The Motley Folk, also known as "the strolling players", is a loyal group of strolling entertainers who live and perform together to the public.
Overview[]
The Motley Folk travels between Lombrica and Argenta, the two principalities of the Inkworld, led by their own Black Prince. The Motley Folk consists of conjurors, tightrope-walkers, fire-eaters, and knife-throwers.
History[]
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Known members[]
- Dustfinger (fire-eater)
- Black Prince (knife-thrower)
- Baptista (mask-maker)
- Bluejay
Former members[]
- Cloud-Dancer (deceased; formerly a tightrope-walker)
- Sootbird (traitor; fire-eater)
- Roxane (no longer performs but still an ally; formerly a minstrel)
Notes[]
- Being a strolling player does not necessarily mean being a part of the Motley Folk; a strolling player is just that, a player (an entertainer of skills) who strolls. Only a specific group of close-knit strolling players are called the Motley Folk.[1]
Appearances[]
- Inkheart (film) (mentioned)
- Inkspell
- Inkdeath