Fragments of the Past Guide – Stardew Valley
The “Fragments of the Past” Special Order is a task from Gunther in Stardew Valley, requiring players to collect 100 Bone Fragments within 7 days. Successfully completing this order rewards you with the Bone Mill Recipe, which lets you convert Bone Fragments into other useful items. Follow this guide to efficiently complete the quest and reap the rewards.
Special Order Details
- For: Gunther
- Description: “Calling all amateur paleontologists. I need 100 pieces of bone for my studies. Please drop them off at the museum counter.” – Gunther
- Duration: 7 days
- Item Needed: 100 Bone Fragments
- Rewards: 3,500 Gold; Bone Mill Recipe
How to Collect Bone Fragments
To gather 100 Bone Fragments, use the following methods:
- Skeleton Drops: Farm Skeletons on floors 71 and above in the Mountain Mines.
- Bone Nodes: Collect from Bone Nodes on Ginger Island.
- Skull Cavern: Search crates and barrels.
- Artifact Spots: Dig up artifact spots.
For the fastest results, focus on farming Skeletons in the Mountain Mines or Bone Nodes on Ginger Island if you have access to them.
Delivering Bone Fragments and Claiming Rewards
Once you’ve collected the 100 Bone Fragments, deliver them to Gunther at the Museum:
- Go to the Museum and find the dropbox at the counter.
- Interact with the Dropbox to open a grid.
- Drop the Bone Fragments onto the grid to complete the delivery.
After the delivery, you’ll receive 3,500 Gold via a Journal entry. Sleep on your farm to receive a letter from Gunther the following day, which includes the Bone Mill Recipe.
Crafting the Bone Mill
To craft the Bone Mill, you will need:
- 10 Bone Fragments
- 3 Clay
- 20 Stone
Place the Bone Mill anywhere on your farm. It converts Bone Fragments into various types of fertilizer, enhancing your crop growth and farming efficiency.
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