Chapter Seven: Maestro's Fall

In Chapter 7 of Waterdeep Dragon Heist, the characters must infiltrate the flamboyant Sea Maidens Faire, a traveling carnival operating from three flagship vessels moored in Waterdeep Harbor: the Eyecatcher, the Heartbreaker, and the Hellraiser. Disguised as simple carnies and sailors, the crew is actually a well-organized band of drow mercenaries led by the cunning Jarlaxle Baenre. The party's objective is to navigate the foggy docks and penetrate the heavily guarded ships to uncover Jarlaxle's ulterior motives.

Beneath the illusion of mechanical unicorns, parade floats, and exotic beasts lies a much more dangerous reality. The real prize is hidden far below the waterline. Linked to Jarlaxle's flagship is the Scarlet Marpenoth, a marvel of gnomish engineering and a fully functional submarine. Here, the characters will face advanced magical machinery, deadly officers, and complex political intrigue as they attempt to foil the maestro's grand scheme to secure the Vault of Dragons for Luskan.