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What is Maraqua you ask? Maraqua is one of the vast kingdoms Neopia holds; it is located under the water, north of Mystery Island. The first thing you will find is an amazing city made of maractite and coral, known as New Maraqua. New Maraqua was constructed after Scarblade and his Pirates destroyed the original city. What was the previous thriving underwater city is now known as the 'Ruins of Maraqua'.

If you are looking for strong weapons that will make your opponent shiver, or you want
to make yourself untouchable with one big shield, then you have come to the right place!

Enchanted Maraquan Necklace - r85 On their fourteenth birthday every Maraquan girl is given a magical necklace just like this. . Est. Cost on Shop : 3.400 . Est. Cost on Shop Wiz/ Trades : 4.000 . Attack : 2 light, 2 physical . Defence : ----

Finned Maractite Helm - r88 This helm will intimidate your opponents and keep and keep your head safe from harm. . Est. Cost on Shop : 17.000 . Est. Cost on Shop Wiz/ Trades : 12.000 . Attack : ---- . Defence : blocks 2 water, 2 light, 2 physical

Frosty Maractite Bow - r97 This bow creates its own frozen arrows when you pull back the string. . Est. Cost on Shop : (unknown) . Est. Cost on Shop Wiz/ Trades : 200.000 . Attack : 2 water, 2 physical, 3 air . Defence : ----

Glowing Maracite Wand - r99 When not activated the pearl is hidden but jewel encrusted shells and it looks just like a normal coral wand. . Est. Cost on Shop : (unknown) . Est. Cost on Shop Wiz/ Trades : (unknown) . Attack : ---- . Defence : ----

Lightweight Maractite Spear - r86 When thrown this spear seems to land with extraordinary accuracy. . Est. Cost on Shop : (unknown) . Est. Cost on Shop Wiz/ Trades : 10.000 . Attack : 2 water, 2 earth, 1 physical † 1 physical . Defence : ----

Maractite Battle Hammer - r98 This weapon is favoured by members of the Maraquan guard and often has the owners name engraved in the handle. . Est. Cost on Shop : (unknown) . Est. Cost on Shop Wiz/ Trades : 40.000 . Attack : 3 physical, 3 water . Defence : blocks 3 physical

Maractite Cord - r85 This flexible cord can whizz through water has if it were air. . Est. Cost on Shop : 2.500 . Est. Cost on Shop Wiz/ Trades : 4.000 . Attack : 2 water, 1 earth . Defence : ----

Maractite Mace - r99 This mace may look sturdy and heavy, but it is actually as light as a feather. . Est. Cost on Shop : (unknown) . Est. Cost on Shop Wiz/ Trades : (unknown) . Attack : 3 fire . Defence : blocks 3 fire

Maractite Throwing Net - r90 If you become tangled in this net it is impossible to cut yourself out. . Est. Cost on Shop : 28.000 . Est. Cost on Shop Wiz/ Trades : 13.000 . Attack : 3 air . Defence : blocks 4 physical

Ornate Maractite Dagger - r89 A rather unusual dagger that can skin trough even the murkiest waters at incredible speeds. . Est. Cost on Shop : 39.000 . Est. Cost on Shop Wiz/ Trades : 6.000 . Attack : 3 physical . Defence : ----

Reinforced Maractite Shield - r99 Possibly the strongest shield in the whole Maraquan armoury. . Est. Cost on Shop : (unknown) . Est. Cost on Shop Wiz/ Trades : 700.000 . Attack : ---- . Defence : blocks 2.5 earth, 3 darkness

Swift Maractite Boomerang - r98 This magical boomerang will slice through water has if it were air. . Est. Cost on Shop : (unknown) . Est. Cost on Shop Wiz/ Trades : 200.000 . Attack : 3 water, 3 light . Defence : ----

To get the Bon Appétit avatar you will need to have your pet bloated before entering the Kelp. Once inside the restaurant order the cheapest foods and then eat. Maybe just maybe you'll randomly take leftovers home, earning yourself the avatar. Bon appétit!

Arkmite Swordsmaster Talek originally found this species and trained them to be loyal guard fish. Est. Cost on Shop Wiz/ Trades : 18.000

Bubblebee So called for the yellow and black bubbles it blows when happy. Est. Cost on Shop Wiz/ Trades : 7.000

Darpinch These mischievous little critters like nothing better than playing tricks on their owners and other Petpets. Est. Cost on Shop Wiz/ Trades : 10.000

Yoakie One of the easiest Petpets to care for, Yoakies are quite content to be carried around on your pocket. Est. Cost on Shop Wiz/ Trades : 6.000

Kora Koras are very hard to the touch and love top hide amongst the many coral gardens in Maraqua. Est. Cost on Shop Wiz/ Trades : 5.000

Nupie A Nupie never changes -disallowed_word- Back to Top ) The Ruins of Maraqua are all that is left from the original maractite city. It has a completely water desert, and the only things you will find there are a Fishing Spot and a mysterious Statue. Ah... looking for a place to relax and enjoy other Maraquan's company? Yes? Then you will love this place here for sure. The Fishing Spot or 'Underwater Fishing' is one of many maraqua's attractions and it allows you to make your own catches by fishing 2/3 times a day. At the beginning, when your pet's fishing skill is low, you might get some junk items; but don't worry... with time your pet's skill will increase and you'll start to get some shiny things. Who knows, maybe a bottle of the 'Flash of Rainbow Fountain Water'! To get the Fishing - Titanic Squid avatar you simply need to catch a Titanic Giant Squid. However, your pet's fishing skill must be high enough in order to get one. For example, when blue got this avatar Akemi went from fishing level 85 to 86. ( Back to Top ) How odd... a statue of a faerie at the bottom of the ocean... I wonder how that got there? It is indeed quite weird... and might have some purpose during the Darkest Faerie plot... Until then nothing is known for sure, though it is rumored that this statue was once a live faerie trapped a long time ago by the Queen Faerie, Fyora. ( Back to Top ) Now you will learn a little bit about the one and only Maraquan Plot, more known has ' The Curse of Maraqua'. It officially began on the 15th day of Running, year 7 and was over on the 10th day of Relaxing. This plot is mainly centered between two characters, Isca a Maraquan Aisha, who can foresee the future and warn King Kelpbeared from danger, and Garin a Pirate Usul with a true hunting spirit that has been leading his ship the 'Black Pawkeet' since his 15th birthday. During the plot, you will notice that a new city of Maraqua is being constructed after being destroyed by a group of pirates captained by Scarblade himself. He will not rest though until he has destroyed it once again, disturbed by the information of its sudden re-existence. Garin tries to save his stolen crew and ship and at the same time along with the help of Isca, will try to protect Maraqua from a new attack! If you would like to read the complete Maraquan plot, click here. Maraquan Supporter Trophies These trophies were awarded to users who helped and supported Maraqua Maraquan Warrior Trophies These trophies were awarded to users who helped fighting the pirate invaders. To get the Curse of Maraqua - Maraquan Supporter avatar you had to support the Maraquan side during the Maraqua plot, and then visit your own lookup. This avatar is now retired. To get the Curse of Maraqua - Maraquan Warrior avatar you had to fight for the Maraquan side during the Maraqua plot, and then visit your own lookup. This avatar is now retired. ( Back to Top ) You may think this has nothing to do with Maraqua but if you truly like Maraqua maybe you should read a few of these articles we selected from The Neopian Times. Of course this was done with full permission of the users who wrote the articles. I'm sure you won't be disapointed. A Piece of Maraqua in Your Dry Neohome- Issue #232 by tashni Ok, if you are raising Maraquan Petpets on your own Neohome or you are not too familiar with these mysterious creatures, I suggest you take a good look at this article and start your study. This includes the water temperature, water salinity, aquarium decoration, the habits and needs of each species and much much more. It indeed has all you need to know about the well being of your little Maraquan companion. But of Course I'm on the List!- Issue #202 by mimed This rather humoured article can show you how highly frustrating Kelp, the Maraquan Restaurant, can be. It manages to compile a "list," of methods for busting through Kelp's security system and scoring some great eats. If you always go by the rules though I won't advise you to read it, you might be shocked. But if you are constantly searching for new adventures, new challenges and new ways of eating free food then this article is for you. ( Back to Top ) Now I am sure you are wondering how to get a creature of Maraqua! The cheapest way, though most difficult, is to get the right zap from the original Secret Laboratory. If you are not into waiting though, you will need to buy a Maraquan Paint Brush and paint your pet with it. These Paint Brushes can be found in the Trading Post for something around 1.3mil to 1.7mil (1.300.000/ 1.700.000 NP). If you are lucky enough though, you can receive a lovely quest from the Fountain Faerie, or Jacko can even visit you! If you are thinking about having a Maraquan pet but cannot decide which one, you can simply search all the available species on the bottom. The list is done for you in alphabetical order. Clicking bellow the pet's picture will direct you to the owner of one of these pets. A big thanks to all the neopians who let blue use their pet links but keep in mind, do not neomail the owners asking/begging for these pets, they are not up for adoption unless the owner says so! The only Pets (not aquatic) that still do not have a Maraquan option are: Bori - Chia - Gnorbu - Kiko - Kacheek - Lenny - Ogrin - Poogle - Ruki - Tonu Usul - Wocky - Xweetok - Yurble Maraquan Acara [click here] Maraquan Aisha [click here] Maraquan Blumaroo [click here] Maraquan Bruce [click here] Maraquan Buzz [click here] Maraquan Chomby [click here] Maraquan Cybunny [click here] Maraquan Draik [click here] Maraquan Elephante [click here] Maraquan Eyrie [click here] Maraquan Gelert [click here] Maraquan Grarrl [click here] Maraquan Grundo [click here] Maraquan Hissi [click here] Maraquan Ixi [click here] Maraquan Jubjub [click here] Maraquan Kau [click here] Maraquan Korbat [click here] Maraquan Kougra [click here] Maraquan Krawk [click here] Maraquan Kyrii [click here] Maraquan Lupe [click here] Maraquan Meerca [click here] Maraquan Moehog [click here] Maraquan Mynci [click here] Maraquan Pteri [click here] Maraquan Ruki [click here] Maraquan Scorchio [click here] Maraquan Shoyru [click here] Maraquan Skeith [click here] Maraquan Techo [click here] Maraquan Uni [click here] Maraquan Zafara [click here] There is also one other way of getting a pet in this color. Morph your Pet into a Maraquan color by using of a Morphing Potion. For example, if you give a 'Maraquan Mynci Morphing Potion' to your Blue Pteri, your pet will transform into a Maraquan Mynci, he/she will not be a Pteri anymore. Although this is a more complex way of getting your pet, it is quite cheaper if one of your favorite Maraquan creatures is available through potion. You can find these potions at Kauvaras Shop (much cheaper yet difficult to buy) or the traditional Trading Post! Maraquan Acara Morphing Potion Maraquan Gelert Morphing Potion Maraquan Korbat Morphing Potion Maraquan Meerca Morphing Potion Maraquan Mynci Morphing Potion Maraquan Techo Morphing Potion The same story goes for Petpets. You can buy one and then paint it with a Maraquan Petpet Paint Brush. The place to purchase one of these is the Trading Post. The prices of this paint brushes range from 125k to 150k (125.000/ 150.000NP). You can also get one of these Petpets if you get the right zap from the Petpet Laboratory. There are currently 25 Petpets available in a Maraquan shade. You can see the complete list in their already painted form below. Maraquan Anubis Maraquan Babaa Maraquan Babyca Maraquan Buzzer Maraquan Carma Maraquan Cobrall Maraquan Flowper Maraquan Gallion Maraquan Grackle Bug Maraquan Gruslen Maraquan Hasee Maraquan Harris Maraquan Kadoatie Maraquan Mazzew Maraquan Meowclops Maraquan Noil Maraquan Quetzal Maraquan Slorg Maraquan Sludgy Maraquan Snarhook Maraquan Spardel Maraquan Spyder Maraquan Swabby Maraquan Turtum Maraquan Warf Maraquan Weewoo ( Back to Top ) Now before you proceed we would like you to do us a big favor and tell us what did you think of this page by rating it from 1.00 to 10.00. To send your rating please contact blue using the form on the bottom of the page. You can also add a little comment to the rating if you want to. ;) Average Rating : Votes cast so far: 35 ( 9.97 ) Well, this is it then! I hope this page helped you on your underwater quest! Come back whenever you have any doubts or curiosity about the wonderful underwater Kingdom of Neopia. Don't ever hesitate on neomailing bluemiracle if you still have a question, suggestion, or a comment to make. Have a pleasant day. Send Neomail