Catalina and Aurora speak honestly about fear, loss, and what they owe one another. Beyond their conversation, the party uncovers a growing cult, the Scions of the New Dawn, who reveal a dark and imminent prophecy. The adventurers finally discover who is in the black carriage, and it's someone closer to them they thought.

The group seeks answers from Daria, leading them into the woods to meet the unsettling, towering fae known as "Granny." Desperate for clarity, the party enters a shared dream rooted in Ptaxx's past.

Ptaxx is in a critical state so the heroes summon Father Fairfax, before reuniting with Aurora's sister, Daria.

A late-night ambush on Direlyx at her tavern room erupts into violent chaos! The group is immediately blindsided by the powerful clockwork bodyguard, Clancy, and his colossal, armored ally, Tok.

While one member uses their charm to distract the circus master, the others infiltrate his chaotic management tent.

The group gets a closer look at Element X's power from a mad scientist, then they give in to Aurora's desire to go to the circus.

A chaotic battle erupts among the tents. Catalina is quickly restrained and threatened with a knife. Ptaxx blasts the enemies with magic, and Aurora executes a heedless charge, using her body as a weapon to save Catalina.

While Catalina enjoys a brief respite, a sudden, brutal attack by the yellow dragonborn Fenn shatters the peace, forcing a defensive battle and a frantic pursuit. Meanwhile, Koda uncovers a hidden symbol leading to a secret source of information, who warns him he's being hunted and the arrival of the circus introduces some very tired looking clowns to Starfall.