NPCs (Witchlight) Characters encountered in the Feywild 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 Enemies Hags, villains, and tricksters Bavlorna Blightstraw Bavlorna Blightstraw Role: Hag of the Hourglass Coven — Ruler of Hither Type: Green Hag Description Bavlorna is a grotesque green hag who rules the swampy domain of Hither from her cottage on stilts. She is obsessed with collecting things that others have lost or discarded. Her lair is a foul, waterlogged dwelling filled with jars of preserved specimens and stolen trinkets. Personality Paranoid and suspicious of everyone Hoards lost objects compulsively Speaks in a slow, gurgling voice Considers herself an artist and collector Domain: Hither A vast, flooded swampland that was once beautiful before Bavlorna's influence corrupted it. The waters are stagnant, the trees are rotting, and the inhabitants live in fear. DM Notes Bavlorna is the youngest of the three hags. She holds one-third of the power stolen from Zybilna. She can be bargained with, but her deals always favor herself. Skabatha Nightshade Skabatha Nightshade Role: Hag of the Hourglass Coven — Ruler of Thither Type: Green Hag Description Skabatha is an ancient-looking hag who rules the dark forest of Thither. She uses children as her workforce, luring them away from their homes with promises of fun and games. Her domain is a twisted woodland where time moves strangely. Personality Cruel but hides it behind a grandmotherly facade Obsessed with youth and lost childhood Runs a workshop staffed by enchanted children The middle sister of the coven DM Notes The party will encounter her domain after Hither. She holds the second third of Zybilna's stolen power. Endelyn Moongrave Endelyn Moongrave Role: Hag of the Hourglass Coven — Ruler of Yon Type: Green Hag Description Endelyn is the eldest and most theatrical of the three hags. She rules Yon, a mountainous realm of storms and lightning. She runs a macabre theater called the Yon Stage, where she forces her captives to perform in plays that predict the future. Personality Dramatic and obsessed with fate and destiny Believes she can see the future through her performances The eldest and most powerful of the three sisters Coldly calculating DM Notes Endelyn holds the final third of Zybilna's power. She is the most dangerous of the three hags in direct confrontation. Neutral Curious fey creatures and bystanders Ellywick Tumblestrum Ellywick Tumblestrum Role: Wandering Bard Race: Gnome Description A cheerful gnome bard who can sometimes be found at the Witchlight Carnival. She plays a magical instrument and seems to know more about the Feywild than she lets on. She may offer cryptic advice to the party. What the Party Knows A friendly gnome musician at the Carnival Seems oddly knowledgeable about the Feywild Her music has an otherworldly quality Nikolas Midnight Nikolas Midnight Role: Carnival Barker Race: Human Description A flamboyant carnival barker who guides visitors through the attractions. He's enthusiastic about the Carnival but seems nervous about something behind his showman's smile. What the Party Knows Works at the Carnival as a barker and guide Knows the layout of the Carnival well Seems worried about the state of things lately