Grimm Troupe

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.

In Their Own Story

After striking a masked bug with the Dream Nail at the Howling Cliffs' Nightmare Lantern, the Grimm Troupe appears in Dirtmouth. Troupe Master Grimm gives the player the Grimmchild charm and a quest to collect magic flames. The ritual progresses as the Grimmchild absorbs these flames. Eventually, the player must choose to either complete the ritual by fighting Grimm in his powerful Nightmare King form or prevent it with the help of Brumm, a traitorous troupe member.

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.

Did You Know?

• The Troupe arrives in Dirtmouth only after a masked bug in the Howling Cliffs area strikes a Nightmare Lantern with the Dream Nail.
• Troupe Master Grimm gives the player the Grimmchild charm, which creates a small creature reminiscent of him when equipped.
• Brumm is identified as a traitorous troupe member who assists the player if they choose to banish the Grimm Troupe.