Enchanted Oats

From Istaria Lexica


Quest type: Errand
From NPC(s): Mrs Clause
Required race(s): DryadDwarfElfFiendGnomeHalf-GiantHumanSarisSatyrSslik
Locations: New Koraelia
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Item(s) required to start, progress or finish the quest:
Barley, Blueberry, Cinnamon Bark, Dim Essence, Enchanted Oats Ingredient List, Ignatius's Enchanted Oats, Mrs's Clause's Hot Chocolate Recipe, Unrefined Sugar Cane


Mrs. Clause has a problem. A gnome named Ignatius told Mayor Clause that he could make special oats that would allow deer to fly. But after taking the only copy of Mrs. Clause's hot cocoa recipe, Ignatious disappeared.


Quest text[edit]

What do you think of our new home? Much nicer location than last year, don't you think? And at least this year I'm not having to stand guard over a bunch of reined up deer.

Of course, they're up on the hill outside of Gnomekindle Town itself this year. No place to put them in town. And like always, it is because of that fool headed gnome named Ignatius. He's still got my husband convinced that he could make oats that would allow the deer to fly. And my husband got it in his head that if he could make deer fly, then he would use them to fly all around Istaria and give presents for Gnomekindle.

Ridiculous, isn't it? And to make matters worse, he gave Ignatius the only copy I had of a recipe for delicous new drink that I was going to give people this Gnomekindle. Simple to make, really, but getting just the right combination of ingredients so it tasted just right took months! And now it's gone because that recipe is what Ignatius wanted in exchange for the Enchanted Oats recipe.

I don't suppose you'd be willing to go find Ignatius for me and get my recipe back? And see if he really can make these"enchanted oats" so I can prove to the wise one over there, Mayor Clause, what a bunch of hooie this idea of flying deer really is. You'll look for Ignatius? I will give you a copy of the drink recipe if you do.

Oh wonderful! Thank you. I would go look for him myself, but I have so much to do in preparation that I just can't take time away. I'm sure someone has seen him wandering around Gnomekindle Town or on the island somewhere. Perhaps one of the merchants?


Speak to one of the merchants at the base of the hill in Gnomekindle Town and ask if they have seen Ignatius.

A gnome named Ignatius? How funny! No, I haven't seen anyone I don't know who might have such a funny name. Course I've been busy collecting ornaments and handing out presents, you know. Very important job, I have. Not much time for fooling around with funny named gnomes. Maybe Dolly has seen him? She's really good at keeping track of people. Even a second late and you'll hear about it, I tell you.


Speak with Dolly Day, the manager of the vendors in Gnomekindle Town, as to the whereabouts of Ignatius.

A gnome, you say? Named Ignatius? Well, don't know the guy's name, but there was a rather funny looking guy that came through here earlier today. Headed up the hill and into the woods, actually. Haven't seen him since. Was saying how he had to get away from the gnomes, and I can understand that feeling, so didn't stop him at all.



Dolly thought she saw a gnome head up the hill into the woods. Hopefully it was Ignatius.

Mrs. Clause sent you, you say? I did not run off with her recipe! At least, no one told me it was her only copy. Of course I wanted something in return for my Enchanted Oats recipe. I mean, imagine if it really works?

Game Feedback: Ignatius looks around nervously.


Talk to Ignatius

I mean, of course it will work. I haven't actually tested the formula on any actual living deer yet, but that's because of all those rules and regulations against animal testing, not because it won't work! Tell you what I'll do. You go collect the items on this list for me while I copy Mrs. Clause's recipe. When you get back, I'll take the ingredients and give you both the recipe and a bag of Enchanted Oats.


Collect the ingredients on Ignatius's list and bring them back to him. He wants the original list back, too, so be sure as to have that with you when you speak to him.

Oh my! You came back. I mean, of course you came back. Why wouldn't you? Yes, yes, give me those and I'll make the Enchanted Oats for you.

Game Feedback: Ignatius takes the ingredients and turns away from you. It almost looks like he's just dropping them in an ordinary sack and shaking it while muttering under his breath.


Ignatius needs just a moment to complete the recipe.

Game Feedback: Ignatius turns back to you and offers you a bag.

There, one bag of Enchanted Oats. Now don't open it! Be sure to give it right to Mrs. Clause herself, and tell her not to open it for at least a day. For the oats to reach their full effect they must sit for at least a day. Two is even better!


Return the items to Mrs. Clause.

So he actually had a recipe, hmm? Somehow I suspect he wants us to wait until tomorrow to open this bag so that he can find a new place to go hide. But, no harm. I have my recipe back. Give me but a few moments to make you a copy. I'll even brew up a cup for you to take with you.


Speak to Mrs. Clause again after her drink has time to brew.

Ah, here are you dearie. The recipe, just as promised. And here's a sample for you as well.

Steps[edit]

  • Speak to one of the merchants at the base of the hill in Gnomekindle Town and ask if they have seen Ignatius.
  • Speak with Dolly Day, the manager of the vendors in Gnomekindle Town, as to the whereabouts of Ignatius.
  • Dolly thought she saw a gnome head up the hill into the woods. Hopefully it was Ignatius.
  • Talk to Ignatius
  • Collect the ingredients on Ignatius's list and bring them back to him. He wants the original list back, too, so be sure as to have that with you when you speak to him.
  • Ignatius needs just a moment to complete the recipe.
  • Return the items to Mrs. Clause.
  • Speak to Mrs. Clause again after her drink has time to brew.


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