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.
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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Sources & methodology
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