Magical Contracts (called Magical Transactions by Rumpelstiltskin) are contracts owned and used by Rumpelstiltskin to get what he wants. They only appear in Shrek Forever After.
These contracts seem to be able to warp reality based on the details written within that had been agreed upon by Rumpelstiltskin and his recipients, to the point where they can actually create Alternate Dimensions. However, these contracts are not perfect, since all of Rumpel's contracts have an "exit clause". This can render the contract null and void if the recipient succeeds in fulfilling the clause. Details of the "exit clause" can only be found on the contract once it has been rearranged via origami.
Known Contracts[]
- Ogre for a day: Shrek is tricked into signing this contract and it creates an alternate world in which he was never born and Rumpel rules over Far Far Away and the world. As a result of Shrek not existing in the alternate reality, Lord Farquaad, Fairy Godmother and Prince Charming are all likely still alive. This contract's escape clause says that the contractee must receive True Love's Kiss by the next sunrise to undo the contract's effects.
- Deal of a Lifetime: Gives the recipient anything his or her heart desires with absolutely no strings attached to shift the odds in Rumpel's favor. This is used as bait for the citizens of Far Far Away to capture Shrek and deliver the ogre to Rumpelstiltskin. Shrek receives this deal by turning himself in. He uses it to free the other ogres from Rumpel's clutches, therefore earning Fiona's trust due to his selflessness.
- Problems disappear: King Harold and Queen Lillian were tempted to sign this in order to get their daughter Fiona out of the Dragon's Keep and from her curse, but in return, the Kingdom would be handed over to Rumpelstiltskin. However, the contract does not end Fiona's curse, and it instead makes Harold and Lillian disappear, giving Rumpel total power over the kingdom.
- Make Me A Real Boy: Pinocchio tries to sign this contract, only for Rumpel to spill ink on it after he discovers his witches have brought in Shrek. It’s unknown what consequences would have happened had Pinocchio completed signing the contract.
- Knight for a Week: One of the contracts Rumpel skims through in his drawers.
- King for a Month: Another contract Rumpel finds while skimming through his drawers.
- Queen for a Week: Rumpelstiltskin makes Fairy Godmother sign this contract in the Shrek Forever After video game to make her do his bidding.
- Knight for a Night: A contract Rumpel finds in his drawers in the Shrek Forever After video game while looking for the Queen for a Week contract.