Disney Dreamlight Valley invites players to test their wits and creativity through its captivating quests. One of the standout challenges, especially for music lovers and puzzle enthusiasts, is The Trial of Song. This quest, part of the “Ink-Stained World” storyline, serves as the final trial before meeting Princess Aurora. Let’s walk through how to complete this melodic puzzle step by step.
Starting the Trial of Song
Your journey begins in the Grand Ballroom, where a stunning stained-glass window depicting Flora—the fairy from Sleeping Beauty—awaits. Approach and speak to Flora. She’ll introduce the trial but leave the true puzzle-solving to you.
Tip: Flora’s dialogue contains hints about the challenge’s musical theme. Pay attention, but be prepared to interpret clues yourself.
The Trial of Song automatically begins when you enter the second chamber during “The Ink-Stained World.” Flora’s trial is the last obstacle before you can rescue Princess Aurora.
How the Trial of Song Works
This quest is all about creating musical harmony through a shadow puzzle that uses:
- Two dancer statues
- Four musical instruments (Piano, Cello, Harp, Lute)
Your goal is to position both the dancer statues and the instruments on stage, so their shadows align in a specific, harmonious pattern.
Moving the Dancer Statues
After talking to Flora, head to the balcony above the ballroom floor. There, you’ll find two dancer statues near the stained-glass window.
- Interact with each statue to slide it into position.
- Don’t use Furniture Mode at this stage. Push them manually until their shadows fall onto specific areas of the ballroom floor below.
Quick Unlock Tip: Before you can use Furniture Mode, you need to manually push both dancer statues into position from the balcony near Flora. Walk up to each statue and push it so their shadows fall onto the stage below. Only after doing this will the game unlock Furniture Mode for arranging the instruments.
When correctly positioned, these statues cast shadows onto the stage. Those shadows indicate where the instruments and dancers should be placed.
Reading the Scrolls for Clues
Descend the staircase to the main ballroom floor. In front of the stage, you’ll discover two scrolls lying side by side. These contain vital placement instructions:
- Scroll 1 (left):
- “The piano’s notes ring truest from this side of the stage.”
- “The harp and the cello work best when placed beside each other.”
- “One dancer ought to be between the cello and piano.”
- Scroll 2 (right):
- “The lute sounds best on this side of the stage.”
- “There ought to be a dancer between the lute and the harp.”
These scrolls provide the logical blueprint for instrument placement.
Arranging the Instruments
Once you’ve read both scrolls, it’s time to solve the puzzle:
- Enter Furniture Mode from your menu.
- Arrange the instruments and dancers as follows from left to right:
Piano → Dancer → Cello → Harp → Dancer → LuteHere’s how to place each element:
- Piano: Far left of the stage, directly beside the left dancer.
- Cello: Immediately right of the left dancer.
- Harp: Just left of the right dancer.
- Lute: Far right of the stage, directly beside the right dancer.
Dancer Placements:
- The left dancer’s shadow should fall between the Piano and Cello.
- The right dancer’s shadow should fall between the Harp and Lute.**_
Precision Matters: Be sure to match the instrument shadows exactly with the dancer shadows. Even slight misalignments may stop the quest from progressing.
Important: Placement must be precise. Even a slight misalignment may prevent quest completion.
Claiming the Cap of Song
Once everything is positioned correctly, a shimmering reward will appear at the center of the stage. Approach it and pick up the Cap of Song.
Once the puzzle is correct, the Cap of Song will appear in the center of the stage. Pick it up and confirm it’s in your inventory before returning to Flora.
Next, return to Flora and present the Cap to her. She’ll congratulate you on conquering the final trial, officially completing the Trial of Song quest.
Rewards and Next Steps
Completing this trial grants:
- Cap of Song (cosmetic item and proof of completion)
- Progress in the “Ink-Stained World” questline
- Access to further explore the castle and continue your journey toward rescuing Princess Aurora
The Trial of Song is one of the most visually striking and satisfying puzzles in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Though it may initially seem complex, following the scroll clues and paying attention to shadow placement ensures success.
See Also: Learn how to level up companions fast in Dreamlight Valley for smoother progression in all your quests.
Enjoy your victory—and remember, this triumph opens the doors for you to explore deeper into the castle and finally help save Princess Aurora! Play Now
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