Kneel Before Tree!
In the center of the Haunted Woods there is a very unusual tree. This tree, of course, is the Brain Tree! This citizen of the Haunted Woods has a constant thirst for knowledge, and since he can't seek it himself, he relies on Neopians to answer his endless questions about the world.
To begin a Brain Tree quest, simply go to the Haunted Woods and visit the Brain Tree. When you arrive, click "Accept the Quest".
Your quest will be in the form of a question that you must answer for the Brain Tree. You will be assigned a time limit (usually less than three hours) in which you must return with the correct answer or fail the quest. Every Brain Tree quest is a question about when and where a certain (fictional) Neopian died.
Finding the Answers
You must complete two Esophagor quests for the Brain Tree to get answers for the Brain Tree. The Brain Tree will not accept any answers as correct unless you have done two Esophagor quests.
The time and place of death for the Neopians the Brain Tree asks about can only be found by completing two quests for the Esophagor. The answers to each question are randomized each time (and are not set until the Esophagor's Quest is completed), so the Brain Tree quest cannot be completed without finishing his quests as well.
Once you have completed your first Esophagor quest, he will provide you with half of the answer that you need for the Brain Tree. To obtain the second piece of information, you will have to return to the Esophagor and complete a second quest. You can find more information on his quests on our Esophagor's Quests guide.
You are able to start the first of your Esophagor quests prior to starting your Brain Tree quest. This may be useful to ensure at least one of your quests is not overly expensive. However, you must complete both Esophagor quests after starting your Brain Tree quest in order to get the answers.
Make sure that you save the Esophagor's answers exactly as he gives them, because the Brain Tree will not respond to answers that are spelled or typed differently than how the Esophagor provides them.
Once you've obtained both parts of the answer, return to the Brain Tree and submit the information. If the year the Esophagor says is "26 BN", you can just type in "26". Remember to be exact with the location—it's best to copy and paste—do not include anything else or misspell it. If done correctly, the Brain Tree will, as promised, give you a reward!
Answer List
You must complete two Esophagor quests for the Brain Tree to accept your answers. There is no way to guess or brute force a correct answer. We provide the possible answers here only for if you forget to write down one of your answers.
Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed answer list. See "Finding the Answers" above! Answers are randomized and can only be provided once two Esophagor quests have been completed.
The year can be any two digit number between 14 and 55 inclusive, though values towards the middle of this range seem to be more common. (If you receive a value outside this range, please let us know!) The Esophagor will tell you which year after completing one quest for him; there is no way to know the year without completing an Esophagor quest, not even by guessing.
The location can be any of the below. The Esophagor will tell you which location after completing a second quest for him; there is no way to know the location without completing a second Esophagor quest, not even by guessing.
- Faerie Woods
- The Great Cliffs
- The Haunted Graveyard
- The Haunted Woods
- The Lightning Swamp
- Maraqua
- The Marketplace
- Mystery Island
- Neopia City
- The Pumpkin Patch
- Skull Rock
- Umbuku Island
- Upper Neopia
- Virtopia
You must complete two Esophagor quests for the Brain Tree to accept your answers. There is no way to guess or brute force a correct answer. We provide the possible answers here only for if you forget to write down one of your answers.
Prizes
After successfully completing a quest for the Brain Tree, you will receive a reward. This reward consists of an item and a random number of Neopoints. The possible item prizes are listed below, and the Neopoint prize generally does not exceed 5,000 NP.
If you're lucky, you may also receive an additional prize: the Brain Tree as a Battledome opponent. However, this is random, so you may have to complete several quests before you unlock him.
There are also Petpets and Mutox Syrup that were formerly awarded by the Brain Tree, but are now retired as prizes.
High Score Table Mechanics
The number of Neopoints you win by completing the quest is considered your "score" for the Brain Tree Quest high score table. Your score is not cumulative (like Jhudora or Illusen). Each quest you complete is a new, unique score for the high score list. You must score at least 3,000 NPs to qualify to appear on the table.
Since the score you receive is based on the (randomly decided) number of Neopoints awarded to you, there isn't anything you can do to raise your score apart from continuing to do more quests in the hope of receiving more Neopoints.
If your score is high enough to earn a spot in the top 50 slots and you remain in place until trophies are awarded (once daily), then you'll receive the following avatar:
Brain Tree Quest / Guide
Awarded if you are in the top 50 on the Brain Tree Quests High Score Table when trophies are awarded daily.
Released: September 21, 2018
Hints and Tips
- Quests that exceed 5,000 NP are not usually worth completing.
- The Esophagor is the only place to obtain the answers. This information cannot be found anywhere else on Neopets or Jellyneo.
- Before starting a Brain Tree quest, start an Esophagor quest to see the items he's requesting; if they're above your budget for the quest, allow the quest to expire and try again. Once he's asking for cheap items, accept the Brain Tree quest and then feed the Esophagor for a guaranteed cheap first quest.
- You can only complete one Brain Tree quest a day.
- Make sure that you write down the answers you get from the Esophagor exactly as you see them! One little mistake and the Brain Tree won't accept your answer, and you will lose.
Quest Bonus
Complete a quest for each of the Haunted Woods' quest-giving residents—the Brain Tree, Esophagor, and Edna—for a bonus prize:
Sayings
Before starting a quest, he can be rather demanding about it, snapping with one of the following phrases:
I have a job for you, weakling
I need my question answered...
Kneel Before Tree!
Mortal, I need your help!
Will you answer my question??
You must fetch me information
If you return before completing Esophagor quests, he'll impatiently quip:
The Brain Tree: Muhahahahahah!
Well then... have you found that information out for me? I'm waiting...
If you enter any part of an incorrect (or incomplete) answer, he'll boom one of the following responses:
Falsehood
I am tiring of these wrong answers...
INCORRECT
No, that is NOT the information I require
NO!
THAT IS WRONG!
WRONG ANSWER!
He's not shy with his disappointment if a quests lapses:
The Brain Tree: TOO LATE!
You have failed my quest... I suggest you leave...
Correctly completing his quest will prove he does have some manners:
The Brain Tree: Thank you, you are correct!
