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Grove

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99 Nights In The Forest Grove icon
TypeSpecial
ContainsBroken Deer Antler
Purple Fur Tuft
Chance to Find (Rarity)Removed
InhabitantsThe Deer
2 Alpha Wolves

The Grove is a Special Event Structure introduced on November 15 during the Deer is Hurt – Part I Update in 99 Nights in the Forest. It serves as the main location where the player discovers and assists the injured Deer after its encounter with The Bat.

The Grove functions as a healing and story progression zone. After The Bat injures the Deer, the animal retreats to this secluded area to rest. The player must treat the Deer, defend it from danger, and gather evidence of the attack in order to advance toward the confrontation at the Bat Cave.

Appearance

The Grove features a small but detailed clearing designed to emphasize the aftermath of the Bat’s assault:

  • The ground is a compact patch of dirt, slightly darker and disturbed compared to the forest floor.
  • It is surrounded by three large, uncuttable trees, forming a natural protective barrier around the resting Deer.
  • Scattered around the dirt patch are:
    • Bat footprints, indicating where The Bat struck.
    • The Broken Deer Antler, which can be highlighted with the player’s crosshair.
    • Several Purple Fur Tufts, left behind from the struggle.
    • Light scratch marks on the ground.
  • At the center lies the Deer, visibly wounded and unable to move, showing clear signs of injury from the battle.

The overall atmosphere is quiet and tense, highlighting the urgency of helping the Deer before more predators arrive.

Function

The Grove acts as a multi-step healing and defense sequence that the player must complete to advance the event storyline:

1. Treat the Deer’s Injuries

  • The player must bring 2 Bandages to heal:
    • The Deer’s Antler wound
    • The Deer’s Leg injury
  • A Medkit can be used instead, but it functions the same as regular Bandages.

2. Feed the Deer

  • The Deer must be fed any type of food, though high-hunger foods are the most effective.
  • Feeding helps restore the Deer’s strength for the upcoming fight.

3. Defend Against the Alpha Wolves

  • After being fed, the Deer suddenly shouts a warning, signaling danger.
  • Two Alpha Wolves appear and attack the player.
  • Both must be defeated for the story to progress to the next stage.

4. Lead the Deer to the Bat Cave

  • The Deer asks for a Purple Fur Tuft.
  • Handing it over will trigger the Deer’s movement toward the Bat Cave.
  • A cutscene plays, showing the Deer confronting and fighting The Bat, pushing the event toward its climax.

Loot

Inside the Grove, players can obtain:

  • 3 Purple Fur Tufts
  • Broken Deer Antler (story-related item)

These items help piece together what happened during the Bat’s attack.

Trivia

  • The Grove, along with the Bat Cave, was removed in the Deer is Hurt – Part II Update, making it an event-exclusive area.
  • It was designed to introduce the Deer in a weakened state and teach players healing, defense, and escort mechanics.
  • The Grove shares similarities with the Snowy Patch, another small, story-focused environment.
  • The Broken Deer Antler serves as both a lore clue and a visual proof of the Bat’s initial aggression.

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