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''[[http://cirque-du-nie.deviantart.com/ Cirque du Nie]]'' is a {{Roleplay}} group from the website Website/DeviantArt. It is a horror-themed story, set in the Victorian Era. It follows a set plot, but characters created by members interact with the story as it goes along. It's basically a CircusOfFear.

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''[[http://cirque-du-nie.deviantart.com/ Cirque du Nie]]'' is a {{Roleplay}} {{Play By Post Game|s}} group from the website Website/DeviantArt. It is a horror-themed story, set in the Victorian Era. It follows a set plot, but characters created by members interact with the story as it goes along. It's basically a CircusOfFear.
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It follows the adventures of the Cirque du Nie, a travelling freak show, led by the [[AGodAmI manager]], Sebastian. Most of the freaks were once human, but lured into the circus by Sebastian, who invites them to drink a toast in [[FalseReassurance friendship]] (thus, unknowingly signing a DealWithTheDevil). He then binds them with a MagicallyBindingContract and the character wakes up, transformed into a freak, with many mysteries and horrors to come...

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It follows the adventures of the Cirque du Nie, a travelling freak show, led by the [[AGodAmI [[PhysicalGod manager]], Sebastian. Most of the freaks were once human, but lured into the circus by Sebastian, who invites them to drink a toast in [[FalseReassurance friendship]] (thus, unknowingly signing a DealWithTheDevil). He then binds them with a MagicallyBindingContract and the character wakes up, transformed into a freak, with many mysteries and horrors to come...
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!!!This story is not yet fully revealed, so many fitting tropes will be missing to avoid spoiling the plot for the members.

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* AllWomenAreLustful: Not ALL of the female cast, of course, but Lacey, Carmelle, and Lizzy set quite a good example.
* AssholeVictim: Elizabeth's Father, from the Jacob-Elizabeth side rp where Elizabeth ran from home because her father was being an asshole.
* BeingTorturedMakesYouEvil: A few characters.

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%% * AllWomenAreLustful: Not ALL of the female cast, of course, but Lacey, Carmelle, and Lizzy set quite a good example.
%% * AssholeVictim: Elizabeth's Father, from the Jacob-Elizabeth side rp where Elizabeth ran from home because her father was being an asshole.
%% * BeingTorturedMakesYouEvil: A few characters.



* CircusOfFear: The entire theme of the plot, mixed with GothicHorror elements.

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* TheChessmaster: Sebastian. Again.
-->'''Sebastian:''' Don't you get it... I have the power to go anything to you... I can kill every single person in this damn cirque who you hold close... Make them beg for their lives unless I end them.... Doesn't this go through your little shit piece for a brain? I can take '''Everything''' from you.
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* CircusOfFear: The entire theme of the plot, mixed with GothicHorror elements.



* DarkAndTroubledPast: ...A ''lot'' of the characters.
* DemonicDummy: Mr. Tilmitt, who also seems to know more than he lets on about the Cirque.

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%% * DarkAndTroubledPast: ...A ''lot'' of the characters.
%% * DemonicDummy: Mr. Tilmitt, who also seems to know more than he lets on about the Cirque.



* FemmeFatale: Marcella, a [[DoubleMeaning foxy]] temptress.

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%% * FemmeFatale: Marcella, a [[DoubleMeaning foxy]] temptress.



* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Alan.

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%% * JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Alan.



* LivingShadow: Avis
* LonelyDollGirl: Daniella, except that she actually does become a doll herself.

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%% * LivingShadow: Avis
%% * LonelyDollGirl: Daniella, except that she actually does become a doll herself.



* LoveRedeems: Quite a few cases, though Sebastian disagrees...

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%% * LoveRedeems: Quite a few cases, though Sebastian disagrees...



* MagicallyBindingContract: All of the freaks signed one, unwillingly (for most).
* MercifulMinion: Mr. Beckers.
* MisunderstoodLonerWithAHeartOfGold: Jack the Cannibal.

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%% * MagicallyBindingContract: All of the freaks signed one, unwillingly (for most).
%% * MercifulMinion: Mr. Beckers.
%% * MisunderstoodLonerWithAHeartOfGold: Jack the Cannibal.



* NeverLearnedToRead: Sebastian and December.

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%% * NeverLearnedToRead: Sebastian and December.



* OurGhostsAreDifferent: The smoke figures who seem to be people from the past, some of which cry blood diamond tears (that leave marks on the hands of those who touch them).

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* OurGhostsAreDifferent: OurGhostsAreDifferent:
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The smoke figures who seem to be people from the past, some of which cry blood diamond tears (that leave marks on the hands of those who touch them).



* PrinceCharming: Hasami.

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%% * PrinceCharming: Hasami.



* TheChessmaster: Sebastian. Again.
-->'''Sebastian:''' Don't you get it... I have the power to go anything to you... I can kill every single person in this damn cirque who you hold close... Make them beg for their lives unless I end them.... Doesn't this go through your little shit piece for a brain? I can take '''Everything''' from you.



* TheVoice: Appears, usually accompanied with smoke and/or CreepyCircusMusic.
* ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill: Sebastian is quite fond of this.

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%% * TheVoice: Appears, usually accompanied with smoke and/or CreepyCircusMusic.
%% * ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill: Sebastian is quite fond of this.

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* JerkassWoobie: Nightly, and possibly Max.



* MagnificentBastard: Manager Sebastian, of course.



* {{Wangst}}: Quite a few characters, once again.



* {{Woobie}}: December, Sebastian's shy younger brother with mental issues.
-->'''Carmelle:''' But what about his brother... What will happen to him? He didn't do anything, he's innocent!
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''[[http://cirque-du-nie.deviantart.com/ Cirque du Nie]]'' is a {{Roleplay}} group from the website Website/DeviantArt. It is a horror-themed story, set in the Victorian Era. It follows a set plot, but characters created by members interact with the story as it goes along. It's basically a CircusOfFear.

It follows the adventures of the Cirque du Nie, a travelling freak show, led by the [[AGodAmI manager]], Sebastian. Most of the freaks were once human, but lured into the circus by Sebastian, who invites them to drink a toast in [[FalseReassurance friendship]] (thus, unknowingly signing a DealWithTheDevil). He then binds them with a MagicallyBindingContract and the character wakes up, transformed into a freak, with many mysteries and horrors to come...

!!!This story is not yet fully revealed, so many fitting tropes will be missing to avoid spoiling the plot for the members.

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!!''Cirque du Nie'' provides examples of:

* AllWomenAreLustful: Not ALL of the female cast, of course, but Lacey, Carmelle, and Lizzy set quite a good example.
* AssholeVictim: Elizabeth's Father, from the Jacob-Elizabeth side rp where Elizabeth ran from home because her father was being an asshole.
* BeingTorturedMakesYouEvil: A few characters.
%%* CameBackWrong
* CircusOfFear: The entire theme of the plot, mixed with GothicHorror elements.
%%* CursedWithAwesome
* DarkAndTroubledPast: ...A ''lot'' of the characters.
* DemonicDummy: Mr. Tilmitt, who also seems to know more than he lets on about the Cirque.
* DemonicPossession: Happens to Achi. A LOT. In a similar way, Hyungmin's body was eaten completely by maggots- and so, her maggots now have her body, while she maintains control over the maggots. Double possession, in a way.
* EvilPlan: Timothy kidnaps Emily and runs away with her, saying that he will control the power of the Cirque. He gets cornered, then killed by Sebastian (who is in a rage that Timothy tried to hurt Emily).
* EyeScream: One of the Manager's favorite punishments is to rip or stab the freaks' eyes out.
* FemmeFatale: Marcella, a [[DoubleMeaning foxy]] temptress.
* GuyOnGuyIsHot: When Beckers gets possessed and waltzes with Jean.
-->'''Daniella:''' Well ... this is a bit awkard to watch...\\
'''Pat:''' Indeed it is, Daniella.... but... at the same time..... ''[giggles]''\\
'''Lemon:''' ''Very'' awkward...\\
'''Jean:''' I'd like you all to know I only do this because I am [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial absolutely certain with my sexuality]]. So shut up.
* IJustWantToBeNormal: Some of the freaks dream of returning to their previous lives, while others have accepted that they may never escape.
* IfYoureSoEvilEatThisKitten: Sebastian orders Beckers to whip Daniella, to prove that he doesn't love her.
%%* InsaneEqualsViolent
* JerkassWoobie: Nightly, and possibly Max.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Alan.
* LivingDollCollector: NPC Isabelle, who lures men away and turns them into dolls.
* LivingShadow: Avis
* LonelyDollGirl: Daniella, except that she actually does become a doll herself.
%%* LoveMakesYouEvil
* LoveRedeems: Quite a few cases, though Sebastian disagrees...
* LoveTriangle: Max and Pat fight over Fiona... who is in love with Jean. But what's even worse is that Jean loves Carmelle, who is in love with Nightly.
* MagicallyBindingContract: All of the freaks signed one, unwillingly (for most).
* MagnificentBastard: Manager Sebastian, of course.
* MercifulMinion: Mr. Beckers.
* MisunderstoodLonerWithAHeartOfGold: Jack the Cannibal.
%%* MurderIsTheBestSolution
* NeverLearnedToRead: Sebastian and December.
* OfCorsetsSexy: Oh, Lacey.
-->'''Lacey:''' If you didn't say so... [[SarcasmMode I'd think that there was something wrong, master.]]
* OurGhostsAreDifferent: The smoke figures who seem to be people from the past, some of which cry blood diamond tears (that leave marks on the hands of those who touch them).
** One of them also possesses Achi at one point, and gets him killed. [[UnexplainedRecovery He gets better.]]
** They also try to attack the freaks.
** One of them appears in the form of Achi, and taunts the characters.
** One even possesses Sebastian, and takes control of the Cirque as Manager.
* ParentalSubstitute: Daniella looks after Achi like her own child. Later on, she takes Hyungmin under her wing as well. Nightly agrees to take on the role of being Kairi's father.
* PeoplePuppets: Lemon has the power to control small dolls and puppets, but she can control people, too.
* PrinceCharming: Hasami.
* RealMenWearPink: Hasami and Pat are extremely skilled musicians, and Nightly obsesses over sewing and sketching flowers.
* ResurrectiveImmortality: Nightly kills Sebastian at one point, but it turns out that he can't stay dead. The freaks are only brought back if Sebastian signs them rebirth contracts.
* SplitPersonalityTakeover: Jean suffers from being taken over by his tattoo personas. Especially Az.
* SympathyForTheDevil: Sebastian receives sympathy from a few characters, including Sarah and Jack.
-->'''Jack:''' Maybe he's really lonely... and he's scared of losing us, so he tries his hardest to keep us with him!
* TheChessmaster: Sebastian. Again.
-->'''Sebastian:''' Don't you get it... I have the power to go anything to you... I can kill every single person in this damn cirque who you hold close... Make them beg for their lives unless I end them.... Doesn't this go through your little shit piece for a brain? I can take '''Everything''' from you.
%%* TheManBehindTheMan
* TheVoice: Appears, usually accompanied with smoke and/or CreepyCircusMusic.
* ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill: Sebastian is quite fond of this.
* {{Wangst}}: Quite a few characters, once again.
* WhiteMaskOfDoom: December, who has a mask locked onto his face that can only be removed- with Sebastian's key.
* {{Woobie}}: December, Sebastian's shy younger brother with mental issues.
-->'''Carmelle:''' But what about his brother... What will happen to him? He didn't do anything, he's innocent!
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