Dear friends, We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Midsummer 2023 witch holiday! This special event will take place on the enchanted night of June 23rd, and it promises to be a night filled with magic, celebration, and connection. The Midsummer witch holiday is a centuries-old tradition that celebrates the power and wisdom of witches. It is a time when witches from all walks of life gather to honor their craft, exchange knowledge, and celebrate the important role they play in our world. This year's holiday is set to be one of the most memorable and transformative yet. The main highlight of the Midsummer 2023 witch holiday will be the grand bonfire, where witches will come together to cast spells, share stories, and create a powerful energy of unity and harmony. The bonfire will act as a focal point for the celebrations, its flames dancing and crackling as the witches channel their intentions and desires into the night sky.
Initial thoughts
I strongly recommend that if you are thinking of running this campaign, you come up with exciting moments for this chase too it s important, and it s the closest thing your players will have to an action scene for quite some time. The lack of combat is a blessing and a curse the removal of one of the core pillars of the game and the center of most of the rules and abilities for many classes means you may find your party very unbalanced during this section.
The bonfire will act as a focal point for the celebrations, its flames dancing and crackling as the witches channel their intentions and desires into the night sky. In addition to the bonfire, there will be various workshops and activities throughout the night. Witches will have the opportunity to learn new spells, explore different branches of magic, and connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about the craft.
DMs Guild Review – Witchlight Carnival Expanded
In my Roll20 Review of The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, I was very impressed with the campaign’s opening chapter, calling it “one of the best level one areas that 5e has produced.” Witchlight Carnival Expanded is an unofficial, but very impressive, expansion to that specific chapter, expanding and adding new attractions, events, backgrounds, and rollable tables.
If the Witchlight Carnival from The Wild Beyond the Witchlight interested you, this expansion is going to give you more of what you love.
Many existing attractions, The Bubble-Pot Teapot, Carousel, Dragonfly Rides, Gondola Swans, and the half dozen small stalls, have been given some extra material to work with. Now player characters can engage in a video game-like flying ring course with their dragonflies, with several rounds, skill checks, and saves to win a prize, while the Gondola Swans have been transformed into a tunnel of love, where Gleam’s shadow can prey upon an unsuspecting victim.
The three new locations are a Fortune Teller, Thunderdome, and Topple Tower. The Thunderdome is a great attraction for those party members seeking a bit more thrill and excitement, pitting them into an interactive arena with waves of summoned creatures and lighting blasts. It’s still all in fun though – temporary hit points only!
Another optional combat encounter lies in the expanded Big Top timed event, with circus animals running loose in the tent, giving our party a chance to save the day, and an invitation to meet with Mister Witch and Mister Light following their heroism.
To further motivate players to ride attractions and play carnival games are an expanded d12 table of carnival prizes. Unlike the mundane trinkets in the book, these new prizes are consumable magic items, such as an upgraded set of butterfly wings that can cast Feather Fall, or a joke book that can cast Vicious Mockery. All of these prizes are one-use only, but players will love them.
Other new rollable tables include new carnival scenes, more Lost Things (Darkvision? Ouch!), and a detailed table for describing the shifting moods of the carnival.
Similar to the new carnival prizes are new Carnival Offerings: face paintings and tattoos. These magic items expertly mix form and function, including a lovely full color picture of the tattoo designs, with each bestowing a temporary magic ability that is sure to delight your low-level players. I would absolutely follow the designer’s advice and withhold their magical benefits until after everyone has chosen!
The expansion also includes helpful tips on how to fix the Witchlight Hand background from the campaign book. As the designer correctly points out, it’s a neat idea for a PC background that comes with potential headaches for the DM – such as the PC knowing everything in Chapter 1! The solution is to make them a new hire, and the supplement includes a helpful new hire handout with some — but not all, of the carnival info.
We also get an all-new background in the Party Crasher, a role I would admittedly be hesitant to add to my campaign. The designer puts forth a compelling background, however, including tips on incorporating them into the carnival, and stealing something from them to trigger the Lost Things hook once they’re inside.
On the one hand, I don’t think the Witchlight Carnival chapter was lacking, and even without this expanded content, it remains a fantastic and memorable opening chapter. Yet it’s impossible to not be impressed with the new, and redesigned content in Witchlight Carnival Expanded.
Though this is technically an expansion that requires the full campaign book to use, it feels like a complete product with full color maps, tokens, and handouts. It’s an easy recommendation for anyone running The Wild Beyond the Witchlight.
Pros:
- Over a dozen expanded and all-new locations for the Witchlight Carnival.
- New Party Crasher background features unique adventure hooks and integration into the campaign.
- Fixes Witchlight Hand background, including a helpful player handout.
- Expanded tables for prizes, scenes, lost things, and mood shifts.
- Fun new face painting and temporary tattoos, with magical benefits.
- Full color maps, tokens, and handouts.
Cons:
The Verdict: With new and expanded attractions, events, scenes, backgrounds, prizes, and more, Witchlight Carnival Expanded is the perfect expansion for one of the most memorable level 1 areas in a 5e campaign.
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A grandiose show of spectacular feats and magic, and the crowning of the Witchlight Monarch!
These workshops will be led by experienced witches who will impart their knowledge and guidance to all attendees. One of the key themes of the Midsummer 2023 witch holiday is self-discovery and personal growth. Witches will be encouraged to reflect on their own journey, set intentions for the future, and embrace their unique gifts and abilities. It will be a night of empowerment and transformation, as witches come together to celebrate and amplify their individual and collective power. The Midsummer 2023 witch holiday will also feature a mesmerizing display of nature's wonders. Witches will have the opportunity to witness the breathtaking phenomenon of fireflies dancing under the moonlit sky, as well as engage in nature walks to connect with the earth and its energy. We invite all witches, both experienced practitioners and those new to the craft, to join us for this extraordinary celebration of magic and community. Get ready to embrace the enchantment of Midsummer and unlock the infinite possibilities that lie within us all. Mark your calendars for June 23rd and prepare for a night that will leave you inspired, empowered, and connected. Together, let's create an unforgettable Midsummer 2023 witch holiday! With magical regards, [Your Name].
Reviews for "The Magickal Properties of Flowers and Plants: Celebrating Midsummer 2023"
- Sarah - 2 stars - I was really looking forward to "Midsummer 2023 witch holiday" but was left disappointed. The plot was confusing and hard to follow, and the characters lacked depth. The magical elements were poorly explained and felt forced into the story. Overall, I found it to be a disjointed and underwhelming read.
- Michael - 1 star - I couldn't even finish "Midsummer 2023 witch holiday". The writing was so dry and uninspiring that it was a struggle to get through the first few chapters. The dialogue felt unnatural and the pacing was incredibly slow. Nothing about this book compelled me to keep reading, and I ended up abandoning it halfway through.
- Emily - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Midsummer 2023 witch holiday" as a fan of witch-themed books, but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The characters lacked depth and the storyline was predictable. Additionally, the writing style was underwhelming and failed to engage me. Overall, it was a forgettable read that didn't live up to its potential.