Whispers of Zelda’s whereabouts spread across Hyrule, drawing travelers into side adventures that trace her fleeting presence. Each “Potential Princess Sighting!” offers a curious clue-part rumor, part revelation-turning every lead into a mystery worth chasing.
Our Tears of the Kingdom “Potential Princess Sightings!” side adventure guide will tell where to go for each stage of your quest for the Lucky Clover Gazette. (You’ll run into some of these while visiting Great Fairy Fountains.) We’ll also detail the rewards you get for completing all 12 – including the Froggy Armor set.
‘Potential Princess Sightings!’ side adventure // start at the Lucky Clover Gazette
After finishing the main story, visit the Lucky Clover Gazette to begin this quest. Traysi and Penn are investigating strange reports of someone resembling Princess Zelda spotted across Hyrule. Link is asked to travel to different stables, speak to witnesses, and uncover the truth behind each rumor. Completing all sightings not only reveals more about Zelda’s mysterious appearances but also grants unique rewards along the way.
As you’re wandering Tears of the Kingdom‘s Hyrule and visiting stables, you’ll start to see people reading newspapers and talking about the Lucky Clover Gazette taking over (what used to be) Rito Stable.
When you get there, you’ll be able to pick up a new side hustle that leads to 12 side quests and adventures. Start by talking to Traysi (and Penn) to pick up the “Potential Princess Sightings!” side adventure that will have you visiting (almost) all of the stables in Hyrule. There’s actually a map on Traysi’s table that has all of the stable locations marked.
You’ll need to visit the Lucky Clover Gazette and start “Potential Princess Sightings!” before any of the associated adventures become available. After that, if you ever have trouble finding Penn, you can always go back to Traysi at the Lucky Clover Gazette and she’ll tell you where he was heading next.
Snowfield Stable // ‘Zelda’s Golden Horse’ side adventure
At Snowfield Stable, Penn asks Link to investigate reports of a golden horse belonging to Princess Zelda. The quest leads north through the frozen tundra of the Hebra region, where the horse has wandered off from its caretakers. Players must locate and soothe the animal before bringing it safely back to the stable. Completing this side adventure rewards Link with Zelda’s majestic golden horse, a striking and powerful steed that stands out among Hyrule’s mounts.
At Snowfield Stable in the Hebra Mountains, you’ll find Penn speaking to Harlow. Princess Zelda’s golden horse has run off and it’s up to you to retrieve it to complete the “Zelda’s Golden Horse” side adventure.
You’ll find it far to the north in the North Tabanatha Snowfield.
Gerudo Canyon Stable
Pennison can be found at Gerudo Canyon Stable, eager to share the latest rumor about Princess Zelda’s whereabouts. Speak with him to trigger another entry in the “Potential Princess Sightings!” series. The harsh desert setting makes travel challenging, so prepare heat-resistant gear or meals before you head out. Completing this segment adds another clue to the overarching investigation into Zelda’s movements across Hyrule.
At the entrance to the Gerudo Desert, you’ll find the (now closed) Gerudo Canyon Stable. Penn is hanging out at the well just to the west.
Drop into the well, smash through the rock wall you find, and clear out the monsters to finish “The Blocked Well” side adventure.
Highland Stable
At Highland Stable, players can start the “Potential Princess Sightings!” quest shortly after speaking with Penn and Traysi. The investigation here points toward a supposed royal sighting near a mysterious woman tending to horses in the surrounding hills. After following the leads and speaking with locals, Link uncovers that the rumors stem from a misunderstanding, completing another stage of the Gazette’s ongoing search for Princess Zelda.
You’ll find Highland Stable in the Faron Grasslands. Penn is hanging out in front and will tell you about the “An Eerie Voice” side adventure a little to the northwest in the Fural Plain.
Over on the north side of Haran Lake, you’ll find the Haran Lakefront Well. Drop inside and talk to Sagessa to complete the “An Eerie Voice” side adventure. (And then return inside to grab some of the weapons she’s got stashed.)
Foothill Stable
At Foothill Stable, Link meets a researcher who believes Princess Zelda was seen heading toward Death Mountain. This side adventure sends players through the fiery region to verify the rumor, following clues that hint at her presence near Goron City. The quest ties into the broader investigation of sightings across Hyrule, adding another piece to the mystery surrounding Zelda’s movements.
When you arrive at Foothill Stable in Eldin Canyon, you’ll probably notice a lot of guys hanging out in their underpants. They insist they’re acting under orders from Princess Zelda herself. And a couple of them have headed off to tackle a nearby monster den.
The “For Our Princess!” side adventure sends you to that monster den to rescue the mostly naked Zonai Survey Team members. The cave is just a bit up the main road heading north. When you arrive, talk to Drant and Sango. They’ll hold your gear while you head into the monster den in your underpants.
Sneak around inside and gather as many weapons as you can. Fuse them with whatever’s handy and take out the Monster Forces inside to complete “For Our Princess!”
Outskirt Stable
At Outskirt Stable, Link hears rumors about a mysterious figure resembling Princess Zelda appearing near Hyrule Castle. Speaking with the local stablehand starts a short investigation that ties into the “Potential Princess Sightings!” series. Players will need to gather information, explore nearby areas, and piece together clues before concluding what the supposed sighting really means.
Outskirt Stable is located in central Hyrule Field. You’ll find Penn talking to a man named Nell along the road a little south of the stable.
Interacting with them will set you on the “The Beckoning Woman” side adventure. Nell will point you to a mysterious woman along the road to the south at the three-way intersection. When you head there, she’ll lead you on a bit of a journey. Keep the “The Beckoning Woman” side adventure active in your Adventure Log to keep track of where you’re headed next.
After a lot of running around (and climbing both sides of the valley), you’ll finally reach the end of your journey. only to be ambushed by the Yiga Clan. Deal with the trio of assassins to complete “The Beckoning Woman.”
Woodland Stable
At Woodland Stable, Link can speak with a traveler who claims to have spotted Princess Zelda near the nearby woods. The account leads to a short investigation involving the surrounding area, where strange footprints and glowing traces hint at someone resembling the princess. Following these clues brings the adventure to a quick resolution, adding another piece to the mystery surrounding Zelda’s appearances across Hyrule.
Woodland Stable in Eldin Canyon is where Penn will set you on the first Great Fairy side adventure with the Stable Trotters.
The “Serenade to a Great Fairy” side adventure asks you to take the Stable Trotters up to the Great Fairy Tera’s bud a little to the north. You’ll need to repair their wagon (get used to doing that!) and then use the towing harness to pull it. Once they arrive and perform, you’ll complete “Serenade to a Great Fairy” – and unlock the ability to upgrade your armor.
Tabantha Bridge Stable
Penn investigates reports of Princess Zelda near the Tabantha Bridge Stable, west of the Tabantha Great Bridge in Hebra. Speak with him by the stable’s entrance to trigger the next lead. He believes Zelda was seen on the bridge itself, so glide or climb up to check the area above. Once you confirm the sighting was another misinterpretation, return to Penn to wrap up the report and continue progressing through the Lucky Clover Gazette storyline.
Penn will head to Tabantha Bridge Stable in Hyrule Field next. You’ll find him in the goat pen on the southeast side of the stable. Talk to Penn to start the “White Goats Gone Missing” side adventure and then speak with Chork for a clue about solving the mystery.
Your job is to follow the trail of Hylian pine cones to where the goats have fled. If you have the Sensor upgrade to your Purah Pad, that’ll help a lot. Follow the path of pine cones until you find the goats and the lost recipe from Princess Zelda to complete “White Goats Gone Missing.”
Dueling Peaks Stable
Penn oversees the report of a supposed princess sighting at Dueling Peaks Stable, located near Kakariko Village. Players can meet Traysi and Penn there to start the investigation. The lead points to strange activity across the river, where a mysterious figure has been seen near the ruins. After following the trail and speaking with the traveler involved, the rumor is cleared up, completing this part of the side adventure and earning a reward from the Lucky Clover Gazette.
Penn is a bit hard to find at Dueling Peaks Stable in West Necluda. You’ll find Penn’s location all the way at the top of the roof. Talk to him to pick up the “Princess Zelda Kidnapped?!“
He’ll inform you that the Yiga Clan have sent a note to the Lucky Clover Gazette reading, “We have taken Zelda to the carved-out heart of the towering twins!” You’re heading for the saddle in the peak of the southern twin. When you get there, you’ll see “Princess Zelda” in a cage. Use Ultrahand to lift it off, and then. fight the three Yiga assassins to complete “Princess Zelda Kidnapped?!”
Wetland Stable
At Wetland Stable, Link can pick up a unique “Potential Princess Sightings!” task that takes advantage of the region’s humid terrain and marshy surroundings. The reporter here is gathering clues about mysterious sightings connected to Princess Zelda, and players must track down key details based on local rumors. It’s a quieter stop in the series of investigations but helps expand the story behind the strange reports spreading through Hyrule.
At the Wetland Stable in the Lanayru Wetlands, you’ll find Penn over on the north side talking to his informants. He’ll tell you about the “The Missing Farm Tools” side adventure.
Down the hill to the northwest, you’ll find Izra at the stable’s dock. He needs to head downriver and apparently needs your help to float downstream. Luckily, there is a Zonai fan and a steering stick nearby. Make yourself an airboat, and take him down the river.
You’ll eventually come to a dock on an island in the middle of the river where you’ll meet with Magda and complete “The Missing Farm Tools.”
Riverside Stable
At Riverside Stable, travelers can meet Penn, who shares rumors about the princess being spotted near the nearby bridge. This side adventure begins after speaking with him, prompting players to investigate the supposed sighting. Following the trail leads to a brief encounter with soldiers discussing the event, offering a few clues but no sign of Zelda herself. Completing the conversation wraps up the report and contributes to Penn’s ongoing investigation series.
Riverside Stable is in the eastern end of Hyrule Field. You’ll find Penn a little to the northeast and he’ll set you on the “Gourmets Gone Missing” side adventure.
Hop over to talk to Gotter on his little island. He’ll explain that some guests are overdue and point you across the nearby Owlan Bridge. Cross the bridge and follow the road northeast until you find some tents with a trio of very sick guests laying around.
They screwed up a recipe, so you need to make the correct one for them. Check the notebook in the middle of the campsite for the “Meat and Rice Bowl” recipe: 1 raw meat, 1 Hylian rice, and 1 rock salt.
Make it and feed it to Agus – the traveler against the tree – to complete “Gourmets Gone Missing.”
South Akkala Stable
Pennison can be found at South Akkala Stable, where he shares information about a sighting near the nearby Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. He claims someone saw a figure that resembled Princess Zelda in that direction, prompting Link to investigate further. Speaking with locals and exploring the area will help confirm if the report holds any truth or if it’s another false lead.
in Eldin Canyon. Penn is standing under a nearby tree to the northeast and will tell you about the prophetic cuckoo under a tree up the hill. That will start the “All-Clucking Cucco” side adventure.
When you go speak to the cucco, it will give you three challenges:
- Race to the top of that stable’s head. You need to get all the way to the top of South Akkala Stable’s roof within the time limit. We recommend using a Zonai rocket Fused to your shield.
- Bring three logs to the cucco. Head for any nearby trees you see and chop down three of them. Use Ultrahand to stick them together, and then carry the whole assembly back to the cucco. Unstick them to complete the challenge.
There is no third challenge, though, because it was all a trap set up by the Yiga Clan. Take out the trio of assassins to complete “All-Clucking Cucco.”
New Serenne Stable
Link heads to New Serenne Stable in the North Hyrule Field region, where Penn assigns another task involving Princess Zelda sightings. Speak with Karson to learn about recent reports before investigating nearby clues tied to the newspaper’s story. Completing the quest expands your coverage for the Lucky Clover Gazette and brings you a step closer to uncovering the princess’s trail.
New Serenne Stable is probably the first stable you found as you explored Hyrule Field. Penn is standing right out front and will inform you of a rumored beast in the subtropical region in the south.
Head to Lakeside Stable in West Necluda. Cross the river heading north to find Cima who runs the Dondon sanctuary there to complete “The Beast and the Princess.”
‘Potential Princess Sightings!’ side adventure rewards
Each “Potential Princess Sightings!” side adventure offers a variety of rewards, from rupees and food items to helpful gear that supports exploration and combat. Completing these quests often leads to fun interactions with Penn and deepens your involvement with the Lucky Clover Gazette storyline. Collecting reports across Hyrule can also earn you exclusive armor pieces, making these investigations worthwhile for players eager to enhance their collection and experience richer story moments.
Right from the beginning, Traysi will tell you that your ultimate reward for working at the Lucky Clover Gazette is the Froggy Armor set. That’s going to take a lot of work, though.
In the meantime, you’ll still get a paycheck and rewards depending on how many side adventures you’ve completed:
- 1:50 rupees
- 2:50 rupees and the Lucky Clover Gazette Fabric for your paraglider
- 3:70 rupees
- 4:50 rupees and the Froggy Sleeve
- 5:100 rupees
- 6: 100 rupees
- 7: 120 rupees
- 8: 120 rupees
- 9: 100 rupees and the Froggy Leggings
- 10: 150 rupees
- 11: 200 rupees
- 12: 300 rupees
Froggy Armor set rewards from Princess Sightings
Froggy Armor Rewards Schedule
The Froggy Armor set in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom rewards players progressively through the “Potential Princess Sightings!” side adventure chain. Pieces unlock after specific milestones regardless of quest order: Froggy Sleeves after the 4th sub-adventure, Froggy Leggings after the 8th or 9th (sources vary slightly), and Froggy Hood after the 12th upon returning to Traysi at Lucky Clover Gazette.
Set Bonus and Effects
Wearing the full set activates “Slip Proof,” preventing Link from slipping off walls while climbing in rain. Individual pieces offer partial slip resistance that strengthens with multiples; base defense is low (3 per piece) but upgrades cheaply at Great Fairies using Sticky Lizards and monster parts.
Progressive Rupee Rewards
Each completed sub-adventure yields rupees from Penn, scaling with progress, plus the Gazette’s paraglider fabric after the 2nd.
| Milestone | Rupee Reward (per quest) | Armor Piece |
|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | 50 rupees | Froggy Sleeves (after 4th) |
| 5-8 | 100 rupees | Froggy Leggings (after 8th/9th) |
| 9-11 | 100-200 rupees | – |
| 300 rupees | Froggy Hood (from Traysi) |
Total rupees exceed 1,200 across all quests.
How to upgrade Froggy Armor at Great Fairies
Upgrading Froggy Armor Process
Froggy Armor upgrades occur at any unlocked Great Fairy fountain in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Speak to the fairy, select the armor piece from inventory, and provide required materials plus rupees if available; each piece upgrades independently up to four stars, with the Slip Proof set bonus activating at two stars when wearing two or more pieces.
Unlock Great Fairies First
Progress side adventures like “Serenade to a Great Fairy” from the Potential Princess Sightings chain to access fairies (up to four total). The first unlocks basic upgrades (★), second enables ★★, third ★★★, and fourth ★★★★; without enough fairies, higher tiers remain locked.
Materials per Upgrade Level
All three pieces (Hood, Sleeves, Leggings) use identical materials per level. Full set to ★★★★ demands substantial farming from caves, enemies, and deposits.
| Level | Defense (per piece) | Materials (x3 for full set) | Rupees (per piece) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | 3x Sticky Lizard | | |
| ★★ |
