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“
I... I just wanted to watch the world and the skies from a higher place.
”
–Noah, inside The 8 o'Clock Circus
Noah (노아, Noa) was an employee of J Corp. before leaving the company to join The 8 o’Clock Circus with his partner, Emma. He first appears in the story of the 8 o'Clock Circus' reception.
Noah has pale skin, long black-purpleish hair tied up and appears to be quite short in stature. He wears a long brown coat embellished with various pockets and straps, much like the coat Emma wears, likely being a part of their uniform from J Corp. Underneath his coat, he wears a black sweater that reaches up to his neck, as well as a pair of plain back trousers and combat boots.
Personality
Noah has a very pessimistic outlook to life, lamenting about his mistakes in J Corp. and expecting termination from his job because of it. He strongly dislikes J Corp. and aspires to "watch the world and the skies from a higher place", rather than "stare at boring screens" given that he has worked his way up from the Backstreets. He smokes, likely as a consequence of his mundane and occasionally stressful life. He seems to hold some resentment against Emma for being more fortunate financially, and being more stable in life, though this does not undermine his friendship, as he relies on him for moral support and companionship as evidenced by his decision to take Emma with him for a smoke break after a work incident, as well as being a friend of 5 years. This dependency and aspiration for higher things culminates in the 8 o'Clock Circus.
Story
After entering The 8 o'Clock Circus tent with Emma, Noah reflects on his life as a corporate drone with chagrin and resolves to join the circus. After being sedated, Noah comes to wake up with Emma's eyes grafted onto him, and his legs grafted onto Emma, as a way to see the world from 'new heights' as Noah wished prior. After this transformation, Noah and Emma travel to the library at Oswald's behest, and attempt to retrieve books for their new boss. As well as their physical bodies, their mindsets also change to be more hedonistic, promising Angela's 'cold stare' will change into a 'hearty smile' once they retrieve some books.
Key Page story
Noah’s Page
J Corp. owns the Nest of gambling. Every person here devotes their life to those insane games of chance. Emma and I check the security cameras placed in affiliated facilities and spot anyone who cheats. We get hundreds of calls each day. Please check if the person in a dark red coat at N-9281-R231 used a sleight of hand to switch cards, I think my table was rigged at Q-198-OF1929, I think they’re using marbles that weigh 0.1g more in the roulettes at K-1928-R029, etc… A variety of creative and absurd calls flood the lines all the time.
What’s so difficult about watching the security feed all day, you ask? Sure, you could think that if you’re unfamiliar with how things work here. But imagine having to check the feeds for tens and even hundreds of rooms that have ten cams each. The workload is spread over multiple people, of course, but each of us still has dozens of screens to stare at, it makes my eyes spin like a top. Besides, some people are sneaky enough to pull trickery off camera, and some incidents might occur during maintenance hours. This job is such a busy one, two eyes just aren’t enough. When you’re checking one case, another call comes in, when you’re done checking that, more calls wait for you… The shortage of manpower is driving me crazy, I swear.
Combat Info
Noah appears alongside Emma in the Reception of The 8 o'Clock Circus. This battle is unique in the way that Noah and Emma function as one unit, but with sufficient damage, can be split into two where Noah is functionally helpless.
Emma & Noah
Stats
275
37
1~5
Endured
Endured Endured
Endured
Endured Endured
Passive Abilities
Shimmering At the start of each Scene, exhaust all pages in hand and deck; add new pages to hand. Their Cost becomes 0. Funambulism When Emma and Noah are together, they cannot be staggered, and gain an additional Speed die. If their Stagger Resist falls to 0, Emma and Noah are separated at the end of the Scene. Lonesome Performance When Noah is dead, all resistances change to "Fatal". Lion’s Fist Blunt Dice Power +1
Drops
Ｏ
Ⅰ
Ⅱ
Ⅲ
Ⅳ
Ⅴ
Book of Emma
20%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
Book of Noah
80%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
Count
2
3.2
4.6
5.6
6.1
6.8
Combat Bookshelf
[Switch to Table/Grid]
Sharp Nails Sharp Nails ( 3) 4~8 5~8 4~9On Hit Recover 5 Stagger Resist 3~7
Circus Knives Circus Knives ( 1) 3~7On Hit Inflict 2 Bleed next Scene 2~6
Juggling Juggling ( 1) Single-useSingle-use Page is exhausted on use. Exhausted pages are removed from play until the end of the Act. 6~11On Hit Inflict 1 Paralysis next Scene
Let the Show Begin Let the Show Begin ( 0) 3~5 2~4On Hit Give 1 Strength to all allies next Scene 2~4On Hit Give 1 Strength to all allies next Scene
Deck
Page
Cost
Description
Sharp Nails
3
4~8 5~8 4~9On Hit Recover 5 Stagger Resist 3~7
Circus Knives
1
3~7On Hit Inflict 2 Bleed next Scene 2~6
Juggling
1
Single-useSingle-use Page is exhausted on use. Exhausted pages are removed from play until the end of the Act. 6~11On Hit Inflict 1 Paralysis next Scene
Let the Show Begin
0
3~5 2~4On Hit Give 1 Strength to all allies next Scene 2~4On Hit Give 1 Strength to all allies next Scene
Combat Dialogue
Combat Entrance
Let us all gather ‘round for a performance.
Even though I can’t see, I’m not afraid.
There are enemies seven steps ahead.
Don’t move too hastily, and be careful. I’ll tell you the directions.
Death
I hope this could make our performance a marvellous one…
Thanks for watching our show… to the end…
Special Event
I wonder if Miss Angela enjoyed our performance?
This should allow our ringmaster to bring happiness to more people.
……
We’ll make it through if we handle things step by step.
I think we’re getting used to this faster than I thought.
You have to look carefully and tell me, okay? I can’t do this alone.
It’s alright. I’m counting on Noah to teach me where to go.
How many people are in front of me… Who just died… I have no idea.
I can’t see… I’m scared. Scared…
Without a friend to tell me the way… How am I going to take another step…?
Special Event line notes
Used as a Victory Cry line if Noah is alive.
Used as a Victory Cry line if Noah is alive.
Used as the Victory Cry line if Noah is dead.
Used as an On Kill line if Noah is alive.
Used as an On Kill line if Noah is alive.
Used as an On Kill line if Noah is alive.
Used as an On Kill line if Noah is alive.
Used as an On Kill line if Noah is dead.
Used as an On Kill line if Noah is dead.
Used as an On Kill line if Noah is dead.
Noah
Stats
52
27
2~5
Normal
Normal Normal
Normal
Normal Normal
Passive Abilities
Bestride At the end of the Scene, reunite with Emma
Drops
Does not drop books.
Combat Bookshelf
[Switch to Table/Grid]
Wild Card Wild Card ( 2) Single-useSingle-use Page is exhausted on use. Exhausted pages are removed from play until the end of the Act. 4~8On Hit Recover 2 HP 3~7
Page
Cost
Description
Wild Card
2
Single-useSingle-use Page is exhausted on use. Exhausted pages are removed from play until the end of the Act. 4~8On Hit Recover 2 HP 3~7
Combat Dialogue
Combat Entrance
Let us all gather ‘round for a performance.
Even though I can’t see, I’m not afraid.
There are enemies seven steps ahead.
Don’t move too hastily, and be careful. I’ll tell you the directions.
Death
…I can’t hear anything. All I can see is darkness.
Shimmering
Lion’s Fist
4~8 
5~8 
4~9 On Hit Recover 5 Stagger Resist
3~7
2~6
3~5 
