Grimm Troupe

A circus summoned by a lantern to perform a twisted ritual feeding on nightmares.

The Grimm Troupe is a mysterious group of circus performers who arrive in Dirtmouth after a masked bug strikes a Nightmare Lantern in the Howling Cliffs area with the Dream Nail. Their leader, Troupe Master Grimm, tasks the player with collecting magic flames to feed the Nightmare Heart through a twisted ritual. The troupe includes Brumm, a member who helps banish them if the ritual is prevented.

Lore & Background

The Grimm Troupe identifies itself as a group of circus performers drawn to Hallownest after a Nightmare Lantern in the Howling Cliffs area is struck with the Dream Nail. Their leader, Troupe Master Grimm, initiates a quest to collect magic flames throughout the kingdom to keep the Nightmare Heart alive through a ritual that feeds off the nightmares of the dying land.

Reader's Guide

To encounter the Grimm Troupe, strike a masked bug at the Nightmare Lantern located in the Howling Cliffs. This summons the group to Dirtmouth. You will receive the Grimmchild charm from Troupe Master Grimm. Collect magic flames across Hallownest to progress the ritual and empower the Grimmchild. Your final choice is to either fight Grimm transformed into the Nightmare King to complete the ritual, or side with Brumm to banish the troupe.

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