Stardew Valley is known for its charming quirks, but sometimes, it delivers an event so bizarre that players have to stop and question reality. Fishponds typically have reasonable requests—things like stone, algae, or the occasional gem -- but one Stardew Valley farmer was recently caught off guard when their Lava Eels demanded Dwarf Scrolls. These ancient artifacts are typically buried deep in the mines and are more commonly associated with the Stardew Valley Museum than a fishpond.
Reddit user Erin_is_ded shared this head-scratching moment in a thread titled "I beg your pardon?" The Stardew Valley community quickly jumped in, sharing their shock, confusion, and inevitable laughter. Some joked that the Lava Eels were secretly studying ancient history, while others simply worried that their own fish might start making similarly strange demands. Players also took the opportunity to vent about how hard some Dwarf Scrolls can be to find, while others shared helpful tips for farming them more efficiently.
In Stardew Valley, fishponds allow players to raise fish that occasionally request items to expand their pond’s capacity. Lava Eels, one of the rarest and most valuable fish, are found in the volcanic depths of the mines. Given their...