The lantern is hanging high in the tree near the grave. Shoot that down to frighten the other friend, then leave Felix for the Charlatan’s performance. A failed optional practic…

The lantern is hanging high in the tree near the grave. Shoot that down to frighten the other friend, then leave Felix for the Charlatan’s performance. A failed optional practice objective doesn’t automatically mean the actual lantern has stopped working. Check whether it’s still hanging there before reloading the whole quest. If the scene genuinely stops progressing, an earlier save is worth keeping. The documented fallback is quietly knocking out the two companions so Felix is the only one left awake, but I’d try the intended scares first. Neither the lamp nor Henry’s barking is supposed to frighten Felix himself. After the performance, follow up with the Charlatan in the morning. Check whether you received the finished musk or only its recipe before heading back to Hans. If you need to brew Musk of Infinite Allure yourself, use water, one sage, one marigold, one comfrey and one cave mushroom. Grind the sage, add it and boil for three turns. Add the marigold and comfrey, then boil for one more turn. Let everything cool completely before adding the cave mushroom. Bottle directly, without distilling. That cooling step matters. Don’t add the mushroom and start boiling everything again. Once the musk is in your inventory, you’re ready to return to Hans and finish the courtship.