How to unlock Aurora in Disney Dreamlight Valley & all friendship quests
Many suspected she’d be coming to the game, and it’s finally been confirmed, with Aurora now added toDisney Dreamlight Valleythrough the Storybook Vale Unwritten Realm update, but you’ll need to unlock her.
Tons of charactersare being regularly added to Disney Dreamlight Valley thanks to its updates. Recently, we’ve hadPeter Pan,Alice, and theCheshire Cat. This time it’s Maleficent and Aurora, otherwise known as Sleeping Beauty.
So, if you have the expansion and are looking to unlock Aurora, here’s all you need to know.
How to unlock Aurora
Complete the Storybook Vale main quests
The main storyline of Storybook Vale has you attempting to getHadesand Maleficent to see the error of their ways. Hades is pretty easy to help, but Maleficent requires you to reach her castle in order to speak with her. It’s then that she’ll allow you to uncover Aurora.
This is only done through the main quest. If you’ve already completed this in the first part of the storyline, then skip to the next step. If not,check out our guide for all the main quests in Storybook Vale.
Unlock Maleficent
After completing the main story quests, your task is far from complete. You’ll need to unlock Maleficent before you get the quests to find Aurora.
You can find outhow to unlock Maleficent in our guide.
The Missing Princess
You’ll have to have reachedat leastfriendship level seven with Flynn Riderbefore you can go that far with The Missing Princess.
Once you have, speak to him and he’ll offer help in finding where she is. Unfortunately, since the curse he’s not able to remember much. Which is why you need to reach friendship level seven. Shortly after, you’ll be able to speak to him and he’ll instruct you to dig up and open three pages of Aurora’s Diary.
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These are in the following locations:
You’ll need to dig up the pages and interact with them. When you do, speak to Flynn who will explain that Aurora wanted to speak to the Lorekeeper, but never appeared after that.
A Hero of Ink and Paper
Once you’re done with the Missing Princess quest, you’ll start A Hero of Ink and Paper by speaking to theLorekeeper. Interact with thetapestrybehind her. Your first attempt to enter will fail. You need to prove you’re a real hero.
Find Aurora’s notes in the Bind
Go to theBindand head under themain bridgenear the center of the biome. Look for thehidden chamberyou unlocked earlier in the story. Inside, pick up thenote from Auroraon the floor.
Fairy Tale book pieces location
You now need to find two pieces of theFairy Tale Book.
Bring both book pieces to the Lorekeeper. She’ll summarize them and reveal the truth: to be a hero, you need to look the part.
Talk to villagers for clothing scraps
Speak to the followingvillagersto gather outfit pieces:
Each will give you aclothing scrapfor the outfit.
Craft the Hero of the Vale outfit
You’ll need thesematerials:
Use acrafting station(like the one in yourStorybook Vale house) to make theHero of the Vale costume. Then bring it back to theLorekeeper.
Put on theHero outfitand interact with thetapestryagain. This time, it lets you through. You’ll unlock the next quest:The Ink Stained World.
The Ink Stained World
Enter the new room and interact with thestained glass window. This begins theTrial of Virtue, where you must restore two key elements:a dragon’s flameanda knight’s arms.
The Trial of Virtue
Enter the new room and interact with thestained glass window. This begins theTrial of Virtue, where you must restore two key elements:a dragon’s flameanda knight’s arms. Here, follow these steps:
Openfurniture modeand arrange the elements so that theknight’s shieldblocks thedragon’s flame. Make sure thedragon is placed close enoughfor the alignment to register correctly. We suggest moving it to meet the shield, then moving the dragon back a few blocks. Try to match it with the image below. It can be a little fiddly.
After solving the scene, collect theShield of Virtuefrom the top of the room. Bring it toMerryweathernearby to finish this trial.
The Trial of Truth
Go back to themain roomand enter thenext chamberdirectly across from the first. Talk to thestained glassto start theTrial of Truth.
Usefurniture modeto make the shadows less scary:
This softens both shadows so the critters feel safe.
What is the right meal for Pegasus and the Rabbit?
Find thecooking stationon theleft side of the roomand cook:
Then, feed each creature their meal to get the Sword of Truth from the center of the room and bring it to Flora nearby to complete this trial.
The Trial of Song
Go to thefinal chamberat the bottom of the main room. Talk to thestained glassto begin theTrial of Song.
Use the top of the stairs tomove the dancers, then openfurniture modeto position the instruments.
Correct placement:
Make sureone dancer is between the lute and harp. Then, Collect theCap of Songand hand it over toFlorato finish the final trial.
The next step is to put on the Cap of Song, the Sword of Truth, and Shield of Virtue. Head upstairs inStorybook Castleand enter the tower to start the next quest:Tales That Bind.
The Tales that Bind
You’ll begin The Tales That Bind by speaking to Aurora, who’s now in the Storybook Vale. After a quick chat, she’ll send you through a portal to explore theUnwritten Realms.
Once inside the portal,head upstairsand find theLorekeeper. You’ll need to speak to her before the next objective begins.
Catch the Snippets
You’ll spot three glowingsnippetsdarting around.Chase and catch all three. They zip around fast, so stay on them. Once you’ve got them, return toAurora, who, as always, lets you do all the work.
Another portal appears. Goupstairs and downstairs, then speak to theLorekeeperagain.
Catch the Rainbow Frog Snippets
Now you’re chasingrainbow-colored frog snippets. Catchthreeof them as they hop around. If one doesn’t spawn right away, wait a moment. The second often appears after you grab the first.
Another portal, another stairway sprint. Head through, thentalk to the Lorekeeperonce again.
Catch the Evil Demon Snippets
Onlytwo snippetsthis time, but they’re extra slippery. Thesedemon snippetsfly fast and take a few tries to catch. Stick with it. Once both are caught, continue through the next portal.
The Story of Dreamlight Valley tapestry solution
Godown the stairs on the leftand talk to the Lorekeeper. She’ll ask you toassemble a tapestrycalled The Story of Dreamlight Valley. Its pieces and solved puzzle are below:
Once completed, theDreamlight Valley story unlocks.
Talk to theLorekeeperagain. Then, placeAurora’s housein the Vale using theScrooge McDuck sign. It costs5,000 gold.WelcomeAurora, to your Valley, and speak to her one last time tocomplete the quest. With that, she’s added to the Valley.
Friendship Level 2 quest: The Family Recipe
Speak to Aurora, Merida & Flynn
Once you reachlevel 2 with Aurora, she’ll explain that she wants to plan a celebration for all the villagers; naturally, she needs you to help out.
Head to Merida’s house and listen to her and Flynn argue about a banner. Then, you’ll need to speak to the two of them and come to an agreement that the banner is about Aurora, not them.
Shortly after, you’ll need to craft the banner itself, using the following ingredients:
With those in hand, head back to Flynn and Merida to check in on their progress (argument). They’ll be arguing about whether the banner should be pink or blue. You’ll end up convincing them for both.
They’ll offer you some dye, so you can head back to the crafting table and create the banners. Do this, and place them down in your Valley.
Make the celebration cake
With that done, speak to Aurora, who will ask for your help in finding the ingredients for her cake:
Offer those to Aurora, who will bake the cake. She’ll thank you and ask you to speak to Flynn about seating arrangements.
When you speak to Flynn, he’ll reveal that he’s tried some of the cake and that it was disgusting (who’d have thought). It’s up to you to distract Aurora so he can steal the cake to ensure no one else tries it.
So, go strawberry picking in Everafter with Aurora and then speak to Flynn. Unfortunately, Aurora has discovered the theft, leading to a pretty awkward conversation.
Remake the cake
After Aurora agrees that the cake is terrible, you’ll need to head to Remy to make a better cake. After speaking to him, you’ll need to collect the following ingredients:
With all of those, head to a cooking pot and craft Aurora’s Improved Cake. Then, head back to Aurora and give her the Cake. Finally, the celebration will be complete. Simply take a photo, speak to Aurora, and you’ll be done.
Friendship Level 4 quest: Redeeming Literature
Find a book
Once you’ve reached level four with Aurora, she’ll explain that she’s a little worried for the Lorekeeper, who seems to be feeling a little sad after attempting to kick you out of Dreamlight Valley and nearly erasing loads of characters (who’d have thought).
To help cheer them up, she’ll ask you to speak with them. They’ll explain that they’re sad, prompting you to chat with Aurora again. She’ll suggest that you find a book for the Lorekeeper to tell them a tale of redemption.
This can be found in theWest Wing of the Library of Lore (left side), tucked behind some bookshelves. However, instead of a book, you’ll find some clues as to who has what you need.
Repair the book with Artisanal Book Glue
Predictably, Stitch has the book, but it seems to have gotten quite destroyed. Speak to him, then chat with Belle to figure out how to fix it.
To fix it, you’ll need to uncover someArtisanal Book Glue, which can be found atthe foot of Mount Olympus in the water.
Head to Mount Olympus and look for a golden ripple. Fish in there and you’ll have the Artisanal Book Glue. All that’s left to do is head to a crafting table and fix the Improvised Adventure Book.
For that, you’ll need the following:
Hand the book to Aurora and add an inscription. Then, go over to the Lorekeeper with Aurora and watch as she tells the story.
Naturally, the Lorekeeper will still feel a little down, but it’ll help them feel there’s room for redemption. Then, simply speak to Aurora, and the quest will be over.
Friendship Level 7 quest: The Princess Tour
Speak with Jasmine
Aurora will ask you if you’re up for a Princess day, making you an honorary Princess (or Prince) as you go through other villagers to hang out. The first is Jasmine, so you’ll need to speak to her.
She’ll explain that she’s missing Rajah, her tiger, to which Aurora offers to bring some of the Vale’s animals so they can have a concert to cheer her up.
For this, you’ll need to make two Aphrodite’s Delights using the following ingredients:
Then, head to your cooking pot and make two Aphrodite’s Delights. With that, offer it to Aurora, head to her home, and watch her perform her concert.
Speak with Tiana
Once you’ve finished Jasmine’s storyline, head over to Tiana and Belle, who will ask you to help them with their scrapbook.
For that, you need to take photos in the following locations:
As a note, if you placed Jasmine’s house in Dreamlight Valley, you’ll need to head over there for the photo.
Once you’ve taken them, head back to Tiana, and the three will thank you for your help.
Speak to Merida and Mulan
The next step has you speaking with Merida and Mulan. Chat with Mulan and she’ll explain that the two of them were training and invite you to join them.
However, you need to look the part, so head to your Wardrobe and equip your Fairytale Armor. Then, head over to the Knights’ Trial in the Fallen Fortress.
Once inside, head through the hall and to the left. Then, speak with Mulan and break the rocks with your pickaxe.
All you need to do outside of this is speak to the three Princesses, and that part is complete.
Craft Aurora’s Princess Party Banner
The final thing to do is to have a Princess party (of course). For that, you’ll need your very own Princess Party Banner, using the following ingredients:
Once you have the ingredients, head over to your crafting table and make the Banner. Then, simply place it down, take a photo, and the quest is complete.
Friendship Level 10 quest: Dreams And Dark Designs
Aurora’s quest kicks off by checking in with Flynn and Merida to hear about their sleep issues. After these two villagers spill the tea on their sleep troubles, head to Aurora and update her.
How to craft a Dream Spinner
You’ll need to gather someStar Sapphires, Volcanic Rock, Petrified Wood, and Dream Threads from the Sacred Spring.
Once you’ve got your materials, head to your crafting station and build theDream Spinnerunder Functional Items. When crafted, pop back to Aurora’s house and hand over the spinner.
How to make Warm Spiced Milk
Remy will ask for this cozy drink. Gather the following ingredients and cook it at your cooking station.
Deliver the milk to Aurora and then interact with the Dream Spinner. It’ll unlock a memory fragment.
Dream Image location
Fast travel to the top of Mount Olympus, and you’ll find a rift. Just interact with it to collect another memory fragment.
The next step is to report back to the Lore Keeper and Aurora. You’ll discover Maleficent and Hades are plotting something shady. Talk to them to wrap up the quest.
That’s how to complete Aurora in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Be sure to check out afull recipes list, our guides ongemsandfish, or even thecurrent Star Path.
