Unlocking the Serpent's Glade
The Serpent’s Glade is a long-term mini-storyline within the ARPG. By proving your dedication to the mysterious hooded Candle Noodle, you will unlock a hidden Realm (an ARPG shop) filled with exclusive rewards, powerful items, and the secrets of immortality. Are you up for the challenge?
Read the Lore: The Legend of the Sleeper, The Dream Encounter
How to unlock the glade
To obtain the Glade Portal, which is the item required to access the Serpent's Glade shop, you must collect four unique Runestones. Each Runestone is tied to a specific Seasonal Festival, which take place annually during the first month of each Season (Bloom Festival during March, Bay Festival (Rite of the Reef) during June, Harvest Festival during September, Frost Festival during December).
Step 1: Collect Figurines
During each Seasonal Festival, a set of 13 figurines becomes available for collection. These figurines drop randomly from Festival Figurine Boxes, which are obtained through:
1. Event Prompts: Dropped as a bonus reward on top of wisps.
2. Event Shop: Available for direct purchase (300 wisps).
3. Ko-Fi Shop: Available for direct purchase ($2.50).
Step 2: Complete the Collection
Once you have gathered all 13 figurines for a specific Festival, head to the Collection Page to turn them in under the Festival Figurines category. Doing so rewards you with that Festival's specific Runestone: the Verdant Runestone for Bloom, the Torrent Runestone for Bay, the Inferno Runestone for Harvest, and the Zephyr Runestone for Frost.
Step 3: Glade Portal
Once you posess all four Runestones, head to the Collection Page again and complete the "Welcome to the Serpent's Glade..." collection. This rewards you with the Glade Portal, permanently unlocking access to the Serpent's Glade shop. You will also receive items that unlock bonus lore in the Library!
What awaits inside?
Entering the Serpent's Glade grants access to exclusive rewards, such as...
...new exploration options
...something to do with baby Faians and immortality
...mutation and Serpent traits
...a cast of new collectible pets
...new ways to wield powerful magic
...the mysterious Candle Noodle's diary entries
FAQ
Q: Is passing figurines around to complete the collection (like poke-dexing) allowed?
A: Nope! Trading is allowed, but overall, this is meant as an individual activity.
Q: Is it possible to get duplicate figurines?
A: Sadly, yes! The boxes drop figurines randomly. If you have duplicates, you can sell them for wisps, craft them into the Box of Junk recipe, or trade them to other users in the Discord Server!
Q: I completed my collections. Do I still need to keep the figurines?
A: Nope! See the above answer for options on what you can do with figurines you no longer need.
Q: What do I do if a miss a Seasonal Festival?
A: Since these are annual events, you can pick up right where you left off at the next yearly cycle! Or, trading is also an option.
Q: Are Runestones one-time use?
A: Nope! Once you have collected all four Runestones and "unlocked" the Serpent’s Glade, you have permanent access to the Glade’s shop and features. You do not need to re-collect the figurines every year.