The Carnival of Shadows is a circus whose performances are well-known among the wealthy and influential people of Paragon City, who are often part of their audience. But none of them suspects the true price they will pay to the Carnival for their arts: The bright and cheerful appearance of the Carnival betrays its fearsome powers and the dark past of their leaders. This very high-level villain group can be fought in City of Heroes between levels 40 and 50. The Carnival is present in City of Villains, as well, and can be fought from level 30 to level 40.