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{{Infobox Quest
| dlc = grimm
| title1 = Grimm Troupe's Quest
| image1 = FlameConsumed.png
| description = Gather flames for the [[Grimmchild]], and end the ritual [[Nightmare King Grimm|one way]] or [[Brumm|another]] (Mutually exclusive endings).
| requirements = [[Dream Nail]]
| npc = [[Grimm]]
| location = 
* [[Nightmare Lantern]]
* [[Dirtmouth]]
| rewards = 
* [[Charm Notch]]
* [[Grimmchild|Level 4 Grimmchild]] or [[Carefree Melody]] (Mutually exclusive)
| achievement = 
* <i>[[Achievements (Hollow Knight)|Grand Performance]]</i>
* <i>[[Achievements (Hollow Knight)|Ritual]]</i> or <i>[[Achievements (Hollow Knight)|Banishment]]</i> (Mutually exclusive)
}}

The <b>Grimm Troupe's Quest</b> is [[Troupe Master Grimm|Troupe Master Grimm's]] request to help the [[Grimm Troupe (Lore)|Troupe's]] Ritual in [[Hallownest]]. It has two possible endings, with different rewards, [[Achievements (Hollow Knight)|achievements]], and characters involved. The two endings are mutually exclusive.

== Quest Outline ==
=== Summoning The Grimm Troupe ===
[[File:Grimm Troupe Corpse Location.png|thumb|left|200px]]
In order to start the quest, [[the Knight]] must first travel to the [[Howling Cliffs]] and go through two breakable walls (marked by circles on the map to the right), then find "The corpse of a large bug" by travelling to the end of a short corridor and through another small hidden gap to the room where it lies (marked with an arrow on the map). After [[Dream Nail]]ing the corpse, the previous room must be returned to, where the torch is now lit. By striking the brazier at the foot of the torch multiple times a small cutscene triggers, showcasing the [https://youtu.be/-8N7Td5FtYs Nightmare Lantern Interlude].
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=== Grimm and the Grimmchild ===
When returning to [[Dirtmouth]], two tents of the [[Grimm Troupe (Lore)|Grimm Troupe]] have appeared, with the larger one containing [[Grimm]]. Speaking with Grimm grants the [[Grimmchild]] [[Charms|Charm]], and, as long as it is equipped, it is possible to fight the Grimmkin, scattered across [[Hallownest]] and take their flames (marked on the Knight's [[Map]]).

The first Grimmkin fought are the [[Grimmkin Novice|Novices]], and once all three are defeated, returning to Grimm upgrades the Grimmchild and allows for fighting the next Grimmkin, the [[Grimmkin Master|Masters]]. Defeating these and returning to Grimm initiates the [[Troupe Master Grimm]] boss fight. Defeating Grimm upgrades the Grimmchild once again, grants the <i>Grand Performance</i> [[Achievements (Hollow Knight)|achievement]] and a [[Charm Notch]], and allows the Knight to find and fight the final Grimmkin, the [[Grimmkin Nightmare|Nightmares]].

=== Brumm and the Nightmare King ===
The final phase of the Ritual has not three but four flames scattered around Hallownest. One of those four flames is carried by [[Brumm]] in [[Deepnest]]. When listened to, Brumm will suggest breaking the cycle of the Ritual and banishing the Troupe from Hallownest. He then tells the Knight that if they so wish, they should meet him [[Nightmare Lantern|where it all began]].

Returning to Grimm's tent with three flames collected and Dream Nailing the sleeping Grimm initiates the [[Nightmare King Grimm]] boss fight. Defeating the Nightmare King completes the Ritual in Hallownest, granting the <i>Ritual</i> achievement. The Grimmchild is upgraded one final time, and the Troupe leaves Hallownest, with the exception of [[Divine]], who stays behind until all Fragile [[Charms]] ([[Fragile Heart|Heart]], [[Fragile Greed|Greed]], and [[Fragile Strength|Strength]]) are made Unbreakable.

If instead Brumm is approached at the Howling Cliffs, the Knight can help him destroy the Nightmare Lantern and banish the Troupe. Doing so removes the Grimmchild Charm from the inventory and grants the <i>Banishment</i> achievement. Returning to Dirtmouth reveals the presence of a new [[NPCs (Hollow Knight)|NPC]], [[Nymm]], while the entire Troupe is nowhere to be found. Speaking to Nymm grants the [[Carefree Melody]] Charm, which takes up the same slot in the inventory as Grimmchild.

{{Disclaimer|If the Nightmare Lantern room is exited after talking to Brumm and before breaking the brazier, Brumm disappears and Banishment becomes unavailable forever.}}
{{Disclaimer|Due to how the Banishment ending works, any unacquired unbreakable Charms are permanently unobtainable if the Knight decides to banish the troupe.<br>If Divine has a Charm currently consumed when the Grimm Troupe is banished, then it is left on the ground, still in its Fragile form, when returning to Dirtmouth.}}

== Rewards ==
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| width="74px" |
[[File:Charm Notch.png|center|50x50px|link=Charm Notch]]
| [[Charm Notch]] x1
|-
| [[File:Grimmchild.png|center|50x50px|link=Grimmchild]]
| [[Grimmchild]]
|-
| [[File:Carefree Melody.png|center|50x50px|link=Carefree Melody]]
| [[Carefree Melody]]
|}

{{Disclaimer|Grimmchild and Carefree Melody are mutually exclusive, one per save file. See {{Section link|#Brumm and the Nightmare King}}.}}

== Achievements ==
{{Achievements|Grand Performance|Ritual|Banishment}}

{{Disclaimer|Ritual and Banishment are mutually exclusive, one per save file. See {{Section link|#Brumm and the Nightmare King}}.}}

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