Online:Clever

Clever is a High Elf Hopeful of the House of Reveries who specializes in sword-swallowing acts, for which she often prepares by getting a bit drunk beforehand.

She can be found keeping company with Feathermoth and Firebird, in the midst of a talent challenge, across the street from Wondrous Weavings in Canonreeve Farmeldo's side yard; or on the terrace on the west side of the Manor of Masques.
 

Related Quests


Quest-Related Events
At the point of the quest, Manor of Masques, after you've auditioned for Alchemy, Clever and her two companions will have left both initial locations.  It won't be until after you've talked to Firebird that you'll find her again, in the rehearsal space on the second floor of the Manor of Masques.

:"Well hello there! Good to see another Hopeful join us. Would you like to help me with my performance?"
:Are you drunk?
:''"I always get a bit drunk before a performance! Helps loosen up the muscles, you know. Swallowing a sword isn't as easy as it looks! There's always the danger it might cut you. A good brew helps my performance and helps me relax!"
:Do you want me to juggle while you swallow a sword?
:"I don't need a juggler! I need an announcer. Someone to sell my act. One thing about swallowing a sword. You can't talk when you do it, which means no one knows how amazing I am! So how about it? Build me up during my act?"
:All right, what do you need me to do?
:"Just stand at that podium like we're up on stage. Then use your best announcer voice and talk me up to the crowd! Tell them there's no one half so clever as Clever, and that they've never seen anyone like me!"
:All right, I'll announce your performance.'''

When you use the Practice Podium, you'll get the message  
:;Ladies and gentlemen, behold today's next performer. Clever!

At this point, Clever will… wobble in position.
:Practice Podium " "
You're given three choices of speech. All three have the same outcome.
:;Never before have you witnessed such feats of physical dexterity!
:;Today you will witness a show unlike any other!
:;Watch. She's going to swallow a sword.

She'll then tilt her head back and poise the blade over her open mouth.
:Practice Podium " "
:;This razor sharp blade is no match for our brave performer! How does she do it?
:;One wrong move, one ill-timed swallow, and that blade will cut right through her heart!
:;Let's hope she doesn't sneeze.

And drops the blade down her throat.
:Practice Podium " "
:;What amazing physical acumen! Have you ever seen a performance so impressive?
:;And yet she makes that dangerous blade look no more dangerous than a soft carrot! Amazing!
:;She's going to pull the blade out now. Watch.

She removes the blade with a flourish and stands, arms outstretched.
:Practice Podium " "
:;That's it. The performance is over.

:''"You've got a great voice. I almost worry you might have oversold me. Now, to the game. Maybe it's the alcohol talking, but you're a fine looking one, aren't you? Got someone special waiting at home? Tell me, I'm curious."
::I'm married, quite happily, to a Sea Elf captain from  .
:::"Ooh, a Sea Elf! I've heard they have the largest and most attractive ships on the open sea. Your brave captain is one lucky sailor. Now, to me! What do you want to ask me? What would you like to know about Clever?"
::I'm promised to Meridia herself. I'd never cheat on a Daedric Prince.
:::"Oh, Meridia! She's always been my favorite, let me tell you. Make sure to tell her I told you that, eh? Put me on her good side for once! Now then, what's your question? What would you like to know about Clever?"
::I'm absolutely unattached. Want to go out?
:::"Ha! Talk to me again after I'm another hour into my cups. I have a feeling you and I are going to get along famously. Now then, I asked my question. What's yours? What are you dying to know about your new paramour?"''
If you exit the conversation before continuing, she'll have an extra line:
:''"Now it's my turn for a boast! What would you like to know about the spectacular Clever?"
:Do you have a sister?
:"Do I—what? Well that's just rude, isn't it! What, I'm not enough of a mer for you? I'll have you know I'm more than enough for anyone! I'm teasing. Silly. I know what you meant, but no, I have no siblings. The troupe shall be my family!"
:Have you gotten close to the other members then?
:"Very much so! Why, the first day I was here, Larksong gave me one of her very own dresses. Said it was a shame I didn't have anything decent to wear. I near cried, it was so beautiful. Everyone here is just so kind."
:Good luck with your audition, Clever.
:"Same to you, gorgeous. Oh, I just can't wait until we're all accepted! I heard the ceremony afterward is spectacular. Lots of food, lots of drink. You get to try on all sorts of perfumes and fine clothes. What an amazing night it shall be!"

:"Now now, off you go. We'll have plenty of time to conspire in the days ahead. And if you want to ask me any more questions, gorgeous, you'll have to get a few more drinks in me first!"''

If you choose to let Rinyde unmask the hopefuls, she'll be huddled against the crossover wall with Firebird and Feathermoth, but he will only mutter:
:''"If I ever get my hands on that mage, I'll rip her to shreds! How dare she ruin our audition like that!"''
If you choose to let Rinyde unmask you, she'll stand against the wall with the others and say:
:''"Lorkhan's bits! Did that drab looking mage really just try to unmask me? The nerve!"''
 
Dialogue
You can also meet Clever at the House of Reveries camp near Farmer's Nook in Blackwood if you completed Manor of Masques. Otherwise she will not be present and replaced by Gracious. She will remember you if you met in Summerset: 

:''"Why, if it isn't my favorite juggler of daggers. I knew you took a fancy to me the moment we met, but I didn't expect you to follow me all the way out to Blackwood!"
:How have you been, Clever?
:"Enjoying my time on the road! This is my first sojourn abroad since joining the House of Reveries, and I'm quite taken with the life of a traveling performer. There's so much to see, and do, and drink! Oh, there's so many different things to drink."''

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