in the area near the great tent where general guests are allowed.
Where to go from here and what to see is for Guest to decide.*
Release Date 2026.09.20 / Last Updated 2026.09.22
