Aboda Village (4)

Guide to finding hidden treasures in Aboda Village, unlocking uniforms, and completing the Cucco delivery quest for a Force Gem in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks.

Alright, so you've just arrived in Aboda Village, and there might be some mail waiting for you. Check your mailbox – you should find a letter from Niko and another from Ferrus. Niko's letter is pretty chill, just saying he's excited to see you again, but it also comes with a map of the village. See those 'X' marks under two trees? Those are important!

Ferrus's letter is a bit different. He's off in the Snow Realm, apparently trying to get some epic photos of the Armored Train. We'll deal with him later, but for now, let's focus on these 'X' marks. Open up your map, mark those spots, and then head over to the trees. Play the Song of Discovery near each one, and voilà! You'll find a piece of Treasure under each tree.

Next up, it's time to visit Niko. If you've managed to collect 15 stamps, he's got a special reward for you: the ability to switch between the Recruit Uniform and the Engineer's Clothes! Just chat with him whenever you feel like changing your outfit.

Now, there's one more task to tackle in Aboda Village. You'll see a guy standing near a pen, and he's looking to round up some Cuccos. He needs 10 of them. Here's the plan: hop on your train and head over to Castle Town. Once you're there, go to the Cucco pen and buy 5 Cuccos for 50 Rupees each. They'll be loaded into your freight car. Your mission is to bring these Cuccos back to Aboda Village. Be super careful on your journey – don't let the Bulblins snatch them, and try not to get hit!

After you've successfully delivered the first batch of 5 Cuccos and spoken to the guy, you'll have to make another trip. Head back to Castle Town, purchase 5 more Cuccos (since your freight car can only hold five at a time), and then make the journey back to Aboda Village safely. It's a bit of a trek, but your hard work will pay off! As a reward for all your efforts, you'll receive a Force Gem. This gem is pretty significant because it opens up the Spirit Tracks path just west of Aboda Village, leading towards the Dark Realm. It's a handy shortcut to the northwest side of the Forest Realm and even has a warpgate!