Before you can begin a new chapter in history and save Storybook Vale from the Neverafter, you need to be able to move around the land. And that means, getting rid of some of the large Inkies that are preventing you from leaving The Library of Lore.

Your magic was able to dissolve the small Inkies. Maybe it will also be able to handle the large ones!

But, alas, your Dreamlight Magic alone won’t budge the large Inkies.

Quest Task: Meet Merida near the Well outside the Library of Lore.

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All is not lost, however!

It appears that Story Magic is the key to dissolving the large Inkies. You need 500 Story Magic to remove the wall of Inkies near the well and take your first steps beyond The Library of Lore.

To accumulate Story Magic, simply perform “Storybook Duties” or the “Storybook Vale” tasks that show up in the “Dreamlight” menu.

No problem. You’re a pro at collecting the various kinds of magical “currency” in the worlds that make up Disney Dreamlight Valley!!

Let’s get started!

Pro Tip: Storybook Duties only appear in your Dreamlight Menu while you are on Storybook Vale, but they will continually regenerate when you’re there. The Storybook Vale tasks, similar to the Eternity Isle tasks, are always available, but will not regenerate once completed. These are one-time tasks only.

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Once you’ve accumulated a minimum of 500 Story Magic, head over to the large Inkies near The Library of Lore Well.

When you “investigate” the Inkies, by pressing A (Switch control), Merida comes running to help. Together, you can use your Story Magic and the Inkies melt away!

Quest Task: Unlock access to the Bind by removing the Wall of Ink blocking the way.

• Story Magic can be gathered by completing Duties and Achievements. Access the menu by pressing + (Switch Controls)

Quest Task: Talk to Merida.

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The wall of Inkies is gone. The path to The Bind is open and just waiting for you to explore.

Head down the steps and take a look around.

Quest Task: Explore the Bind with Merida.

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Small Inkies have sprung up all over The Bind. A little cleanup is in order before you do much else. It shouldn’t take too long.

While you’re busy with the Inkies and Snippets in the area, Merida heads off to try to get the fountains working.

Quest Task: The Bind needs some love and care. Restore it to its former glory:

• Remove Inkies from the Bind – 15
• Catch Snippets in the Bind – 3

Quest Task: The Bind is looking better already!

• Find Merida and tell her about your progress

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It doesn’t take long for news to spread that the Storybook Vale is reachable once again. Scrooge and Goofy are some of the first Villagers to join you in this new land.

There is a boarded-up building that looks like a branch of Scrooge’s store and a broken down produce stall in The Bind. It seems that both Goofy and Srooge had businesses here in the distant past.

Scrooge immediately sees the shop as an opportunity to expand his business and convinces you to invest a few gems in the venture. But not just any gems. Scrooge would like gems that come from Storybook Vale.

Goofy is a little slower to take action. Not sure what to stock, Goofy seeks your help in identifying the local fish. Knowing what fish frequent the area will help him determine what spices to put on his shelves.

Quest Task: It seems the news of your journey reached Dreamlight Valley and attracted some Villagers.

• Check in on Goofy
• Speak to Scrooge McDuck about the Bind

Quest Task: Goofy and Scrooge McDuck need your help getting to know the Bind.

• Catch Fish and Seafood around the Bind – 3
• Mine gems and minerals from the Bind’s mining rocks – 10

Check around The Bind for mining spots. Once you’ve gathered 10 gems, take them to Scrooge.

While you were busy mining, Scrooge was checking out his building. As soon as you deliver the gems, he gets Scrooge Construction to complete the building repairs (at no extra cost!).

Srooge’s Store on Storybook Vale is open for business!

Quest Task: The Bind has plenty to offer! Tell the good news to:

• Goofy
• Scrooge McDuck

Quest Task: Goofy and Scrooge McDuck are almost open for business! Interact with the Scrooge McDuck Sign beside the following to unlock:

• Goofy’s Stall in the Bind
• Scrooge McDuck’s General Store in the Bind

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There are a lot of fishing spots along the water’s edge in The Bind. Catch 3 fish or seafood and show them to Goofy. After taking a close look at your catch, Goofy is ready to open his stall in The Bind.

Scrooge is being remarkable generous! He gets Goofy’s Storybook Vale Stall in The Bind up and running at no charge as well.

A new chapter of commerce has begun in The Storybook Vale.

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With Scrooge and Goofy all set, it’s time to check on Merida.

Merida is quite frustrated. She has made no progress in figuring out how to get the fountains working again!

But, on the bright side, she did find something exciting and is anxious to show you.

Quest Task: Return to Merida to check in on her progress with the fountain.

Quest Task: Talk to Merida.

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Merida found a strange door beneath the bridge.

It will slide open when you interact with it, revealing a secret room.

Quest Task: Open the mysterious door beneath the bridge in the Bind.

Quest Task: You uncovered a secret room beneath the bridge in the Bind!

• Search for clues in the secret room

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Head inside the secret room and look around.

There is a note on the floor. It appears to be left by Aurora who was about to go on some sort of journey. Where could she have gone? Was she about to write a new chapter of her own in The Storybook Vale?

Quest Task: Talk to Merida about your discovery.

Quest Task: Find a way to access what is behind the wall in Aurora’s room.

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That’s not all there is to find in the secret room! The bookshelves in the back of the room move. They swing open to reveal a small alcove containing a wheel lever.

Turn the wheel using your Royal Net. Is that water gushing out somewhere, that you hear?

The wheel turned on all the fountains in The Bind!!

Quest Task: Use your Royal Net on the wheel inside the secret room.

Quest Task: The fountain sprang to life!

• Check back with Merida

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The Bind is looking much better! Maybe this really is a new chapter for Storybook Vale.

Still, Merida has just one more favor to ask. She needs your help rebuilding her house. The one she had in The Bind was destroyed by the Inkies!

Merida has come to the right person. You have a lot of experience working with Scrooge Construction on homes. Scrooge will build Merida a wonderful home for “just” 5000 Star Coins.

Quest Task: Place the foundations for Merida’s House in the Bind.

Quest Task: Unlock Merida’s House by interacting with the Scrooge McDuck Sign beside it.

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Merida’s House is built in no time! She’s thrilled to be able to start a new chapter of her own, back in her own home.

Things are definitely looking up in The Storybook Vale, and this is just the beginning!

Quest Task: Welcome Merida to your Village.

Quest Task: Talk to Merida.

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The adventure continues in The Wolf of the Wilds.