Completing some of the side quests inBreath of the Wildis the only way to unlock more side quests and reap the rewards. One quest that’s worth completing is “From the Ground Up.” Doing so will unlock Tarrey Town, which will eventually serve as a hub for exclusive merchandise.BotWplayers that choose to speak with everyone in Tarrey Town may end up finding the side quest “A Parent’s Love.”
“A Parent’s Love” is easy to miss because it’s not as obvious as other side quests. While the reward is decent, some players may find the attitude of the quest givers less so. Regardless,Breath of the Wild’s “A Parent’s Love” side quest is easy enough to complete if players can spare the time.
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Where is Tarrey Town?
Before players get carried away, they’ll need to start the “Hylian Homeowner” side quest. Go toHateno Villageand over the bridge behind the general store. There will be three men in the process of demolishing an abandoned house. Speak to Bolson (the one in the pink pants) and offer to buy the house.
Bring Bolson and co.30 bundles of woodand then pay the3,000 Rupees. After the house is in Link’s name, he can start renovating it to complete “Hylian Homeowner.“However, completing this side quest won’t be necessary for now. Instead,speak to Hudson(the guy with the large hair) and he’ll say he’s being sent to Lake Akkala to establishTarrey Town. He’ll then leave, and from here on out, Hudson can be found at Lake Akkala.
The quickest way to Lake Akkala is to warp totheDah Hesho Shrineor theAkkala Tower. Look closely at the map and there will be an island in the middle of Lake Akkala. This is where Hudson is planning to set up Tarrey Town, so glide on over.
Speak to Hudson to unlock the “From the Ground Up” side quest. This is time-consuming and involves tracking down a Goron, Rito, Gerudo, and Zora to help with the construction of Tarrey Town. In addition to this, Hudson will ask Link for bundles of wood, and the amount increases each time someone new arrives in Tarrey Town. As per the Bolson Construction rules, anyone who Link recruits to help Hudson must have a nameending in -son.
After “From the Ground Up” is completed,Tarrey Townwill be visible on theisland in the middle of Lake Akkala(on the map). Thereisn’t a Shrinehere, so players will have to continue warping to theDah Hesho ShrineorAkkala Towerin order to reach Tarrey Town. Or, if they have the Expansion Pass, they canset up the Travel Medallion.
How to Unlock “A Parent’s Love” Side Quest
Look on the map of thecompleted Tarrey Townand there will be a housebetween the inn and the Slippery Falcon (Tarrey Town Branch). Go inside to meetRuliand her daughterHunnie. Unfortunately, speaking to Ruli alone won’t unlock the “A Parent’s Love” side quest, so players will have to come backat night.
Wait until night by a fire or at an inn, and then go to theoutside window of their house. Listen in on their conversation, and Link will learn that Hunnie is sick and refusing to eat anything excepta certain type of cake. After this, the side quest will formally be added to Link’s quest log. Like all other side quests, there’s no time limit despite the severity, so players should take as long as they like.
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“A Parent’s Love” Walkthrough: Where to Get Monster Cake
If players haven’t done so already, they will need tounlock Kilton’s Fang & Bone shop. Players can first meet Kilton atSkull Lakein theAkkala Highlands. It’snortheast from the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. At the bottom of the pillar that serves as the skull’sleft eyeon the map, players will find Kilton… but only atnight. Speak to him, agree to his monster query, and then Kilton will mention he’s planning on setting shop in various areas of Hyrule.
Unlike other stores, Fang & Bone uses a special currency calledmon. Players can get Mon by sellingMonster Partsto Kilton. The rarer the Monster Part, the more mon players will receive.
The cake that Ruli references in the side quest isMonster Cake. This is a special cake that uses an ingredient calledMonster Extract. Players will need to buy Monster Extract from Kilton for9 mon.It’s the cheapest itemin Kilton’s inventory, so just give him 9 Bokoblin Fangs. If players don’t know where to find Kilton, they should lookunder the “bridge” leading to Tarrey Town at night.
Monster Cake Recipe
Monster Cake usesthe same ingredients as a fruitcake, but instead of fruits, players will want to use Monster Extract instead. Approach the Cooking Pot near the Slippery Falcon in Tarrey Town, and add the following ingredients:
Allthree ingredients(Tabantha Wheat, Cane Sugar, and Goat Butter) can bebought from Slippery Falcon inRito Village, but they’re sold at other stores, too:
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“A Parent’s Love” Reward
Once players have baked a Monster Cake, speak to Ruli in themorning or noon,and she’ll give it to Hunnie. Speak to heragainthe following day, and she’ll give300 Rupeesas a reward. She’ll also want Link to try and talk to Hunnie, but it seems Hunnie has taken more after her father, Hagie… Players can also get the “Hobbies of the Rich” side quest from Hagie, but the reward (120 Rupees)may not be worth the trouble. However, completing “Hobbies of the Rich” requires less running around than “A Parent’s Love.”
