Garden of Tranquillity OSRS Quest Guide

The Garden of Tranquillity is a beloved intermediate quest in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) that combines Farming, charm, and a touch of mischief. In this quest, you’ll help Queen Ellamaria of Varrock create a stunning garden as a surprise for King Roald. From enchanting the Ring of Charos to stealing statues, this quest offers a mix of storytelling and practical tasks. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer, this detailed guide will walk you through every step to complete the Garden of Tranquillity OSRS quest efficiently.

Before diving into the lush gardens of Varrock, let’s cover the basics. Garden of Tranquillity is a medium-length quest that requires level 25 Farming and completion of the Creature of Fenkenstrain quest. It’s ideal for players looking to boost their Farming XP and unlock the powerful Ring of Charos (a).

Quest Details

Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: Long (1-2 hours)
Start Point: Speak to Queen Ellamaria in the Varrock Palace garden
Rewards: 5,000 Farming XP, Ring of Charos (a), ability to pick White Tree fruits, 1 apple tree seed, 1 acorn, 5 guam seeds, compost potion (4)

Skill and Quest Requirements

To start, you’ll need:

Level 25 Farming
Completion of Creature of Fenkenstrain to obtain the Ring of Charos

No combat is required, making this a safe quest for all account types, including Ironmen and Ultimate Ironmen.

Recommended Items

Having the right items will save you time. Here’s a checklist:

Item	Purpose
Ring of Charos	Needed to enchant into Ring of Charos (a)
Rake, seed dibber, spade, secateurs, watering can, gardening trowel	Farming tools for planting
2 plant cures	Curing diseased vines
Marigold seed, 6 cabbage seeds, 6 onion seeds	Trading with farmers
Hammer, rune/pure essence, pestle and mortar	Creating rune dust for plant cure
Filled plant pot	Planting White Tree shoot
2 compost/supercompost	For orchid pots
Teleport runes or amulet of glory	Fast travel (optional)

Tip: Ironmen can buy seeds from Olivia in Draynor Village. Ultimate Ironmen should create rune dust early to save inventory space.

Step-by-Step Quest Walkthrough

Let’s break down the Garden of Tranquillity OSRS quest into manageable steps. Follow this guide closely to avoid backtracking.

Starting the Quest

Head to Varrock Palace and find Queen Ellamaria in the garden to the east. Speak to her, and she’ll enlist you to create a garden for King Roald. She’ll give you a list of plants and a trolley for later use. Keep your inventory stocked with the recommended Farming tools throughout.

Enchanting the Ring of Charos

Travel to Draynor Village and speak to the Wise Old Man north of the bank. You’ll need the Ring of Charos from Creature of Fenkenstrain. He’ll tell a story about Queen Ellamaria’s past and ask seven questions to test your charm. Answer correctly to enchant the Ring of Charos into Ring of Charos (a):

Show them a range of colours so they can come to a compromise.
Take his generous gift even though you have no need for it.
It’s absolutely, unquestionably the most interesting thing I’ve ever done!
Put on the silly helmet and jump into the cannon.
You of course Pkmaster0036, no one could ever challenge your greatness!
Ask me nicely and I might consider it.
No, especially not that wise old man, who doesn’t look at all suspicious.

Note: If you answer the first six correctly, the seventh answer doesn’t matter. Be cautious—if you have multiple Rings of Charos, extras will disappear.

Gathering Seeds

With the Ring of Charos (a) equipped, visit various farmers to charm them into giving you seeds. You can visit them in any order, but this sequence minimizes travel time.

Delphinium Seeds (Elstan)

Go to the farming patch between Falador and Draynor Village. Charm Elstan until he asks you to plant marigolds. Plant a marigold seed in the flower patch, wait for it to grow (about 5 minutes), and trade the harvested marigolds for delphinium seeds.

Orchid Seeds (Lyra)

Head to the allotment patch east of Canifis (near Port Phasmatys). Charm Lyra until she requests onions. Plant 3-6 onion seeds in the allotment, water them, and cure any diseases with a plant cure. Once grown (about 40 minutes), speak to Lyra to receive three pink and three yellow orchid seeds.

Snowdrop Seeds (Kragen)

Travel to the farming patch north of East Ardougne. Charm Kragen until he asks for cabbages. Plant 3-6 cabbage seeds in the allotment, tend to them, and cure diseases if needed. After they grow (about 40 minutes), talk to Kragen for four snowdrop seeds.

White Tree Sapling (Dantaera)

Visit the Catherby farming patch and charm Dantaera. She’ll direct you to cut a shoot from the White Tree on Ice Mountain. Teleport to Edgeville, climb Ice Mountain (near the Oracle), and use secateurs on the White Tree. Plant the shoot in a filled plant pot and water it to create a sapling.

Rose Seeds (Brother Althric)

Go to Edgeville Monastery and speak to Brother Althric. Attempt to pick rose seeds, and he’ll sense the Ring of Charos (a). Throw the ring down the nearby well in Edgeville, then pick four seeds each of red, pink, and white roses. Retrieve the ring with a fishing rod (this may take a few tries).

Vine Seeds (Bernald)

Head to Burthorpe, east of the pub, and charm Bernald. Try using a plant cure on his grapevines—it won’t work. Speak to Bernald again, then visit Alain south of Taverley’s tree patch (don’t charm him on the final response). He’ll instruct you to make a special plant cure:

Use a hammer on rune/pure essence to create rune shards.
Grind the shards with a pestle and mortar to make rune dust.
Mix the dust with a plant cure.

Use the enhanced plant cure on the vines and talk to Bernald for four vine seeds.

Planting the Garden

Return to Varrock Palace garden with all seeds and the White Tree sapling. Plant them in their labeled patches:

Orchids: Use compost on the two stone plant pots, then plant pink and yellow orchid seeds.
Other seeds: Plant delphinium, snowdrop, rose, and vine seeds in their respective patches (no compost needed).
White Tree: Plant the sapling in the central patch.

Tip: Plant everything at once to save time, as they grow in 10-15 minutes and cannot die. The White Tree takes the longest, so plant it first.

Stealing the Statues

Once all plants are planted, talk to Queen Ellamaria about the statues. She’ll give you a trolley (replaceable if lost). You’ll need to transport two statues to the garden:

Statue of a Former King

Teleport to Lumbridge and use the trolley on the southern statue outside the castle gates. Push or pull it east across the bridge. Place it on the northern plinth in the Varrock garden.

Statue of Saradomin

Teleport to Falador and use the trolley on the Saradomin statue south of the lodestone. After a cutscene, push it north through the gate and place it on the southern plinth in the garden.

Note: If you log out or take too long, the statues reset to their original locations.

Completing the Quest

Wait for all plants to grow fully (check the White Tree last, as it takes longest). Speak to Queen Ellamaria, then equip the Ring of Charos (a) and talk to King Roald. He’ll follow you to the garden for a final cutscene, completing the quest.

Tips and Tricks for Efficiency

Maximize your time with these strategies:

Plant Early: Plant seeds in the Varrock garden as soon as you get them to overlap growing times.
Teleport Smart: Use an amulet of glory, Ectophial, or teleport runes for quick travel.
Inventory Management: Ultimate Ironmen can pre-crush rune essence to save space.
Check Growth Cycles: Plant the White Tree just before a growth tick to reduce waiting.

Rewards and Benefits

Completing Garden of Tranquillity OSRS offers solid rewards:

5,000 Farming XP: A great boost for mid-level Farmers.
Ring of Charos (a): Unlocks discounts and unique dialogue options (e.g., cheaper travel or charming NPCs).
White Tree Fruits: Pick four fruits post-quest (regrow over time) to restore 8% run energy each.
Seeds and Potion: 1 apple tree seed, 1 acorn, 5 guam seeds, and a compost potion (4) for further Farming.

The quest also unlocks the Medium Varrock Diary task to pick a White Tree fruit (requires a few minutes post-quest for fruit to spawn).

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

Players sometimes hit snags. Here are solutions to frequent problems:

Plants Not Growing

Ensure all seeds are planted in the correct patches. The White Tree may appear as a “patch” even when grown—check with Ellamaria to confirm.

Statue Disappearing

If a statue resets, return to its original location and try again. Avoid logging out mid-transport “‘web:4⁊’”.

Missing Ring of Charos

If you lose the ring, pickpocket Dr. Fenkenstrain or retrieve it from the Edgeville well with a fishing rod.

With this guide, you’re ready to transform Varrock’s garden and earn your rewards. Happy questing!