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Town Events are events occurring in the Hamlet of The Darkest Dungeon. Town Events add variety to the overall campaign and also provide additional personality to the Hamlet itself! In some cases, the events are related to Quests. For example, the All Saints Day event always proceeds after successfully completing the "Reclaim Relics of the Light" quest in the Ruins. All Saints Day sends the Abbey into a zealous celebration, and makes all treatments there free for that week!

Description[ | ]

‘Town Events’ are designed to add variety to the Hamlet over the course of a campaign. Upon returning from an expedition, there is a chance for a thematic event to trigger in town – this functions akin to a deck of event cards. You can toggle the frequency of Town Events in the gameplay options. Generally, most events are positive, so it is recommended that you set this at "plentiful".

There will not always be a Town Event, but when there is an extra hotlink to that announcement will appear in the bottom hotbar, so you can close the announcement safely and return to it later if you need to.

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Events[ | ]

Events about Next Quest[ | ]

Event Image Positive Event Name Description Effect
Bumper Crop Bumper Crop A modest offering from those few surrounding farms yet untouched by the spreading calamity.

"Nearby farmers have banded together, increasing security in an effort to protect the healthy livestock and crops upon which the Hamlet depends."

Supply costs change by -100%,
Provision costs change by -100%
Fresh Air in the Tunnels Fresh Air in the Tunnels The twisting tunnels no longer exhale the toxic stench of degeneracy...

"West side residents have expressed relief at the abatement of the nauseating odour emanating from the ancient aqueducts."

Party Gains +33% Resolve XP in Warrens on Next Quest,
Party Gains +15% DMG in Warrens on Next Quest
Gentle Tide Gentle Tide The frothing waters subside; the advantage is ours!

"Superstitious mariners rejoiced earlier today at news that unspeakable eldritch evil no longer threatens their cargo."

Party Gains +33% Resolve XP in Cove on Next Quest,
Party Gains +15% DMG in Cove on Next Quest
Helping Hand Helping Hand Let each help the other, and in so doing, help themselves...

"Putting aside ego does not come easily for such seasoned survivors, but the new recruits are palpably grateful for the assistance."

Level Restrictions Removed for Next Quest
Silence in The Crypts Silence in The Crypts The shuffling dead are silenced - we have claimed dominion over the Ruins once more!

"Reports from the hill cottages confirm a welcome reduction in the general aire of malaise in and around the old ruins."

Party Gains +33% Resolve XP in Ruins on Next Quest
Party Gains +15% DMG in Ruins on Next Quest
Sunshine in the Thicket Sunshine in the Thicket Pallid light filters its way through the rotting boughs...let us press on!

"Wholesome plant life has been spotted in the surrounding wood - a rarity in these parts."'

Party Gains +33% Resolve XP in Weald on Next Quest,
Party Gains +15% DMG in Weald on Next Quest
Supply Run Supply Run Surplus - a rare and wonderful thing!

"Met at the bridge by a jubilant crowd, the Caretaker credits a thick fog and an early departure time for the wagon's safe arrival."

Supply costs change by -50%,
Provision costs change by -50%
Valiant Spirit Valiant Spirit A fever of wilfull determination sweeps through the barracks!

"They were a fearsome lot - gritted teeth, distant stares; and between them, an unbreakable bond of fellowship."

Party Gains +15% Virtue Chance on Next Quest
Town event.image bright light In Radiance
The Crimson Court Exclusive
"The light seems to be rallying against the evil energies that cloak the region, finding its way into the deepest recesses and providing a fleeting advantage to the active militia." Torchlight dims much more slowly this week
The Lights The Lights
The Color of Madness Exclusive
"The tumultuous currents in the ether bluster with extra vigor tonight. The comet particulates vibrate with extra intensity!" All Currency.shard.icon shards gained this week is doubled
Event Image Negative Event Name Description Effect
Lost Shipment Lost Shipment What little there is must suffice, for the time being.

"Yet another cargo vessel has sunk off the coast, and the surviving crew have proven distressingly evasive concerning the particulars of this latest nautical nightmare."

Supply Quantities change by -50%, Provision quantities change by -50%
The Dark is Rising The Dark is Rising Your soldiers' minds are mired in malignancy - fear has taken root!

"Despondency and ambivalence seem to be on the wind. Many adventurers confess to having a troubled disposition, even here, in the relative safety of the Hamlet."

Party Gains -15% Virtue Chance on Next Quest

Events about Town Activities[ | ]

Event Image Positive Event Name Description Effect
A Job Well Done A Job Well Done An exquisite example of craftsmanship... and futility.

"He stayed up working for days, inspired by the rare quality of his materials, and determined to do them justice with his own skill."

Free Upgrade: Armour x 1
A Ray of Sunlight A Ray of Sunlight A ray of sunlight. A beacon of golden hope.

"This pleasant weather comes as a welcome change, particularly for those currently enjoying a period of convalescence."

All Stress Relief Activities More Effective
Absent Abbot Absent Abbot Woe to the sheep, for does the absence of the shepherd not invite the wolves?

"The Abbot has sequestered himself in the wine cellar, ostensibly to consider how best to help his parishioners cope with the deluge of godless horrors that plague these lands."

Transept is Locked,
Cloister costs change by -50%,
Penance Hall costs by -50%
All Saints Day All Saints Day Take advantage of this faith-fueled charity - it will not last.

"The abbey will be decorated for the duration of the event, and all are welcome to visit during the extended hours."

Cloister is Free,
Transept is Free,
Penance Hall is Free
Caregivers convention Caregivers Convention The preponderance of rare and exotic injuries make this place perfect for the study of suffering.

"Among the visiting delegation are experts in corporeal and cognitive disability, as well as several forensic specialists."

Sanitarium is Free
Cell Cleaning Cell Cleaning No amount of scrubbing can remove the stains of such fearsome piety.

"The Abbot will not comment on the condition of the Penance Hall at this time, except to say that he expects normal operations to be resumed shortly."

Penance Hall is Locked,
Cloister costs change by -50%,
Transept costs change by -50%
Daylight Robbery Daylight Robbery The beating heart of the gambling hall - now bloodless and still.

"Operations will be suspended temporarily, but given the limited avenues of egress from the Hamlet, officials are optimistic the thieves will be apprehended shortly."

Gambling Hall is Locked,
Bar costs change by -50%,
Brothel costs change by -50%
Empty Kegs Empty Kegs A troubling shortage of ale...and a notable absence of good humour.

"Ironically, those most vocal concerning the current dearth of spirits and mead are the same patrons whose unrestrained exuberance the night before exhausted the supply."

Bar is Locked,
Gambling Hall costs change by -50%,
Brothel costs change by -50%
Labour Force Labour Force Even these dirt-covered dullards have their uses - put them to work!

"Historically, seasonal labourers have been loath to make the harsh journey along the Old Road, but harsh economic conditions have driven them to desperation."

Free Upgrade: Building x 1
Laundry Day Laundry Day Any evidence of excessive exertions must be made scarce. After all, appearances must be maintained...

"Bedsheets and pillowcases gleam white on the line, their lascivious history easily erased, unlike the consciences of those who sullied them."

Brothel is Locked,
Gambling Hall costs change by -50%,
Bar costs change by -50%
Lost and Found Lost and Found A finely crafted instrument of butchery and bloodshed - yours for the taking.

"In the end, the hours of rooting through the old barrels and forgotten weapon racks bore fruit!"

Free Upgrade: Weapon x 1
Mardis Gras Mardis Gras Death and demise - cause for celebration!

"The Tavern will be open later than normal throughout the celebration, and residents are asked to maintain some semblance of decorum when leaving after midnight."

Bar is Free,
Gambling Hall is Free,
Brothel is Free
Medical Breakthrough Medical Breakthrough Finally the serum is working, and the side-effects are... manageable.

"The time and gold were not spent in vain, however, as today caregivers announced they have succeeded in concocting as effective antidote."

Medical Devices is Free
Noisy Repairs Noisy Repairs Ancient and crumbling, the Abbey's masonry fares no better than the faith of its congregation.

"Indeed, the elements have not been kind to the old abbey; the very soil itself seems to reject the place. The work is expected to last through the week."

Cloister is Locked,
Transept costs change by -50%,
Penance Hall costs change by -50%
Nomad New Year Nomad New Year Their customs are curious, and their generosity is notoriously short-lived.

"The collection is indeed impressive, and all the more appealing when one takes notice of the discounted prices."

Trinkets discounted 50%
One Good Week One Good Week Perhaps things are not as bad as they seem... (laughter)

"...And while the campaign continues to drag on, recent events have emboldened the standing roster. Confidence is reported to be at an all-time high."

All Idle Heroes +200% Stress Heals*
Town Fair Town Fair The town is alive with wild merriment and desperate jubilation!

"The town is alight with a spirit of goodwill and revelry, but this life-affirming attitude is not predicted to last long."

All Stress Relief Activities & Sanitarium Free
Labour Force Cornerstone
The Crimson Court Exclusive
With diligence, labour, and a king's ransom of resources, our fair Hamlet may yet surpass even its past glories!

"The resurrection of our ramshackle hamlet has lured brave artisans who see potential in the vacant lots surrounding the town square!"

1 Blueprint awarded!
This event appears between week 7 and 10,
but does not occur again.
  • Tested: Affects only idle heroes. For instance, an idle hero who had 35% stress will have 20% at the end of the week instead of 30%. A hero who had 100% will still have 31% after praying, which would heal 69% stress
Event Image Negative Event Name Description Effect
The Miserable Dark The Miserable Dark Windows and doors will be bolted. Tonight, something haunts the dark.

"... As one man put it, "Somethin' aint right with them shadows - movin' and twistin' as they do." Residents are advised to stay indoors until daybreak."

All Stress Relief Activities Less Effective

Events about Heroes and Resolve XP[ | ]

Event Image Positive Event Name Description Effect
A Day Long Awaited A Day Long Awaited Women and men; soldiers and outlaws; fools and corpses. All will find their way to us now that the road is clear.

"Word of our predicament has spread, and a new crop of aspiring corpses step from the stagecoach..."

Stagecoach has an additional 6 recruits for this week.
A Gibbous Moon A Gibbous Moon The man is slave to the beast, and the beast is slave to the moon.

"...and it is during such lunar phases that many residents report shrieks and howls of the most profoundly unnerving quality."

Idle Abominations gain 1 Resolve Level
Antique Roadshow Antique Roadshow There is, indeed, no better place for those in search of rarities and forgotten lore...

"...the recently recovered cache has excited local enthusiasts, and drawn the attention of experts in the neighboring regions."

You get 2 Antiquarians you may add to your roster
Archery Tournament Archery Tournament Competition fosters skill and confidence...

"The keenest eye and steadiest hand will prevail during this week's tournament. The winner will receive the coveted Caretaker's Cup."

Idle Arbalests gain 1 Resolve Level
Idle Musketeers* gain 1 Resolve Level
Call of the Crusade Call of the Crusade Behold - righteousness and zealotry - gleaming in the morning sun.

"...Inexplicably, however, only two have arrived. It appears that the Abbot's earnest appeals have been answered, albeit with mocking cruelty."

You get 2 Crusaders you may add to your roster
Eat the Rich Eat the Rich To the resourceful thief, burials are merely... ephemeral affairs.

"Most curious of all, however, is the absent of any evidence in the crypt itself. Nevertheless, the chest was found open, and its contents conspicuously missing."

Idle Grave Robbers gain 1 Resolve Level
Holy Gathering Holy Gathering Let the organ notes ring out from the Abbey - the Sisters are gathering...

"The sisters of St. Martha's will lead the service with a chorus of 'We Are The Flame', after which they will be accepting confessions in the lower hall."

You get 2 Vestals you may add to your roster
Idle Busking Idle Busking Tonight, the fools make merry. Tomorrow, they die laughing.

"The music itself is damnably familiar, and yet, strangely unplaceable. Is it the instrument's odd tuning, or some inhuman quality in the bard's fingers?"

Idle Jesters gain 1 Resolve Level
Laying Low Laying Low The shadows hide the guilty and guilt-ridden alike...

"In the ensuing melee, two of the men escaped the scene and are said to be at large. They are most assuredly armed, dangerous, and desperate."

Idle Highwaymen gain 1 Resolve Level
Leper Colony Leper Colony Cast out from the "civilized" world, these men may yet be of use to us.

"One cannot help but admire these unfortunate souls - they bear their burden with a grace and humility seldom seen in the able-bodied."

You get 2 Lepers you may add to your roster
Militia Training Militia Training Strength, purpose, and peace - all can be found in the focused mind.

"The veteran Sergent will be demonstrating his training regimen in front of the guild hall every night for the next week. All those concerned with self preservation are encouraged to attend."

Idle Men-at-Arms gain 1 Resolve Level
Rats Among Us Rats Among Us Seditionists and heretics skulk in the alleys - they must be found out!

"Threats to our collective safety are never in short supply, but this week our local constabulary received a welcome augmentation..."

Idle Houndmasters gain 1 Resolve Level
Revelry Revelry There will be no sleep tonight - the wild shouts and frantic drumming will see to that.

"Debaucherous and decadent in the extreme, several nomadic warriors have wandered into the Hamlet in search of a glorious death. We can only hope they find it quickly."

You get 2 Hellions you may add to your roster
Rumor of Riches Rumour of Riches Risk and reward - a siren's call to the enterprising stalker.

"Quiet and reserved, these men are professionals, compelled not by the scent of blood, but rather the gleam of gold."

You get 2 Bounty Hunters you may add to your roster
Plague The Plague A new enemy - insipid and incurable.

"The shadow of sickness and disease has cast itself upon our hamlet, and with it - panic."

Idle Plague Doctors gain 1 Resolve Level
Wyrd Council Wyrd Council They meet in secret, that none may know the horrifying depths of their inquiries.

"While strange utterances and unsettling chants typically characterize such events, we have been assured there is no real danger present in the rituals themselves."

You get 2 Occultists you may add to your roster
Town event flagellant two Blood Pilgrimage
The Crimson Court Exclusive
Awash in blood and delusion, they bear the burden of a thousand lifetimes.

"Unsettling in the extreme, several of the church's more zealous advocates have wandered into the Hamlet in search of a glorious death. We hope they find it quickly."

You get 2 Flagellants you may add to your roster
Town event flagellant one Blood Scourge
The Crimson Court Exclusive
There is power in the Blood, for those with the fortitude to pay the price.

"There are some who believe that only a litany of blood and suffering can cleanse sickness in the land. Here is one who will do his part."

The Flagellant can now be found in the Stage Coach.
You may also add 1 to your roster.

This event only appears on week 5,
and only occurs once.
Town event shieldbreaker one A Desert Wind
The Shieldbreaker DLC Exclusive
She has paid dearly for her freedom, and deserves better than this place...

"A sandstorm of rumours and half-truths swirl around the newcomer."

You get 1 Shieldbreaker you may add to your roster.

This event appears every time after week 3,
but only occurs once.
Town event shieldbreaker two The Adder's Kiss
The Shieldbreaker DLC Exclusive
They arrive with the East wind - a torrent of whirling doom!

"Graceful and deadly, these elegant executioners are welcome additions to the standing army."

You get 2 Shieldbreakers you may add to your roster
Town event shard hungry Experienced Hero for Hire
The Color of Madness Exclusive
This veteran will fight for you for a fair sum of Crystal Shards! You may recruit a resolve 6 hero for Currency.shard.icon 20 shards. The hero will have fully upgraded skills and equipment, and it will have the Twilight Dreamer quirk, even if you already have a hero with that quirk.
  • Musketeers were a Kickstarter backer reward which was a reskin of the Arbalest.

Special Events[ | ]

Event Image Event Name Description Effect
Trinket retention A Thief in the Night "In the end, however, the damnable thing managed to get away with its prize; the Hamlet's coffers all the poorer for having hosted the unwanted guest." "The Shrieker has stolen 8 of your Trinkets!"
Triggers Plot Quest: your party fights the Shrieker and attempt to gain the treasures it has collected from you. Should your heroes survive, the trinkets will be given as Quest Rewards after choosing to return to the Hamlet.
Brigand Incursion Brigand Incursion SoundIcon▶️ Flames on the horizon, sulfur in the air - the wolves are at the door!

"To arms! A brigand raiding party is descending upon the Hamlet with explosive fury and murderous intent!"

Triggers Plot Quest: Wolves at the Door, a lvl 6 mission involving fighting bandits attempting to raid the town lead by their leader, The Vvulf. There are three potential Ancestor's Knapsacks available on the map.
From Beyond From Beyond SoundIcon▶️ Back across the styx - Boatman be damned!

SoundIcon▶️ Life...the greatest treasure of all.

SoundIcon▶️ No rest, no peace for this wretched soul.

"By hateful curse or malign miracle, it seems even death may be defied in this damnable place. Only ONE of these soldiers can be returned to the living..."

You get a choice of 1 of 3 random heroes from your graveyard to resurrect. The resurrected hero will keep their resolve level, but their skills, armour and weapon will be lost.
Crow trinket event Shrieker's Prize "Stunned by the apparent value of the thing concealed amidst its putrid feathers, onlookers wondered if a trek to its perch might not be in order..." Triggers Plot Quest: Shrieker's Prize, a mission in the Weald where your party fights the Horrid Shrieker and attempt to gain the treasures it has collected.
Town event infestation A Maddening Whine
The Crimson Court Exclusive
SoundIcon▶️ Though long years may seek to separate them, action and consequence will invariably have their dreadful reunion.

"Intolerable! Clouds of mosquitoes and other, less identifiable pests continue to descend upon the Hamlet with maddening persistence! Illness and irritation abound"

Triggers Plot Quest: Burn the Hives, a mission in The Courtyard.
This event only appears on week 3, and only occurs once.
Town event remove vampire A Veil Lifted
The Crimson Court Exclusive
SoundIcon▶️ The virulent clouds from the Courtyard have abated. The airs of the Estate feel...narrowly agreeable once again.

"The haze of contagion has abated, due in no small part to the recent triumph over whatever age-old horror was lurking behind the long-sealed courtyard gate."

Removes the Crimson Curse from all affected heroes.

This event only occurs after beating the Baron, Viscount or Countess
Town event fanatic Heresy in the Blood
The Crimson Court Exclusive
SoundIcon▶️ Dire circumstances are rarely remedied with fear and fanaticism, and yet... here we are.

"An excommunicated madman has responded to the growing infestation in kind. Fuelled by conviction, he is merciless, and plies his trade with extreme prejudice."

Triggers The Fanatic to spawn if at least two of your heroes who enter the next dungeon have the Crimson Curse. 20% chance with 2-3 heroes, 75% chance with 4.
Town event infestation The Town is Abuzz!
The Crimson Court Exclusive
SoundIcon▶️ A fresh irritance to some. A sanguine memory to me.

"A crumbling stone entry to a forgotten labyrinthian garden has been uncovered! The discoverer, sadly, has perished from innumerable insect stings. Concern rises."

Stress reduction activities in town are slightly less effective.

Only triggers if the quest "Burn the Hives" is not completed after it becomes available. This event will keep repeating unless a priority event occurs (such as Blood Scourge) or "Burn the Hives" is completed.
Crystaline Focii Crystaline Focii
The Color of Madness Exclusive
"Gazing deep into the shimmering colors of the comet fractures can bring a sense of peace..." For Currency.shard.icon 30 shards every hero in the roster heals 50 stress.
Town event tonic
Shard Harvest Shard Harvest
The Color of Madness Exclusive
"Cosmic fortune has deposited some well-formed comet specimens right up on the Hamlet's doorstep! Not every treasure requires risking life and limb." Gain Currency.shard.icon +25 shards.
Town event they made a tonic They Made a Tonic
The Color of Madness Exclusive

"By accident, an enterprising charlatan brewed an actual potent draught made from dust harvested from the comet. It can work wonders, for a price"

For Currency.shard.icon 30 shards every hero in the roster has 1 diseased cured. This also applies to the Crimson Curse.
Town event tonic

Trivia[ | ]

  • Town Events were released on May 19, 2016.
  • While most of the town events have their own unique image, Valiant Spirit and Helping Hand share an image as well as Labour Force with Cornerstone and A Maddening Whine with The Town is Abuzz!
  • During the "Bumper Crop" event a farmer and his wife will appear at the ancestor's statue in poses that reference the painting "American Gothic" by Grant Wood.
  • "Experienced Hero for Hire" can contain heroes with unique quirks that have been obtained by other heroes in your current roster already.
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