Caves

The Caves are an extensive system of rooms filled with puzzles, mysteries, secret powers, and the source of many essential resources.

The caves become available to be explored starting from the 4th day of Spring at the Forest Cave entrance. Until reaching the Room: Owl's Preamble, all rooms can be accessed by just the starting handaxe but from then on, upgraded tools will be needed to reach further rooms.

As the Caves are explored, more entrances from the caves can be unlocked as well as warp points throughout the Caves and beyond.

Many essential materials needed in the game can be found only in the Caves.

Areas of the Caves

Entrances

Forest Cave Entrance	The first entrance to the Caves is through the entrance on top of the mountain in the Forest. The Forest Cave Entrance becomes available from the 4th day of Spring.

Beach Cave Entrance	This entrance to the Caves is at the far right side of the Beach. Although you can go into the entrance, it will not connect into the Caves until you unlock the room from within the Caves. (From the room: No Man's Rock go left 1 room, up 3 rooms, and right 1 room to unlock the Beach Entrance).

Savanna Cave Entrance	This entrance to the Caves is at the far left side of the top of the northern cliff in the Savanna. Although you can go into the entrance, it will not connect into the Caves until you unlock the room from within the Caves. (From the room: No Man's Rock go left 1 room, up 3 rooms, left 2 rooms, up 1 room, and left 1 room to unlock the Savanna Entrance).

Cave Areas

The Caves are a system of rooms with several distinct areas.

The first area entered through the Forest Cave Entrance are rooms of Gray Rock walls. This area is known as the Forest Tunnel and Soaking Caverns area, and referred to in the game files as the "Air Cave" area.

In this area the Handaxe and later the Flint Hammer are needed to break the rocks.

Flint can be found beyond the Glyptodon statue.

	The next distinct area connects with both the Beach Cave Entrance and Savanna Cave Entrance. The area has brown rock walls covered in green moss and vines. This area is known as the Wild Grotto area, and referred to in the game files as the "Earth Cave" area. In this area the Obsidian Hammer is needed to break the rocks.

	The next distinct area does not connect with any outside entrances. The area has light brown sandy rock walls and is known as the Rocky Burrow area, but referred to in the game files as the "Sand Cave" area. In this area the Obsidian Hammer and later the Bronze Hammer are needed to break the rocks.

	The final area of the Caves has no outside entrances and has dark blue rock walls adorned with colorful crystals. This area is known as Pacha's Hollow, but referred to in the game files as the "Crystal Cave" area. In this area the Bronze Hammer is needed to break the rocks.

Totems

Totems are magical animal beings that created the puzzles of the Caves as a test. Passing the totem's trial will unlock further cave exploration, new kinds of cave materials, and a new ability to use in the caves.

Each totem has its own room with a giant statue of the being. Hints can be found in Cave Paintings around the rooms leading up to the totems, or by talking to Glyp, To, or Don.

Warning! Spoilers of what items each Totem desires
Glyptodon Offerings: Pomegranate (1) or Pine Cone (1)
Challenge solution: Count each unique color and symbol Glyptodon. Correct answer: 5.
Owl Offerings: Any Tree Produce Any Root (1) Any Fish (1)
Challenge solution: The image below shows how many times you have to rotate each pillar. The order you interact with them does not matter. The image below shows the laser direction when you complete the puzzle. It should also help you figure out the right orientation for each pillar, in case you lose track of the number of rotations.
Monkey Offerings: Any Fermented Fish (1) Any Flour (1) Any Juice (1)
Challenge solution:
Bear Offerings: Any Wine (1) Any Cheese (1) Any Honey (1)
Challenge solution: Destroying a rock costs 0 stamina and may drop a Bear Claw. Switch to the Bear Claw on the inventory belt to use "Call Bear" to destroy several rocks. Repeat to using the Hammer if you run out of Bear Claws. Each room off the central one, blocked by a bear block, holds 1 hint. Change rooms after finding the hint. Bear Claws will not be saved upon exiting; there is no use to gathering a stockpile. You will obtain 10 after completing the cutscene and find them in rocks afterward.
Horse Offerings: Alfalfa (1)

Final Puzzle

The second to last room of the cave holds a final puzzle. You must use the Owl, Monkey, and Bear totem powers to solve it.

Warning! Spoilers of the solution to puzzle challenges

Light beam solution

To add

Puzzle solution
You will find hints for the puzzle by breaking rocks, similar to the Bear challenge. There are 4 hints total and all 4 must be located to solve the puzzle. Each rock area holds 1 hint, so once you've uncovered the hint, move on to the next area.

Hints:

Don is old, but not as old as Glyp nor Dynto.
Dante is the twin of Dot, and Glop the twin of Donto.
To was born right before Don.
Dot is the oldest and Donto is the youngest.

Answer:

To > Don > Glop > Donto

Special Rooms in the Caves

In the Caves, outside of the Totems, there are 3 special rooms that are all Very Dark and have a reward for solving a puzzle.

A Very Dark Room

TBA

Stomp Your Feet

TBA

A Hearty Room

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Resources

Name	Description	Location
Stone	An ordinary stone. Used in buildings and to play in the river.	Any room
Plant Fiber	Plant fiber used to make regular rope for weaving and tying.	Any room
Flint	Usually breaks into sharp-edged pieces. Really good materials for tools!	Any room after Glyptodon Totem
Obsidian	With a beautiful dark color. It's extremely sharp edged.	Any room after A Very Dark Room, requires Flint Hammer
Copper	A versatile metal that has some strength.	Any room after Stomp your Feet, requires Obsidian Hammer
Tin	A fairly durable metal, although easy to bend.	Any room after Pacha's Pair of Rocks, requires the Bear Totem's power to access and Obsidian Hammer or better to obtain
Sapphire	Power vibrates from this bright blue gem.	Any room after No Man's Rock, requires Obsidian Hammer or better
Amethyst	Crystals of purple that hum with hidden power.	Any room after No Man's Rock, requires Obsidian Hammer or better
Peridot	A yellow-green gem that holds power within.	Any room after No Man's Rock, requires Obsidian Hammer or better
Sardius	Bright red and imbued with power.	Any room after No Man's Rock, requires Obsidian Hammer or better
Beryl	This gem is green, but not with envy. Hides a hidden power.	Any room after No Man's Rock, requires Obsidian Hammer or better
Agate	A gem with rings of orange that hum with power.	Any room after No Man's Rock, requires Obsidian Hammer or better
Jasper	Power hides in this brown-red stone.	Any room after No Man's Rock, requires Obsidian Hammer or better
Silver	A malleable metal that's far prettier than it is strong.	Any room after Pacha's Pair of Rocks, requires the Bear Totem's power to access and Obsidian Hammer or better to obtain
Gold	Far from the strongest metal, but there's something appealing about it.	Any room after Pacha's Pair of Rocks, requires the Bear Totem's power to access and Obsidian Hammer or better to obtain
Bear Claw	The power of Ursus emanates from this claw.	There is a chance to find in any rock after the Bear Totem
Pacha's Tulip	A purple and white flower that grows in caves and can captivate someone's love.	In the room left of Clouds Garden, requires the Bear Totem's power to access
Brown Mushroom	A common mushroom, tender and harmless.	Flight Simulator.
Red Mushroom	An eye-catching and sometimes edible mushroom.	Flight Simulator.
Strange Mushroom	A dangerous one, only few know how to use it.	Flight Simulator.
Carrot	This purple root reaches deep into the world.	Flight Simulator.
Tomato	It's a fruit, but it's used as a vegetable. Just add a bit of salt and it's done.	Flight Simulator.
Beets	Earthy tuber that will stain everything it touches. It's rich in minerals.	Flight Simulator.