Carly's Fairytale of the Valley Event Guide
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Carly's Fairytale of the Valley is a limited-time camera event that starts the Sketches of Innocence mission in Arknights: Endfield 1.0. Check out all photography missions, how to unlock this event, how to play, and all its rewards in this guide!
List of Contents
All Photography Missions
All Photography Missions Guide
- Princess who Escaped to the Concrete Jungle!
- Very Very Very Tall Tower!
- Castle Attacked by the Evil Caster!
- Super Big Robot!
- It's a Lung!
- Sapling of the Big, Big Oak of Stone!
- Castle of Evil Caster!
Princess who Escaped to the Concrete Jungle!
| Description and Picture | |
|---|---|
 Details |
 Overworld |
| Location | |
| The Hub - Worker Dorms | |
| Photography Target | |
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・Include Carly in the photo ・At least 1 operator of the faction: Endfield ・Photo shows at least 3 operators ・Group Pose Formation: Row |
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For the first photo, make sure that Carly and at least 3 operators are included in the image. For one of them, make sure that they are part of the Endfield faction. Set the group pose formation type to Row, then take the picture.
Very Very Very Tall Tower!
| Description and Picture | |
|---|---|
 Details |
 Overworld |
| Location | |
| The Hub - Hub Base Power Plant | |
| Photography Target | |
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・Include the Protocol Resonance Tower and the camp in the photo ・At least 1 operator who is a caster ・Photo shows at least 3 operators ・Group Pose Formation: Square | |
For the second photo, make sure to include the Protocol Resonance tower and the camp in the background. You can have Perlica, Wulfgard, or Fluorite as the caster in the photo. Lastly, set the group formation to Square.
Castle Attacked by the Evil Caster!
| Description and Picture | |
|---|---|
 Details |
 Overworld |
| Location | |
| Valley Pass - The Fort | |
| Photography Target | |
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・Include 4 denstacks of the Valley Fort in the photo ・At least 1 operator who is a Lupo ・Photo shows at least 3 operators ・Group Pose Formation: Varied | |
For the third photo, make sure to include 4 denstacks in the photo. Add Wulfgard to the party for the Lupo requirement. Set the group formation to Varied before taking the photo.
Super Big Robot!
| Description and Picture | |
|---|---|
 Details |
 Overworld |
| Location | |
| Aburrey Quarry - Lifter Central | |
| Photography Target | |
|
・Include the Super Crane and Brickyland Castle in the photo ・At least 1 operator who wields a sword ・Photo shows at least 3 operators ・Group Pose Formation: Triangle | |
For the fourth photo, head to the first floor of Lifter Central. Include the Super Crane and the Brickyland Castle in the background. Add an operator who is a sword character, and make sure that the group formation is set to Triangle.
It's a Lung!
| Description and Picture | |
|---|---|
 Details |
 Overworld |
| Location | |
| Originium Science Park - Cliffside Trail | |
| Photography Target | |
|
・Include the Cliffside Trail waterfall in the photo ・At least 1 operator who is a Lung ・Photo shows at least 3 operators ・Group Pose Formation: Varied | |
For the fifth photo, head to the Cliffside Trail and include the waterfall in the image. Include Chen Qianyu in the photo for the Lung race requirement. Have at least 3 operators in the photo with the group pose formation Varied.
Sapling of the Big, Big Oak of Stone!
| Description and Picture | |
|---|---|
 Details |
 Overworld |
| Location | |
| Origin Lodespring - Cradle of the Ages | |
| Photography Target | |
|
・Include the Great Originium Oak sapling in the photo ・At least 1 operator who wields handcannons ・Photo shows at least 3 operators ・Group Pose Formation: Square | |
For the sixth photo, head to the Cradle of the Ages and include the Great Originium Oak sapling in the photo. One of the operators should be a handcannon character. Set the group pose formation to Square.
Castle of Evil Caster!
| Description and Picture | |
|---|---|
 Details |
 Overworld |
| Location | |
| Power Plateau - Aether Test Site | |
| Photography Target | |
|
・Include the Aether Test Site main gates and 2 inspection lights in the photo ・At least 1 operator of the Electric element ・Photo shows at least 3 operators ・Group Pose Formation: Row | |
For the seventh photo, head to the Aether Test Site in Power Plateau. Angle the camera to include the main gates and 2 inspection lights of the Aether Test Site. Have an operator who is an Electric character and set the group pose formation to Row.
Carly's Fairytale of the Valley Event Information
How to Unlock Carly's Fairytale of the Valley
You can unlock Carly's Fairytale of the Valley by completing the main mission Chapter I Process II: Paving the Way.
Paving the Way Main Mission Guide
How to Play Carly's Fairytale of the Valley
Refer to Carly's Story to Find the Location
Open up the Events Tab to view each chapter of Carly's storybook. Each chapter notes the location of where to take a photo for Carly.
Enter Camera Mode at the Location
Once at the photo location, enter Camera Mode to open up the Camera tool. Make sure to meet all Photography Targets before snapping a photo.
Follow Photography Target Objectives
Photography Targets are certain objectives that the photo should include. This could be a specific operator in a certain faction or role, or a landmark in the location.
Carly's Fairytale of the Valley Event Guide
Sketches of Innocence Mission Guide
Read Fiona's Messages
To start the mission, open up Baker and read Fiona's message. She tells you that a girl named Carly wants to really meet you.
Help Carly Complete Her Storybook
Refer to Carly's story and take photos at different locations in Valley IV. Follow the photography target before taking a picture for Carly's storybook. Once all photography missions are complete, return to Carly to complete the event quest.
Talk to Carly
After completing all 7 photo missions, head back to the Worker Dorms and have a chat with Carly. Talking to Carly will complete the mission and event.
Carly's Fairytale of the Valley Event Rewards
All Item Rewards
 Oroberyl
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Carly's Fairytale Portrait Frame x1 |
 Advanced Cognitive Carrier
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 Mark of Perseverance
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 T-Creds
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 Protoset
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 Protohedron
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 Arms INSP Set
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 Heavy Cast Die
|
 Advanced Combat Record
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 Protodisk
|
 Protoprism
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 Cast Die
|
Completing all seven photos will give you these rewards.
Arknights: Endfield Related Guides
Current Events
| Event | Schedule & Summary |
|---|---|
 Glittering Life at Wuling Guide Event
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Period: 02/07/26 - 02/24/26 Explore and visit locations around Wuling! |
 Carly's Fairytale of the Valley Camera Event
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Period: 02/07/26 - 02/24/26 Take pictures around Valley-IV! |
 Combat Drills Operator Trial
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Period: 02/07/26 - 02/24/26 Try out Gilberta in a pre-set team and see her skills in action! |
 Voyage to the Stars Web Event
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Period: 01/16/26 - 03/04/26 Login to send your username and UID to space! |
 Messenger Express Sign In
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Period: 02/07/26 - 02/24/26 Log into the game for 7 days to earn various sign-in rewards! |
Upcoming Events
| Event | Schedule & Summary |
|---|---|
 Spectral Splendor Sign In
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Period: 02/24/26 - 03/13/26 Log into the game for 7 days to earn various sign-in rewards! |
 Monumental Etching: Old Wounds Exclusive Event
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Period: 02/12/26 - 02/26/26 Complete the corresponding Umbral Monument stages in Normal Mode to obtain all available Oroberyl rewards. |
Permanent Events
| Event | Schedule & Summary |
|---|---|
 Awakening Sign-In Beginner Event
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Period: Permanent Once you unlock the Event Center, log into the game for 14 days. |
 New Horizons Beginner Event
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Period: Permanent Complete the designated main missions to earn pulls on the New Horizons Headhunting Banner! |
 Authority Level Rewards Beginner Event
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Period: Permanent Claim exclusive rewards upon reaching specific Authority Levels! |
Past Events
| All Arknights Past Events | ||
|---|---|---|
 Firewalker's Trail Sign In
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 Final Prep Orders Web Event
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Anonymous 12 daysFrom my experience, it was conflicting with the Gilberta story quest. I had to finish that before I was able to do the last photo
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You have to finish gilberta's story quest in order to unlock the last zone of the event for the pic?