The Cackling Crab

The **Cackling Crab** is a notable location for Halloween lovers, buried underneath the Secret Area. During the annual Days of Mischief event (around mid-end October and lasting until the beginning of November), the Cackling Crab is accessible, and the Secret Area is open to everyone through a friendly NPC at the gate.

## Accessing the Area

During Days of Mischief, players will find a distressed Herald of Mischief at Home with a tiny Crab sitting on their head. During Week 1, they say "Legend speaks of—aahh! My brain has been so foggy lately... Something's not quite right. Let's investigate!" However, during Week 2, the Herald is silent. Lastly, during Week 3, a patch of burnable pumpkin-shaped Darkness are in front of the Herald, and the tiny Crab that had been perched on their head is now crawling around in the grass. You can either speak with the Herald to be teleported directly to the area or go through the Secret Area inside Vault of Knowledge.

In the Secret Area building, the Herald of Mischief will sluggishly walk around the kitchen table, enter the bathrooms, and point to the black vortex that warps players to the Cackling Crab.

During Days of Mischief, players will find a patch of burnable pumpkin-shaped Darkness at Home. Once cleared away, the Herald of Mischief will jump out to scare you and say, "Legend speaks of a blood moon rising...", pointing to the Vault of Knowledge portal.

Inside the Secret Area building, you can find the Herald again. Talking to them starts their monologue:

* "Hello there!"
* "What am I doing here? well, you see...after the ruckus we caused last year."
* "I've been banished to cleanup crew."
* "Don't tell management. I'm actually Clone 13."
* "By the way, have you seen Atlas's cat?"
* "I startled them the other day and haven't seen them since."
* "I'm starting to get worried...."

The Herald then leads you to the second bathroom, where a black vortex can be found. You can access the Cackling Crab by clicking the hand icon to be teleported.

## The Entrance

Once teleported from the Secret Area or the Herald of Mischief, players find themself in a barren landscape surrounded by clouds, standing at the mouth of a deep pit. Above, the crescent moon glows in a blood-red sky and a huge Dark Dragon swoops down at you, passing just above your head.

## The Cackling Crab

As players descend down the main entrance pit, a cutscene featuring Samantha starts to play.

* Week 1: A sleeping Samantha is seen on the floor in front of the cauldron as group of Crabs kidnap Skidmore and carry them down into a hole. Samantha then wakes up, startled and hunched over.
	+ "What a nightmare! I saw Skidmore get kidnapped by crabs!"
	+ "Too real."
	+ "I can't—I can't think straight..."
	+ "Wait. Where IS Skidmore?!? You must find him!"
	+ *(The camera pans to the hole that leads to an underground lair.)*
* Week 2:
	+ *(Samantha waves, doing the  Sparkler Expression.)* "Jenova! Hey, Jenova!"
	+ "I heard you rescued Skidmore, but are Nat and Yoshi, okay too?"
	+ "Jenova?"
	+ *(Samantha shakes their head)* "Oh no. Oh no no no no no...."
	+ "Great, he's gone too." *(Samantha facepalms.)*
	+ "What is happening around here?"
	+ "Do you think Jenova went to look for the others?"
* Week 3:
	+ "Hmmm. Where did our little friend come from?"
	+ "What do you mean it came from my head?!"
	+ "Nevermind them. Yoshi and Nat are okay?! Great job!"
	+ "Jenova's voice is ringing in my ears, can you hear that?"
	+ "Keep your wits about you!"
	+ "I sense the Krill Cat is behind everything...again."
	+ "Look for clues in the Krill Cat's den. Hurry!"

Interacting with the green orb sitting at the base of the large cauldron will activate a series of animations showing fire coming out of the pipes in the walls, while the cauldron gets hot and the green liquid inside starts to boil.

As players descend down the main entrance pit, a cutscene featuring a cat starts to play. Mimi flies in on a broomstick, spinning wildly out of control and falling into the large cauldron in the middle of the Cackling Crab. Out jumps a hissing black cat covered in sooty darkness. Samantha and Skidmore then appear in front of the cauldron and have the following conversation:

* **Samantha:** "Skidmore..." "What's that sound?!"
* **Skidmore:** "Oh no, Samantha! Not again...." "Management's really not going to like this...."
* **Samantha:** "Whatever that was is gonna cause problems on purpose"
* **Skidmore:** "We just can't have nice things, can we?"
* **Samantha:** "What do we do now?"
* *(Skidmore and Samantha turn to look and you, who honks)*
* **Skidmore:** "We need reinforcements!! Go find Nat and Yoshi!"
* **Samantha:** "Speaking of, where's Jenova?"
* **Skidmore:** "I could've swore I saw him down here...."
* **Samantha:** "Maybe you can find them!"
* *(Skidmore and Samantha point at us)*
* **Samantha:** "Before you go, help us get the cauldron up and running?"
* *(The camera pans to focus on a green activation handle)*

Interacting with the green orb sitting at the base of the large cauldron will activate a series of animations showing fire coming out of the pipes in the walls, while the cauldron gets hot and the green liquid inside starts to boil.

Samantha and Skidmore then proceed to move around the cauldron, using Emotes and making comments. (See the NPC Shopkeepers section for further dialogue.)

* **Samantha:** "Skidmore..." "Did...did you hear that?"
* **Skidmore:** "Oh no, Samantha! Management's not going to like this..."
* **Samantha:** "How'd they get in here?!"
* *(Skidmore and Samantha turn to look and you, who honks)*
* **Skidmore:** "See, this is why we can't have nice things..."
* **Samantha:** "What do we do now that they found us?"
* **Skidmore:** "Put them to work! Hit that switch! Get that cauldron fired up!"
* *(The camera pans to focus on a green activation handle)*
* **Samantha:** "Weren't Yoshi and Nat supposed to do that?" "I could've swore I saw them down here..."
* **Skidmore:** "Those rascals! Where'd they run off to?"
* **Samantha:** "Maybe you can find them!"
* *(Skidmore and Samantha point at the player and laugh)*

Interacting with the green orb sitting at the base of the large cauldron will activate a series of animations showing fire coming out of the pipes in the walls, while the cauldron gets hot and the green liquid inside starts to boil.

Samantha and Skidmore then proceed to move around the cauldron, using Emotes and making comments. (See the NPC Shopkeepers section for further dialogue.)

### The Cauldron

In the main underground area, a large bubbling cauldron periodically provides green Pieces of Light and spikey black balls, like those seen at the Polluted Geyser. Burning these spikey balls will place a variety of temporary height and cosmetic Spells on the player, transforming Sky Kids into mischievous figures of mayhem.

The Mischief cauldron produces green Lights about every 8 minutes, with a maximum of 1,000 Pieces of Light per day.

### Mimi the Krill Cat

During Days of Mischief 2022, a Krill Cat circling around the cauldron will give you the Krill Cat's Curse Spell when you attempt to pet them, changing your appearance into a dusty figure with spiky hair. Using the  Boo Expression next to another player will cause the curse to spread to them as well.

The effects of the curse can be cancelled at any time by double tapping the Spell icon, found in the bottom left corner of the screen or by viewing the top of the Expression Menu.

### Sewer Pipe Spell Crabs

In the main underground area, an opening on the left contains a small room with a sewer pipe. Rescuing a Crab trapped inside the pipe by opening the heavy gated cover will release more Crabs from the trap above. The Crab carrying a present box found here offers several Spells for players to collect, including the Candle Trick Spell, the Dark Dragon Repellent Spell, and the Crab Rock Trick Spell.

### The Rideable Broomstick

Two broomsticks fly throughout the skies of the Cackling Crab, circling above the cauldron and alongside the Dark Dragons outside. Players can ride around on either of these broomsticks by interacting with the  Sit prompt, similar to the broomstick that appears on certain days in the Secret Area.

### The Krill Cat Shrine

In the main underground area, to the right of the chat benches, an opening beneath a tree root contains a wooden door that opens to a spiral staircase. At the top of the staircase is a small cell room where Jenova sits in front of a barred window, mumbling to himself. During Week 2, Jenova is no longer within this room and can instead be found in the underground lair, disguised as a Crab wearing a birthday hat. Interacting with this Crab transforms him back into Jenova, who sneezes on the player to curse them with the Crab Curse Spell and then laughs before turning back into a Crab. During Week 3, Jenova returns to the cell, sprawled out on the floor in front of the barred window, mumbling to himself once again. (See the NPC Shopkeepers section for dialogue.)

The corridor at the other end of the cell leads to a large room full of candles. At the top of the slope is a small shrine where the Krill Cat sits. It will docilely lick its paw, meow, and purr once you get close. During Week 3, however, the Krill Cat hisses and arches its back at any players that approach and applies the Crab Curse Spell on them.

* During Days of Mischief 2022, the entrance to Jenova's room required players to be Tiny to enter. (*Players will have to be cursed from the Krill Cat roaming around the cauldron until they acquire a Tiny Spell.*) Getting too close to the Krill Cat at the shrine would kick you out of the room and into the large spider web in the main area.
* During Days of Mischief 2021, the room beyond the staircase was home to Nat and featured a room full of white candles that gave no Light.

### Behind the Large Spider Web (Hidden Area)

Behind the large spider web there is a spiral staircase that will lead you to a flooded area with lots of shrine stones. Flying up this area, you will find a Treasure Candle.

* In Days of Mischief 2022, a clone of Samantha called Clone 42 stood next to the stones and on the ledge above, you would find Nat and Yoshi who offer In-App purchases from previous Days of Mischief years. (See below for Dialogue).
* In Days of Mischief 2021, this door was home to Yoshi but no staircase was present.

### The Exit Staircase

Players can exit the main area by going up the entrance but also by a large stone staircase. Going up the staircase will trigger two large Wasteland spears that will startle you and make you go down a few steps back if you are not cautious. The exit will lead you to the portal, back to the Office.

### The Blood Moon Sky

Outside, three large Dark Dragons, many black crows, the rideable witch's broom, and the rideable flying cat circle above you. None of the Dark Dragons will attack you as it may be the only place in Sky where you can find friendly krills. One of them circle outside and inside and will give you a ride.

The rideable krill was introduced in 2022.

### Underground Lair

This area was introduced in 2023. The underground lair is a large cave illuminate with floating green fire. During Week 1, Yoshi and Nat are mindlessly walking around a pond with a bonfire in the middle. During Week 2, Yoshi is walking back and forth, into and out of the alcove underneath the Giant Crab, while Nat stands on top of a root, serving as the Premium Candle Shop.

A Giant Crab is embedded in the far wall with glowing red spotlight eye beams. Getting caught by the Giant Crab summons an horde of crabs. Crabs and crows populate the lair. The pond occasionally expels fire and small pumpkins that contain pieces of Light.

During Week 1, Skidmore is trapped behind bars. Lighting the candle in front of the prison launches you up and out, landing you at the mouth of another tunnel. Upon entering this tunnel, a large crab boulder falls down behind you and begins to roll down towards you. At the dead end, a trap door opens and drops you back to the Sewer Pipe Crab alcove.

During Week 2, approaching the prison opens up the gate and releases Skidmore. Skidmore celebrates and offers to hug the player. Upon walking out Skidmore exclaims, "Nat! Yoshi! So this is where you went! We gotta get you two out of here...."

* Skidmore: "Samanthaaaa!!!"
* Samantha: "Skidmore?! ..Is that you?"
* Skidmore: "Samanthaaaa!!!"
* Samantha: "I swear I just heard him..."
* Skidmore continues to yell, "Samanthaaaa!!!"
* Samantha: "Here! Down this little hole. Oof. This sure is steep..."

After a few minutes, Samantha runs down into the underground lair, "My noodle legs can't take much more of this... There you are!" Samantha and Skidmore celebrate their reunion. Samantha walks over to Nat, "Nat? Are you feeling okay?" and to Yoshi, "Yoshi? Hang in there, bud..." Samantha asks, "What happened to you three? Very strange indeed..." Samantha turns towards the birthday-hat-wearing crab, "What's that over there? What's this crab doing with Jenova's hat?" If the player interacts with the crab, Samantha reacts during the cutscene of the crab transforming into Jenova.

### Tunnel of Tricks

The tunnel maze can be entered through the Krill Cat Shrine room or through the tunnel past the Giant Crab in the underground lair. The maze has two tricks. First, a section of the tunnel closes off both ends and begins to flood. You have to swim up to escape. Second, there's a grate trap door with a launcher on the ceiling. Stepping on the grate will launch you down and send you back to the underground lair area. You can avoid the trap from triggering by walking around the stone ledge.

### Other Features

Underneath a big tree root, players can chat, sitting on a bench while looking at a large fireplace.

Many canon pipes are present on the walls of the caves. Lighting any of those canons will trigger an explosion ejecting you across the area.

## NPC Shopkeepers

All of the NPCs function as shopkeepers and there are many of them to find.

### Samantha

Samantha (also known as the Herald of Mischief) can be seen wearing the Mischief Witch Jumper, the Mischief Spider Quiff, the Mischief Withered Antlers, and the Mischief Pumpkin Prop. In addition to these Mischief items, Samantha can also be seen wearing Sassy Drifter's Mask.

Samantha was found roaming in the main underground area. This NPC provided Spells for all the cosmetics available for real currencies (IAP).

* "Have you seen Yoshi's crab? They just scuttled past with a box on their head!"
* "What's that grinding sound coming from upstairs?"
* "Did a broom just fly past?"
* "I bet Yoshi tried to face the Dark Dragon and lost. Someone should check on him..."
* "Pspspspsps..."

* "I swear I saw Nat running off with a pile of Reika's clothes..."
* "Have you seen Yoshi's crab? They just scuttled past with a box on their head!"
* "Did a broom just fly past?"
* "I bet Yoshi tried to face the Dark Dragon and lost. Someone should check on him..."
* "Bubble Bubble..."
* "Hats on crab...what'll they think of next...Krill?"

### Skidmore

Skidmore can be seen wearing the Mischief Withered Cape and Mischief Witch Hair. In addition to these Mischief items, Skidmore can also be seen wearing Prophet of Earth's Mask.

* "Where's everyone disappearing to? What's happening out there?"
* "Pranks. Pranks everywhere...."
* "I gotta get out of here!"
* "There's an opening over here, does it go through all the way?"

Skidmore was found roaming in the main underground area. This NPC provided in-game currency cosmetics and Props.

* "Yoshi mentioned something about needing a snack. See if you can help him out."
* "Did you hear crying just now?"
* "The party's officially sanctioned this year. We promise!"
* "Are you afraid of the dark? I am!"
* "Did that skykid just shrink before my eyes?!"
* "Hats on crabs...what'll they think of next...A Krill Coaster?"

* "Yoshi mentioned something about needing a snack. See if you can help him out."
* "Did you hear crying just now?"
* "Don't tell management we're throwing our own party!"
* "Are you afraid of the dark? I am!"
* "Did that skykid just shrink before my eyes?!"

### Yoshi

Yoshi can be seen wearing the Spooky Bat Cape and the Hungry Pumpkin Hat.

Yoshi was found in a hidden area behind the large spider web that opens to a graveyard. This NPC provided players with the Mischief Catch Up Pack IAP, the Spooky Bat Cape and the Hungry Pumpkin Hat.

* "Thank goodness you and Nat found me!"
* "It's been 84 years..."
* "Feels like I'm turning into a fossil. Just like this old costume."
* "Still so hungry...."
* "This pumpkin tastes terrible. Much better as a hat, don't you think?"

* "Thank goodness you found me!"
* "It's been 84 years..."
* "I feel like I'm turning into a fossil."
* "So hungry..."
* "I considered eating this pumpkin hat...but maybe you want it instead?"

### Nat

Nat can be seen wearing the Mischief Web Cape and the Mischief Witch Hat.

This NPC provided the Mischief Witch Hat IAP and the Michief Web Cape IAP.

* "You found me!"
* "I brought cake, but Yoshi was starving"
* "I hope you don't mind?"
* "I admire your patience"
* "Is this what you're waiting for?"
* "Too contemporary? I bet Yoshi can help...in exchange for snacks"

* "You found me!"
* "How's my outfit? I "borrowed" it from Reika while she's on vacation."
* "I made something new this year, but Samantha ran off with it, mumbling something about "aesthetic"."
* "Waiting for something?"
* *(Long pause and then Nat laughs)*
* "Okay. Here you go!"

### Clone 42

Clone 42 was a clone of Samantha, and therefore identical in appearance.

* "h..hello, is this thing on? clone 42 reporting for duty! Welcome to the pool of scrapped ideas."
* "These were really terrible, best leave them here"
* "I suppose you're looking for last year's get-up?"
* "Not retro enough? Perhaps Nat can help!"
* *(Points up)*

### Jenova

* Week 1:
	+ "Who is in charge of my chat? This better be updated before Live!"
	+ "Production said I'd be released by this cell by now!"
	+ "I don't want to sit things out again...."
	+ "My chat needs to be updated...."
	+ "LOCALIZE ME? Not again...."
	+ "Not like this...."
	+ "Hmm...."
	+ "Anyone?"
* Week 3:
	+ "I have no memory of escaping my cell..."
	+ "Did I really turn you into a crab?"
	+ "crabs.. crabs... crabs...."
	+ "The Krill Cat is up to no good again."
	+ "Where was I? Oh. Right."
	+ "So tired...."
	+ "cough... cough..."

* "Please~~I need to go back to work!"
* "Is the party over? Someone let me out? Anyone?"
* "Whose krill cat is this?"
* "Where can I find a shrink spell?"
* "I can't believe these designers are abusing the system."
* "Cats should be banned from this point up!"

## Trivia

* During the beta development, the first Cackling Crab edition was accessible through a flickering purple screen in the conference room.
* The Days of Mischief Staff NPCs are based on TGC employees: Skidmore (Adam Skidmore), Samantha (Samantha Cruse), Yoshi (Yoshi Saito), and Nat (Natalie Nichols).