Festival of Neggs 2011

Players helped the Negg Faerie build her festival.

The Festival of Neggs event in 2011 began on the 6 April. Kari needed help from the players to set up the Festival, and sent them on four quests for materials. When the quests were completed, the festival proper began on 20 April. Kari hid sixteen Neggs around Neopia, and players had between the 20 April and 5 May to figure out Kari's riddles and find the Neggs.

In this festival, there was a collaborative goal to collect five million Neggs. This target was missed.

During this event, the NC Mall hosted the Neggstravaganza for the second year, and three additional quests.

Quests

Kari asked players to help her set up the festival. To do this, she sent them on four quests.

Quest 1

Speaker	Clue	Solution
Kari	Oh, you will? That would really help a lot, thanks. The first thing I'll need is some basic building materials. There's a shop - you know, the one with all the bamboo? That'd be an ideal place to start. We don't have much time, though, so you'd best be quick - the festival will be here soon!	Go to Neopian Furniture.
Shopkeeper	Welcome to the Furniture Shop! Have a look around and feel free to let me know if I can help you with - materials, you say? Well, there's a vendor who stops in a couple of times a week. The foreman, I believe he's called. That's who usually supplies the raw materials we turn into furniture. If you'll leave me your contact information I ca - whoa! Okay, I guess you must be in a hurry. So long!	Visit the Foreman at the Hall of Heroes in Altador.
The Foreman	ARRGGH!!! What do YOU want?!? ... I've been so busy I haven't even had a chance to eat today, so I honestly couldn't care less about your lousy materials. Go AWAY!!!	Visit the Chocolate Factory and purchase Delicious Chocolates for 0 NP. Return to the Foreman.
	I THOUGHT I TOLD YOU T - oh hey, what's that you've got there? For me, really? Alright, what's the catch? Materials, eh? Fine, there's a bunch of wood out back. You can go ahead and take some, but you've gotta chop it for yourself. Now, if you don't mind, I'll just be turning my attention to these lovely chocolates. *glares*	Click on the word "wood." You'll need to chop the wood so that the length and ends match the pieces shown under Needed Planks.
	You're back? It's about time! Since you got what you needed without causing a minor catastrophe, I've decided to make you something from a few pieces of wood I had laying around... wait, what? You dare ask for ANOTHER favour?!? Why, you ingra-... oh, I see. Sure, I'll answer your question. *sigh* as far as the tools you're seeking, your best bet's to find a place with the heat capable of forging them. Now, begone! *throws box of partially eaten chocolates at you*	Visit Lampwyck's Lights Fantastic in Moltara.
Lampwyck	Hot enough in here for you? Hehe. So, how can I be of service? ... Tools, huh? You mean, like, hammers and nails and such? I believe I have some of those things down in the basement. I've got to stay up here and mind the shop, but you're welcome to go and have a look down there. It's far too dark to just go rooting around, though. Here, take this lamp so you can see what you're doing.	Click on Investigate Basement.
	You head down into the basement. The shopkeeper was right; it sure is dark down here. OUCH! That hurt. Ugh, cobwebs! *cough, cough*, thank goodness he gave you the lamp... Straining your eyes to look around with one hand extended to swipe away any more *surprises* you might encounter, you finally find the tools you're looking for and head back up the stairs. Whew!	Click on Return Upstairs.
	There you are. *thunderous sneeze, followed by sniffle* I should've warned you, the dust down there's out of control. So, did you find what you were looking for? That's good... well, glad to be of help. Feel free to keep the lamp; it's a discontinued model that I no longer stock, anyhow. Give my best to Kari, and good luck getting ready for the Negg Festival!	Return to Kari.
Kari	You've returned! I was starting to wonder how you were doing. Were you able to track everything down? It looks like you've got it all. May I take a look?	Click Give the Supplies to Kari.

As they completed this quest, players earned the following prizes:

First quest prizes
Angry-Looking Yurble Wooden Toy	Delicious Chocolates	Modern Lamp	Yellow Pattern Easter Negg

Quest 2

Speaker	Clue	Solution
Kari	Thank Fyora! I was hoping you'd be able to help. I've been thumbing through this book that I found about booth decorating, which has some really good ideas, but most of the best designs seem to involve a good bit of fabric. It's going to take a lot of cloth to properly decorate this booth, but after the job you did on the last quest I gave you, I'm sure you'll be up to the task. Good luck, and don't delay!	Visit Unis Clothing shop.
Uni Shopkeeper	*mumbling dismissively* Oh hey, welcome to Unis Clothing. What can I do for you? Spare fabric? No, I'm afraid not. In fact, rather than my usual shipment of faboo fabrics, I got... this. Ugh! Dull, dull, dull. My order must've gotten switched with someone else's... saaay, why don't you make yourself useful and find this dreadful fabric's original destination for me? If you do and they have what I ordered, I promise you can have a nice big swatch of what you bring back. Deal? Alright, run along now!	Visit Prigpants & Swolthy, Tailors to return the fabric.
Prigpants and Swolthy	Thank goodness, our fabric! We were aghast when we opened the parcel, expecting our usual assortment of tasteful material, only to be blinded by a most vibrant array of iridescent rags! Are we correct to assume that you'll willingly hand over our shipment in exchange for this frightful fabric of which we have no use? Splendid! Thank you, and good day...	Return to Unis Clothing.
Uni Shopkeeper	Well, well... look who finally showed up! I got tired of waiting for you to return, so I went ahead and put in for another order of fabric. Oh well, I won't have to order more for next month. While you were gone, I gathered a few scraps and made you a shirt, in case you might actually return. Here you go - I'm sure it'll look really good on you.	Accept the shirt.
	Something you might want to keep in mind... speaking as someone who knows a thing or two dozen about decorating with fabric - you're gonna need more than just some cloth to get yourself a real fabooth. My suggestion would be to find a Neopian with a truly majestic sense of style. Someone other than me, though - I've already been more than generous with you, and I wouldn't want word to get around that I'm some sort of pushover. Okay, now get going...	Go to the Princess Lunara Neopedia article.
Princess Lunara	Yes, how may I help you? ... I can tell you're nervous. It's alright. Go on, now... you'd like help decorating a booth? Okay, let's see. Could you describe it to me? ... Hmm. I think an arrangement of cherry blossoms is what you're looking for. If you were to gather some up, I'd be willing to arrange them.	Play Top Chop, chop the block at once, and send score.
Katsuo	Your skill and concentration are rare, indeed! As a reward for such a masterful display, here are the cherry blossoms that you seek. They're quite lovely this time of year, and I'm sure they'll make an excellent addition to the booth you're putting together. Best of luck on your travels!	Click "Return to Princess Lunara"
Princess Lunara	You're back, and I see you've brought some cherry blossoms with you. May I take a look? ... Yes, these are very lovely; they'll make a fine arrangement. I'll go ahead and arrange these for you now, if you'd like...	Click "Wait as She Arranges Flowers"
	Okay, so how does this look? ... Thank you, you're so kind. As it turns out, after putting together your arrangement there were enough blossoms left over to make this necklace. Do you like it? Oh, that's so nice of you to say. Very well, then... good luck with the booth!	Return to Kari.
Kari	Hello, there! It appears as though you've brought back some beautiful fabrics and flowers. I'm sure we'll be well on our way to having a gorgeous booth once everything is in place. Here, I'll just take these and get started...	Click "Hand Kari Decorations."

As they completed this quest, players earned the following prizes:

Second quest prizes
Bright Striped Spring Face	Colourful Cherry Blossom Necklace	Rose Swirl Easter Neggs

Quest 3

Speaker	Clue	Solution
Kari	Great, your help will be very much appreciated. Here is what I'll need: baskets for Neopians to gather their Neggs, plus dye to paint the Neggs all sorts of beautiful shades and patterns. Hmm, I wonder where would be a good place to find baskets? Oh, I'm sure you'll figure something out!	Play Pick Your Own.
Gelert Farmer	Welcome to Meri Acres. How are the berries treatin'ya today? Eh, you win some, you lose some... what's that? You'd like to borrow some punnets? I suppose I wouldn't mind; it's not like the berry-picking business is jumping right about now. Don't cha think they're rather plain, though, the punnets? Perhaps you could dress 'em up a little... I can think of a place where you might have some luck, but you'll be needin' this apron, for it's a rather messy destination. Good luck!	Visit the Meridell Rubbish Dump
Charlie	After what feels like hours of rooting around in the foulest of conditions, you manage to strike the mother lode, stumbling across a lovely bundle of ribbons. How fortu - wait... eww! It seems the ribbons are all covered with disgusting stains! Think quickly: there must be someone in Neopia with a potion powerful enough to restore the ribbons to perfect condition. Who could that be, though?	Go to the Gallery of Heroes entry for Kayla.
Kayla	Welcome to my potion shop! How can I - whOA, what is that SMELL?!? Sorry, I'm going to need a moment... whew! What did you need again? A potion to remove those putrid stains? Why, it would be my pleasure. *puts on rubber gloves* I'll just take those... you're also looking for dyes, you say, like the ones on that shelf? Here, hold this bag of ribbons while I fetch them for you... *crash* oh no! I've dropped them. If you could round up the main ingredient I could make you some more, though. Deal?	Go to Maraqua.
	Good! Here's the thing, though... the secret ingredient, I'm afraid, is Maraquan Slugawoo slime. Lots and LOTS of Maraquan Slugawoo slime. I guess you'd better get going - the sooner I've got my slime, the sooner you'll have your dye.	Click on the Slugawoos in the right order.
	Well done! You've successfully collected enough of the Slugawoos' slime in the correct order. Before you can go back to Kayla, however, you must find a way of getting the Slugawoos' slime mixed in order to create the right colours.	Visit Edna's Tower.
Edna	Who goes there? Come closer so I can get a look at you. Ugh, on second thought, not so close. What do you mean, bothering me like this? Slugawoo slime? Why, I'm fresh out o-oh, I see you've brought your own. *cackle* Let's get started, shall we? Hmm... *splash*, * fizz*, *smoke* That should do it. Anything else I can get you? A fine Eye of Mortog broth, perhaps? Ah well, so long!	Click "Return to Kayla"
Kayla	Oh hey, you're back! I take it you got the slime, and it's all mixed up? Yeah, sorry, I forgot... I suppose I should've mentioned that. Oh well, let's get started, then... *blends Slugawoo slime into mixtures to make various dyes* alright, looks like you're all set. Best of luck!	Click "Return to Kari"
Kari	Oh good, you've returned. Just look at all those baskets and dyes that you rounded up - you did well! You must be exhausted; here, I'll take those...	Click "Give Items to Kari"

As they completed this quest, players earned the following prizes:

Third quest prizes
Berry Splattered Apron	Blue Flower Easter Negg	Rainbow Slugawoo Background

Quest 4

Speaker	Clue	Solution
Kari	Thank you so much. I suppose you'll need to know who you're delivering the Neggs to. *looks around for a moment* Here, these cards should help you figure out who the volunteers are. I'm afraid they got kind of messy - I might have spilled something on them at some point, I'm not sure. Anyhow, don't worry, everything will be fine...	Click "cards", then visit The Scrollery.
Roberta	Welcome to the Brightvale Scrollery, where every day's a good day for a scroll! How can I - let me guess, Festival of Neggs? Ahhh... to be honest with you, I've been pretty busy lately and had kinda forgotten that I'd volunteered. You don't think she'd be too upset if - aww, what am I saying? I gave the Negg Faerie my word; I can't back out on her like that! Alright, hand 'em over...	Click "Give Her Basket".
	At least you saved me the trouble of having to go get the Neggs. That must've been difficult, coming out here to Brightvale, huh? Say, before you go... could you just wait here a sec? *goes to get something and comes back* When I found this, I really liked it, but couldn't figure out what to do with it. It just occurred to me that you might like it. You know, just my way of saying thanks!	Click "Solve Another Clue", then visit the Neggery
Neggery Apprentice	Heeey, I bet I know why you're here! I'm guessing it has something to do with that fine basket of Neggs you're carrying, am I right? Yay! This year's Festival of Neggs celebration is going to be wonderful! Here, let me take those for you...	Click "Give Her Basket".
	Thanks so much for helping us. Kari's told me that you're not only delivering the Neggs to the volunteers, but that you were also responsible for gathering the materials too, correct? Wow, I'm impressed... oh! The Negg Faerie wanted me to give you this... y'know, just a little something extra to say thanks. You should go, with things getting underway so soon. Good luck!	Click "Solve Next Clue", then visit the Tiki Tack shop.
Tiki Tack Man	Welcome to my shop! Beautiful day, isn't it? Well, if you need anything, I'll just be over here taking it easy... what's that, Neggs? Oh, right... now that you mention it I do recall volunteering to help hide them... so this is the basket right here? They sure look nice; good job of getting them all the way to Mystery Island without breaking a single one...	Click "Give Him Basket".
	Boy, I hope this weather holds up; I'd hate to be out hiding Neggs during bad weather. It is so nice though right now. I'm sure there'll be plenty of time to hide Neggs, no need to rush out anytime soon. For now, I think I'll just kick back an - oh, just a moment. *steps away briefly, then comes back* Here, I wanted to give you something. You know, for your troubles. Best of luck on your travels!	Click "Solve Another Clue", then visit the Food Club.
Fairfax the Deckhand	Aye, welcome swabbie! How may I be of service to ye on this lovely day? Ahh, yes, the Festival of Neggs! Now that ye mention it, methinks I vaguely recall volunteerin... me memory o' that weekend's a li'l foggy, t'be honest. So these are the Neggs that we're to be hidin', eh? *takes basket* Ahh, they're lovely, simply lovely...	Click "Give Him Basket".
	I daresay, they look so scrumptious I can hardly contain meself! I reckon' that would bring ruination to the festivities, though - as well as spoil me chances in today's Food Club match-up... speakin' of which, I should be on my way. Before I go, however, I'd like ye to have this, as a way of expressin' what a noble deed it were for ye to be bringin' these Neggs out to Krawk Island. May ye encounter fair winds on yer journey, brave traveller!	Click "Solve Another Clue", then click "Return to Kari".
Kari	Welcome back! You did a wonderful job of helping me throughout my preparations for the festival. I've got the reward I've been planning to give you for your efforts. Here you go.	Click "Accept Your Reward".

As they completed this quest, players earned the following prizes:

Fourth quest prizes
Dapper Yellow Shirt and Green Jacket	Fancy Pirate Feast	Jigsaw Negg Puzzle	Out of Cash - The Tombola Story	Peach Flower Easter Negg	The Kings Decree

If each quest was completed before the following quest was released, the player also received an avatar:

Festival of Neggs Y13 - Builder Avatar Complete each of the four quests in the Festival of Neggs 2011 before the next quest was released.

Negg hunt

Between 20 April and 5 May, Kari hid special patterned Neggs around Neopia. Each day, the player could find a new one by solving Kari's riddle. There were four Neggs of each of four different types of patterns, making sixteen Neggs to collect in total. The riddles would direct a player to a world, but not a specific page. They had to explore that world until they found the Negg, which was not the same for every player.

When the player returned with all four Neggs of a certain pattern, they could choose one of four prizes. Collecting all sixteen Neggs yields a bonus item, the Hollowed Negg Tree Background. Additionally, those who found each Negg on the day of its release received the Festival of Neggs site theme.

Striped Neggs

Date	Riddle		Negg
20 April	One wants an answer The other would like some food Please them both and "win" Answer: Haunted Woods
21 April	Riches aplenty lie under the sun, But water for drinking there is none; Seek shelter and learn what may be worse; Step wrong here and find yourself cursed. Answer: Lost Desert
22 April	A bouncing JubJub, capsules of mystery, Racks upon racks of customisation finery, What magic will open the door Of this most impressive store? Neocash is what's necessary! Answer: NC Mall †
23 April	A Tonu stands guard He thinks you need more learning Better luck next time Answer: Moltara
Striped Negg prizes
Bobblehead Flower	Easter Picnic Table	Negg Chucks	Negg Crafts

† Players unable to access the NC Mall could find this Negg at Roo Island instead. Finding this Negg also awarded the bonus prize, Flower Star Wand.

Polka-dot Neggs

Date	Riddle		Negg
24 April	There once was a great king; For him, food was the most interesting thing. Someone told him a joke, And he started to choke -- He should learn not to laugh while eating! Answer: Meridell
25 April	Where'd they ever find A burger that size, anyhow? You'd think it would spoil. Answer: Neopia Central
26 April	Two items go in; one comes out. Ninjas lurk nearby, without doubt! Kougras guard Petpets and warn of heat. 0, 2, or 5 gives a treat. Answer: Mystery Island
27 April	Where music does sing to the stones, It'll shake you right down to your bones. All the Neopets scream For Yes Boy Ice Cream, But I prefer Sticks 'N' Stones. Answer: Tyrannian
Polka-dot Negg prizes
Negg Helmet	Negg Windchime	Neggative Times	Punching Negg

Swirly Neggs

Date	Riddle		Negg
28 April	Upon clouds no more Doth sit this magical source Of healing and jobs Answer: Faerieland
29 April	Avast! Pirates, ye be not welcome Where sun is seen but seldom; Here schools are full and shoes are free; Alas, dinner requires a spending spree. Answer: Maraqua
30 April	They keep on packing With plans of leaving one day Somehow, I doubt it Answer: Terror Mountain
1 May	A dark tomb lurks above, While books tell of doom thereof In a building with many stories, Ancient treachery, and future glory. Answer: Altador
Swirly Negg prizes
Flower Petal Background	Giant Partially Painted Negg	Hidden Negg Trinkets	Negg Cream Potion

Plaid Neggs

Date	Riddle		Negg
2 May	The Captain greets you Stay less than a quarter hour They don't take NP Answer: Krawk Island
3 May	While exploring, you may see a lever That warns you not to pull it ever. But if you insist, Some NP will be missed, But an avatar could appear whenever! Answer: Space Station
4 May	Where rainbows become a breakable thing, One seeks wisdom worthy of a king, You can read it from scrolls In grassy, fruit-filled knolls, Or win it by Wheel-spinning! Answer: Brightvale
5 May	Here, they follow the moon, A Gnorbu to it is attuned. Each year, a festival is thrown With parties and fireworks well-known. Soon cherry blossoms the trees will festoon. Answer: Shenkuu
Plaid Negg prizes
Colourful Festival Negg Skirty	Easter Bowler Hat	Negg Shield	Oh, What a Negg!

Community challenge

The Neopets Team issued a challenge to festival participants: If they could collect 5 million Neggs by May 5, they would each receive a special prize. Patterned Neggs, plain-coloured Neggs found through festival-specific Random Events, and the Neggstravaganza all counted toward the total. However, the goal was not met and users received Dung Pizzas instead.

Neocash activities

Quests

To help Kari decorate the Festival, the player could buy unpainted fence, fountain, and garland trinkets from the NC Mall for 100 Neocash, and buckets of paint for 25 Neocash each. Returning to Kari with two buckets of paint and the unpainted trinkets, the player received the painted trinket, a wearable Neocash item, as a reward.

Neggstravaganza

Players could find 20 Neggs hidden by a special lake in the NC Mall. Each one was numbered one to twenty. Every day between 11 April and 30 April, one of the numbered Neggs could be redeemed for an exclusive Neocash prize.

To collect the Neggs, players had to buy Neggstravangaza baskets. Each one allowed the player to collect one Negg. Each one could be bought for 200 NC, or in packs of 5 for 500 NC, 10 for 900 NC, or 20 for 1,700 NC.