Caretaker's Garden

The Caretaker's Garden is an expedition area that can be reached with either the Dark Forest Outpost quest Dark Forest Path, or the Cave quest Stone Cavern Path (the quests are independent of each other, but the area unlocks in full whether only one or both are completed).

The area includes quests and creatures which first appeared during the Caretaker's Garden Event. It was released as a permanent single area in March 2023, with refreshed and additional content.

(Not to be confused with Caretaker's Garden (Event), which was the National Novel Writing Month event in 2021.)

Luciola Forest (Main Area)
- Aurilis Magic Academy (Island) - Unlocked by Portal to Magic Academy
Mama Tree (Main Area) - Unlocked by Spider Nest
- Elder Library (Expedition Area, Hunt for the Ancients HQ) - Unlocked by Winding Path to Elder Library
- Mama Tree Station (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by Exit: Station Raising!
- Base Camp (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by New Adventurous Horizons
  - Forward Base (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by Hard Day's Walk
    - Stone City (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by Stone's Throw East
    - Tall Trees (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by Javelin Toss West
    - Guardian's Lair (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by North: Homeward Bound
Three Points Crossing (Main Area) - Unlocked by Aid to an Elder
- Dragon Lair (Expedition Area, formerly Dig Site) - Unlocked by Next Stop: Dragon Lair!
  - Ruins (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by Question to Axe
    - Shrine of Ages (Expedition Area, Past events) - Unlocked by Tunnel Locked On
- Impact Crater (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by A Way North: Up the Mountain
  - Mining Site (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by Technology & Dinti
    - Spaceship (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by Learning to Breathe
    - Research Lab (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by Orders to Repair
Gansu Watering Hole (Main Area) - Unlocked by A Way South
Riza Rivertown (Main Area) - Unlocked by Dust to Dust
- River Diner (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by Chef at River Diner
- Raina Surface Camp (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by Raina Surface Camp (Quest)
  - Swamplands (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by Energy Now, Tired Later
    - Raina Sacred Site (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by Twisted Treacherous Trails (2/2)
      - Rebel Raina Hideout (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by A Worthy Offering
Floating City of Balance (Main Area) - Unlocked by Journey Upriver
- Underwater Foundations (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by Deep Dark Dives
- Clouds Area (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by Cloud Climbing
- Dawn Area (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by Dawn Drifting
- Tempest Area (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by Tempest Trailblazing
Dark Forest Outpost (Main Area) - Unlocked by The Water Calls
- Caretaker's Garden (Expedition Area) - Unlocked by Dark Forest Path (or Stone Cavern Path in Cave)
Purple Gate (Main Area) - Unlocked by Well of Lost Souls
Cave (Main Area) - Unlocked by A Familiar Fight
City of Light (Main Area) - Unlocked by The Final Fight
Dusted Castle (Main Area) - Unlocked by Prepare to Attack
Winter's Island (Main Island) - Unlocked by Ship Building Extreme

Town[]

Caretaker's Market[]

Craft/Buy
Mushroom Grenade 25 River Water 25 Leaves 5 Purple Ink 10 Mushrooms 500 Coins	Wooden Garden Boots 15 Hardwood 2 Steel 25 Swamp Moss 2 White Fur 500 Coins	Wooden Garden Horn 10 Hardwood 1 Net 25 Algae 3 Nuig String 500 Coins	Entangled Tree 10 Mushrooms 2 Lorsa Fur 100 Coins
Xerbesh Tree 10 Mushrooms 2 Sandstone 100 Coins	Wydis Tree 10 Mushrooms 1 Red Dye 100 Coins	Ilmach Tree 10 Mushrooms 1 Di Bag 100 Coins	Griaku Tree 10 Mushrooms 1 Leafsung Ink 100 Coins
Vaadhi Tree 10 Mushrooms 3 Dinti 100 Coins	Fly Eating Spiral Tree 10 Mushrooms 1 Mane 100 Coins	Spiral Tree 10 Mushrooms 2 Hair Tuft 100 Coins	Crooked Tree 10 Mushrooms 3 Nezthai Claws 100 Coins
Palm Tree 10 Mushrooms 1 Purple Ink 100 Coins	Pink Leafed Tree 10 Mushrooms 5 Refined Dust 100 Coins

Quests[]

Many of these quests were available during the event, and if you completed them then, they will not be available again.

If you completed the quest By the Roots! (1/2), many new quests will be available to you. If you did not complete that quest, you can complete it here and then the new quests will unlock.

Quest	Objective		Reward	Approximate words needed
4 the Strength![] A version of this quest was available during the event	4-day streak defeat 25 monsters	write 4,444 words	2x Stempo	4,444 words
When the path is long and hard, there are a few ways to tackle it. One method's having a strong start, which turns into a nice boost later on when rest is needed. Then I can adjust my pace to one that'll let me reach my longterm goal. I think I'll need at least 25 battles to get the blood flowing.
By the Roots! (1/2)[] A version of this quest was available during the event	1x Corrupted Minbu 1x Corrupted Zaroen 1x Corrupted Fabegol 1x Corrupted Betula	1x Corrupted Ihatsa 1x Corrupted Kinnya 1x Corrupted Caretaker	Corrupted Hatchet (wardrobe)	4,161 words
The atmosphere in this corrupted garden is creepy, but I know one thing that's going to happen—it's going to keep me charged up and attacking any Dust-infected creature in here until we can help the Caretaker. I hope they're going to be able to recover from this, but I'm worried, seeing how many of these creatures have been infected...
A Pixyish Charm[] (Time Limit: 1 Day) A version of this quest was available during the event	44x Corrupted Minbu		Corrupted Vine Face (wardrobe)	2,200 words
Pixies, I thought, are supposed to be harbingers of luck both good and bad. Well, if they're infected, then I don't think they'll be giving good luck to any being around here. Defeating 44 of them in 24 hours or less should sway the odds in our favor, bringing Dust Warrior luck in here. Time to bring out the weapons and make my own fortune!
Sorting Rotten Seeds[] A version of this quest was available during the event	10x Corrupted Zaroen		Corrupted Vines Carpet (house item)	4,440 words
If Zaroen knew I'm thinking of them as a rotten seed, would they be amused or insulted? I really don't mean it as an insult, but the thought occurred to me that with them being Dust-infected, I can't let them plant that type of seed in this amazing garden. Maybe, after we win the garden back, I can ask one.
Trapping the Trappers[] A version of this quest was available during the event	4x Corrupted Ihatsa	4x Corrupted Kinnya	1x Bone Key	3,000 words
When it comes to testing out new tricks, Ihatsa are great creatures to be learning from, even under the effects of Dust. Lay in a comfortable position, place irresistible bait out, and then capture the predator hoping for an easy meal. I wonder if we could do that for Dust...? Probably not. I mean, we're all bait already, aren't we? I just need to keep these Kinnya away long enough from the bait for my plan to work.
For Love of Mushrooms! (1/6)[]	2x Mawt 3x Grey's Mawt 1x Rudakai	12x Kuay 4x Reudod 10x Essence	2x Gold Key 2x Golden Chest Unlocks For Love of Mushrooms! (2/6)	8,450 words (if you have the items)
I've been told to check the Valley's forest areas to see if any of the new mushrooms have been swapping spores with those established fungi in the area. If looking at plants wasn't bad, this'll require me to check carefully and examine creatures as well! Too bad I can't train a helper Mawt, those mushroom sniffing noses would be great.
For Love of Mushrooms! (2/6)[] Unlocked by For Love of Mushrooms! (1/6)	1x Desert Rudakai 4x Yantao 3x Griffe	5x Forager Aiime 15x Gordi 6x Torkan	2x Stone Key 2x Stone Chest Unlocks For Love of Mushrooms! (3/6)	9,050 words
I don't think there are any mushrooms that grow in the desert, but that's just the problem, I'm not sure and I can't find Nabia or Etta to ask them. There could be rocks giving places shade and moisture where fungi can grow, right? Oh! And I'll have to check the underground ruins area too, I'm sure that'll have something!
For Love of Mushrooms! (3/6)[] Unlocked by For Love of Mushrooms! (2/6)	1x Water Rudakai 2x Vezi 4x Xonard 4x Wynot	6x Tiatu 14x Hestal 5x Coral Wignow 15x River Stone	2x River Key 2x River Chest Unlocks For Love of Mushrooms! (4/6)	12,570 words (if you have the items)
Okay, when people talk about 'shrooms, I usually imagine that they're in a wet and humid place. Maybe along the docks of Balance? I'll need to grab a Tiatu or three since if they've seen one, it'll be snug on their back. And then I'll probably have to check deep underwater as well. Maybe I can persuade Suwö to swim?
For Love of Mushrooms! (4/6)[] Unlocked by For Love of Mushrooms! (3/6)	x2 Larida 3x Wisthu 8x Necog	x4 Tritus x6 Rhamp 1x Quia	2x Bones Chest 2x Bone Key Unlocks For Love of Mushrooms! (5/6)	14,000 words
I've checked all the places with fast running water, now it's time to check other places with languid currents, such as the Swamplands and Rania Rebel Hideout. I'm pretty sure these places are where I'm going to be finding every single mushroom in the Valley, so I should be prepared for a lot of battles. And wearing eternally damp socks.
For Love of Mushrooms! (5/6)[] Unlocked by For Love of Mushrooms! (4/6)	1x Guarroh 2x Pawia 4x Syfirris 4x Gliva	8x Day Keqiri 8x Keqiri 10x Lightened Dust	2x Light Chest 2x Light Key Unlocks For Love of Mushrooms! (6/6)	9,000 words (if you have the items)
You know where should be a wonderful place for mushrooms? City of Light. I mean, some of the monsters in there are practically fungi themselves, like Keqiri and Day Keqiri. I can't be the only person that thinks that, right? There's no why what's on top of their head is hair, those have gills, so they've got to be mushrooms!
For Love of Mushrooms! (6/6)[] Unlocked by For Love of Mushrooms! (5/6)	12x Goele 1x Ofefof 8x Zaroen 4x Bouap 6x Paefor	4x Ccino 9x Minbu 15x Leaves 15x Dark Forest Leaves	Mushroom Tent (house item) 1x Gold Key 1x Stone Key 1x River Key 1x Bone Key 1x Light Key	12,702 words (if you have the items)
And I'm right back to where this whole mushroom project started! Well, at least it's easier looking in here. And I've got to say, I'm enjoying not slogging through the swamp or finding every biting and buzzing insect in the forest areas. After this, maybe I can stay in a sunny place and dry out a bit? Rinse my socks.
Extra Small 'Shrooms (1/2)[]	1x Sacred Feather 1x Steel Chain 1x Underwater Torch	4x Purple Crystal Shards 1x Poison	2x Mud Footprints (house item) Unlocks Extra Large 'Shrooms (2/2)	N/A
The Caretaker would like to line the garden with items that repels mushrooms, so they don't escape out into the Valley and start taking over places like Luciola Forest, or the City of Light. (I wonder... would they be a good cleanser for the Castle?)... Anyway, I have a list of items that be great to put around the boarder.
Extra Large 'Shrooms (2/2)[] Unlocked by Extra Small 'Shrooms (1/2)	6x Bones 4x Leaves 6x Rat Tails	2x Lorsa Fur 4x Raw Fabric 1x Hardwood	1x Prenpor Wooden Plushie (house item)	N/A
Now that the boarder of the garden has been set out, the Caretaker has asked me to get items the mushrooms like so the can be convinced to propagate the garden. I already though they were doing that? But now I have a list of things to bring in from around the Valley so they'll be even more here. Yay?
Falls the Forest[]	30x Corrupted Fabegol	30x Corrupted Betula	Corrupted Vine Throne (house item) 1x Light Chest 1x Light Key	72,510 words
Looking out over the Garden which has remained corrupted, I noticed that the biggest beings and creatures keeping this area Dust-heavy and noxious to other beings are the Corrupted Fabegol and Corrupted Betula. It's possible that if I take out the ones that remain, we can clean up the Garden easier. Maybe. I don't know, but I'd feel better helping.
Highest of Heights[]	5x Fabegol	5x Corrupted Fabegol	Corrupted Shelf (house item) Corrupted Vine Feet (wardrobe)	16,670 words
I need to start taking detailed notes for the Caretaker and the Curator. Amusingly enough, one wants the biological differences between corrupted and non-corrupted Fabegol and the other wants to know how Dust "talks" to plant-based beings. This Fabegol test is going to be a "test" of my time and strength, but ten each should get me what I need.
Corruption Big and Small (1/2)[]	22x Corrupted Kinnya	44x Corrupted Minbu	Corrupted Vine Glove (wardrobe) 1x Bone Key Unlocks Corruption Big and Small (2/2)	7,700 words
The corruption can consume tiny creatures, and it's their size which has many people assuming they're easy to fight. I can agree with that assessment. Sometimes, I feel that if I sneeze hard enough at one, it'll just fall over. On the other hand, when too many need to be taken care of, it's also very easy to feel overwhelmed!
Corruption Big and Small (2/2)[] Unlocked by Corruption Big and Small (1/2)	44x Corrupted Kinnya 44x Corrupted Minbu	5x Rope 10x Raw Fabric	Kinnya Hanging Chair (house item)	13,200 words (if you have the items)
There are Dust Warriors that say small beings being corrupted is the worst since they still look cute and fragile. Others say that the larger corrupted creatures are worse since it's harder to take them all down. Personally, I think it's the corruption itself that's horrible. Hopefully all these creatures can be defeated and released into a healthy, thriving forest.
Petty Purple Pranks[]	10x Corrupted Kinnya 100x Dust	100x Rope 100x Wood	Corrupted Head Horns (wardrobe) 1x Bone Key	2,500 words (if you have the items)
Kinnya is a thief at the best of times, but having been corrupted, it's easy to tell that the creature has evolved from simple pranks to ones that are pretty petty. I can't catch it, I can't herd it, and I certainly can't get anywhere near the creature, so what can I do? Be smarter and sneakier to defeat it!
The Glows Are Dim[]	10x Corrupted Betula 10x Reinforced Rope	10x Reinforced Ardi Lamp	Corrupted Vine Arms (wardrobe) Corrupted Vine Door (house item) 1x Bones Chest	7,500 words (if you have the items)
For future Dust Warriors who might be spending time in the Corrupted Garden, several of us Dust Warriors currently here (hello darkness our old friend) have decided to put up a few Reinforced Ardi Lamps. We originally wanted several Ardi Lamps, but the Corrupted Betula keep knocking them down, so we need to defend and put up a hardier option!
Corrupted Caretaker Concerns[]	5x Corrupted Caretaker		Betula Sword (wardrobe) 1x Stempo	2,500 words
I don't like how Dust corrupts beings that I feel are too strong to be corrupted. It's like, everything I do isn't enough, and that as hard as I try, I'll always fail. Maybe that's why people have friends, or family, that can help with support. I might be one person, but I'll help the Caretaker as much as possible!
Huge...for Trees[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2) Time Limit: 4 days A version of this quest was available during the event	4x Fabegol		Fabegol’s Hand Chair (house item)	6,668 words
What's the saying, the larger a creature is the heavier they'll fall? If that's true with Fabegol, I don't want to be under one as they hit the ground. On the other hand, defeating four of them would be something noteworthy, especially when done in 4 days or less. I wonder which type weapon works best on them? They look as if most weapons won't hit hard enough.
Pick a Pixie[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2) A version of this quest was available during the event	20x Paefor	20x Minbu	Flower Makeup (wardrobe)	4,000 words
The pixies in the garden are learning about Dust Warriors, and at the same time we're learning about them. I'm going to defeat 20 of each pixie, mostly because with each one collecting knowledge from the seasons, and through the seasons the Ancients, they probably have different techniques for attack and defense. And maybe I'll be able to teach something.
Fire, Foxes, & Webs[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2) A version of this quest was available during the event	14x Iseot	7x Ccino	Vine Trap Net (house item)	2,450 words
I haven't seen spiders here, but there are a few webs decorating the garden. There might also be an alluring scent or essence to them as I keep seeing Iseots and Ccinos being caught in webs. They're angry about having web in fur and curled around stalks, but let me point out that fire and fox fur don't mix well...
Sounds of Chewing[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2) A version of this quest was available during the event	5x Betula		Vine Hammock (house items)	3,750 words
If someone had to ask me what the worst thing was right now, I'm not sure I could say Dust. I mean, sure, it's horrible, but there's this chewing sound that doesn't stop, and I really need to find which creature is making it so I can move them somewhere out of hearing range. Maybe they'd appreciate being near Velts?
Spirit Seed Migration[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2) A version of this quest was available during the event	3x Prenpor 3x Dodmori	3x Dailzae	3x Wooden Horn Curtain (house item)	8,550 words
Three of the Prenpor here have decided that they're going to go on their spirit seed journey, so there's a bit of excitement in the air. Three Dailzae need to be found, and when they all finish their journey, Three Dodmori will be left behind. I wonder what'll then happen to the Dailzae? I might try to follow and see.
Mushroom Mushroom![] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2) A version of this quest was available during the event	3x Goele	3x Ofefof	Mushroom Head Horns (wardrobe)	3,600 words
Planting mushrooms, oddly, is not always about planting mushrooms. Why? Because I need to chase Goele down and shake them off to collect them, and by the time I can catch the creature, an Ofefof swoops down to nibble the freshly gathered fungi. I'm going to have to fight at few of each for completely different reasons. Yay?
Pettings & Happiness[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2) Daily repeatable quest A version of this quest was available during the event	6x Goele		1x Mushroom Lamp (house item)	2,400 words
Goele, when I can catch it, is an adorable creature. They like pettings, and when I scratch their tail I would swear that I feel happier and things are bright. The best part is that they can contribute a lot to the Garden. They grow a lot of different mushrooms in their fur, and us planting them helps a lot!
Mushrooms Attack Back! (1/4)[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2) A version of this quest was available during the event	10x Famooth	10x Kodgo	Mushroom Shaped Carpet (house item) Unlocks Mushrooms Attack Back! (2/4)	1,500 words
Several tiny creatures have appeared in the Caretaker's Garden, and they're doing their part to take care of our corruption problem. Have they been hiding all this time? Or were they specifically created to help? Interestingly enough, if I defeat them, there's a chance that another spawns into existence, so I think I know what I can do. Keeping fighting!
Mushrooms Attack Back! (2/4)[] Unlocked by Mushrooms Attack Back! (1/4) A version of this quest was available during the event	20x Famooth	20x Kodgo	Small Growing Mushroom Carpet (house item) Unlocks Mushrooms Attack Back! (3/4)	3,000 words
My earlier idea of fighting the small mushrooms has born fruit and there are a lot more of them around right now. Their efforts are helping the garden clear out the corruption, and if I'm honest, making it smell much nicer in here, as well as adding a some extra moisture to the atmosphere. These are best for thriving gardens!
Mushrooms Attack Back! (3/4)[] Unlocked by Mushrooms Attack Back! (2/4)	30x Famooth	30x Kodgo	Mushroom Head Paint (wardrobe) 1x Bone Key Unlocks Mushrooms Attack Back! (4/4)	4,500 words
Okay...I may have made a mistake. I thought that having a ton of mushrooms here would be a great way to clean this place up quickly, but I'm not sure they're leaving any room for other plants to survive. If I keep fighting them, there has to be a point when they stop putting out spores for more mushrooms, right?
Mushrooms Attack Back! (4/4)[] Unlocked by Mushrooms Attack Back! (3/4)	44x Famooth	44x Kodgo	Mushroom Bracelet (wardrobe)	6,600 words
The garden is overrun with mushrooms, and I thought it was my fault, but when I talked to the Caretaker about it, they replied that if each Dust Warrior could defeat 44 of each mushroom, they'd be able to take care of the rest, moving them to... Well, I'm not sure where they said, but I know what to do.
Not Mush-Room Here[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2)	15x Ofefof 8x Corrupted Zaroen	20x Rope	Mushroom Lantern (wardrobe)	15,552 words (if you have the items)
I've discovered a problem in the Mushroom Garden. Somehow, some Corrupted Zaroen were able to make their way inside (did they dig in?) and they've been picking all the primordia (baby mushroom) before they can fully grow. This certainly not helping the garden, and in addition, this action's limiting Ofefof's food supply and causing battles to break out almost everywhere!
Compost Everything from A-Z[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2)	50x Algae 50x Bones 50x Mushrooms 50x Dark Forest Leaves 50x Essence 50x Fine Fabric 50x Green Food 50x Hardwood 50x Dust 50x Raw Gold 50x Refined Dust 50x Leaves 50x Dinti	50x Nezthai Claw 50x Raw Stone 50x Purple Parchment 50x Leather Roll 50x River Water 50x Swamp Moss 50x Mane 50x Water 50x Purple Crystal Shards 50x Wood Sword 50x River Grass 50x Yellow Food 50x Stone	Mushroom Chest Plate (wardrobe)	N/A
There always going to be a worry about if this garden will be permanent or not, but I think it'll be easy to make sure it will be. We'll just need to gather enough materials to fill the soil with nutrients for hungry and thirsty root systems. I've already got the list and I think it'll be easy to do.
Reseeding the Garden[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2)	10x Prenpor 12x Leaf Boots	11x Reinforced Rope 10x Ardi Lamp	Giant Flower (house item) 1x Bone Key	10,000 words (if you have the items)
The Caretaker spoke to a group of us and explained that part of the reseeding will have a Dust Warrior guiding a Prenpor outwards from the edges of the Garden, dropping new life as they ramble. I think being able to see the Dark Forest from a very different view point (aka, not speed running) is going to be fun!
100 Years of Nourishment![] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2)	100x River Water 100x Raw Sandstone 100x Red Food	100x Swamp Moss 100x Paefor	Flower Staff (wardrobe)	15,000 words (if you have the items)
We're replanting the Dark Forest and life's growing! It's no easy task, seeding, but watching new flowers bloom where only waste was before is the greatest of gifts. For a little boost, I'll recruit 100 Paefor to help me with the Garden's weak soil. If we're successful, the Caretaker will award me my own Flower Staff! (What for Paefor, though?)
Higher and Higher[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2) Time Limit: 10 Days	10x Fabegol		Leaf Cape Front (wardrobe) 1x Bones Chest	16,670 words
I'm used to writing a lot of words during specific months of the year, but I wonder if I can do that much writing outside of those months? It'll be like climbing higher and higher up a mountain, or a tree, and if I'm prepared, I should be able to make my goal, or even go past it! Hmmm... Thinking...
The Great Bouap Transplant (1/2)[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2) A version of this quest (called "Stalking Change") was available during the event	25x Bouap		3x Growing Sprout Ceramic Pot (house item) Unlocks The Great Bouap Transplant (2/2) Unlocks Mirrored Corruption (2/2)	5,000 words
There are small creatures with long stalks that have made camouflage into a game. When they stay still, it's very easy to over look them since they blend into the garden's grass. One surefire way to quickly find a hiding group is to sing the first line of a song and listen for which creatures will sing the next verse.
The Great Bouap Transplant (2/2)[] Unlocked by The Great Bouap Transplant (1/2)	30x Bouap 5x River Water	5x Wood Hammer	Garden Trousers (wardrobe) 1x Bones Chest	6,000 words (if you have the items)
Bouap is one of the grumpiest creatures around, and I've heard they weren't very happy in the Caretaker's Garden, which explains branching off. Sure, some will stick around here, but others have decided that the Swamplands would be better. The Caretaker has asked me to give fifty of them a free ride to the swamp, so they can arrive safely.
Mirrored Corruption (2/2)[] Unlocked by The Great Bouap Transplant (1/2) A version of this quest was available during the event	1x Minbu 1x Zaroen 1x Fabegol 1x Betula 1x Ihatsa 1x Kinnya 1x Caretaker	1x Bouap 1x Ccino 1x Dailzae 1x Dodmori 1x Iseot 1x Paefor 1x Prenpor	Dailzae Hat (wardrobe)	8,511 words
Now that the Dust has settled, I want to test myself against the creatures and beings that normally exist in the garden. The colors they wear now suit them much better, and it's giving making the purple hue of the garden fade into something more pleasant to the eyes. I wonder if any of them will fight differently than before?
Pretty Purple Pranks[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2)	1x Dailzae 1x Prenpor	5x Famooth 25x Iseot	Prenpor Helmet (wardrobe)	4,600 words
Pranking Dust Warriors seems to be Iseot's favorite activity. Even when corrupted, I saw that most of its energy was spent on jokes. I've been trying to catch one, but so far I've caught a Dailzae, Prenpor, myself twice, and a few wandering mushrooms. If I want to prank Pina and Luko in their tavern, I've got to catch one!
A Rare Sight[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2)	22x Zaroen 11x Leaf Boots 11x Essence 6x Gobkey Trinket	9x Rusty Amulet 9x Rusty Pendant 11x Fine Fabric	4x Mushrooms Garden Top (wardrobe) Unlocks Unicorn Spotted!	9,768 words (if you have the items)
If you want to learn a lot about the Caretaker's Garden and the creatures hiding in it, the plant being to ask is Zaroen. They have their ears to the ground and they can find almost anything. I've heard rumors of a rare creature in the Garden, one that is hard to spot unless you know where to look. I'll see if Zaroen can point me in the right direction, though I might have to bribe a few of them before I get what I'm looking for.
A Unicorn Spotted![] Unlocked by A Rare Sight	4x Unicorn		Wood Binoculars (wardrobe) 1x Stempo	4,000 words
Deep in the Caretaker's Garden is the forest Unicorn—a being of old protected by the Caretaker throughout the years. They're hard to spot, blending with the forest, and when spotted, they gallop through trees at speeds impossible to follow. Luckily, Zaroen taught me how to track them, and if I defeat 4, I'll earn Wood Binoculars for better spotting!
A Trifle Truffle (1/2)[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2)	10x Kodgo		1x Giant Shroom (house item) Unlocks A Trifle Truffle (2/2)	500 words
Little mushrooms are popping up everywhere around the Valley, and as much as they're probably being very helpful to the Caretaker's Garden, I don't think they should be taking up space in places that don't need the help? Can you how many of them would love the Swamplands? Or how many would be haunted in the castle's corridors and courtyard?
A Trifle Truffle (2/2)[] Unlocked by A Trifle Truffle (1/2)	25x Kodgo		Glowing Mushrooms Top (wardrobe)	1,250 words
There have been numerous Dust Warriors working on defeating and deleting these mushrooms, but they really don't seem to be going away. If anything, I'd guess that they're multiplying! I'm going to have up my challenge numbers. Maybe 25 of the small things would be enough to make them go somewhere else? Or at least think twice about being here?
What a Catitude! (1/2)[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2)	2x Goele		Glowing Mushrooms Hair (wardrobe) Unlocks Paw-don Me, Please (2/2)	800 words
So, there's... Interesting news. All those mushrooms that have appeared throughout the Valley? They've brought cats chasing after them. Very, very, hungry cats. How badly wrecked are the different environments going to be around here after this feline invasion? I have seen some Dust Warriors letting the cats collect mushrooms for them, but I don't think that's going to help.
Paw-don Me, Please (2/2)[] Unlocked by What a Catitude! (1/2)	10x Goele		Glowing Mushrooms Skirt (wardrobe)	4,000 words
I hate to say it, but I was right. Everyone's been letting these cats eat the mushrooms, and now the cats are way too full to move (not really a surprise either since there are some nice sun spots around). I'm going to try and get the cats to move and leave, even if they give me the cutest smiles.
From Tree to Tree[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2)	1x Fabegol 1x Betula 4x Feathers	12x Water 1x Pester 1x Buholi	Xerbesh Tree (House Item) Wydis Tree (House Item) Griaku Tree (House Item) Ilmach Tree (House Item)	3,467 words (if you have the items)
Dust Warrior backyards might need a bit of sprucing up, and I think it would be great if there were more trees we could plant. Let them spread, and lots of creatures will come to find food, or use the tree for storage and safety. I can't wait to see how the colors look during the year's range of seasons!
Cappuccino Delight![] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2)	5x Cappu	5x Ccino	5x coffee Reactions 1x Coffee Tree (house item)	2,750 words
One of the more adventurous Dust Warriors has discovered that if they pour hot water into a mixture of Cappu dust from COL and a handful of leaves that Ccinos have trampled in their game of leaf chase, they can have a fantastical drink that refreshes, gives energy, and changes color. Really, who thought drinking this was a good idea?
Greenery on the Pelt[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2)	12x Wynot	12x Goele	1x Wynot Plushie (house)	10,800 words
I'm used to forest and swamp creatures having mushrooms on their bodies, but I didn't think that anything living almost completely in the water would be able to grow mushrooms like that... and now that I think of it, maybe it's coral? On the other hand, why not? Why can't mushrooms thrive in such environments? This quest calls for science!
Flourishing with Support[] Unlocked by By the Roots! (1/2)	2x Caretaker		Wooden Shield (wardrobe) 1 Stempo	2,400 words
Now that the Caretaker's feeling like their normal self, they've been offering sparring practice to as many Dust Warriors that want it. I think they feel guilty about "letting" Dust win, though I know we've all said it wasn't their fault. It's a hard lesson to learn, knowing when to call on others for help. But they know now, thankfully.