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The Shadow Play Walkthrough
After helping Mulan complete her training and open her Tea Stall in "A Daily Regime," it's time to help her bring something she remembers fondly from her childhood to Disney Dreamlight Valley: shadow puppet plays! In her Level 4 Friendship Quest, "The Shadow Play," Mulan decides to put on a play telling the story of how she and Mushu left the Valley during the Forgetting and ultimately returned.
Gather Materials For The Shadow Theater
While Mulan and Mushu work on the script, talk to Minnie Mouse, who eagerly agrees to make the Shadow Puppets for the play. Then, it is your responsibility to craft the Shadow Theater itself. You will need to gather the following ingredients:
Hardwood can be gathered from the ground near trees in the Forest of Valor, Glade of Trust, Sunlit Plateau, and Frosted Heights.
1 Rope can be made from 8 Fiber at a Crafting Station. 1 Fiber can be made from 5 Seaweed.
Softwood can be gathered from the ground near trees in the Plaza, Peaceful Meadow, Forest of Valor, and Glade of Trust.
3 Tinkering Parts can be made from 2 Iron Ingots at a Crafting Station. 1 Iron Ingot can be made from 5 Iron Ore and 1 Coal Ore.
Once you have collected all the materials, bring them to Mulan.
Craft A Draconic Garnet
Mulan tells you that Mushu is in charge of lighting for the shadow play, but that he has run into some trouble. Talk to Mushu, who reveals that the lantern for the play is not staying lit long enough. He remembers that they used some sort of magical lantern before the Forgetting, and asks you to talk to Merlin about it.
Merlin reveals that they used to use a Draconic Garnet, a magical gem that stays lit eternally when powered by Mushu's dragon fire. However, the original Draconic Garnet was destroyed, and you will need to make a new one by gathering the following materials:
Shiny Garnets can be found when mining Rock Nodes in the Plaza, Peaceful Meadow, Plains, and Wastes. Because Shiny Gems are relatively rare, you can increase your chances by crafting a Miracle Pickaxe Polish or Even More Miraculous Pickaxe Polish.
Coal Ore can be found when mining Rock Nodes in any biome.
Dream Shards can be found when clearing Night Thorns, digging in sparkling spots, or feeding Critters their favorite foods.
Once you have gathered all the necessary materials, visit a Crafting Station and craft the Empty Draconic Garnet, found under the Potion & Enchantment menu. Then, give the Garnet to Mushu so that he can power it with his dragon fire. Once he's charged it up, give the Draconic Garnet to Mulan.
Watch The Shadow Play
Take the Shadow Theater that Mulan gives you and place it anywhere in the Valley. (Note that Mulan suggests placing it at night to be more dramatic, but you do NOT need to wait if it is not currently nighttime!) Take a picture to celebrate the success of the play.
With that, the Quest is complete. Mulan even gives you your very own Shadow Theater Furniture item to put wherever you want for future Shadow Plays!