Corobo's Forest
| Corobo's Forest | |
|---|---|
 Central glade | |
| Part of | Kingdom of Alpoko |
| Characteristics | Wooded Animals |
Corobo's Forest (王様の森, Ōsama no mori) is the woodland belonging to Corobo, accessed via one of two entrances east of Castle Town. It is the area Corobo becomes lost in during the opening to the story, where it is referred to as the Dark Forest. It was originally the Giant Turnip Forest before the Cow Bones Guardian was defeated. During the day, the squirrel, piglet, the raccoon, the bear cub and the panda run around this forest. Sometimes Buff Lumberjacks will roll out mats and take breaks here.
Geography
Corobo's Forest does not change much from when it was the Turnip Forest initially. If Corobo did not destroy the giant turnips earlier, then they will still be present. However, after Corobo begins employing Buff Lumberjacks, he can explore much more of the area, since this job being able to clear out large fallen trees.
In the central glade at night, Fierce Owls will appear, as will a Rodeo Cow guarding a hole containing an Art piece.
In the southwest glade, covered by a giant tree stump, is a hole containing several Turnipheads and some treasure. In this glade is also a Mysterious Scarecrow, which Verde would have been seen flirting with in an unused cutscene, pretending it was Corobo. A log under a small ledge contains an art piece.
The northern glade, also covered by a giant stump, is where Ginger Kyde's tent is located. The Dealer's Confession quest also takes place deep in this wood, and occurs after Corobo has given 50 pieces of Art to Ginger. Ironically, an Art piece lies behind the tent.
A hidden path west of the northern glade leads to the rock were Corobo finds his Magic Crown in the opening to the story, fenced off like a tourist attraction. In one of the bushes surrounding this rock is another Art piece.
Music
The music for this area is a short but faithful interpretation of Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony, 5th Movement."
UMA
- Turniphead
- Fierce Owl (night)
- Rodeo Cow (night)
Quests
- 20 Treasures (all via Art collection. See here)
- 5 Art pieces (1 via Dealer's Confession quest)
- 1 Crashed UFO (Bear Cub)
Etymology
Names in other languages
| Name | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 王様の森
Ōsama no mori |
The King's Forest |
| French | Forêt de Corobo | Corobo's Forest |
Trivia
- Originally, an opening chapter would have taken place here, where Corobo would have searched for his Crown in his pyjamas. The section was about 40 minutes long, and was scrapped for pacing reasons, with the story related information becoming relegated to the opening cutscene.
- Despite being conquered before Corobo begins to receive Generated Quests, they still refer to this area as the Turnip Forest on their letters.
Gallery
Corobo lost in the forest during the intro
Clearing with a scarecrow
The broken boulder that contained the Magic Crown
