Key to Mermaid Grotto (Quest)
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Quick Quest Guide
This Quest has 8 step.What you will need: 5 Oak Leaves and 5 Pine Needles.
Quick Steps
- Go to Tinker's Nook and ask if she has any quests. Pick Key to Mermaid Grotto.
- Gather 5 Oak Leaves and give them to Tinker Bell.
- Earn a score of 6,000 points in Tinker Toss and return to Tink.
- Earn a score of 6,000 points in Water Web and return to Tink.
- Go to Silvermist's Grotto and speak to Silvermist.
- Return to Tinker Bell.
- Gather 5 Pine Needles and give them to Tink.
- Earn a score of 14,000 points in Seed Sorter and return to Tinker Bell.
- Go to Dulcie's Kitchen in Neverberry Thicket and community bake a batch of Acorn Cookies, then return to Tinker Bell.
- Pick your reward and the quest is over.
In Depth Quest Guide
This is a full walk through for the quest, so if you're confused by any of the quick steps, hopefully these can help you out.
Head over to Tinker's Nook in Cottonpuff Field and ask her if she has any quests. The quest should pop up immediately and you'll be able to begin. Upon starting the quest, Tink will greet you:
Tinker Bell: "Hey, Pixie Name Here! Are you feeling silly? That's good, because it's time for Silly Days!"
"I have a great idea! You know how everybody thinks the mermaids are sort of mean and have no sense of humor? Well, I don't believe it."
"I mean, during last year's Silly Days, they left a really funny gag on the beach for all us Fairies."
"This year, I want to make some silly joke toys and put them in Mermaid Grotto. That's in Mermaid Lagoon. Want to help me?"
Step 1
Accept this Quest?Once you agree, Tinker Bell is thrilled and gives you the first step.
Tinker Bell: "Flitterific! This is going to be fun! Okay, first I want to make a Can o' Worms. Have you ever seen one of those?"
"It looks like a can of treats, but when you open it to get a treat, fake worms spring out! It's pretty silly."
"I already have a can. All I need to do is roll up some Oak Leaves like little worms. Can you go gather some Oak Leaves for me?"
Gather 5 Oak Leaves and bring them to Tinker's Nook in Cottonpuff Field.
Progress: # of 5
Story So Far
It's Silly Days, and you're helping Tinker Bell make silly joke toys for the mermaids. Gather Oak Leaves!
An ingredient collecting task! You are looking for Oak Leaves if you don't have 5 already. Once you get the required 5 Oak Leaves, give them to Tinker Bell.
Step 2
I have Oak Leaves for Tinker Bell!Tinker Bell: "Thanks! Now I need some springs to attach to each "worm." That way, when a mermaid opens the can, the worms will SPRING out!"
"I need to find some springs. Let's go play Tinker Toss!"
Fly to Cottonpuff Field. Earn 6,000 points playing Tinker Toss. Return to Tinker's Nook in Cottonpuff Field when you are done!
Progress: # of 6,000
Story So Far
It's Silly Days, and you're helping Tinker Bell make silly joke toys for the mermaids. Go play Tinker Toss!
Fly across to the other side of Cottonpuff Field and enter the Sorting Station. Play Tinker Toss until you reach a score of 6,000 points (whether in one shot or cumulative). Once you're done, flap back to Tinker Bell and talk to her again.
Step 3
I played Tinker Toss with Tinker Bell!Tinker Bell: "Yay, we found springs for the Can o' Worms!"
"The next joke toy I want to make is a squirty thing. Well, I don't have to MAKE it, really -- Otis the oyster volunteered to BE the squirty thing!"
"See, he'll wait until a mermaid gets near, then squirt water! I just need to make sure Otis has plenty of water to fill himself up with."
"Will you get dewdrops by playing Water Web? Silvermist can help you collect a whole bunch!"
Fly to Neverberry Thicket. Earn 6,000 points playing Water Web. Return to Tinker's Nook in Cottonpuff Field when you are done!
Progress: # of 6,000
Story So Far
It's Silly Days, and you're helping Tinker Bell make silly joke toys for the mermaids. Go play Water Web!
Now flap over to Neverberry Thicket and enter Spider Silk Grotto. Play Water Web until you reach a score of 6,000 points (whether in one shot or cumulative). Once you're done, return to Tinker Bell.
Step 4
I collected dewdrops for Tinker Bell!Tinker Bell: "Thanks! Now let's see, what's next? Oh yeah, a jack-in-the-box! Or rather, a mermaid-in-the-box."
"Have you ever seen one? You crank the lever on a box, and when you least expect it, a puppet pops out! Or in this case, a mermaid!"
"I'm going to make the mermaid puppet out of lotus leaves, so could you fly back to Silvermist and get some?"
Fly to Silvermist's Grotto. You can get there from Dewdrop Vale!
Story So Far
It's Silly Days, and you're helping Tinker Bell make silly joke toys for the mermaids. Visit Silvermist!
Your next task is to go and visit another famous fairy, Silvermist. Flap down to Dewdrop Vale and enter Silvermist's Grotto. Once there, speak to Sil.
Step 5
I'm here to see Silvermist!Silvermist: "Well, hello again, raindrop! Does Tinker Bell need something else?"
"She needs lotus leaves? Goodness glaciers, I have lots of those!"
"This should be enough!"
"Here's a whole stack of them! Fly safely!"
Fly to Tinker's Nook. You can get there from Cottonpuff Field!
Story So Far
It's Silly Days, and you're helping Tinker Bell make silly joke toys for the mermaids. Take the lotus leaves back to Tinker's Nook!
Now you need to return to Tinker Bell and speak with her again.
Step 6
I have lotus leaves for Tinker Bell!Tinker Bell: "Just in time! I'm all done making the box. Now I can make the mermaid puppet to go in it!"
"Oh wait -- first I have to make the lotus leaves stiff. Otherwise the puppet will be all floppy. A floppy mermaid-in-the-box just won't work."
"Some Stiffening Glue will solve that problem. I have everything to make it except Pine Needles. Can you get me some?"
Gather 5 Pine Needles and bring them to Tinker's Nook in Cottonpuff Field.
Progress: # of 5
Story So Far
It's Silly Days, and you're helping Tinker Bell make silly joke toys for the mermaids. Gather Pine Needles!
Another ingredient collecting task! This time you are searching for Pine Needles if you don't have 5 already. Once you get the required 5 Pine Needles, give them to Tinker Bell.
Step 7
I have Pine Needles for Tinker Bell!Tinker Bell: "Great! Now, the last joke toy I'm going to make is a dancing lobster. Pretty silly, huh? Leo the lobster volunteered to do it. He loves to dance."
"I just need to make him rattles to shake while he dances. That's why I need apple seeds. I'll put them into a couple of sea shells to make rattles!"
"Will you play Seed Sorter? I'm sure the Minister of Spring will give you some apple seeds in return!"
Fly to Treetop Bend. Earn 14,000 points playing Seed Sorter. Return to Tinker's Nook in Cottonpuff Field when you are done!
Progress: # of 14,000
Story So Far
It's Silly Days, and you're helping Tinker Bell make silly joke toys for the mermaids. Go play Seed Sorter!
More talent game practice! This time you are flitting up to Treetop Bend to enter Treetrunk Knoll. Play Seed Sorter until you reach a score of 14,000 points (whether in one shot or cumulative). Once you're done, return to Tinker Bell.
Step 8
I helped the Minister of Spring sort seeds!Tinker Bell: "Good timing, Pixie Name Here. I just finished putting handles on the sea shells to make rattles. Now I can fill them with the apple seeds you got!"
"Say, since Leo and Otis are helping us out, let's give them a thank-you present."
"While I finish making rattles, will you go bake some cookies? That will be the perfect gift!"
Fly to Dulcie's Kitchen in Neverberry Thicket. Use Community Baking to make 1 batch of Acorn Cookies. Return to Tinker's Nook in Cottonpuff Field when you are done!
Progress: # of 1
Story So Far
It's Silly Days, and you're helping Tinker Bell make silly joke toys for the mermaids. Go bake 1 batch of Acorn Cookies for Leo and Otis!
Flap over to Neverberry Thicket and enter Dulcie's Kitchen. Make one batch of Acorn Cookies ~ be sure to choose Community Baking. The recipe will be available to you since it is automatically unlocked when you join the Hollow. Return to Tink when you are done baking.
Your Reward
I baked cookies for Leo and Otis!Tinker Bell: "Oooh, those cookies smell yummy! But I won't snitch one, I promise. I'll be good. They're for Leo and Otis, not me."
"I'm not sneaking any, honest! I'm just putting them away for now!"
"Teetering teapots, you make yummy-looking cookies. And you're a good friend, too, Pixie Name Here. Thank you for all your help!"
"Now you can get into Mermaid Grotto and play with the joke toys, too! But if you hear a mermaid coming, don't let them see you, okay?"
"I left some disguises there for you in case you need them. Have fun!"
You get the Mermaid Grotto Key as shown below as your reward.
| Name | Type | Image | Description | Notes |
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| Mermaid Grotto Key | Spring 2011 Challenges Click here for other Pixie Hollow Badges |  Click here for larger image | This is a special key that will let you enter the Mermaid Grotto during the Silly Days! | Awarded to players for completing the Key to Mermaid Grotto Quest. Released: 29 March 2011 Retired: 12 April 2011 Member-only badge |