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Pranking the Imp15 hints left
The imp isn't being very helpful - that may change if we humiliate him.

But he has the high ground!

Indeed - but every time you speak to him, he leaps down onto the tree and nearby rocks.
If we left something slippery on the rocks, he'd slip and fall - a classic prank.

Something slippery?

One of the plants near the lake has a reputation for being slimy - try getting a good look at them.

Which plant am I looking for?

The 'strange plant' on the tree; it's effectively a venus flytrap with a reputation for 'getting slime everywhere' when it has eaten.

What does it eat?

Bugs, mostly.
You can try sticking the contents of your inventory into it, but that won't end well.

Where can I find bugs?

There's a butterfly right next to you, glowing on a nearby blossom.
Apparently the butterflies in this world literally glow when they're happy. Hm.

How does this help me?

Check out the 'bait' inside the flytrap - it's quite similar to the flower that the butterfly is sitting on.

How does THAT help me?

If the actual flowers in this area were gone, it may be more interested in the bait.

What do I need to do?

First things first - grab the blossom that the butterfly is currently resting on.

What now?

It seems the butterfly immediately went for the flower in a brighter spot - sunlight is factoring into this puzzle.

Is it?

Indeed - pay close attention to your environment.
The gap in the rocks to the north is letting lots of light into the area.

What do I need to do?

If you could find a way to block the light that's reaching the distant flower, the bait could hog the sunlight.
If that happened, well, the butterfly wouldn't be able to resist. Look for something that could block the light.

Where would I find something like that?

It would need to be big enough to wedge in-between two rocks, and specialise in blocking - no light is allowed to reach that flower.
Remember that the Ork camp is deserted; you may be able to find something there, especially in the previously inaccessible areas.

Tell me what to do.

Grab the shield hanging above the campfire, and use it on the 'gap in the rocks' to block the light.

Hooray...?

That's gross. Don't 'hooray' that.
Just get the slime and leave it in the imp's path.
The imp always jumps onto the red stone.

What now?

Talk to the Imp again and enjoy the show.

Guide help

This is the low-spoiler guide for "Pranking the Imp" puzzle in The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav. Unlike in normal walkthrough, you get gradual hints on how to solve the puzzle. Click the big button below to see your first hint. If the hint contains a spoiler, you will be warned about it before clicking.

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