There are many secrets acrossDisney Dreamlight Valley, and there are even more to uncover in the Storybook Vale. As you explore, you’re sure to find new friends, discover unique materials, and collect motifs and items that help you express yourself. Though there’s a lot to do, you have all the time in the world.

After reaching the fabled Storybook Vale, you’re tasked with stopping the feud between Hades and Maleficent. It threatens the entire Vale, and only you have the power to undo the magic gone awry and cool the tempers of the Mistress of All Evil and the Lord of the Underworld.

How To Unlock The Bind

When you’re ready aftercompleting theWelcome To The Storybook Vale quest, head to the fountainoutside the libraryand meet with Merida. She’ll bestanding next to one of the staircasesblocked by powerful ink.

The fountain looks just like the well in the Plaza!

Talk with Meridato discuss unlocking the Bind with Story Magic, which isthe Vale’s equivalent of Dreamlight.You can gather more Story Magic bycompleting duties around the Vale, like removing inkies and catching Snippets.

It willcost 500 Story Magic to unlock the Bindby Merida, but once you do, you’ll have access to a winding grove filled with autumn vibes and sprawling bookshelves.

You should have earned enough by completing the previous quest, but if not, check what duties are available to you!

Once you enter the Bind,speak with Meridaagain. The Bind isn’t what it used to be, and it could use some work. Merida asks you tocatch a few Snippets and clear out the inkieswhile she goes to try and fix the fountains around the region.

You’ll need toclear away 15 inkiesthroughout the Bind, and there are plenty to weed out. If you run out of energy,forage the biomefor plenty of delicious new snacks! After you’ve gotten rid of the inkies,equip your Royal Net to catch five pesky little paper birds.

You’ll find thatthe paper birds here are a different color, but they can be caught all the same.

Upon finishing your cleanup duties,head back to Meridaalong the shoreline. Talk to her to see how things are going!

How To Reopen Scrooge’s Store And Goofy’s Stall

While she’s made no progress with the fountains yet, there’s more work to be done! Already,other villagers are arrivingin the Vale to see what’s new. In particular, the best businessmen in the valley are mulling around.

Merida sends you tospeak with both Goofy and Scrooge McDuckto see what they need. Both would like to open new locations around the Vale, but they need your help to get started.

To help them get to know the Bind, go around andcollect ten gems and mineralsfrom rock nodes. Additionally, use your Royal Fishing Rod tocatch three new fish and seafood.

It’s okay if they’re all duplicates! What matters is the quantity.

Once you’ve gathered all the materials,tell Goofy and Scroogewhat you’ve found. They’re both ready to get started, so simplyinteract with the signsby their respective businesses to open them up–free of charge, this time.

Scrooge’s store in the Vale willoffer exclusive itemsyou can only find there!

With the shops reopened,go back to check in on Meridaand the fountains.

How To Find The Secret Room

No luck with the fountains yet, unfortunately. However, Merida diddiscover a secret doorunderneath the bridge. Follow her to it, then interact toreveal a secret libraryinside. Search the room tofind a note left by Princess Aurora, then show it to Merida.

There must be something in the room aside from the note, so head back in andlook for something that might be out of place.

If you look closely, there’s a track on the floor and one of the wall sconces is off kilter.

Interact with it to set it upright, thenwatch as a bookshelf retractsto reveal a spinning wheel. Use your Royal Net on it to restore the fountains around the Vale!

Speak with Meridaonce more to learn that she’s grateful, as the Vale feels more like home. However, she’smissing an actual houseto live in. The next step for you is toplace the foundation for Merida’s new homeso she no longer has to sleep on the floor in the library.

Place her house, then interact with the sign andpay 5,000 Star Coinsto build a new home for her. You’ll officially get towelcome Merida to your village!Talk to her once yousnap a commemorative phototo complete the quest andbegin exploring the Valefor yourself.