Thorntail Hollow

Written by: Grant - (A.K.A fox 45505)

Once you land on the planet, Pepper will brief you and explain the Communicator. You'll respond with your own dry sense of humor.

Fox mentioned a weapon. Well, one is quite nearby. Look to the right of the two ThornTails standing nearby and you'll see a small circle of trees and flowers. Head to the center and you'll pick up Krystal's Staff, and she'll pop into your head and explain how to use it.

Now that you're armed, chat with the ThornTails around and they'll talk about basic things such as lifting rocks and magic plants. Where you really need to go is the small plaza near where you found the staff. As you approach the door, four SharpClaw Grunts will dash out of the door and attack. Defeat them all using basic combat techniques (combos, blocking with R). Once they're all destroyed, a red button will appear, and a door will open across the way in the Hollow.

Head through that door and press A to lift up the lid. Drop down in the hole. Make your way through the tunnel and press A at the central device. Your staff will be charged up with the FIRE BLASTER. Follow the instructions on how to use it. If you want, you can practice your firing on the Bat near the ceiling. He won't attack. To leave the area, shoot the button near the gate.

Once you've returned to the Hollow, head back to the small plaza, take aim, and Blast the button above the door. Head through and you'll speak to the Queen Earthwalker. Slippy will translate that you need to speak to the Warpstone, and he'll take you to Ice Mountain to find her son, Prince Tricky. She'll also make a call that will move one of the ThornTails guarding a wall.

That ThornTail was actually sitting on a patch of dirt. Right next to the river, you should see a pod-like plant with vapor coming out. Blast it and collect the spores that fly out. These are Bomb Spores. Plant one next to the wall and you can talk to the Warpstone. He won't want to talk to you unless you can bring him a gift.

While you're at it, scout around and see if you can find some other places to plant Bomb Spores. There are a few places around, including under the waterfall.

Now's the time to stock up on some Scarabs (flip some nearby rocks) and head to the Store. Buy the Rock Candy there, as well as some maps if you feel like it. Now, head to the Warpstone and use the Rock Candy on him. Nice bagpipe theme song. He'll explain his warping powers. You'll want to push Left to head to Ice Mountain.

As you enter the area, you'll see a SharpClaw ship drop in with what could only be the little Prince Tricky. Two Grunts will lead him into a cave and shut the door behind.

Now, note you're being shot at from afar. That's a SharpClaw Cannon. To the left of you, up a little slope, is a Barrel Pad. Take the Barrel and toss it at the wall of crates across the field, since you can't break these crates with your staff. Behind this wall are the two Grunts who were manning the Cannon. Take them out and a Blast Button will appear above the metal door. Shoot the Button and head in. Your valiant rescue attempt will be abrupted by Tricky running off. The SharpClaws will hop on their bikes and give chase. You'll hop on the remaining one and pursue.

Although you can destroy the bikers by ramming them, all you have to do to proceed is to beat them to the end of the course. Try to look for some hills that can get you a serious lead. When you get to the end, you'll crash up your bike and meet Tricky, and your translator will finally be working.

Proceed along the path. Soon, you'll reach a lava pit (that's right, lava in a snow area). Head to the right and you'll find some Blue Grubtubs. Whack them to pick them up, then feed them to Tricky. He'll explain his Find Command. Use Find on the nearby patch of loose rock and he'll uncover a switch. Try to step on it and he'll tell you about his Stay Command. Have him Stay on the switch, go in the little cave, and use the lever to raise a platform in the lava pool. Head down into the lava pool and hop across (don't worry about Tricky, he'll follow, somehow...)

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