After an explosion at the border, Wildemount is on the brink of War. Beauregard Lionett investigates the scene of an explosion, uncovering a sinister scheme lurking in the shadows. Meanwhile, Caleb Widogast teams up with an unlikely ally to break into a magical pet shop.

After surviving a shipwreck, Fjord Stone discovers he suddenly has magical powers. In Nicodranas, Jester Lavorre's phallic pranks get her in trouble. Meanwhile, Nott's sticky fingers nearly get her and Caleb killed, as Beau's investigation heads South.

Mollymauk Tealeaf introduces a dangerous new act to attract customers to his failing carnival. Amidst the attractions, Beau meets her clandestine informant, Jester shows Fjord how to have fun, and Caleb and Nott try to steal a rare magical component.

Framed for the carnival massacre, the Mighty Nein must come together to rescue a young girl and clear their names - if they don't kill each other first. Meanwhile, Essek and Trent Ikithon begin their Beacon experiments. Trent is thrilled by the implications, leaving Essek to reconsider his choices.

After the Mighty Nein break out of prison and subdue a Volstrucker assassin, Beau interrogates her brutally. But as the questioning ramps up, Beau's suspicions turn to to Caleb as his connection with the Empire and dark past are unraveled.