OSRS Fairy Tale Part 2 Cure a Queen Quest Guide

OSRS Fairy Tale Part 2 Cure a Queen Quest Guide

Welcome to our comprehensive guide for Fairy Tale Part 2 – Cure a Queen, the second quest in the Fairy Tale series in Old School RuneScape (OSRS). This quest takes you deep into the magical realm of Zanaris, where you’ll unravel mysteries, navigate fairy rings, and work to save the Fairy Queen. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a new player, this guide will walk you through the requirements, steps, and rewards to complete this medium-length, experienced-level quest. Let’s dive into the enchanting world of fairies!

Fairy Tale Part 2 – Cure a Queen is a continuation of the Fairy Tale quest series, following the events of Fairy Tale Part 1 – Growing Pains. The quest revolves around the Fairy Godfather’s suspicious behavior, the missing Fairy Queen, and the chaos in Zanaris. Your mission is to locate the Queen, cure her ailment, and restore order. To start, you’ll need to meet specific prerequisites and gather essential items.

Quest Prerequisites

Before you can begin, you must have completed the following quests:

Skill Requirements

The quest requires the following skill levels, though they are boostable unless specified:

Skill Level Boostable
Thieving 40 No
Farming 49 Yes
Herblore 57 Yes

Note: You can unlock fairy rings without these skill levels by progressing only partway through the quest.

Item Requirements

Prepare the following items to streamline your quest experience:

  • Dramen staff or Lunar staff (Lunar staff requires partial completion of Lunar Diplomacy)
  • Vial of water
  • Pestle and mortar
  • Combat gear (for fighting level 145 Goraks)
  • Food (10-15 pieces of good food recommended)
  • Optional: Cosmic tiara, Amulet of Glory, or Explorer’s Ring for faster travel

Starting the Quest

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To kick off Fairy Tale Part 2, head to Draynor Village and speak with Martin the Master Gardener in the market square, near the pig pen. Be cautious: if you’ve pickpocketed Martin recently (within an hour in-game), you’ll need to wait before starting the quest. Martin will express concerns about his crops failing, even after the events of Fairy Tale Part 1. Agree to investigate further, but you’ll need to wait approximately 5-6 minutes of logged-in time before speaking to him again to proceed.

Investigating Zanaris

After the wait, return to Martin, who will confirm his crops are still failing. Head to Zanaris via the Lumbridge Swamp shed, equipping your Dramen or Lunar staff. Once in Zanaris, go to Fairy Nuff’s grotto (north of the bank), where you’ll find the clinic trashed. Pick up Nuff’s certificate from the floor and right-click to study it. The certificate contains cryptic symbols that you’ll need to decipher.

Deciphering the Certificate

Take the certificate to the Fairy Chef near the range south of the bank. She’ll direct you to a rune temple sign near the Cosmic Altar. Head southwest to the Cosmic Altar and read the sign, which reveals that the symbols on the certificate translate to “Cosmic Rune Altar.” This allows you to decode the certificate’s message: “The godfather attacked us. We have fled to safety. If you are loyal to her majesty, find us by using coordinates ‘AIR DLR DJQ AJS’.”

Using the Fairy Rings

With the certificate deciphered, visit the Fairy Godfather in the throne room (near the Slayer master Chaeldar). Ask about the Fairy Queen’s whereabouts, and he’ll panic, granting you permission to use the fairy rings to locate her. Next, speak to the Co-ordinator just north of the throne room to learn about the fairy ring network. Finally, talk to Fairy Fixit near the fairy ring southwest of the wheat field to gain access to the rings.

Navigating to the Fairy Queen’s Hideout

Equip your Dramen or Lunar staff and use the fairy ring with the following sequence:

  1. AIR: Teleports you to a small island south of Witchaven.
  2. DLR: Takes you to an island in the Poison Waste, west of Castle Wars.
  3. DJQ: Returns you near the Zanaris fairy ring (no teleport occurs).
  4. AJS: Transports you to the Fairy Queen’s hideout.

Important: You must have Nuff’s certificate in your inventory, or you’ll end up on an island with penguins, indicating an error. If this happens, double-check that you’ve studied the certificate and followed the steps correctly.

Curing the Fairy Queen

In the Fairy Queen’s hideout, head to the northeastern infirmary and speak to Fairy Nuff and Fairy Very Wise. They’ll explain that the Fairy Godfather has stolen the Queen’s secateurs, draining her essence. You’ll need to retrieve the secateurs and create a magic essence potion to cure her.

Retrieving the Queen’s Secateurs

Return to Zanaris and attempt to pickpocket the Fairy Godfather in the throne room. This requires 40 Thieving and may take multiple attempts. To avoid detection, position yourself behind or to the side of the Godfather, ensuring his henchmen (Fat Rocco and Slim Louie) aren’t looking directly at you. If you fail, you’ll be teleported outside Zanaris. Use a nearby fairy ring (e.g., behind the Wizards’ Tower) to return quickly. Once successful, you’ll obtain the Queen’s secateurs.

Crafting the Magic Essence Potion

With the secateurs in hand, return to the hideout (using the AIR, DLR, DJQ, AJS sequence). Fairy Nuff will attempt to use the secateurs on the Queen, but they’re not enough. You’ll need to craft a magic essence potion using star flowers and gorak claw powder. Follow these steps:

  1. Harvest Star Flowers: Use the fairy ring code CKP to reach the Cosmic Entity plane. Wait 2 2-5 minutes for star flowers to grow, then pick one and add it to your vial of water.
  2. Obtain Gorak Claw: Travel to the fairy ring code DIR to reach a plane with level 145 Goraks. Kill them (safespotting is possible) until you obtain a gorak claw. Use a pestle and mortar to grind it into gorak claw powder.
  3. Craft the Potion: Combine the star flower with the vial of water to create a magic essence (unf), then add the gorak claw powder to complete the magic essence potion.

Return to the hideout, right-click the magic essence potion, and use it on the Fairy Queen. Speak to her to complete the quest.

Rewards and Benefits

Completing Fairy Tale Part 2 – Cure a Queen offers valuable rewards and unlocks key gameplay features:

  • 3,500 Herblore XP
  • 2,500 Thieving XP
  • Antique lamp (2,500 XP in any skill above level 30)
  • Access to fairy rings (unlocked mid-quest)
  • Ability to craft magic essence potions (boosts Magic by 3)
  • 2 Treasure Hunter keys

The ability to use fairy rings is a game-changer, providing fast travel across Gielinor, making this quest a must for efficient gameplay.

Tips and Tricks

Here are some additional tips to make your quest smoother:

  • Safespot Goraks: Use terrain to avoid damage while fighting Goraks, as their typeless attacks ignore protection prayers.
  • Bring Super Restores: Goraks can drain stats, so super restores are helpful for lower-level players.
  • Save the Certificate: Keep Nuff’s certificate post-quest for easier access to the hideout.
  • Use Runelite: The Runelite client can help with fairy ring codes, but disable the fairy ring plugin if you encounter teleport issues.

With these strategies, you’ll breeze through Fairy Tale Part 2 and unlock the full potential of fairy rings in OSRS.