The Ribbiting Tale of a Lily Pad Labour Dispute Quest Guide
OSRS The Ribbiting Tale of a Lily Pad Labour Dispute walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
The Ribbiting Tale of a Lily Pad Labour Dispute is a Novice very short quest that rewards 2,000 Woodcutting experience and access to a new Hardwood Farming patch. It requires 15 Woodcutting (not boostable).
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Overview
| Difficulty | Novice |
| Length | Very Short |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | None |
| Start point | Talk to Marcellus at the Locus Oasis. |
Requirements
Skill Requirements
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
| Woodcutting | 15 (not boostable) |
Quest Requirements
Items Needed
- Any axe (a bronze axe is obtainable during the quest)
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
- Speak to Marcellus at the Locus. Speak to Marcellus at the Locus Oasis. Speak to the blue frogs on the north-east side of the pond. Return to Marcellus. If you do not have an axe, take the bronze axe from the logs next to him.
- Speak to either Gary or Sue. Speak to either Gary or Sue again to arrange an election. Go south and speak to either Jane or Dave, the yellow frogs. Chop down the orange tree near them to distract them.
- While they are distracted, sabotage the. While they are distracted, sabotage the lily pad in the pond near them. Return to Gary or Sue to start the election. Return to Marcellus.
- Return to Gary or Sue to. Return to Gary or Sue to discuss framing the flies. Enter Marcellus' house and open the chest using the combination NALIA to obtain the plushy. Plant the plushy in the capybara dung east of Marcellus and south of the orange tree.
- Defeat Cuthbert . Defeat Cuthbert (1 Hitpoint). Non-combat accounts can defeat him with a ring of recoil. Tell Marcellus about the plushy.
- Return to Gary or Sue to. Return to Gary or Sue to resolve the dispute. Congratulations, quest complete!
Rewards
- 2,000 Woodcutting experience
- Access to a new Hardwood Farming patch
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The Ribbiting Tale of a Lily Pad Labour Dispute FAQ
01What are the requirements for The Ribbiting Tale of a Lily Pad Labour Dispute?
15 Woodcutting (not boostable). Completion of Children of the Sun.
02What items do I need for The Ribbiting Tale of a Lily Pad Labour Dispute?
Any axe (a bronze axe is obtainable during the quest).
03What are the rewards for The Ribbiting Tale of a Lily Pad Labour Dispute?
2,000 Woodcutting experience; Access to a new Hardwood Farming patch.
04How long does The Ribbiting Tale of a Lily Pad Labour Dispute take?
The Ribbiting Tale of a Lily Pad Labour Dispute is rated Novice difficulty and very short in length.
05Is The Ribbiting Tale of a Lily Pad Labour Dispute worth doing?
Yes - it is a very short Novice quest that unlocks a new hardwood Farming patch for only 15 Woodcutting (not boostable) and completion of Children of the Sun.
06Do I need to fight anything in the Ribbiting Tale?
The only "fight" is the level 1 Cuthbert, Lord of Dread, which is part of the story; bring any axe, although a bronze axe is given during the quest.
07How do I get to the Ribbiting Tale quest?
It starts at the Locus Oasis in Varlamore and is reachable via fairy ring AJP once you have visited Varlamore.
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