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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to complete Merlin's quests in Disney Dreamlight Valley
The theme of Disney Dreamlight Valley features one of the most popular legends, Merlin, a wizard from The Sword in the Stone. Not only is he your magical mentor, but he is also the one who teaches you more about the secrets of the valley and opens some of its most significant characteristics. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now His adventurings are required in order to develop the tools, unlock realms, and achieve real advancement in the game. This is a so-called step-by-step guide that will make it really easy to accomplish all the quests of Merlin and use all his wisdom. Step-by-step guide to completing Merlin's quests Merlin's quests usually unlock gradually as your friendship level increases with him. Let's break down each major quest and how you can complete the quests: 1. The Dream castle (Early Game) Unlock requirement: Begin the game by clearing Night Thorns and meeting Merlin in the Plaza. Begin the game by clearing Night Thorns and meeting Merlin in the Plaza. Goal: Use the Dreamlight to unlock the Dream Castle doors. 2. Friendship is everything (Friendship level 2). Objective: Choose and unlock a Realm door inside the castle. Choose and unlock a Realm door inside the castle. How to complete: Spend Dreamlight to access places like Moana's or Wall-E's realm. Spend Dreamlight to access places like Moana's or Wall-E's realm. Tip : Knock out some Dreamlight duties each day to build up Dreamlight quickly. : Knock out some Dreamlight duties each day to build up Dreamlight quickly. Reward: Access to new characters and questlines. 3. A new Enchantment (Friendship level 3) Objective: Learn how to craft magical enhancements using Dream Shards. Learn how to craft magical enhancements using Dream Shards. Where to find them : Dig at shiny spots to clear more Night Thorns. : Dig at shiny spots to clear more Night Thorns. Note: Store some Dream Shards for future quests as they are rare. 4. With great power… (Level 4) Location : Head to Dazzle Beach and explore Mystical Cave. : Head to Dazzle Beach and explore Mystical Cave. Puzzle Solutions: Plant crops: Use crops like carrots, wheat, and tomatoes in the right order. Gem puzzle: Match the colored gems in the statue's hands correctly. Cooking puzzle: Cook and eat a meal using ingredients inside. Reward: Unlock deeper parts of the cave and magical lore. 5. The final trial (Level 10) Objective: Upgrade your watering can to remove large mushrooms. Required items: 5 Purified Night Shards 25 Mushrooms (from Glade of Trust) 1 Emerald (from Forest of Valor or Glade) Falling Water (found at the Glade of Trust waterfall) How to complete : Craft the upgrade, give it to Merlin, and then claim your reward. To accomplish the quests of Merlin in Disney Dreamlight Valley, concentrate on increasing his friendship level by engaging in everyday interactions, gifts, and going out. These missions will slowly open up significant game systems such as Realms, tool upgrades, and magical lore. You will learn the secrets of Merlin's magic and make full use of the valley's potential by following the steps and collecting the necessary materials.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
MoD accused of 'delaying tactics' over hidden Nuked Blood records
Hidden records about the Nuked Blood scandal are due to be released, but the Ministry of Defence is refusing to answer questions about the contents Evidence of human radiation experiments by the British government is being withheld from campaigners, despite orders from ministers that it should be released. The Mirror's Freedom of Information requests to publish details about the medical monitoring of troops during nuclear weapons tests have been rejected, ignored, and refused. Even MPs in Parliament have been denied answers, despite a criminal complaint and pending £5bn lawsuit. Veterans believe it is a "delaying tactic" by officials to deny accountability for as long as possible. Alan Owen of campaign group LABRATS said: "Veterans have always known the game plan is delay, deny, until they die. We have proved they hold evidence of these experiments, we have forced them to publish some of it, and even when the minister has instructed them to publish the rest they are fighting a rearguard action to keep a lid on it for as long as possible. "There is no good reason for it and we are asking the Defence Secretary to intervene." * You can support the veterans' legal fight HERE More than 28,000 records relating to the risks of radiation injury are known to be hidden on a database, codenamed Merlin, at the Atomic Weapons Establishment. It is locked as a state secret, on the grounds of national security. More than 150 of files were published last year after Parliamentary pressure. They contained thousands of pages of evidence about blood testing of British and Commonwealth troops before, during and after they were exposed to radiation at Cold War bomb tests. The Mirror requested a complete list of all the document titles last December, but the AWE refused to comply on the grounds that "the AWE does not hold a record list of the document titles and dates". Yet all computer databases include an internal structure with a list of file names. The Mirror requested an internal review which is supposed to be completed within 40 working days. The request was ignored for two months, and in May the AWE said: "An investigation is being carried out, but the response is taking longer than anticipated." Six weeks later, campaigning Tory MP Sir John Hayes has asked Veterans Minister Al Carns to produce the list and place it in the Library of Parliament. Mr Carns said: "Officials are working at pace to formally transfer the records on the Merlin database to the National Archives, while ensuring that sensitive information is protected... Once transferred, the records will be listed and accessible on TNA's website." There is no deadline for Merlin to be published, and it is expected to take months to check every document and redact personal data. After they are released, archivists will have to catalogue and tag an estimated 750,000 pages of information before they can be made available online. Only 10% of the veterans, who have an average age of 87, still survive. The MoD was contacted for comment.
South Wales Argus
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Michelle Ryan's EastEnders to Hollywood Bionic Woman journey
The 41-year-old made her return to our screens last night (June 16) as the iconic Zoe Slater. Rewind to June 2005, and it was the last time the young actress would appear on the Square after being part of some of the soap's best-known storylines – including her bid to kill Dirty Den. National press were quick to speculate about Michelle's future, with headlines reading that she'd left EastEnders for Hollywood. At the time, Michelle was one of the soap's biggest names and bosses often hoped for her to return over the years. Maintaining a life away from the public eye, Michelle reportedly turned down previous offers for a Zoe Slater comeback. Michelle Ryan – Bionic Woman After her EastEnders exit, Michelle kickstarted her bid to crack America after landing the leading role in the TV show Bionic Woman. Michelle played bartender Jaime Sommers in the show, who was saved from a car accident and had her body repaired. However, the show was hit by the Writers Guild of America Strike in 2008, the Daily Mail reports. Production was halted after just eight episodes were filmed, and it was later axed due to low ratings. Michelle went onto star as villain Nimueh in the first series of BBC fantasy Merlin, and guest starred in Doctor Who Special Planet Of The Dead in 2009 alongside David Tennant. Michelle has since gone on to land roles in several independent films, starring alongside The Crown's Harry Treadaway and Danny DeVito. In 2010, Michelle joined a cast of future Hollywood favourites such as Emma Roberts in 4.3.2.1, and she also starred in the sci-fi Andron opposite Alec Baldwin in 2015. Michelle also took to the stage alongside Will Young in a 2012 West End production of Cabaret. When did Zoe Slater leave EastEnders? When Michelle quit EastEnders in 2005 she revealed that she had got 'bored' of the role. Recommended reading: She told the Bristol Evening Post at the time: 'Doing the same thing day in, day out. It's just so boring. I like to jump from different things. 'I always saw EastEnders as an apprenticeship. I always wanted to go on and do different things. 'I just want to work with people I admire and respect, wherever that be – big budget, low budget, leading role, supporting role.'
South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Michelle Ryan's EastEnders to Hollywood Bionic Woman journey
The 41-year-old made her return to our screens last night (June 16) as the iconic Zoe Slater. Rewind to June 2005, and it was the last time the young actress would appear on the Square after being part of some of the soap's best-known storylines – including her bid to kill Dirty Den. National press were quick to speculate about Michelle's future, with headlines reading that she'd left EastEnders for Hollywood. A post shared by Michelle Ryan (@michelleryan008) At the time, Michelle was one of the soap's biggest names and bosses often hoped for her to return over the years. Maintaining a life away from the public eye, Michelle reportedly turned down previous offers for a Zoe Slater comeback. After her EastEnders exit, Michelle kickstarted her bid to crack America after landing the leading role in the TV show Bionic Woman. Michelle played bartender Jaime Sommers in the show, who was saved from a car accident and had her body repaired. However, the show was hit by the Writers Guild of America Strike in 2008, the Daily Mail reports. Production was halted after just eight episodes were filmed, and it was later axed due to low ratings. Michelle went onto star as villain Nimueh in the first series of BBC fantasy Merlin, and guest starred in Doctor Who Special Planet Of The Dead in 2009 alongside David Tennant. A post shared by Michelle Ryan (@michelleryan008) Michelle has since gone on to land roles in several independent films, starring alongside The Crown's Harry Treadaway and Danny DeVito. In 2010, Michelle joined a cast of future Hollywood favourites such as Emma Roberts in 4.3.2.1, and she also starred in the sci-fi Andron opposite Alec Baldwin in 2015. Michelle also took to the stage alongside Will Young in a 2012 West End production of Cabaret. When Michelle quit EastEnders in 2005 she revealed that she had got 'bored' of the role. Recommended reading: EastEnders' Michelle Ryan speaks of soap return 20 years on EastEnders fans concerned BBC soap star has 'quit' after 6 years as character EastEnders confirm BBC schedule change next week as something 'big' is coming She told the Bristol Evening Post at the time: 'Doing the same thing day in, day out. It's just so boring. I like to jump from different things. 'I always saw EastEnders as an apprenticeship. I always wanted to go on and do different things. 'I just want to work with people I admire and respect, wherever that be – big budget, low budget, leading role, supporting role.'
Buzz Feed
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
25 Of The Best Non-Canon Queer Ships People Love
Do you love all things TV and movies? Subscribe to the Screen Time newsletter to get your weekly dose of what to watch next and what everyone is flailing over from someone who watches everything! Recently, we asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which non-canon queer ships they still think about to this day. Here are some of their top answers: First, Kara (Melissa Benoist) and Lena (Katie McGrath) from Supergirl "Supercorp, a thousand times over. The chemistry was otherworldly and the parallels in their stories only added more depth to the relationship. I wish they had taken the plunge and ran with it."—Laura, 32"They were the ultimate ship of that show. Kara should've gotten her happy ending. They should've been canon. They haunt me to this day."—Anonymous"Also, for the Clois parallels!!! Watching Smallville made me feel like Clark and Lois were just the straight version of Kara and Lena. Of course, there are a few differences, like the banter and the annoyance to lovers trope for Lois and Clark, but otherwise there are so many tropes similar to Clois: friends to lovers, slow burn, the bridal carry, secret identity, second chance at love, time travel, rescue reversal trope...I wish more than anything they were endgame and kissed just one time, and for me, too, nothing hits the same. Glad I'm not the only one lol I thought I was crazy especially for a ship that never happened in the show (even though we've been queerbaited tho). Will probably never get over them, mostly because we never got closure."—Anonymous, 17 Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) and John Watson (Martin Freeman) from Sherlock "They had SO much onscreen chemistry, and I'm honestly saddened that they didn't end up together."—Anonymous, 17 JJ (A.J. Cook) and Emily (Paget Brewster) from Criminal Minds "Emily and JJ!! If they're not gay, why do they act so dang in love with each other!? Give the people Jemily!"—Lauren, 34"No one looks at their best friend like that and does not have feelings! Add to the fact that they drop everything to fly halfway around the world to save each other and dream/hallucinate one another, even though they have a partner."—Anonymous Merlin (Colin Morgan) and Arthur (Bradley James) from Merlin "My boyfriend and I are currently binge-watching Merlin, it's my first time, and like so many who have come before us, the chemistry between Merlin and Arthur is palpable. Yes, they are best friends who care deeply for each other, but you can't ignore the way the actors deliver their lines or look at one another. While we watch, we'll frequently beg Arthur to 'kiss Merlin,' which always makes us bust out laughing. It's an oldie at this point, but certainly a classic."—Andrew, 26"The chemistry between them is incredible. Even the actors said in an interview that the 'bromance' between their characters won out over the romance between Arthur and Gwen. Merlin and Arthur should have ended up together, and that is a hill I'm still willing to die on, even now, 13 years after the show ended!"—Charlotte Rizzoli (Angie Harmon) and Isles (Sasha Alexander) from Rizzoli & Isles "The fact that Rizzoli & Isles were never a canon couple will haunt me until the day I die."—Lauren, 34"THEY WERE IN LOVE, YOUR HONOR!"—Kate, 20"Queer baiting at its absolute finest, but damn did those women have amazing chemistry (and they are both gorgeous!) The show would have been so much better if the showrunners actually had the balls to make them canon, but the 2010s couldn't handle that."—Anonymous, 35 Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Castiel (Misha Collins) from Supernatural "Not only was the chemistry wild, but there were so many moments that they sacrificed for each other and made each other better. It was the most complete, unintentional love story I've ever seen. But instead of a happy Destiel ending, Cas confessed his love and immediately got sent to super hell directly because of his confession, and Dean died young, never having the happiness he'd been wanting for 15 whole years. We were robbed!"—Anonymous, 32 Beca (Anna Kendrick) and Chloe (Brittany Snow) from Pitch Perfect "Still mad over the wasted potential Beca and Chloe had. They could have been everything!!"—Mikayla, 21"I mean, come on! The chemistry between the two of them was palpable. The actors have even talked about how they wished something had happened between them. I want a Pitch Perfect 4 just to see the two of them finally cross that line."—Jay, 37 Buck (Oliver Stark) and Eddie (Ryan Guzman) from 9-1-1 "Buddie 100%!"—Cath Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) and Remus Lupin (David Thewlis) from Harry Potter "Wolfstar (Sirius Black and Remus Lupin). One of the most tragic love stories in all of fiction, even if in canon, it exists mostly in subtext. Lupin marrying a woman made zero sense for his character, and I'm still angry about it."—Anonymous, 30"Wolfstar! You cannot tell me that an author who thinks obsessively about character names, named two long-lost best friends 'the brightest star in the sky' and 'Moony' and they're not soulmates. Impossible."—Anonymous, 33 Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison) and Regina/The Evil Queen from Once Upon a Time —Christina, 44 Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) and Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) from Hawkeye "Sooooo much chemistry between Hailee Steinfeld and Florence Pugh that I have to ship!"—Julia, 26 Stiles (Dylan O'Brien) and Derek (Tyler Hoechlin) from Teen Wolf "Hands down, so much chemistry. So many scenes of looking lovingly into each other's eyes. So much saving each other. So much LUST."—Anonymous, 33 Rachel (Lea Michele) and Quinn (Dianna Agron) from Glee —Andy Nick (Tobey Maguire) and Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio) from The Great Gatsby "In Grade 11, I felt very strongly that Nick Carraway and Jay Gatsby were in love with one another. Nick's narration and descriptions of Gatsby certainly point to infatuation, and he is far more interested in Gatsby than his canon love interest, Jordan. I brought this up in English class, only for the teacher to tell me this was an inappropriate topic and I was not to bring it up again. It was 2011, so yeah. Everyone else in the class thought it was hilarious and started calling Nick 'Nick Caragay.' I was furious. Anyways, three years later, I wrote an essay on homoerotism in the works of Hemingway and Fitzgerald and got a 95%. Fuck you to my English teacher and classmates, and Happy Pride to Nick, Gatsby, and me!"—Rory, 30 House (Hugh Laurie) and Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard) from House "There is no straight explanation for the way they interacted."—Kate, 20"I was waiting for them to kiss the whole time!!!"—Junii, 15 Nancy (Natalia Dyer) and Robin (Maya Hawke) from Stranger Things —Anonymous Hannibal (Mads Mikkelsen) and Will (Hugh Dancy) from Hannibal "I know that Bryan Fuller has confirmed that they probably would have been an explicit couple if the show hadn't been cancelled, so I'm still mad about the cancellation. Yes, even 10 years later."—Scott, 42 Finn (John Boyega) and Poe (Oscar Isaac) from Star Wars "Stormpilot!!!"—Anonymous Jackie (Ella Purnell) and Shauna (Sophie Nélisse) from Yellowjackets "I have such a love for Jackie haunting the Yellowjackets narrative for SEASONS because Shauna Shipman was simply so in love with her."—noradominick Jayce (Kevin Alejandro) and Viktor (Harry Lloyd) from Arcane —Anonymous Keith (Steven Yeun) and Lance (Jeremy Shada) from Voltron: Legendary Defender "I will swear for the rest of my days that they made me gay, and them not being the canon queer couple is somehow not the most disappointing thing about the show."—Anonymous Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Faith (Eliza Dushku) from Buffy the Vampire Slayer "Faith always came across as bisexual to me, and she definitely had moments in Season 3 where she flirted with Buffy. Also, in Season 4, when they swapped bodies, Faith was a little too thrilled to be in Buffy's body. And hey, turns out that Buffy herself is somewhat queer as she had a brief fling with a female slayer in the comics."—ravenbard Mac (Rob McElhenney) and Dennis (Glenn Howerton) from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia "It could still happen, since the show is still going on, but Mac and Dennis from It's Always Sunny should have been canon a long time ago. Their toxic codependency and obsession with one another has gone way beyond friendship at this point, and Mac (who is canonically gay!) is clearly in love with Dennis (who canonically sleeps with men and has a system to seduce men but hasn't labelled his sexuality). Why it hasn't happened is beyond me — and all the other characters on the show. It's either going to be the greatest will they/won't they in sitcom history or a massive disappointment."—Anonymous, 25 Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) from the Marvel Cinematic Universe —radphone62 And finally, Neil (Robert Sean Leonard) and Todd (Ethan Hawke) from Dead Poets Society —Anonymous We can't fit everyone into one post, so tell us which other non-canon LGBTQ+ fictional couples you love and why in the comments below! Looking for more LGBTQ+ or Pride content? Then check out all of BuzzFeed's posts celebrating Pride 2025. Do you love all things TV and movies? Subscribe to the Screen Time newsletter to get your weekly dose of what to watch next and what everyone is flailing over from someone who watches everything!
