Allies
Friendly fey and carnival folk
Witch & Light (Mr. Witch and Mr. Light)
Mr. Witch & Mr. Light
Role: Co-owners of the Witchlight Carnival
Race: Human (Mr. Witch), Human (Mr. Light)
Description
Mr. Witch is a tall, thin man who dresses in dark clothing and carries a cane. He speaks softly and moves with deliberate grace. Mr. Light is his opposite — colorful, boisterous, and always smiling. Together they run the Witchlight Carnival, a traveling extravaganza that visits the Material Plane once every eight years.
What the Party Knows
- They are the public faces of the Carnival
- The Carnival has been visiting for decades, always under their management
- Something seems off about the Carnival this time around — the mood is darker, the attractions more sinister
- They appear to answer to someone (or something) else
DM Notes
The pair made a bargain with Zybilna long ago. They owe their longevity and the Carnival itself to her patronage. With Zybilna frozen by the Hourglass Coven, the Carnival has begun to decay.
Dirlagraun
Dirlagraun
Role: Carnival Staff — Displacer Beast
Type: Displacer Beast (tamed)
Description
A large displacer beast that serves as a sort of carnival mascot and unofficial guardian. She prowls the carnival grounds at night and is surprisingly gentle with carnival staff, though she remains wary of outsiders.
What the Party Knows
- She's been with the Carnival for as long as anyone can remember
- Carnival staff treat her with respect and affection
- She can sometimes be found near the Big Top
Burly the Bugbear
Burly
Role: Carnival Staff — Ticket Taker & Bouncer
Race: Bugbear
Description
A surprisingly friendly bugbear who stands at the entrance of the Witchlight Carnival, collecting tickets and greeting guests. Despite his imposing size, he's gentle and welcoming.
What the Party Knows
- Takes tickets at the entrance gate
- Jovial and good-natured
- Fiercely loyal to Mr. Witch and Mr. Light