The Witchlight Carnival

Adventures
Tall Tales The Witchlight Carnival Thieves of the Coven Hither of the Feywild The Prince of a Thousand Enemies Downfall Slack-jawed Lorna The Fairy Rings of Thither Will of the Feywild The Roots of Loomlurch Best Laid Plans The Howling Peaks of Yon The Minions of Endelyn Moongrave Love Unsoiled The Bitter End The Palace of Heart's Desire The Court of Storms Beware the Jabberwock Legends and Lore The End
Campaigns
A Grand Tour of the Sword Coast‎ Tomb of Annihilation‎ Waterdeep: Dragon Heist‎ Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus‎ Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden The Wild Beyond the Witchlight Light of Xaryxis Turn of Fortune's Wheel Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Others
Split The Party Tales of the Champions Time Gates Trials of Mount Tiamat

The Witchlight Carnival is one of the adventures in the campaign The Wild Beyond the Witchlight.

	Uncover the mysteries of the Witchlight Carnival while searching for Squiddly & Jenks.
Requirement(s)	Must have completed "Tall Tales"
Objective(s)	Complete Area 200
Restriction(s)	No restrictions
Rewards(?)	×400 ×???	Formation

Variants

A Monarch Among Us

	Uncover the mysteries of the Witchlight Carnival with Nat close beside you.
Requirement(s)	Must have completed "The Witchlight Carnival"
Objective(s)	Complete Area 250
Restriction(s)	Nat joins the formation. Enemies move 100% faster and deal 100% additional damage. Gold Find is reduced by 99%.
Rewards(?)	×500 ×???	Formation
Patron: Mirt	Complete Area 350	×6.10e04 ×4,900
Patron: Vajra	Complete Area 375	×9.65e04 ×5,625
Patron: Strahd	Complete Area 400	×1.52e05 ×6,000
Patron: Zariel	Complete Area 425	×2.41e05 ×6,800
Patron: Elminster	Complete Area 825	×3.68e08 ×2.14e04

A Dragon Against Us

	Uncover the mysteries of the Witchlight Carnival while evading dragons.
Requirement(s)	Must have completed "The Witchlight Carnival" Must have completed 5 Witchlight adventures or variants
Objective(s)	Complete Area 300
Restriction(s)	Green Dragon Wyrmlings appear in each area. They drop no gold, nor do they count towards quest progress. Only Champions with DEX of 15 or higher can be used.
Rewards(?)	×600 ×???	Formation
Patron: Mirt	Complete Area 400	×1.52e05 ×6,000
Patron: Vajra	Complete Area 425	×2.41e05 ×6,800
Patron: Strahd	Complete Area 450	×3.81e05 ×7,200
Patron: Zariel	Complete Area 475	×6.03e05 ×8,075
Patron: Elminster	Complete Area 825	×3.68e08 ×2.14e04

A Familiar Behind Us

	Uncover the mysteries of the Witchlight Carnival with your most charismatic Champions.
Requirement(s)	Must have completed "The Witchlight Carnival" Must have completed 14 Witchlight adventures or variants
Objective(s)	Complete Area 350
Restriction(s)	Champions' normal attack cooldown is increased by 5 seconds. Gale the Miniature Giant Seahorse joins the formation. Champions next to Gale have their normal attack cooldown decreased by 1 second for each familiar assigned to click enemies. Only Champions with a Charisma of 16 or higher may be used.
Rewards(?)	×700 ×???	Formation
Patron: Mirt	Complete Area 450	×3.81e05 ×7,200
Patron: Vajra	Complete Area 475	×6.03e05 ×8,075
Patron: Strahd	Complete Area 500	×9.53e05 ×9,000
Patron: Zariel	Complete Area 525	×1.50e06 ×9,450
Patron: Elminster	Complete Area 825	×3.68e08 ×2.14e04

Waves

Type	Waves	Bosses	Favored By
aberration	4	0	Imoen, Lae'zel, Zorbu
beast	22	2	Imoen, Jaheira, Minsc, Zorbu
construct	10	0	Kalix, Wyll
fey	19	1	Minsc
goblin	8	3
hit-based	1	1	Binwin, Ezmerelda, Grimm, Hew Maan, Windfall
humanoid	11	4	Dynaheir, Ezmerelda, Jaheira, Kalix, Minsc, Zorbu
kenku	3	1
monstrosity	0	2	Ezmerelda, Imoen, Minsc
plant	0	1
ranged	10	2

Please add all the missing waves definition (with "0 & 0" or no values in case you don’t know them…) based on in-game’s "ENEMY TYPES" data mentionned on adventure’s starting/choice screen, place them between the header & the footer lines (which should remain untouched), and keep the monster-type lines sorted alphabetically. Thanks! (click this link for more info)

Wave	Tags	Monsters	Monster Tags	Image
1	Outdoors	Rabbit	beast melee
2	Outdoors	Wolf, Rabbit	beast melee
3	Outdoors	Goblin + Hit-based log	goblin humanoid static hit-based ranged
4	Outdoors	Goblin	goblin humanoid melee ranged
5	Outdoors	Goblin	goblin humanoid melee ranged
Boss	Outdoors	Goblin Gardener	boss goblin humanoid melee
6	Outdoors	Giant Rat, Goblin	beast goblin humanoid melee
7	Outdoors	Goblin	goblin humanoid melee
8	Outdoors	Goblin	goblin humanoid melee ranged
9	Outdoors	Goblin, Wolf	beast goblin humanoid melee
10	Outdoors	Goblin, Wolf Pup	beast goblin humanoid melee
Boss	Outdoors	Nilbog	boss goblin humanoid hit-based melee
11	Outdoors	Boggles	fey melee
12	Outdoors	Boggles	fey melee
13	Outdoors	Boggles	fey melee
14	Outdoors	Boggles, Wolf	beast fey melee
15	Outdoors	Wolf	beast melee
Boss	Outdoors	Goblin Warleader	boss goblin humanoid melee
16	Outdoors	Acid Bubble, Wolf	beast construct melee
17	Outdoors	Acid Bubble, Acid Bubble with Rider	construct melee
18	Outdoors	Acid Bubble with Rider	construct melee
19	Outdoors	Acid Bubble, Acid Bubble with Rider	construct melee
20	Outdoors	Acid Bubble with Rider	construct melee
Boss	Outdoors	Worg	boss monstrosity melee
21	Outdoors	Acid Bubble, Boggles	construct fey melee
22	Outdoors	Boggles	fey melee
23	Outdoors	Acid Bubble	construct melee
24	Outdoors	Giant Frog	beast melee
25	Outdoors	Giant Frog	beast melee
Boss	Outdoors	Froghemoth	boss monstrosity melee
26	Outdoors	Giant Frog	beast melee
27	Outdoors	Giant Frog	beast melee
28	Outdoors	Giant Frog, Madcap	fey beast melee
29	Outdoors	Madcap	fey melee
30	Outdoors	Madcap	fey melee
Boss	Outdoors	Vicious Rabbit	boss beast melee
31	Outdoors	Giant Frog, Giant Riding Dragonfly	beast melee
32	Outdoors	Giant Frog, Giant Riding Dragonfly	beast melee
33	Outdoors	Acid Bubble, Giant Riding Dragonfly	beast construct melee
34	Outdoors	Acid Bubble	construct melee
35	Outdoors	Giant Frog, Giant Riding Dragonfly	beast melee
Boss	Outdoors	Warty Giant Frog	boss beast melee
36	Outdoors	Madcap	fey melee
37	Outdoors	Madcap	fey melee
38	Outdoors	Madcap, Sprite	fey melee
39	Outdoors	Sprite, Sprite Rider	beast fey melee
40	Outdoors	Sprite, Sprite Rider	beast fey melee
Boss	Outdoors	Shambling Mound	boss plant melee
41	Outdoors	Sprite Rider	beast fey melee
42	Outdoors	Sprite Rider	beast fey melee
43	Outdoors	Gazer, Sprite	aberration fey melee ranged
44	Outdoors	Gazer	aberration ranged
45	Outdoors	Gazer	aberration ranged
Boss	Outdoors	Satyr Leader	boss fey ranged
46	Indoors	Giant Riding Dragonfly, Gazer	beast aberration melee ranged
47	Indoors	Boggles, Satyr	fey melee ranged
48	Indoors	Kenku Rogue, Satyr	humanoid kenku fey melee ranged
49	Indoors	Acid Bubble, Kenku Rogue	construct humanoid kenku melee
50	Indoors	Kenku Rogue	humanoid kenku melee
Boss	Indoors	Kettlestream	boss humanoid kenku melee ranged

Transcript

The Witchlight Carnival
Uncover the mysteries of the Witchlight Carnival while searching for Squiddly & Jenks.
Area	Goal		Quests & Cinematics
Jenks:	"Are we there are we there are we there are we there? Celeste, are we there?!"
Celeste:	"Jenks, as we've already discussed repeatedly, we are, in fact, getting close to the Witchlight Carnival. But it's a bit more walking yet, and it'll be an easier walk if you just try to relax."
Squiddly:	"Can't relax. Can't relax! The flyers we got from the pixies make everything sound so awesome. Look! Hall of Illusions! Bubble-Pop Teapot! Dragonfly Rides! Lost Property!"
Bruenor:	"Pretty sure that last one ain't an attraction per se. And ye'll wanna be mindful o' stickin' close by ta everyone else when we get there, so's you don't become lost property yerselves."
Nayeli:	"I'm sure everyone will be on their best behavior, Bruenor. Visiting the Witchlight Carnival is likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. No one wants that spoiled."
Minsc:	"Minsc can see that all are in jocular mood in anticipation of carnival delights. But it would be remiss of Minsc to not quickly mention that walk might become less easy momentarily. Packs of rabbits are swarming ahead!"
1	Defeat 25 Rabbits		The Witchlight Carnival is close at hand -- but these panicked rabbits are doing an excellent job of blocking your path!
2	Defeat 25 Enemies		The appearance of this wolf pack makes it clear what's got these rabbits on the run! Clear them out!
Calliope:	"All right, that's got the wolves on the run finally. But was it just me, or did they seem especially riled?"
Tyril:	"I, too, sensed something unusual in their behavior. Almost as though they were reacting themselves to some other threat."
Jarlaxle:	"I'm going to go out on a limb and guess what that threat is. There's a goblin war band approaching, well armed with spears... and placards?"
Bruenor:	"Them goblins at tha back is makin' some kind o' protest. What's that them signs is sayin'?"
Minsc:	" 'Witchlight Go Home.' 'Carnival is No Fun.' 'Big Top is Big Rip-Off.' '0 out of 10, Would Not Witchlight Again.' It seems carnival has already inspired lukewarm reviews."
Boo:	"Squeak?"
Bruenor:	"Pretty sure there must be a story there. And happy ta suggest we avoid gettin' caught up in it. Come on, and let's see if we can just ignore 'em."
Calliope:	"Probably going to be difficult. They've spotted us. And they're not looking happy!"
3	Clear the Rotten Log		Whatever beef these goblins have with the carnival, it's got them keen to fight! Clear this log blockade so you can get past them!
4	Defeat 25 Goblins		More goblin spears try to pin you down, as a pack of melee fighters push in!
5	Defeat the Goblin Gardener		This goblin gardener continues to whip the others into a frenzy! Time to get this fight under control!
Nayeli:	"Well, that's sent the goblins running. And not a word from any of them the whole time except shouting down the carnival."
Bruenor:	"Feh. Seems like everyone's a critic. But I ain't plannin' on lettin' any bad reviews spoil a good time. And listen... what's that I hear ahead?"
Jenks:	"Is it... it is! Music! Voices! The Witchlight Carnival! We're here!"
Squiddly:	"Come on come on come on, everybody! We'll be late!"
Nat:	"[Signs] Hey! Slow down, you two! It's not a race!"
Nayeli:	"It's all right, Nat. I can see people ahead already, so they won't run far."
Calliope:	"That's a lot of people. Look at the line up at the entrance!"
Bruenor:	"Best we get inta that line quick, then. Come on!"
Nat:	"[Signs] Oh... oh my! Look! Everyone, look!"
Calliope:	"Now that's a wondrous sight. Check out those butterflies!"
Celeste:	"Fey magic is everywhere. How delightful. But the number of people waiting to get in is prodigious. We'll be in this line a while, I suspect. Jenks and Squiddly won't let us hear the end of it. Speaking of which, where have they gone?"
Nat:	"[Signs] I can see them running around. I'll go get them."
Bruenor:	"Can't hardly see tha entrance fer people. But who's this wrinkled geezer walkin' tha line?"
Nikolas:	"An orderly procession, please. Stay in the line, don't block others. Sorry, can't hear you. The Witchlight Carnival has room for all. An orderly procession, please... I say! What's going on?"
Nayeli:	"It's those protesting goblins. They're making a run for the ticket booth!"
Calliope:	"And they didn't come alone. Come on! Someone needs to step in before the crowd starts to panic!"
6	Defeat 25 Enemies		This gang of goblins needs to be shown the perils of trying to jump the queue! And they can take their rats with them!
Nikolas:	"Blasted ungrateful... clear out, you rabble! You've been told the proper process for making a formal complaint, and this is most decidedly not it!"
Bruenor:	"Oi! Ye with tha ear horn. What's goin' on that's got these goblins so riled up?"
Nikolas:	"Oh, some complaint about the carnival having manifested too close to their camp. You try to explain the niceties of plane shifting to them, but it's all in one ear, out the other... I say! Is that Bruenor Battlehammer?"
Bruenor:	"One and tha same. Don't recall I've made yer acquaintance, though..."
Nikolas:	"Nikolas Midnight, chief ticketer, at your service. No, we haven't met, but I was told to watch for a dwarf bearing your shield and regalia. I'm delighted to inform you that ten tickets for the Witchlight Carnival have been set aside for the Champions!"
Celeste:	"Nikolas, that's most kind of you. And most unexpected. But I'm afraid whoever was thinking of us misjudged the number of us making this journey."
Nikolas:	" 'An anonymous benefactor' is how I was asked to phrase it. And oh my, yes. I see what you mean. Let me just zip back to the ticket booth. And if you wouldn't mind having another word with these goblins, it would be most fine by me."
7	Defeat 25 Goblins		While the carnival gets the ticket situation under control, you can try once more to keep the goblins in line. Don't let this fight get out of hand!
Nikolas:	"All right, here we go. Whoops! Watch that spear there. Let me see... ten, twenty... forty... eighty-one, eighty-two... eighty-seven of you!"
Celeste:	"Plus our three young friends, wherever they've gotten to. Much obliged to you, Nikolas."
Nikolas:	"My pleasure entirely. One thing with a group this large, I don't expect you'll have much trouble keeping track of each other."
Celeste:	"Indeed. But what are these?"
Nikolas:	"Butterfly wings, my dear! Put these on as your proof of admission, and the full run of the carnival is yours! Hey! I say, put those back!"
Nayeli:	"The goblins have grabbed a bunch of our wings. Don't worry, Nikolas -- we'll get them back!"
8	Collect 25 Butterfly Wings		Without the butterfly wings bestowed on you with admission to the carnival, you'll be stuck on the outside looking in! Grab them!
9	Defeat 25 Enemies		You've got your wings back, but the goblin fray has disturbed this passing wolf pack -- and you're stuck in the middle!
Calliope:	"There's someone at the back running this goblin mob. Can anyone see who it is?"
Celeste:	"I can. And I see the purpose to his chaos now. It's a nilbog. A goblin possessed of the trickster spirit of one of the long-fallen goblin gods. It wants anarchy at the carnival -- and it's close to getting it."
Bruenor:	"Time ta lay down a bit o' order, then. Everyone with me! Then focus on gettin' that rotter under control, and maybe tha other goblins'll think twice about this fight!"
10	Defeat the Nilbog		Wolf pups have entered the fray even as their parents clear out -- and this trickster goblin is loving every minute of it! Take this nilbog down!
Celeste:	"That's got the goblins on the run at last. Hopefully things will be a bit quieter from here on in."
Minsc:	"Minsc and Boo have butterfly wings distributed, and here are last three sets for Nat, Squiddly, and Jenks. But where are our three young compatriots?"
Nayeli:	"I saw Nat over by the entrance a moment ago. She and the others thankfully knew to hold back during the fight."
Bruenor:	"I see her comin' now. But wait... there's somethin' wrong. Nat! What is it, child?"
Nat:	"[Signs] They're gone! I tried to get them, but I couldn't, and they're gone!"
Nayeli:	"Jenks and Squiddly? Gone where, Nat? What's happened?"
Nat:	"[Signs] I saw them running around in the crowd and tried to catch them. But they were too excited, and then the goblin fight... They went into the carnival! They snuck past the entrance, and then they were gone!"
Celeste:	"They... oh no. Friends, we need to find them, and quickly. Come with me! We need to hurry!"
Bruenor:	"Celeste! Slow down a tick! I can see tha fear in ye, and I don't know what it's fer. What's goin' on here?"
Celeste:	"Quietly, Bruenor, and not in front of Nat. It's just... there are stories about those who sneak into Witchlight Carnival without tickets. Jenks and Squiddly... I should have been watching them more closely. I shouldn't have let them go running off."
Nayeli:	"What kind of stories, Celeste? Are they in danger?"
Celeste:	"I don't know. Not yet. But finding them quickly is the best means of not needing to worry about it. We need help, though. There must be someone here working carnival security..."
Burly:	"Show yourselves, you rapscallions! I saw you flee this way. Come to Burly, now... You there! I'm with the Witchlight Carnival. Did you see goblins come this way?"
Bruenor:	"Not on this side o' tha entrance, nay. But we're lookin' fer someone else. A pair o' someones, actually. Two youngsters..."
Burly:	"I have no time for this. There they are! I can see those miscreants slipping through the shadows!"
Jarlaxle:	"I can see them too. But those aren't goblins! And they're not friendly!"
11	Defeat 25 Boggles		A gaggle of boggles is raising riot along the carnival paths! Clear them out!
Calliope:	"These oily fey are out of control! Where did that bugbear disappear to?"
Bruenor:	"They disappeared 'neath that boggle mob! We gotta get ta them!"
Mr. Light:	"What's the meaning of this! Violence in my carnival? How dare you! Nothing must disrupt the happiness. I'll have you escorted from the grounds! Burly! Where are you?"
Bruenor:	"Yer Burly's been buried in boggles, and we're tryin' ta help him, ye lummox! What kind o' place is ye runnin' here, anyway?"
Celeste:	"Bruenor, wait! Mr Light, is it? Along with Mr Witch, one of the Witchlight Carnival's founders? I recognize you from the flyers... and recognize the power of the Witchlight vane you carry from old lore. My name is Celeste, and these are the Champions -- and if you don't mind my saying so, you look like you could use our aid."
Bruenor:	"Looks like we need ta table this conversation. Them boggles is movin'!"
12	Defeat 25 Boggles		Getting these boggles on the run is a daunting task, given how many of them are running in from other directions!
Mr. Light:	"The Champions...? That rings a bell. Ah, yes! The great heroes of renown! Ah, we are well met! Please, forgive my shortness earlier."
Celeste:	"No need to apologize. But please, let us speak directly. As you've seen, the Champions are happy to help those in need. But right now, we have need of..."
Mr. Light:	"Yes, sorry, and allow me to apologize for interrupting as I announce the following! Folk of the Witchlight Carnival, hear me! Know you that these Champions are hereby granted a waiver against acts of martial offense and defense, self- and otherwise, in the service of the carnival, its people, and its patrons!"
Bruenor:	"Well, that was quite tha introduction. Don't look like it impressed them boggles much, though."
Nayeli:	"If I was reading him right, we can impress them ourselves! Champions! We're working carnival security! Everyone with me!"
13	Collect 25 Oily Tickets		The boggles continue to cause chaos by stealing tickets -- which will be ruined if they get any more oily. Grab them up!
14	Defeat 25 Enemies		The wolves that were making trouble at the entrance have slipped inside the carnival to join the fun! Make use of your newfound security-operative status and clear them out!
Jarlaxle:	"Lovely. Goblins are spilling onto the path ahead! They must have pushed through the crowd at the entrance."
Goblin Warleader:	"All right, peeps. Look around for easy looting and easier shakedowns. Let's make sure everyone who visits this accursed carnival has the worst time of their lives. Ho! Who's this, then?"
Nayeli:	"I won't bother with full introductions, since you won't be sticking around long enough to need them. Listen up! We've already done this dance with some of your friends, and we don't have any interest in a second sortie."
Goblin Warleader:	"Oh! What spirit in this one! When we're done with you, be sure to tell your friends of the drubbing you took at the Witchlight! Come for the fun! Stay for the beatings! Ha!"
Nayeli:	"You need to listen. My friends and I have an urgent problem that we can't solve while the carnival is in chaos. So whatever fresh anarchy you have planned, take it with you and go!"
Calliope:	"Looks like they're not so much going as attacking. Watch out!"
15	Defeat the Goblin Warleader		This goblin warleader is keeping his fellow goblins riled up. Clear this mob out for good!
Bruenor:	"All right, that's got them goblins movin'. Anyone see that bugbear around?"
Burly:	"Goblins! I see you there! Run while you can!"
Jarlaxle:	"He's heading for the entrance, hot on the goblins' trail. I don't suspect we'll see either for a while."
Celeste:	"All right. Our actions should have gotten us in good stead with Mr Light. Hopefully that'll lessen any punishment due to Jenks and Squiddly when we find them. But we need to find them quickly."
Minsc:	"Minsc and Boo have good news to report on that subject! Footprints have been spotted! Children were moving along edge of path, most like to avoid crowds and being seen. We may follow. Come!"
Celeste:	"This is the Hall of Illusions. One of the places Squiddly was excited to see. Minsc, is there any sign of them going inside?"
Minsc:	"Tracks move up only to edge of crowd. Both young people seemed intent to watch from distance. But is no sign of them now."
Nayeli:	"We'll want to work the crowd. Ask if anyone's seen them. We can start... wait. What's going on?"
Bruenor:	"Folks is shoutin' somethin' fierce over across tha way. Over by that giant teapot..."
Celeste:	"Those floating bubbles are meant to be part of the carnival ambience, I think... but they're smoldering with acid! People are being burned! Come on!"
16	Defeat 25 Enemies		The acid bubbles are a serious hazard to carnival-goers around the Hall of Illusions -- but these wolves seem intent on getting in the way of your clean-up!
17	Defeat 25 Enemies		A number of folks have been caught in these bubbles -- and are in serious danger! You need to free them, and quickly!
Minsc:	"Is any sense being seen of what is causing acid bubbles to float dangerously this way?"
Celeste:	"I can sense an unnatural magic to them. A layer of dark transmutation clinging to the power of the Feywild, but it's not clear what's causing it."
Bruenor:	"Folks is tryin' ta steer clear o' them, at least. But tha things they're leavin' behind is makin' it harder ta get in close and free them that's trapped!"
18	Collect 25 Lost Toys		The number of toys being dropped by fleeing carnival patrons is making it impossible to keep your footing. Grab them up and clear them out!
Nayeli:	"All this chaos is making it impossible to even look for Jenks and Squiddly. We still need help. The carnival staff will be on the lookout for visitors without their wings. Maybe one of them saw something."
Celeste:	"We must be careful, though. Depending on who might see the boys, the carnival staff might be the ones they need to fear. We'll need to bargain. Try to find some bit of advantage, as we gained by agreeing to help Mr Light."
Nat:	"[Signs] Hey! If you're looking for help, I have some. Here, look!"
Bruenor:	"Oi, Nat. Who's yer strangely monochromatic friend?"
Candlefoot:	"[Mimes]"
Nat:	"[Signs] He says his name's Candlefoot. He doesn't sign the way I do, but I can understand him! And he says he saw a boy with an eyepatch, looking guilty!"
Celeste:	"We'd be most grateful for any assistance, Candlefoot. And if there's anything we can do for you... ?"
Minsc:	"Minsc does not mean to interrupt, but there is new resurgence of bubble activity! On guard, all!"
19	Defeat 25 Enemies		As fast as you clear them out, these bubbles just keep coming!
Bruenor:	"Folks is in a general state o' panic now. Them goblins might get their wish about ruinin' tha carnival's reputation. Ye figure this dark bubble magic is their doin'?"
Celeste:	"It seems unlikely. I didn't see any casters among the ones we fought, let alone one powerful enough to do this."
Minsc:	"New development! Minsc has seen worg breaking in to enter carnival grounds, and was chasing bubbles, which was so adorable."
Boo:	"Squeak!"
Minsc:	"But of course, worg was then burned by bubble acid, and was not pleased. And now... well, look out!"
20	Defeat the Worg		Having been acid-burned by the bubbles, this worg is in a fighting mood! Get this creature under control!
Jarlaxle:	"Those acid bubbles are sailing off in every possible direction. But the area around the Hall of Illusions seems clear for now."
Nat:	"[Signs] Everyone! Candlefoot has a problem that we can help him with -- in exchange for which, he's promised to help us. Is that good, Celeste? That's what you wanted?"
Celeste:	"It's very good, Nat. Candlefoot, we'd be pleased to lend you our aid... in exchange for you looking out for our young friends. And ensuring that nothing happens to them if you find them."
Candlefoot:	"[Mimes]"
Nat:	"[Signs] He says no problem, and he'll be happy to shout out when he sees them -- except he needs his voice back! He's not just a mime, you see? His voice was stolen, but he doesn't know by who. But he thinks Palasha the mermaid might know more!"
Minsc:	"This is perhaps good timing of events. Tracks are harder to read here, but prints that might be young Jenks and Squiddly are seen heading in direction of watercourse ahead."
Celeste:	"That's Silversong Lake. Candlefoot's mermaid friend should be there. Candlefoot, thank you. We'll do our best to find your missing voice -- and trust you to help find our young friends and keep them safe."
Nayeli:	"There's a clutch of acid bubbles ahead. We can take care of them as we go. Everyone keep eyes on them."
Minsc:	"Minsc would like to suggest at least some eyes also be dedicated to movement along edge of path. And to note that edge of path looks strangely oily..."
21	Defeat 25 Enemies		Following the last of the acid bubbles as you move for Silversong Lake brings you face to face with the boggle gang once more!
22	Defeat 25 Boggles		The boggles are running riot along the carnival paths. Clear them out!
23	Collect 25 Ring Toss Rings		Another flock of bubbles drifts by -- and by throwing these scattered rings, you might be able to safely change their course! Grab them all!
Bruenor:	"Right. I guess this here's Silversong Lake. Pretty 'nuff little spot."
Nayeli:	"It's beautiful all right. But there's no sign of Jenks or Squiddly."
Nat:	"[Signs] But there's our mermaid! Look!"
Palasha:	"Visitors! I am not in a state of being able to perform. The park is in turmoil, as you have no doubt seen?"
Celeste:	"Indeed we have, Palasha. And in fact, we have been doing our part to help control the trouble, with the blessing of Mr Light."
Palasha:	"Ah. Subordinates of Mr Light, are you? Well, then, feel free to make yourselves useful. That croaking sound is making it most difficult to rehearse."
Calliope:	"I was just about to ask if anyone else was hearing that -- but I think we'll be seeing it in short order! Watch out!"
24	Defeat 25 Giant Frogs		Giant frogs are running amok along Silversong Lake! Get them under control!
25	Defeat the Froghemoth		A mighty froghemoth is behind the giant frogs' recklessness! Take this monstrosity down!
Jarlaxle:	"All right, that was an abrupt detour into an unexpected fight. What is a froghemoth even doing here?"
Celeste:	"The Feywild magic that underpins the carnival must be drawing unusual creatures to it, both locally and from across the planes. But whether that's the cause of this rising chaos or just a symptom of it, I don't know."
Calliope:	"Meaning those goblins that seemed to start this whole mess might be under the effect of some kind of magical corruption?"
Celeste:	"Perhaps. Or it could be that the goblins are looking out only for themselves -- and someone else used the convenient timing of their attack to cover the corrupted magic they've unleashed here."
Bruenor:	"First things first, though. We need ta speak ta Palasha about Candlefoot's missin' voice before tha next bit o' chaos descends."
Celeste:	"Palasha, greetings again. My name is Celeste, and in addition to being a... subordinate of Mr Light, I made the acquaintance of Candlefoot the mime earlier. He asked us to speak with you."
Palasha:	"Ah, Candlefoot. No doubt he won you over with his honeyed words. Well, tell him I've been waiting to hear from him again, but am not the most patient mermaid in the world."
Calliope:	"But the thing is, he can't speak to you. His voice has been stolen. He was right broken up about it, and said you might know something about what happened."
Palasha:	"... I? No, I know nothing. But I didn't understand..."
Heckler:	"Borrrrrring! Hey, I thought there was supposed to be music here. 'See the singing mermaid,' they said."
Heckler:	"Nothing to it. This carnival's a total bust if you ask me."
Bruenor:	"Oi! Them hecklers showed up out o' nowhere awful fast. And they're loud 'nuff that they've got them frogs agitated again!"
26	Defeat 25 Giant Frogs		You almost had the giant frogs under control -- but these annoying hecklers are intent on causing trouble!
Heckler:	"I mean, how can a mermaid even sing? You can't hear anything under water! This is a total scam."
Heckler:	"Total scam. This whole carnival's nothing but two-bit mummers and a bit of prestidigitation. Come on, sing!"
Palasha:	"You're not being fair. Look around you! People are frightened. I draw my performing strength from their energy. You wouldn't understand..."
Heckler:	" 'Oh, you wouldn't understand.' So fancy."
Heckler:	"Fancy mermaid. 'Oh, see how my fins flow!' Ha!"
Calliope:	"Okay, I can't say I find the mermaid particularly endearing, but I've had about enough of this. Help me get to those hecklers and clear them out! As long as they're shouting out across the water, these frogs will never calm down!"
27	Defeat 25 Giant Frogs		Giving the hecklers a piece of your mind means getting closer to them -- which means pushing through these frogs one more time!
Minsc:	"Hold, all! Feathers are scattered around in most mysterious fashion. And are sized for especially large bird."
Celeste:	"Those are kenku feathers, I'd warrant. It looks as though the frogs have been attacking bystanders. But aside from those annoying hecklers, I haven't seen anyone else along the lake."
Calliope:	"I'm not seeing anyone else on the lake either. Look! Palasha's gone."
Heckler:	"Oh, no! The mermaid's gone. No musical show!"
Heckler:	"Loser! If you can't take a little criticism, you've got no future in the arts!"
Heckler:	"That's okay -- I'll take over! Count me in. 'Oh, I once knew a girl in Waterdeep / Who I loved from afar, though she called me a creep...'"
Bruenor:	"Oi! Shut that down before someone shuts it down fer ye! We needed ta speak ta that mermaid, and ye've loused it up!"
Nayeli:	"Leave the hecklers, Bruenor. We've got bigger problems!"
28	Collect 25 Kenku Feathers		A pack of madcaps appears -- and are intent on tickling these frogs with the kenku feathers to keep them on edge! Grab the feathers and get these creatures on their way!
29	Defeat 25 Madcaps		The madcaps scatter, but their redcap kin are keen to step up to join the fray!
30	Defeat the Vicious Rabbit		A vicious rabbit seems to share the redcaps' predilection for mayhem! Clear all these creatures out!
Nayeli:	"The chaos in the park isn't slowing down. I think we have to table our conversation with Palasha. Whatever's inspiring these creatures' attacks, someone needs to get it under control."
Bruenor:	"I'm right behind ye. Just let me get these blasted hecklers under control first... oi! Where'd they go?"
Celeste:	"They all vanished as suddenly as they appeared. Meaning there's likely more to them than meets the eye. Everyone, stay on guard. Someone's behind what's going on, and we're missing the clues."
Ellywick:	"I think you're doing quite well, actually. But the person we're looking for knows well how to keep themself hidden."
Nayeli:	"I'm sorry to be curt, friend, but we're getting a little wary of people showing up unexpectedly."
Ellywick:	"Perfectly understandable. But I promise I am a friend, Champions. Ellywick Tumblestrum, planeswalking gnome bard, at your service. And I hope to be of much service."
Jarlaxle:	"I don't mean to interrupt what I'm sure will be a scintillating chat, but we've got trouble coming in -- by air and ground!"
Ellywick:	"Excellent! A chance to prove my worth. Come, Champions! Let's get to fighting!"
31	Defeat 25 Enemies		A flock of giant riding dragonflies has been spooked by something and are now ranging across the carnival grounds -- and they've got the giant frogs hopping again!
32	Defeat 25 Enemies		The frogs scattering along the path seems like a sign that they've had enough. But these dragonflies are just getting going!
Celeste:	"Ellywick, you have our thanks for the assist, and we're well met if your friendship is as true as you claim. But I generally like to know someone before I call them friend, and I'm quite certain you and I have never met."
Ellywick:	"Your certainty is perfectly honed, my dear. We haven't met. But this lute here? Well, its magic strings whisper secrets to me sometimes. Like when it told me the Champions were coming to Witchlight Carnival, at the best and worst of all possible times. Sorry I miscounted the tickets, though. I was a bit rushed."
Bruenor:	"That was ye? What's yer angle, then? Seekin' us out and puttin' a word in our ear that trouble's comin' woulda been more direct."
Ellywick:	"I don't know my angle yet. I never hear the whole song, you see? Just a line here, a chord there. But I know you're where you need to be. Something bad's happening at Witchlight Carnival -- and worse will come on its heels if the Champions don't face it. I wish I could tell you more. I'm sorry."
Celeste:	"That's all right, Ellywick. We all understand the nature of prophecy. But we have young friends missing, and if your lute can tell you anything of what's happened to them, please know how important that would be to us."
Ellywick:	"Aye, I've heard you speak of your trouble while I've been following you. I've already been looking, and will keep doing so, if it's all right by you. Me alone, I can maybe keep a lower profile than your group. But keep your eyes open for more than your friends. Watch out for anything suspicious."
Jarlaxle:	"I think I'm going to just table everything going on around us as suspicious and focus more on watching for anything dangerous. Actually, scratch that. Let's just table everything as dangerous and be done with it."
Calliope:	"That's a right mess ahead. There's pushcarts dumped along the side of the path."
Bruenor:	"And everythin' they was carryin' strewn everywhere 'twixt hither and yon. We gotta clear this path if we wanna keep these bubbles and these dragonflies in sight!"
33	Collect 25 Toy Lutes		As vendors and souvenir sellers flee in panic, toy lutes are scattered everywhere! You need to grab them up -- but another drifting mass of acid bubbles is in your way!
34	Defeat 25 Acid Bubbles		The acid bubbles need to be contained before they drift into the crowd again! Take them down!
35	Defeat the Warty Giant Frog		This warty giant frog has gotten both frogs and dragonflies into an agitated state again! Get this fight under control!
Tyril:	"There go the frogs, back to the lake! And they're battered enough that they should hopefully take some respite before they run amok again."
Celeste:	"Hopefully we'll have some answers about what's going on here before their rest is done. But there are plenty of other threats still to worry about."
Bruenor:	"We're comin' back around ta tha Hall o' Illusions. We'd best seek fer that Candlefoot and see if he's spotted any sign o' our missin' kids, and let him know we still owe him tha rest o' a conversation with a mermaid."
Calliope:	"Oh, for... the Hall of Illusions is overrun by redcaps! They're trying to force their way inside!"
Nayeli:	"It looks like our return was well timed, then. Champions, clear these evil fey out! And keep your eyes open for Candlefoot! If he's seen any sign of Jenks and Squiddly, we need to know!"
36	Defeat 25 Madcaps		These redcaps are intent on taking over the Hall of Illusions! Get them out of here!
Bruenor:	"Them redcaps is fallin' back, but they ain't breakin'. They're lookin' ta come straight back here if we scarper, meanin' we'll need ta keep after 'em. But oi! Nat's signin' up a storm there!"
Nat:	"[Signs] There he is! Candlefoot!"
Nayeli:	"Candlefoot, stay close. Keep between us and the redcaps and they'll think twice about giving you any trouble."
Nat:	"[Signs] I told him about our meeting Palasha. He said he looked everywhere, but he didn't see any sign of Jenks or Squiddly... except look what he found! Look!"
Celeste:	"Jenks's owlbear stuffy... oh gods, no. Jenks would never abandon that. Something's happened."
Candlefoot:	"[Mimes]"
Nat:	"[Signs] Candlefoot says maybe no. He found the stuffy at the lost property wagon. One of the carnival workers must have found it and turned it in. Someone named Dirlagraun runs lost property, but she was out when Candlefoot was there. If we find her, we can ask where it came from and what whoever found it saw."
Nayeli:	"A good plan. Thank you, Candlefoot. Everyone, the redcaps are on the move again. While we make our way to the lost property wagon, let's try and direct them to the exit, shall we?"
37	Defeat 25 Madcaps		The redcaps should have taken the hint by now to run, but they show no signs of breaking off from this fight!
38	Collect 25 Face Paint Kits		Scattered face paint kits are getting underfoot as you fight the redcaps! Grab them up to clear the battlefield -- if this chaotic pack of sprites will let you!
39	Defeat 25 Enemies		The redcaps finally break -- but sprites making aerial and mounted attacks are swarming this lost property wagon!
40	Defeat the Shambling Mound		A dread shambling mound wanders through the area! Take this horrid plant down before it starts tearing things apart!
Bruenor:	"All right, that mound's down, and them sprites look like they're gonna take a minute ta regroup. Let's get ta findin' out who's in charge here... oi! Excuse me, there. Ye weren't... well, what I was expectin'."
Dirlagraun:	"Indeed? With things as they are these days, it's hard to know what to expect. Of anyone."
Celeste:	"A displacer beast. How marvelous. My name is Celeste, friend. Am I correct in assuming that you must be Dirlagraun?"
Dirlagraun:	"Indeed, I am she who looks after the lost, seeking to be found. Children, mostly. But some things that go missing from the Witchlight Carnival never come back."
Celeste:	"We seek two children who are dear to us. One of them carried this toy. We were hoping that if we knew were it was found, or by whom...?"
Dirlagraun:	"It was found by me, outside the Big Top Stage. But I saw no children nearby. I am sorry."
Bruenor:	"Blast tha luck. And blast these connivin' sprites! They're comin' back in full force!"
41	Defeat 25 Sprite Riders		The sprite air corps retreats, but their ground forces remain in fine form!
Nayeli:	"These fey seem to have it in for us. Are these the same crew who accosted us at our camp last night, do you think?"
Celeste:	"I don't know. But if that pixie leader makes an appearance, we need to lock them down quickly. There are questions about the seeming warning they gave us that I need answered."
Burly:	"You there! The Champions, is it? I bring a message from Mr Light, who requests your presence and attention at the Big Top Extravaganza immediately."
Bruenor:	"Yeah, that's our next destination. But ye mighta noticed that we're a bit busy where we're standin' now?"
Burly:	"No business of mine, and my own business is at the carousel. Any of these sprites knocked out of the fight, sweep them up, would you? Appearance counts for much."
Celeste:	"Never mind him. We need to get to the Big Top quickly -- meaning we need to clear these sprites and their wild dogs out quicker!"
42	Defeat 25 Sprite Riders		Getting these fey and their mounts away from the lost property wagon will give you more room to move! Push them back!
Bruenor:	"Tha sprites is clearin' out. And retreatin' toward tha Big Top! Perfect fer us. Oi, Dirlagraun. Sorry fer leavin' tha space around yer wagon in a state, but we got our young ones ta find. Thanks fer yer help."
Dirlagraun:	"It is the least I can do. I know your sadness... All fortune to your search."
Nayeli:	"Everyone, let's move. We need to... Nat, keep up. Why are you tarrying? And what are you signing? 'Star... ?'"
Nat:	"[Signs] Star! Star! Don't you remember?"
Celeste:	"Oh, my word. Nat, you brilliant girl! Dirlagraun! We fought against fey last night, including a pixie... who rode a young displacer beast. What you said just now, of knowing our sadness..."
Dirlagraun:	"Star... Star! My baby's name was Star, and the pixies took her. You saw her... you saw her!"
Nayeli:	"We saw her, safe and well, despite being taken by the fey.'"
Dirlagraun:	"No. Not taken by the fey. Given to them! Taken by another, but I do not know who. Please, find Star for me! Seek her with your younglings! Take this, her favorite toy. A mirrored ball, that she might know you come from me. Go!"
43	Collect 25 Kenku Feathers		Dirlagraun's plea carries with you as you head for the Big Top -- and into sprites and satyrs gathering up kenku feathers for some mischief or other. Beat them to it!
44	Defeat 25 Enemies		The satyrs don't take lightly to their fun being disrupted. Stand fast!
45	Defeat the Satyr Leader		The leader of the satyr pack whips his kin into a fighting frenzy! Time to end this fight!
Jarlaxle:	"The Big Top is straight ahead, but the satyrs are falling back toward it. We're going to have to fight our way in."
Calliope:	"Sounds all right by me. But do we have any idea what we're looking for when we get there? Who would have stolen Dirlagraun's kitten? And is that who's behind Jenks and Squiddly disappearing? Behind... well, all of this?"
Celeste:	"The feathers we just collected have answered one of those questions, I think. Signs of kenku, come across twice now. But there hasn't been a kenku to be seen in the crowd or among the carnival workers."
Bruenor:	"So we's lookin' fer a birdfolk? Bearin' some kind o' grudge fer tha Witchlight Carnival if they's tha one who's behind all tha violence?"
Celeste:	"And bearing an equally powerful connection to fell magic. Everyone, be on your guard."
Jarlaxle:	"Quite the setup in here. We could put on a show."
Bruenor:	"If it turns out that Jenks and Squiddly ain't just hidin' out fer fear o' gettin' in trouble -- if they been grabbed up by someone, Kenku or otherwise -- there's gonna be a show, all right."
Calliope:	"There are the satyrs we saw slipping inside. And they're on the move!"
Minsc:	"More movement as well at entranceway! Giant dragonflies are swarming once more!"
46	Defeat 25 Enemies		The last of the satyrs have retreated inside the Big Top -- where a flock of giant dragonflies is already in fine disruptive form!
47	Defeat 25 Enemies		Aggressive satyr hunters wade into the fray against you -- and a pack of interfering boggles threatens to make this a slippery fight!
Jarlaxle:	"More satyrs moving in. And look! It's our elusive kenku. A large squad spreading out on the floor... and one lone specimen sitting in the stands. There!"
Kettlesteam:	"Come one, come all! People of Faerûn! Children of all ages! Welcome to the show! Now here's your host! Kettlesteam!"
Calliope:	"Lovely. The traditional kenku mimicry show. No doubt we've got a whole greatest-hits-of-the-Big-Top lined up... but what are those kenku rogues carrying? Jarlaxle, can you see?"
Jarlaxle:	"Witchlight vanes. Every single one in the entire carnival, it looks like."
Celeste:	"Indeed. Because they're trying to hide the one that counts! I can feel the magical signature of Mr Light's Witchlight vane. The real one, not the toys."
Nayeli:	"So that's what this is about? This kenku making a play for power in the carnival?"
Kettlesteam:	"All will be revealed in this exciting performance! Thrills! Chills! Will our heroes emerge defiant? Will the villain's plans be thwarted?! Who will survive?!?!?"
Bruenor:	"Well I don't know about any o' ye, but I know who I'm bettin' on. Everyone with me! Time ta write an endin' ta this tale that this kenku ain't expectin'!"
48	Collect 25 Witchlight Vane Toys		The mastermind behind the plot to disrupt the carnival reveals herself -- and the significance of the stolen Witchlight vanes held by her kenku rogues. Grab them all!
49	Defeat 25 Enemies		The satyrs flee finally, but Kettlesteam's acid bubbles lend the kenku rogues a dangerous edge!
Nayeli:	"It's down to the kenku now. Spread out! Don't let them get away!"
Kettlesteam:	"No! Mom, I don't want to go home!!! I want to staaaaay!!! Now, you listen to me, Kettlestream. Know your place! And keep your mind focused on your business, not on mine."
Nayeli:	"That last voice was Mr Light. Kettlesteam must have been planning to move against him for some time."
Bruenor:	"Too bad fer her, then, that tha Champions decided ta call."
Celeste:	"She's preparing to cast. And that's warlock magic!"
Bruenor:	"Feh. Too little, too late. Everyone! Hit them kenku hard! We need ta end this!"
50	Defeat Kettlesteam		It's time to get this kenku warlock under control -- but you'll need to get past her loyal rogues first!
Kettlesteam:	"This is an outrage. Do you know who I am?!?"
Jarlaxle:	"That's all the kenku down and accounted for. Now to get Kettlesteam to talk. By which I mean, repeat everything they've ever heard in an attempt to drive us to distraction and a general state of just wanting to give up living."
Kettlesteam:	"What we've got here... is a failure to communicate. Zybilna! Do you hear me? Zybilna must be freed!"
Calliope:	"This is going to take all day isn't it?"
Kettlesteam:	"Jenks? I'm scared. I'm so scared..."
Bruenor:	"That... that's Squiddly's voice. Ye heard him talkin'! Ye were there when whatever happened ta 'em both happened! I'm tellin' ye now, kenku, if ye've harmed either o' them...!"
Kettlesteam:	"It's all right, Squiddly. We're together. They can't split us up. We'll be brave. Just like Nat. Like the Champions..."
Nayeli:	"All right, this game ends now, Kettlesteam. Or by everything holy to me, you'll see what happens when the Champions are angered. Jenks and Squiddly are with us. Under our protection. You're going to tell us what's happened to them. You're going to tell us who this Zybilna is. And that's going to happen now..."
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