Side quests: Faron

Do you recall that cloud-like monster from the Eastern Temple?

Well, a soldier patrolling Hyrule Field spotted something matching its description.

He followed the thing to the Faron Wetlands before losing track of it.

I hear that region is populated with an unusual community of creatures.

Perhaps one of them will have spotted this monster.

Pardon?!

You saw the cloud monster again? And you defeated it?!

Well, in that case, I'm sure the brute will not dare show its face again.

That's our princess for you! Well done teaching that vaporous villain a lesson!

Ahem... Pardon me for the outburst of enthusiasm.

With a victory so absolute, I daresay we have little to fear of that monster anymore.

My soldiers and I will follow your lead and redouble our efforts in the fight going forward!

I suppose you also informed the inhabitants of Faron that this Smog character was defeated?

If not, I'm sure they would be all too glad to hear of your victory.

Sure, smoothies are "in," but I'm staying loyal to cotton candy—even if it's impossible to find!

Which do YOU like better?

Cotton candy! Smoothies!

*siiigh* Children, all of you.

OK, I'll ask again. Cotton candy or smoothies?

Cotton candy! Smoothies!

*siiigh* I'm done here.

Really? You agree? Then you'll want to hear this!

I was searching for cotton candy when I heard a voice ask if I wanted to play a game.

Let's play a game, shall we?

Yeah, like that! Good impression!

Anyway, I turned around...and a big thing of cotton candy was floating there!

It went poof before I could get my cotton-candy stick out, but it was real! I know it was!

Now, why am I telling you this?

Because you're going to help me track it down!

I saw it in the ruins south of here. The ones with frogs that make rain.

I heard there's an entrance that goes underground...but don't quote me on that.

I can't find ANY.

I'm so hungry...

I saw the giant cotton candy south of here. It was in the ruins with frogs.

I heard there's an entrance that goes underground...but don't quote me on that.

What? You found the big thing of cotton candy?!

That's great to hear! Take me where you found it! I'm starving!

It turned out to be a monster? So I can't eat it?

...

LIES!

You think you're sneaky? I see what's happening. You want to hoard it all!

That's not fair. I'm the one who found it!

Hm? What's that you're holding?

That's a charm. Used to be all the rage in Scrubton.

But that one's not finished.

Oh, I get it! You want me to finish your charm before you tell me. Well, fine!

You just flip this around, click that in there, aaand...done!

When you attach the parts, it looks like a Scrub's face! Cute, right? So now you'll tell me?

Oh, come on! Stop lying to me! I know it's real!

I will find that big thing of cotton candy again. Just you watch!

Hmm... It's gotta be connected...

Hm?

Those clothes. That confused look. I know what you are.

You're a bumpkin!

Ever seen rain before, bumpkin?

Here in Faron Wetlands we get sunny days, and we get rain. What you might call a mix.

But I noticed something—before the rain starts, a monster makes a sound!

I think that monster must be causing the rain! But...what is it?

I see that look in your eyes. You want to get to the bottom of it too.

OK, fine—I'll let you help! I was having trouble on my own anyway.

Go find the monster, and bring it my way!

Your best bet's probably to look in places where it's raining. I'll be waiting here.

Hmm...

You find the monster that makes it rain?

If you find it, bring it to me!

Hmm... Hm!

Close, but wrong. That's not the sound I remember.

The monster I'm thinking of should be someplace where it's raining.

Back to it!

Yep, that's the sound I remember!

And look—it started raining!

So that sound DOES cause the rain!

This is a huge discovery. Maybe the biggest ever?

And I'm the genius who figured it out! Oooh, "genius..." That's got a niiice ring to it...

I...could have done it without you. But here's a reward anyway!

Ha, a monster that makes it rain... My hunch was right!

I really am a genius. I'm gonna go solve a math problem!

All I have to do is catch the Deku Snake, then I'll be the richest Scrub in Faron Wetlands.

I can buy all the smoothies I want!

Oop! Were you...listening to me?

Well, in that case, I have no choice! I'll make you an ally in my money-making mission!

Now you know about the Deku Snake, a creature kept secret by Deku Scrubs.

No one's ever caught it, so there's big money on offer if you do.

Catching the Deku Snake is a quick and easy path to fame and fortune!

And I know how to do it too! I'm going to use bait to lure it out of hiding.

It loves electro apples, a specialty of the Faron Wetlands.

So, as my new recruit, I need you to go out and get three electro apples!

I'm just the brains, so I'll hang back!

It can't fail!

You got those electro apples? We'll need three to lure out the Deku Snake.

I brought them! Wait a minute.

Uh... I'm not seeing three electro apples.

Look, it's pretty easy to find electro apples in Faron Wetlands. Hop to it!

It's pretty easy to find electro apples in Faron Wetlands. Get cracking!

I'm waiting!

Mm... Yep! Three electro apples!

I've got to hand it to you—you really came through!

Here's your cut.

Soon, that Deku Snake will be all mine.

And then the money will roll right on in! Mehehe!

Smoothies galore. And when that gets old— all the finest meals in Hyrule!

Though, ALL the finest meals...is a lot of meals. Not sure I can eat that much.

What DO rich people spend money on? It can't all be food, can it?

Hmm. Might need to give this a rethink.

Bahaha! I knew you wouldn't be able to resist a rematch.

I have prepared for this day, oh yes. This time, I will not be defeated!

But...all my training!

Hmph! I know when I'm beaten. I'll admit it— you won.

Why'd you pluck me? Couldn't you see I was hiding?

I was hiding from the leaf eaters. If they eat all my leaves, I'll go pale...and I'll wilt...

And then I'll be DEEEAD!

Aaah! Stop saying stuff like that!

*sniff* Sorry...

Look. If you go into the jungle, watch out for a swarm of Mothulas!

We ran into them in southeast Faron Wetlands!

Those Mothulas, they attacked us and munched on our leaves.

We got off with a few bite marks, but next time, they'll eat our leaves whole!

Guuuh. Now I'm gonna have nightmares about Mothulas!

Eeeep...

If the Mothulas attack again, we're doomed! We'll be pale...and wilting...

I'm never going back to southeast Faron Wetlands. That's Mothula country now!

It's all over...

I guess I should say my goodbyes. My only regret...is not drinking more smoothies...

Give it a rest! You're bumming me out...

You're right on time. Soon, we're going to the big vegetable patch in the sky... *siiigh*

You d-defeated the Mothulas?!

So our leaves aren't gonna get snatched?

Which means...

WE'RE GONNA LIVE!

Hurray! Life goes on!

I'm going to drink smoothies by the bucket!

You've been a good friend to the Deku Scrubs. Here, have this!

Thanks for saving us!

I love being alive!

I'm a friendly Scrub. So I'll give you a friendly warning.

Stay away from Buzzu!

All they do is whine. They're SO annoying! The most annoying Scrub in the world!

I CAN HEAR YOU, NUMBSCRUB!

Bempu's the one you should stay away from!

They're bitter and nasty, and they enjoy hurting my feelings!

Oh yeah? Well, I'll cut it out if you beat me at hide-and-seek!

Ughhh! You KNOW I'm bad at hide-and-seek!

Ha! Tell you what. If you're that worried about it, I'll let you team up with someone else.

Then...you! I want you on my team!

Fine by me! Just say when you're ready.

Let's do this! Wait a minute.

Then close your eyes, and I'll find a place to hide. Game starts when I say "Go!"

Go!

Friendly hint! You'll find me near the trendiest shop in town.

I'll be waiting!

Friendly warning!

I've been waiting. Ready to play hide-and-seek?

Let's do this! Wait a minute.

I'm a friendly Scrub, so I'll wait as long as you need!

Bempu teases me all the time! I'm sick and tired of it!

Show no mercy... Let's crush them!

You...found me?

Um, that was a warm-up round! Let's go again!

Close your eyes, and I'll find a new place to hide. Game starts when I say "Go!"

Go!

Friendly hint! You'll find me near a lake that's a symbol of love!

You found me again?!

Guess you're a student of the game. I'd better crank up the difficulty!

Close your eyes, and I'll find a place to hide. Game starts when I say "Go!"

Go!

Friendly hint! You'll find me between four stone siblings!

Oh, come on! Again?!

You've left me no choice... I'll have to pull out all the stops!

Close your eyes, and I'll find a place to hide. Game starts when I say "Go!"

Go!

Friendly hint! You'll find me near a home that used to be covered in dark thorns!

Ha! There's no way you know where that is!

Awww. You found me.

That's...not fair! You should have said you were a pro hide-and-seeker!

I can't compete with someone who does it for a living!

You sore loser!

Just admit you lost! And quit teasing me, like you promised!

But I... I...

I tease you because I'm jealous, Buzzu!

Whaaa?!

You're so good at making stuff—cotton candy AND smoothies. So I got jealous.

And when I was better than you at hide-and- seek, I guess I let it go to my head.

I'm sorryyy!

So THAT'S what it was about?

You could have asked me to teach you how I make stuff!

Instead, you just hurt my feelings all the time!

You call me annoying, Bempu... But YOU'RE the annoying one!

M-me?!

Well, thanks for helping me win! Here you go.

Am I...annoying?

Was I too harsh?

I thought it was OK to make a little fun... As friends, y'know?

But...I guess teasing is pretty annoying.

I'm glad you get it. Now, do you want to go home?

Ughhh, I really stepped in it this time.

I don't have what I need to open shop!

Oh, you a customer?

While I'm grateful you dropped by...the Smoothie Shop isn't open yet.

See, I ran out of bubble kelp because...well, it doesn't matter why.

I'm not sure what to do. It only grows in the sea, and seawater doesn't agree with me...

I don't suppose you've got three pieces of bubble kelp you could part with?

Got 'em! Nope.

I've done it now...

I need three pieces of bubble kelp to open my Smoothie Shop.

Got 'em! Can't help.

Really? I sure hope you'll reconsider.

Bubble kelp only grows in the sea, so I can't go and get it myself.

Oh, thanks much!

Hang on... You don't have three pieces of bubble kelp!

Why'd you lie?!

Bubba-bubba-bubble kelp!

I can't thank you enough. You saved my bark!

I've learned my lesson. That's the last time I snack on ingredients!

Now, I'm pleased to announce that the Zora Cove Smoothie Shop is open for business!

To thank you—and celebrate the big day— here's this!

Don't spend it all in one place...unless it's here!

Ahhh... Feels like I've turned over a new leaf.

Brrr... If not for that warming smoothie, I'd be freezing my leaves off...

I came to Hebra Mountain because I heard it had twisted pumpkins...

But it's just snow, more snow...and those funny-looking snowmen...

Here I was...hoping to reel in customers with tasty twisted-pumpkin smoothies...

Oh, my dear twisted pumpkin... Where are you hiding?

Twist...pum...

Brrr... If I don't get my hands on a twisted pumpkin soon...

Here you go! I'll look around.

Oh, thank you... So nice of you...

But that...isn't a twisted pumpkin...

Twisted pumpkin...where?

That's a twist...p-p-pum...

Twisted pumpkin!

WOW! Never seen one in person before!

That pretty, swirling shape! That shiny, waxy skin! I'm in love!

I'm good and keyed up now. I'm going to open up shop right away!

Here, for helping me out!

Ahh, it's even more beautiful than I'd heard. What a stunner.

I'm not cold at all now. The burning fire in my heart is keeping me warm!

Hope you like it!

I added that recipe to the menu, so you'll be able to order the same thing next time if you like.

Which, actually...is giving me an idea.

My siblings and I are new to the smoothie game.

And to keep hold over the market, we're opening branches all over Hyrule.

But that's been so much work we haven't had time to come up with new smoothie concepts.

So what would you say to a joint venture? You make recipes—we handle the business side?

Come up with 10 recipes out of ingredients from your travels, and we should be in good shape.

We'll even throw in a reward. Sounds great, huh? Thanks for the help!

Remember, we're trying to build up the menu to a total of 10 recipes.

Don't worry—my siblings and I won't be the only ones making a profit. You'll get your nut!

Now, if I'm not mistaken...

Two, four, six...ten! That's it! You made all the recipes we asked for!

With that many items on the menu, every customer will find something to like!

Here's your reward for helping expand the shop's menu.

You've been a huge help. We've got plenty on the menu now! Er, that's what I'd like to say, but...

now that we've experienced the cool mouthfeel of success...I want to expand our menu again.

What would you say to making 10—no, 20— 20 more new recipes?!

We'll make it worth your while!

Just more recipes until we have 20!

You can do it. We're counting on you!

Now, if I'm not mistaken...

Five, 10, 15... 20!

Good going! Another strong showing from our smoothie designer!

With this many items on the menu, our customers will never run out of options!

By way of compensation, I'll go ahead and upgrade that scope we gave you before.

After that performance, I'd say you've earned a promotion!

Have you ever pictured yourself in management? Maybe running your own branch, eh?

Though...what if she's TOO good? I don't want anyone cutting into MY profits...

Actually, we don't have any open positions at the moment. Hope to see you back soon!