Welcome to the Forgotten Hollow is the deep-
lore L39 arc that unlocks Classic MapleStory's
Forgotten Hollow zone. Grendel the Really Old - Ellinia's
Magician job instructor - senses that an ancient magical
seal has broken. He needs YOU to investigate.
The 7-quest arc
Zelya's introduction (parallel entry):
- 10600 - Zelya's Map. The cave fairy
Zelya of the Forgotten Hollow needs help. Her map
fragments are scattered. Rewards 20 Blue Potions.
- 10601 - Natural Adhesive. Zelya
needs adhesive to piece her map together. Rewards 2
Return Scrolls to Forgotten Hollow (new tier).
Grendel & Arwen's deep-lore chain:
- 10607 - The Roots of Regret (Grendel).
Grendel is troubled. Gather 25 Luminous Magical
Resonance from forest mobs. Rewards 20 Orange Potions.
- 10608 - A Fairy's Insight (Grendel).
An ancient seal has broken. Grendel can't pinpoint
the location. Speak to Arwen. Rewards 20 Blue Potions.
- 10609 - Tracing the Resonance (Arwen).
Hunt Cold Eyes for 25 Rotten Root Fragments to
alchemically trace the dark energy. Rewards random Hat
Accuracy Scroll (Intermediate or Greater).
- 10610 - The Yawning Abyss (Arwen).
Arwen tracks the resonance deeper into the woods.
Report the terrifying news to Grendel. Rewards 10
Blue Potions.
- 10611 - Welcome to the Hollow (Grendel).
Grendel reveals: his kin were sealed away in the dark.
The fairies still live within the Forgotten Hollow.
Travel to The Tree Tunnel to reach them.
Rewards random Greater Attack Scroll from
14-weapon pool.
THE Climax Reward Analysis
Step 5's random reward is unprecedented in
Victoria Island scope: a Greater Attack Scroll
(30% success, +5 Attack, destroy on miss) from a pool
covering EVERY weapon type:
| Weapon | Scroll ID | Class Fit |
|---|
| One-Handed Sword | 2043002 | Warrior / Beginner |
| One-Handed Axe | 2043102 | Warrior / Beginner |
| One-Handed Blunt | 2043202 | Warrior |
| Dagger | 2043302 | Thief / Beginner |
| Two-Handed Sword | 2044002 | Warrior |
| Two-Handed Axe | 2044102 | Warrior |
| Two-Handed Blunt | 2044202 | Warrior |
| Spear | 2044302 | Warrior |
| Polearm | 2044402 | Warrior |
| Bow | 2044502 | Bowman |
| Crossbow | 2044602 | Bowman |
| Claw | 2044702 | Thief |
| Wand | 2043702 | Magician |
| Staff | 2043802 | Magician |
FM value: Greater Attack Scrolls
typically FM at 20,000-80,000 mesos depending on weapon
demand. Warrior scrolls (bulk of pool) are less rare;
Wand/Staff/Claw scrolls are premium. Regardless of roll,
this is a 20K+ meso windfall.
Match-your-class strategy: if the
scroll matches your weapon, use it (30% is worth the
gamble on high-slot weapons). If it doesn't match, FM
sell immediately.
The Forgotten Hollow zone
The Forgotten Hollow is accessed via The Tree Tunnel -
a hidden portal in Ellinia's deep forest. Post-chain,
the Forgotten Hollow becomes a permanent zone with:
- Cave fairies (Zelya's kin)
- Dark energy mobs (referenced in the arc)
- Future quest chains for L40+ players
- Return Scroll to Forgotten Hollow (2030007) portable
access
Character arc: Grendel and his kin
Grendel the Really Old is Ellinia's
Magician job instructor. This arc reveals his backstory:
his fairy kin were sealed away in "the dark" long ago.
The Forgotten Hollow is where they still live. Grendel
isn't just an old wizard - he's a fairy elder searching
for his lost people.
Arwen the Fairy is Grendel's ally in
the search. Together they've been tracking the resonance
for years. YOU are the one who finally traces it home.
