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 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.

Lava Eels In This Stardew Valley Players Pond Demand Dwarf Scrolls

An Unexpected Demand Raises More Questions Than Answers

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 habitat, their requests usually make some level of sense—things like Fire Quartz, Magma Geodes, or even Mega Bombs. While explosives may seem a bit extreme, at least they fit the Lava Eel aesthetic and make a bit more sense.

These ancient artifacts are typically found in the mines by defeating monsters, tilling soil, or breaking crates. Why would fish need historical documents from an ancient civilization? While this question may never have an answer, we now know that Lava Eels can make some interesting requests.

The Reddit comment section quickly became a mix of theories, jokes, and strategy talk. Some players expressed their frustration with how difficult certain Dwarf Scrolls are to obtain, while others offered helpful strategies, such as equipping a Burglar’s Ring to increase drop rates or using Monster Musk to spawn more enemies in the mines. A few newer players—after seeing the request—jokingly panicked about what other unexpected demands their fish might come up with next.

Our Take: I Never Knew Lava Eels Could Ask for Such Rare Items in Stardew Valley

But It Does Keep Things Interesting In The Valley

Most of the time, Lava Eels request things that align with their fiery, deep-mine nature — Magma Geodes, spicy eel dishes, and even explosives --- but an ancient Dwarven artifact? That’s a different story. Maybe they’re trying to decipher lost texts, or maybe they just want some unique decorations for their pond. Either way, it has Stardew Valley players wondering: "What exactly are these eels up to?"

If your Lava Eels suddenly develop a ion for archeology, here’s how to track down Dwarf Scrolls to fulfill their odd request. At the end of the day, whether this is a rare in-game event, a developer Easter egg, or just Lava Eels pulling a prank on farmers, it’s another reminder that Stardew Valley always has surprises waiting. So, if your fish start demanding ancient texts, maybe it’s time to brush up on your Dwarvish—because Stardew Valley always has surprises in store.

Source: Erin_is_ded/Reddit