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The Meridell Brothers

"'Hey, what's this thingy?' inquired a young, blue Turtum. 'Wha' do ya mean, "thingy"? replied the Whinny to his friend as he wandered over to..."

by sleepiestkitty
Lira's Adventure in the Grave Danger Catacombs!

"'Are you sure, that I will be okay in there? It looks scary! I think you should have asked Oira, Iora and Rai instead to adventure the catacombs' a Gold Snowbunny asked her owner..."

by alvissofcaldia
A Beastly Underground Prank

"One sunny morning, Tivlia the Maraquan Blumaroo was returning from her weekly grocery shopping when she almost tripped over a mysterious-looking hole in the ground..."

by _brainchild_
Beneath

"Even before I opened my eyes, I knew something was wrong. The musty smell of damp stone. A metallic taste in my mouth. The cold feel of the floor against my back. The distant sound of… banjo music?"

by june_scarlet
Castle Planner's Journal: The Undercobble

"The whole castle of Meridell was buzzing with activity as it prepared for yet another feast. The King had declared this feast to be in honour of the healthy rains observed across Meri-Acres..."

by ferretboy85
Under the Gebmids

“'Mom wanted me to invite you to grandma’s birthday next month,' Sarina said as she leaned in to examine a painted brick..."

by stella_123_5
Under Eye

"Everything is just a little child’s game. With a name like Neopia, how could this place not be for children? How embarrassing..." Collab with joanna_lewis

by kebicorn
Darigan's Lily

"When I fled from Kass’ tyranny, I had but one regret: I would never see my family again. Even if we had our differences, our clashes, I would miss my brother and sister, their children, and my bedridden mother..."

by parody_ham
At the Sign of the Dancing Dragoyle

"Located in a mountain village in northern Meridell, the Dancing Dragoyle, marked by a sign with a Dragoyle caught up in an ecstatic dance, was a tavern always filled to the brim with the dregs of Neopian society..."

by precious_katuch14
Underground Underdogs

"From the deepest crevices of the ground, great swathes of steam rose to the stalactites that were Moltara City’s rocky sky..."

by flannelle
The Commander and the Survivor

Xac meets Cri-Dra, the sole survivor of a conquered world.

by shellshocks
The Food Thief

"For Pergus, working in Kreludor’s mines wasn't all that exciting. To tell the truth, the job was basically the same every day..." Collab with higs_pagodeiro

by dinha_reeves
Vertical Transportation

"The Halloween Meerca squinted shrewdly over the folds of her cloak, which she held draped around herself in the fashion of a Korbat's wing..."

by liouchan
 
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Underground Treasures: A Guide to the Symol Hole



Meridell may seem like a peaceful place. But beneath your feet, there is an underground network of tunnels, bustling with Petpets. You may have heard the scurrying of their little feet and wondered why they are scampering around in the dirt. Well, wonder no longer: they have been sent into the Mysterious Symol Hole in search of riches. In this guide, the Symol Hole Appreciation Society will share what is currently known about this underground treasure trove. You will learn how to access the Symol Hole, how to maximise your Petpet’s chances of coming back with a reward, and which prizes we think are the best to have ever been hauled from the dirt. We will begin with a rundown of the basics for readers who are unfamiliar with the Symol Hole. Although much of its workings are shrouded in mystery, it seems to be some kind of burrow, occupied by Symols. Leading experts believe it is likely that the Symols dug the hole themselves. It is accessed through an unassuming hole in the ground, leading to a dark tunnel. This is all that can be seen from the surface, though there have been many reports of lights, strange noises and even music coming from the Symol Hole. All of this would only be of interest to the most dedicated of Petpetologists, were it not for the Symol Hole’s most intriguing property: it contains a fortune so vast that even the Snowager would be jealous. Want to know how you can nab some of these treasures for yourself? Keep reading.



Other Stories


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Underground Treasures: A Guide to the Symol Hole
Meridell may seem like a peaceful place. But beneath your feet, there is an underground network of tunnels, bustling with Petpets.

by apanthropy

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How Does it Work: Discarded Items
Gather round, gather round. I have been given some secret information from a reliable source close to a certain green Medieval-living faerie herself… a secret never before made public and sure to leave you in shock and awe.

by honorrolle

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Bargain with a Dark Faerie
"For Fyora’s sake, I didn't want it to be like this!" Aerin slammed an angry fist on the wooden table, shaking it and the mugs of mead resting upon it..."

by puzzlepets

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The Daily Life of a Grey Kacheek
"The journey home was mercifully uneventful, but Olivia couldn’t sleep. She was left with raw anxiety after her tough trip through the Haunted Woods..."

by chesschocolate

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Back from the Underground
"Oh my goodness! We've just discovered..." Collab with darkobsession

by princecharmiing

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RIP: Ill-Gotten Goods
Smugglers Cove is Underground, right?

by peanutbuttermilk



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